Annapurna Base Camp Trekking with Destination Unlimited Treks

Posted by Ashok Niroula
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Sep 2, 2011
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The sanctuary is the name given by J.O.M. ‘Jimmy’ Roberts to the central core of an almost complete circle of peaks he first explored in the spring of 1956.Sanctuary trek also called Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. It is a fabulous amphitheater whose sole access route is through the narrow, steep-walled and heavily vegetated gorge of the Modi Khola. It was in the heartland of this Sanctuary that the only expedition ever sanctioned to attempt Machhapurchhre had its base in 1957, and from where Chris Bonington’s expedition climbed the South Face of Annapurna in 1970. It makes a natural and rewarding objective for trek setting out from Pokhara.

Annapurna Sanctuary( Annapurna Base camp Trekking) is the most suitable route for the trekkers who don’t have much experience. You will achieve the maximum altitude 4130 (13,550ft) at Annapurna Base Camp.The route offers excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiuchhuli, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre , Poon hill and many others. Besides en route you will have opportunity to share your moments of life with friendly and hospitable Gurung ethnic groups people. In Spring, You will love to see the rhododendron forest in bloom which makes your day always inspiring.

Itinerary of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1345m/4412ft)
Day 02: Drive or fly Kathmandu - Pokhara (820m)
Day 03: Pokhara- Nayapul- Tirkhedhunga 1560m.3-4 hrs
Day 04: Tirkhedhunga - Ghorepani (2850 m.) 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Ghreopani-Poon Hill- Tadapani. 7-8 hrs
Day 06: Tadapani - Chhomrong (2140 m.) 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Chhomrong - Doban (2505 m.) 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Doban - Deurali (3100 m.) 3-4 hrs
Day 09: Deurali - Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m.) 5-6 hrs
Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo (2335 m.)5-6 hrs
Day 11: Bamboo – Jhinu danda (1610m)4-5 hrs
Day 12: Jhinudanda - Landruk (1565 m.)3-4 hrs
Day 13: Landruk - Dhampus (1650 m)5-6 hrs
Day 14: Dhampus - Phedi-Pokhara. 1 hrs and 40 minutes drive.
Day 15: Drive or fly Pokhara to Kathmandu or extend your trip.            


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