15 Day Annapurna Sanctuary

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group Walking & Hiking Annapurna Trek

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Trip Length

15 Days

Trip Starts

Kathmandu

Trip Finishes

Kathmandu

15 Day Annapurna Sanctuary Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Nepal

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Active

Departures

Mar 2025 to Dec 2026

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Affordable

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Tough

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

ANAS

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Annapurna Sanctuary. Don't just visit the roof of the world — climb all over it. Take a 10-day trek through the remote and imposing mountains of the Annapurna Range. Begin and end the journey in Kathmandu with its colourful temples, city squares, and great shopping. With the support of a team of expert Sherpas, the challenging trails of Annapurna will reward you with a stunning combination of towering peaks and dramatic valleys. Rest and relax overnight in tea houses, where you’ll reconnect with ancient ways long forgotten by the modern...read more

Itinerary

Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Attend the group welcome meeting today and enjoy a brief orientation walk around Thamel. Stay: Kantipur village

Opt to wake up with the birds and climb to the Swayambhunath Temple. Later, walk through the heart of the old city to Durbar Square, home to the palace of the Kumari Devi, considered to be a living goddess. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Stay: Kantipur village (L)

Leaving the Kathmandu valley behind, head for the enchanting Nepalese town of Pokhara. Depending on our arrival time, there may be time to hire a small boat for a quick paddle on the lake for sunset. Stay: Hotel Queens Park

At 8,091m (26,545.3 ft), Annapurna 1 is one of the highest mountains in the world. Its surrounding sister mountains are equally imposing and create magnificent panoramas from any view point. This trek covers a wide variety of terrain, from lowland pastures and peaceful villages to powerful glaciers and stunning mountain views. In the rugged mountain scenery, we stay in mountain communities and meet friendly Nepali hill people as they go about their daily lives. The expedition is not only visually superb, but also a chance to learn about local cultures. Along the way, see thundering waterfalls of melted snow, cross icy rivers and high mountain passes, and reward ourselves with a soak in natural hot springs. While the trekking is challenging, averaging 4-6 hrs walking a day on steep terrain, our Annapurna Sanctuary expedition into the Himalayas allows you to experience 'the roof of the world' without major issues associated with high altitude. The highest point on the trek is Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m (13,550 ft). Stay: Laxmi Guest House

Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani along a trail with a mix of steep steps and gentle ascents through rhododendron and oak forests, and a suspension bridge crossing. Enjoy the epic views along the way as the group climbs up 1394m in elevation today. Stay: See You Lodge

Enjoy a morning excursion to Poon Hill for an unforgettable sunrise. The trail starts with a steep uphill climb through the rhododendron forest and offers panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges with sunrise over the peaks being the highlight of the day. After breakfast, the group will begin the moderate trek with some steep uphill and downhill trails all the way to Tadapani. Stay: Fishtail Lodge

Trek mostly uphill today from Tadapani to Chhomrong. The hike will take around 6 hours and offers expansive views as the group climbs higher and higher in elevation. Stay: New Chhomrong Guest House

Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya Hotel. Get an early start and catch the sunrise over the Annapurnas before heading out on the trail. Travel mostly uphill passing through dense forests and crossing several small streams and waterfalls on today's journey. Stay: Excellent View Top

Trek from Himalaya Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp—the highest point of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. It is a challenging but rewarding day. The trail is surrounded by tall cliffs with the peaks of Annapurna and Machhapuchhare looming overhead. As the group approaches Annapurna Base Camp, the terrain becomes more rugged and rocky. Stay: Sanctuary Guest House

Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo along the same trail as yesterday. Pass Machhapuchhare Base Camp along the way. This is a mostly downhill, enjoyable descent with striking views of some of the most magnificent mountains in the world. Stay: Bamboo Guest House

Trek from Bamboo to Jhinudanda following the trail mostly downhill and crossing rivers and farmlands as the group travels lower and lower in elevation. Highlight of today is the natural hot springs in Jhinudanda where the group can soak and relax those tired muscles. Stay: Ever Green Guest House

Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana along a relatively easy portion of the trail with gentle ascents and descents. Wander through lush forests, pass terraced fields, and see traditional villages while enjoying this pleasant and scenic walk. Stay: See You Guesthouse

Today the group will walk along the trail to Phedi, where the trek ends. From there, drive back to Pokhara and celebrate the adventure completed. Stay: Hotel Queens Park

Today we return to Kathmandu where you will have free time perhaps some last minute shopping, or simply wander around the beautiful old Durbar Square or visit Bodhinath. Stay: Kantipur village

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Trip Inclusions

Take in panoramic views and prayer flags in the Himalayas.
Explore rhododendron forests and tiny hamlets.
Meet local yak herders.
Experience tea house lodges and high passes.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Kathmandu guided tour
English-speaking guide and full support team of porters and assistants for the Annapurna Sanctuary trek
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Simple hotels/guesthouses (5 Nights), tea houses (9 Nights)
A tea house is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most tea houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are sparse with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type or western style. Most tea houses have running water. The majority of tea houses only have cold showers, a few may have hot water available at an additional cost. However, we discourage our groups from using water heated by wood, as lack of firewood in villages is a big environmental concern in Nepal.
There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted). There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually has solar lighting. Some tea houses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.
During a tea house trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the tea house, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. Every tea house serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Some have Nepali versions of western food such as pizza, pasta and french fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the tea houses and trail side restaurants. And, of course, Nepali milk tea is served everywhere.
All tea houses have boiled water for trekkers. We discourage the purchase of bottled water while on the trail. The plastic bottles are difficult to dispose of and have become an environmental problem.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking support staff

1 lunch

Bus, minibus, walking

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Annapurna Sanctuary

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Day 1: Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu

Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara

Day 4: Pokhara - Tikhedhunga

Day 5: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani

Day 6: Ghorepani - Tadapani

Day 7: Tadapani - Chhomrong

Day 8: Chhomrong - Himalaya Hotel

Day 9: Himalaya Hotel - Annapurna Base Camp

Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo

Day 11: Bamboo - Jhinudanda

Day 12: Jhinudanda - Pothana

Day 13: Pothana - Pokhara

Day 14: Pokhara - Kathmandu

Day 15: Kathmandu

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