Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking is a picturesque walking journey that takes you to the foothills of the mountain Annapurna South. It is also popularly called Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. Trekking to Annapurna Sanctuary is highly recommended for those who love to explore the rich cultural diversities, typical Nepalese of Gurung and Magar villages, enjoy the flora and fauna, and immerse in the panoramic view of mountain Annapurna, Dhaulagiri Himalayan range.
The journey to the Annapurna Sanctuary kicks off from Pokhara with a one-hour drive to Naya Pul (1,070 m). From Naya Pul we trek to Tikhe Dhunga (1540 m) passing through terraced fields of potatoes, mustard, corn, and vegetables, past small villages of stone-built houses.
Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking also you will reach Ghorepani (2,750 m)–Poon Hill (3,210 m) where you can see the best views around every corner during the trek soaring Himalayan peaks such as Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m), Mt. Machapurhre (Fish Tail) (6,993 m), Mt. Nilgiri (6,940 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Annapurna South (7219 m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6,931 m), Tukuche Peak (6,920 m), and some other many smaller peaks during the trip. From Poon Hill (3,210 m) we can see the best view of sunrise and the Himalayan mountain range early in the morning. After Ghorepani (2,750 m), Poon Hill (3,210 m) our trek continues to Tadapani (2,590 m) via Deurali (2,990 m), and Banthanti (2,520 m) the trail leads us through beautiful sub-tropical valleys, with many trees forests of rhododendron and icy waterfalls.
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking while on trek we enjoy outstanding Himalayan Mountain views in the distance. From Chhomrong (2,170 m), where you will enjoy the views of Mt. Annapurna South (7219 m) and Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m) with very close and beautiful green forests. We walk down the Modi Khola (Modi River) gorge which takes us into the heart of the sanctuary and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on the planet. Where you will have lots of enjoys with a river crossing, waterfalls and then, higher altitude, through big forests of bamboo and of flowering mountains until you reach glaciated terrain. Also, you can see in the mountains (Natural Honey Hunting). They hunt the honey twice every season (spring and autumn) in a year. The hives are in the rock approximately 200 to 400 meters from the ground by the indigenous Bees.
Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking walking slowly and steadily you walk through Machhapuchare base camp (3,700 m)and ultimately reach at Base Camp of Annapurna south (4,130 m). The huge south face of Mt. Annapurna 1 (8,091 m) provides an impressive backdrop, while the up-close views of towering peaks over 6,000 meters inspire joy and a life experience for every trekker. With superb views of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Mt. Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli in the backdrop, the base camp is a great place to spend one or two days.
The extraordinary variety of ecosystems is compressed into two weeks of Annapurna Base Camp walking. The Annapurna south-facing slope of the base camp is covered with a dense tropical jungle of rhododendron and bamboo. On the other hand, the alpine region above 3,000 meters in the north offers a dry rain shadow area with a colder climate similar to the Tibetan plateau. Where in Jhinu Danda is one of the most popular places with by (Natural Hot Spring) off Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. Where you will lots of enjoys with taking a hot bath by (Natural Hot Spring) in Jhinu-Modi Khola (Jhinu-Modi River).
We are returning to Phedi via Landruk (1,565 m), Pothana (1,900 m), Dhampus (1,650 m), and catch our vehicle for Pokhara. This area is well developed with lodge facilities.
