Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Arrival meet-and-greet at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu by an Om Holidays Tour & Trek representative.

Private transfer to your hotel accommodation to check in, unpack, and recover from your flight.

Free afternoon or evening to explore the vibrant artisan streets, bakeries, and outdoor shops of Thamel.

Welcome meeting and comprehensive trek briefing covering route logistics, equipment checks, permits, and mountain safety procedures.

Welcome dinner featuring authentic Nepalese cuisine and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Wholesome breakfast before departing Kathmandu on a scenic drive toward the Pokhara Valley.

Travel along the Prithvi Highway, enjoying views of green river valleys, terraced farmlands, and rural roadside settlements.

Arrive in the lakeside city of Pokhara and check into your hotel accommodation.

Enjoy a relaxed late afternoon strolling along the banks of Phewa Lake, browsing local shops, or resting at Lakeside cafes.

Dinner and overnight stay in Pokhara.

Morning breakfast followed by a drive from Pokhara to the selected trailhead (Nayapul, Kimche, or accessible roadhead).

Begin the foot trek along stone-paved trails winding through terraced agricultural fields and forested hillsides.

Take in your first close-up vistas of the Annapurna range approaching the village.

Arrive at Ghandruk (1,940 m), a traditional stone-built Gurung settlement celebrated for its cultural heritage and mountain views.

Explore village alleys and museums, dine on local fare, and stay overnight at a teahouse.

Hearty breakfast before embarking on the trail through traditional hamlets and terraced slopes.

Hike along forest trails with views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).

Navigate a series of scenic ascents and descents along the valley ridges.

Arrive at Chhomrong (2,170 m), a mountainside village serving as the primary gateway into the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Relax in the mountain atmosphere, dine, and rest overnight at a local teahouse.

Descend the stone staircase down to the Chhomrong Khola and cross the suspension bridge.

Climb steadily through forested trails and small hamlets like Sinuwa.

Enter the upper gorge of the Modi Khola, descending through bamboo and oak woodlands.

Reach the peaceful riverside settlement of Bamboo (2,310 m).

Dinner and overnight stay at a mountain teahouse.

Morning departure following the trail alongside the rushing glacial waters of the Modi Khola.

Ascend through bamboo and rhododendron groves, watching the tree line thin into alpine scrub.

Pass through Dovan and Himalayan Hotel while taking in views of sheer rock cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and avalanche chutes.

Maintain a deliberate, steady pace and hydrate frequently to aid acclimatization.

Arrive at Deurali (3,230 m) for dinner and overnight rest.

Trek up the Modi Khola valley as the canyon opens into an expansive alpine valley.

Reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC, 3,700 m) beneath the sacred peak of Machhapuchhre.

Continue the gradual ascent into the Annapurna Sanctuary amphitheater.

Arrive at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m / 13,550 ft), surrounded by Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna.

Spend the afternoon photographing the glacial basin, followed by dinner and an overnight teahouse stay.

Pre-dawn wake-up call to witness the alpine sunrise illuminating the south face of Annapurna I and surrounding peaks.

Wholesome breakfast at base camp before beginning the descent.

Retrace the route downhill through Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali, and Dovan.

Notice the return of thicker air and lush green vegetation along the trail.

Arrive at Bamboo (2,310 m) for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Ascend out of the gorge back up through Sinuwa and drop to the suspension bridge.

Climb the stone steps to Chhomrong before descending the ridge trail toward Jhinu Danda.

Check into your teahouse in Jhinu Danda (1,780 m) and relax.

Optional afternoon walk down to the banks of the Modi Khola to soak in the natural riverside hot springs.

Dinner and comfortable overnight stay at a local teahouse.

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the valley before completing the final foot-trekking section.

Cross the long Jhinu suspension bridge and walk to the local roadhead.

Board your transport for the scenic drive back to Pokhara.

Check into your hotel, unpack, shower, and rest.

Spend the afternoon relaxing along Phewa Lake, followed by an evening celebration dinner to mark the trek completion.

Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Morning breakfast with optional local sightseeing in Pokhara (such as Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda, or Davis Falls, time permitting).

Scenic road drive (or optional domestic flight) back to Kathmandu.

Arrive in Kathmandu and check into your hotel accommodation.

Free evening for final souvenir shopping, pashmina, tea, or dining in Thamel.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Wholesome breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Hotel check-out and scheduled private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure flight.

Opportunity to extend your journey across Nepal with additional cultural tours, yoga retreats, or wildlife safaris with Om Holidays Tour & Trek.