Trekking/Annapurna Sanctuary
Description | Itinerary

The Region
The Annapurna region is that north of Pokhara in Central Nepal, and includes some of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. These include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre - the famous fish-tail mountain that dominates the skyline above Pokhara. In addition this area boasts the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge.

Annapurna, at 8091m, is the 10th highest mountain in the world and will be forever known as the first 8000m peak to be climbed - by Herzog's French party in 1950. The climb was an epic of Himalayan climbing and has entered mountaineering folklore.


Annapurna Range from Pokhara

The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
The trek into the area below the massive south face of Annapurna - known as the Annapurna Sanctuary - is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. The trek begins in Pokhara and leads up through the breathtaking Modi Khola gorge into the vast mountain ringed amphitheatre of the Sanctuary. As we trek through bamboo and rhododendron forests we have superb views of the Annapurna range. We eventually pass between the mountains of Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli which guard the entrance to the Sanctuary, and after 6 days reach our goal, the high glacial basin that is the site of the Annapurna south face base camp.

This is a classic trek which allows access to the high mountains of the Himalaya within a reasonable timeframe and with a maximum altitude of 4000m. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges. Transport to and from Pokhara is by air.

References
'I made my first trek with Sobek Nepal Treks in 1995 when I trekked to Everest Base Camp, and returned again with them to the Annapurna Sanctuary in 2001. Both trips were very well organised and the staff were excellent - very knowledgable and helpful' Guy, Dubai

'A beautiful country with amazing people, Nepal is really a magical place. I trekked to Annapurna Sanctuary with Sobek Nepal Treks and was very impressed with their organisation and their flexibility. Inka, Germany
 







Annapurna Sanctuary Trek – Summary
Duration:
17 days
Trek days:
11 days
Hotel:
4 nights in Kathmandu
2 nights in Pokhara
Maximum altitude:
4095m

Dates:
7 - 23 April 2008
6 - 22 October 2008
5 - 21 April 2009
3 - 19 May 2009
4 - 20 October 2009
1 - 17 November 2009
or custom date
Price:
$1,200
What's included
Enquiries & Bookings

The Dossier for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek includes a full day to day description, a detailed map and useful information about the life on the trek.




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