The other classic trek in the Annapurna region is to the so called Annapurna sanctuary, the site of the base camp used by expeditions attempting the massive south face of Annapurna I. a short trek, it can be completed in as little as eight days from Pokhara. The trek to Annapurna base camp combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery with a fascinating insight into the life of middle hill Nepalis. The best time to visit the sanctuary is during the main trekking season of spring and autumn but since the route is not a circuit, the trial, and the teahouses, can become crowded at these times. Winter trek are possible but at any time trekkers must beware of snowfall and avalanches that can block the narrow entrance to the sanctuary.

This trek is usually started and ended in Pokhara but it can also be made a part of the Annapurna circuit or the Jomsom trek by trekking from Tatopani through Ghorepani and Tadapani and joining the main sanctuary trial at Chomrong. For maximum enjoyment, allow twelve or fourteen days for the trek, which allows time for exploration inside the sanctuary and also the chance to extend the route on to Ghorepani and Poon hill. Trekkers traveling this route must obtain an ACAP entry permit either from Kathmandu or Pokhara before commencing the trek.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to trailhead Nayapul (1070m) - Ghandruk (1970m)
Day 04: Ghandruk (1970m) - Sinwa (2350m)
Day 05: Sinwa (2350m) - Deurali (3230m)
Day 06: Deurali (3230m) - ABC (4130m)
Day 07: ABC (4130m) - Bamboo (2340m)
Day 08: Bamboo (2340m) - Chhomrong (2170m)
Day 09: Chhomrong (2170m) - Tolka (1810m)/ Landruk (1620m)
Day 10: Tolka/Landruk - Kande & drive back to Pokhara
Day 11: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu by air
Day 12: Final depart.

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