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A compact 6–8 day route into the Annapurna Sanctuary, this trek climbs from subtropical forests to a 4,130 m base camp beneath Machhapuchhre and Annapurna I. Expect guesthouses, high-mountain views and straightforward but altitude-demanding hiking.
A compact 6–8 day route into the Annapurna Sanctuary, this trek climbs from subtropical forests to a 4,130 m base camp beneath Machhapuchhre and Annapurna I. Expect guesthouses, high-mountain views and straightforward but altitude-demanding hiking.
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Operated by Shepherd Holidays · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Dawn breaks over terraced fields as your jeep peels away from Pokhara and the trail swallows you into rhododendron and oak forest. Switchbacks climb, creek crossings splash, and villages—Ghandruk among them—appear like chapters in a traveler's journal: stone houses, prayer flags, and tea houses steaming with dal bhat.
challenging.
6–8 days.
Good cardiovascular fitness for sustained ascents and multi-day hiking; prior multi-day hike experience recommended
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are required and typically arranged before or at the trailhead; guides often handle permits for groups.
Annapurna Base Camp sits around 4,130 m (13,550 ft); the route is non-technical but challenging due to altitude and long uphill days, so acclimatization is important.
Yes—this is a teahouse trek with guesthouses offering simple rooms and cooked meals (dal bhat, soups, noodles); standards vary and cash is preferred.
Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Sep–Nov) have the most stable weather and clearer mountain views; winter is cold with occasional heavy snow and summer sees monsoon rains.
The Annapurna region was designated Nepal’s first conservation area in 1986; the sanctuary protects both biodiversity and traditional mountain communities.
Visitors should stick to marked trails, carry out waste where possible, and avoid single-use plastics—permits fund conservation and local infrastructure.
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