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Annapurna Sanctuary Tour

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Price pps land only :

ZAR5 040* GBP315 ex Kathmandu No of days: 15 nights / 16 days
Local payment:
USD100 Payable on Day 1 Countries: Nepal
Single supplement:
Not Avail May not apply to all nights Tour Code: HAST
 
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A hike into the dazzling natural amphitheatre formed by the staggeringly beautiful peaks of the giants Annapurna 1, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna, Fang and the fishtail peak of Machapuchare. Although there is only one entrance to the sanctuary itself, we follow lesser-used approach and exit routes.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 18
Trek Grade B: Moderate
Arrival Transfer: Not Included
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller trek leader, services of porters, local representatives & guides
Transport: Public bus
Activities: 10 days trekking
Accommodation: 4 nights simple hotels, 11 nights teahouse lodges during trek
Meals: No meals. Allow US$10-15 per day
Entrance Fees: Parks fees and trekking permit included. Other entrance fees not included. Allow US$15

FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT: On occasion when it is not possible to travel by road between Kathmandu and the Annapurna region, a flight surcharge of approx. US$152 will apply.This surcharge is to be paid locally to your tour leader on arrival.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Spectacular views of the Annapurna massif
  • Enjoy sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas
  • Explore the exciting city of Kathmandu
  • Relax in Pokhara at the end of your trek

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1, KATHMANDU: Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your Trek Leader and the other members of the tour.

Day 2, KATHMANDU: Morning walking tour of the market area of Asan, Durbar Square and Swayambunath Temple.

Day 3, BIRETHANTI (1,000m): Drive from Kathmandu to the pleasant riverside village of Birethanti, at the edge of the Annapurna trekking region.

Day 4, BANTHANTI (2,300m): Our first day on the trail, we trek through oak and rhododendron forests and follow the Bhurungdi Khola (river) to Banthanti.

Day 5, GHOREPANI (2,850m): We continue along the Bhurungdi Khola and ascend Ulleri Hill, eventually arriving at Ghorepani where there are perfect views of the Annapurna range.

Day 6, POON HILL – TADAPANI: Rise early to climb up Poon Hill to watch a magnificent sunrise over the Himalaya. From west to east you can see Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Dhampus Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurnas and Machapuchare - breathtaking! We then continue to Tadapani, trekking through open grassland and deep forests. On the way there are excellent views of Annapurna South and the Manaslu range.

Day 7, CHOMRONG (2,000m): Today, we have a steep descent through rhododendron forest to the valley bottom, with fabulous mountain views. Later the path climbs steeply again before we arrive at the lively trekking hub of Chomrong.

Day 8, DOBAN (2,500m): Our trail descends on a stone staircase and crosses the Chomrong Khola before climbing through deep rhododendron and bamboo forests to Doban.

Day 9, MACHAPUCHARE BASE CAMP (3,600m): The goal today is to pass through the gates of the sanctuary. We trek up the muddy surface of the Modi Khola, then along a rocky trail to Hinko cave. From here we climb towards the base camp of Machapuchare. There are stupendous views of the Hirunchuli, Annapurna I & III, Gangapurna and Machapuchare, the ‘fish tail’ mountain peak.

Day 10, ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (4,100m): We continue our exploration of the sanctuary and ascend to the Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 11, BAMBOO (2,500m): Retracing our steps we return along the only route to Bamboo.

Day 12, JHINU (1,750m): Descend to Chomrong, continue to Jhinu hot spring where we can enjoy a hot spring bath and soothe our trekking muscles!

Day 13, POTANA (1,600m): Our last full day trekking, we follow the route to the village of Potana.

Day 14, PHEDI – POKHARA: A short morning trek to pick up our vehicle for the journey to Pokhara. Rest of the day at leisure in this beautiful lakeside city.

Day 15, KATHMANDU: Drive to Kathmandu.

Day 16, KATHMANDU: Tour ends.

meal_key B - breakfast
L - lunch
D - dinner

DEPARTURE DATES

Starts Kathmandu Ends Kathmandu
Saturday Sunday
16 February 2008 02 March 2008
01 March 2008 16 March 2008
15 March 2008 30 March 2008
29 March 2008 13 April 2008
12 April 2008 27 April 2008
27 September 2008 12 October 2008
11 October 2008 26 October 2008
25 October 2008 09 November 2008
08 November 2008 23 November 2008
22 November 2008 07 December 2008
06 December 2008 21 December 2008

TRAVEL STYLE

You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you want to spend more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.

Maximum Group Size - 18: You love the whole concept of travel. Getting there is as much fun as being there and you love using public transport, local restaurants and small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination. You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you love spending more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.
Included: All accommodation (usually twin share but occasionally multi share), transportation
Not included: Most meals, entrance fees
Single Supplement: Not available. [Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]


*All Rand prices have been calculated at 1USD=ZAR8.00 or 1GBP=ZAR16.00 and are subject to change according to currency fluctuations
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