Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and receive a private transfer to your premium hotel. Meet your trekking representative for a personalized trip briefing, equipment review and introduction to the Annapurna Sanctuary journey.
Luxury Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Experience the Annapurna Sanctuary in comfort on a premium 12-day trek combining luxury hotels, upgraded mountain lodges, private transfers and spectacular Himalayan scenery on the journey to Annapurna Base Camp.
About This Journey
Trip Highlights
- Reach Annapurna Base Camp at approximately 4,130 meters
- Experience the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary
- Panoramic views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli
- Premium hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Best available upgraded mountain lodges during the trek
- Private ground transportation and personalized service
- Professional trekking guide and porter support
- Walk through traditional Gurung villages and terraced landscapes
- Trek through beautiful rhododendron and bamboo forests
- Visit Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- Enjoy sunrise and sunset mountain views from Annapurna Base Camp
- Relax near the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Trip Plan Details
Travel comfortably from Kathmandu to Pokhara by private tourist vehicle or premium transfer. Check into your hotel and enjoy free time around the lakeside area with views toward the Annapurna mountains when conditions are clear.
Take a private morning transfer from Pokhara toward the trekking trailhead and begin walking through terraced countryside and traditional settlements toward the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk.
Continue through forest trails, agricultural terraces and mountain villages. Descend and climb through the Modi Khola region before reaching Chhomrong, a major gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Descend stone steps toward the Chhomrong Khola and climb through forests toward Sinuwa. Continue through dense bamboo and rhododendron vegetation to Bamboo.
Follow the trail through cool forests past Himalayan settlements such as Dovan and Himalaya. The scenery becomes increasingly alpine as the route climbs toward Deurali.
Continue into the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary, passing Machhapuchhre Base Camp before gradually climbing to Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy close views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and surrounding peaks.
Wake early to experience sunrise over the Annapurna Sanctuary. After breakfast, begin the descent through Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Deurali before continuing toward Bamboo.
Retrace the forest trail toward Chhomrong and continue downhill to Jhinu Danda. Depending on trail conditions and available time, visit the nearby natural hot spring area for relaxation.
Complete the final section of the trek and meet your private vehicle at the accessible road point. Transfer comfortably back to Pokhara and check into your premium hotel for a relaxing evening.
Return to Kathmandu by private premium vehicle. Check into your hotel and enjoy the remaining time for relaxation, shopping or optional sightseeing.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your international flight schedule.
What's Included?
Included
- Private airport pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
- Premium hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Premium hotel accommodation in Pokhara
- Private Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu transportation or equivalent premium transfer
- Private vehicle transfer between Pokhara and trekking trailhead
- Best available upgraded tea house or mountain lodge accommodation during trekking
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking days
- Experienced English-speaking professional trekking guide
- Porter support according to group size
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
- Required trekking permits and local fees
- Guide and porter insurance, meals and accommodation
- Basic first-aid and emergency support
- Filtered or safe drinking-water support where specified by the operator
- Duffel bag for trekking where provided
- Government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel and emergency evacuation insurance
- Personal trekking clothing and equipment
- Alcoholic and specialty beverages
- Personal snacks and additional drinks
- Hot showers, Wi-Fi and battery charging where charged separately by mountain lodges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless specifically included
- Helicopter evacuation or rescue costs
- Additional accommodation or transportation caused by weather, road or other unforeseen delays
- Tips for guide, porter and support staff
- Personal expenses and services not listed under inclusions
Accommodation
Premium hotels are used in Kathmandu and Pokhara. During the trek, guests stay in carefully selected tea houses or the best available upgraded mountain lodges. Mountain accommodation becomes simpler at higher elevations, but preference is given to cleaner rooms, better locations and the highest practical comfort available on the route.
Transportation
Private airport transfers, premium ground transportation between Kathmandu and Pokhara, and private vehicle transfers between Pokhara and the trekking trailhead are included. Trekking within the Annapurna Sanctuary is completed on foot.
Meals
Breakfast is provided at city hotels according to the hotel plan, while breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during trekking days. Mountain lodge menus typically include Nepali dal bhat, rice dishes, soups, noodles, pasta, potatoes, eggs and other locally available meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers before you plan this journey.
The package emphasizes private ground transportation, premium city hotels, personalized guiding, porter assistance and the best available mountain lodges. Accommodation in remote high-altitude areas remains simpler because luxury hotels are not available throughout the sanctuary.
The highest point is Annapurna Base Camp at approximately 4,130 meters above sea level.
The trek is considered moderate to challenging. It involves multiple consecutive walking days, long stone staircases, mountain terrain and elevations above 4,000 meters.
Previous trekking experience is helpful but not mandatory. Travelers should have good general fitness and prepare for several hours of walking each day.
March to May and September to November are generally the most popular periods because of favorable trekking conditions and good mountain visibility.
No true luxury hotels operate at Annapurna Base Camp. The package uses the best practical accommodation available along the mountain route, while the premium luxury standard is strongest in Kathmandu, Pokhara, transportation and personalized services.
Yes. Porter support is included according to the operating company's porter-to-client policy and group size.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking at the package's maximum altitude, medical expenses and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended.
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