"Annapurna Deothali" as the place is known to the "Nepalese" is considered sacred, though there is no documentation to show how long this state of affair has prevailed. It is, however, certain that it was so, long before the first trekkers appeared. The Annapurna Sanctuary forms a natural amphitheater ringed by Annapurna South and I, Varahashikhar, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare or "Fish Tail" as it is commonly known. 

The Sanctuary fall within the area managed by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project and is an exercise in environmental and cultural protection accommodating the needs of both the visitors and the local inhabitants.

There is a good mix of high mountains and Himalayan culture on this trek. The Annapurna Himal lies between the Kali Gandaki and Marsyangdi river valley, forming a solid, mountain bastion. Within its span of 40 miles, it encompasses some twelve peaks that are higher than 7000 m. and numerous others over 6000 m. As rhododendron forests give way to bamboo groves, which in turn vanish into the high, desert landscapes, people of Aryan stock give way to those of Mongoloid stock and the dominant religion changes from Hinduism in the lower reaches to Buddhism higher up.

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Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Pokhara.
Day 04: Trek Syaulibazar to Ghandrung. (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 05: Trek Ghandrung to Tadapani (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 06: Trek Tadapani to Chhomrong (5-6 hrs). Camp.
Day 07: Rest Day at Chhomrong. Camp.
Day 08: Trek Chhomrong to Bamboo (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 09: Trek Bamboo to Himalayan Hotel (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700m) (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) (2 hrs). Camp.
Day 12: Trek back to Himalayan Hotel (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 13: Trek Himalayan Hotel to Chhomrong (6-7 hrs). Camp.
Day 14: Trek Chhomrong to Ghandrung (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 15: Trek Ghandrung to Tolka (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 16: Trek Tolka to Dhampus (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 17: Trek Dhampus to Nayapul (3 hrs).
Day 18: Flight: Pokhara - Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day 19: Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day 20: Final Departure.

Cost: Please email us info@nepalmakalu.com  or  makalutrek@mail.com.np  or makaluadv@wlink.com.np

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Itineraries are subject to change to suit your schedule