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A guided, all-inclusive 12-day trek from Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp that moves from Pokhara’s lakeside to a high glacial amphitheater at 4,130 m. Expect village tea-houses, steep stone trails, and a dramatic sunrise among the Annapurna massif.
A guided, all-inclusive 12-day trek from Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp that moves from Pokhara’s lakeside to a high glacial amphitheater at 4,130 m. Expect village tea-houses, steep stone trails, and a dramatic sunrise among the Annapurna massif.
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Operated by Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd. · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
A thin morning wind pushes smoke from guesthouse stoves across a trail carved into rhododendron and oak; the ring of Himalaya draws nearer with every step. Beginning in Kathmandu and unfolding through Pokhara’s lakeside calm, this 12-day guided itinerary climbs from terraced fields to the glacial amphitheater of the Annapurna Sanctuary, finishing at Annapurna Base Camp (approx. 4,130 m) for a sunrise that places towering 7,000–8,000 m peaks at arm’s reach.
challenging.
12 days (approx. 172–180 hours total moving/transfer time).
Best for hikers with regular cardio training and prior multi-day trek experience; comfortable on sustained ascents and long descent days.
Yes—trekkers need the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card, which your operator typically handles before or at trailhead.
Physically demanding but non-technical; beginners with good fitness and proper acclimatization can complete it with a guided group over 10–12 days.
Acute Mountain Sickness can occur above 3,000 m; symptoms warrant slowing ascent, hydration, and descent if severe—guided trips include basic first aid and evacuation plans.
Tea houses are simple lodges offering shared rooms, basic meals and hot water—comfort varies by location and season, with fewer amenities at higher altitudes.
The Annapurna massif contains the world’s 10th highest peak; the Sanctuary remained largely inaccessible to outsiders until the mid-1950s and the area’s climbing history includes Annapurna I’s first ascent in 1950.
The trek runs through the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP); visitors are expected to carry permits, minimize waste, and support local lodges to sustain community-based conservation.
Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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