ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY
EXPERIENCE THE HIGH HIMALAYA
ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY - BESPOKE TREKKING SUMMARY The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a classic tea house trek into the heart of the High Himalaya. Trekking between small mountain villages you climb through increasingly beautiful mountain scenery before reaching Annapurna Base Camp in the Annapurna Sanctuary, where you will be completely surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks swathed in snow, ice and glaciers.
Experience the classic Himalayan views including the famous Macchapucchre (The Fishtail Mountain) and the Annapurna panorama from Poon Hill at dawn.
Our bespoke Annapurna Sanctuary treks are just for you. Your dedicated trekking crew of guides and porters will tailor your trek around your groups needs, wishes and special interests.
The trek from Tikhe Dunga to Annapurna Base Camp offers spectacular mountain views and takes you on a wonderful adventure through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and Nepalese culture. It’s a great trek for Tour: Annapurna Sanctuary Trek those who want to experience the high mountains of the Himalaya in a reasonable timeframe and without Code: TNSAS ascending to extreme altitudes associated with the Everest Region. Type: Bespoke Trekking Holiday Your adventure begins with an overnight in the vibrant city of Kathmandu and then a transfer to the start of Price: See Website your trek near Pokhara. Your 11 day (10 Night) trek begins just outside Pokhara and initially you climb Dates: September to May steeply to Ghorapani and Poon Hill before moving west and on to the Annapurna Base Camp via the Days in Nepal: 15 Macchapuchhre base camp. You return to Pokhara for the night returning to Kathmandu to travel home. Walking Days: 11 Nights: 14 Start: Kathmandu HIGHLIGHTS Finish: Kathmandu Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Seeing the dawn panorama of the Annapurna Himalayan from Poon Hill. IS IT FOR ME? Experiencing he Annapurna Range from the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. This trek is an excellent opportunity to gain an Outstanding accommodation, guides and trekking crew. insight into Nepalese culture and its people, and Discovering the peace of Pokhara and bustle of Kathmandu. provides the ultimate thrill of trekking in the high Himalaya. If you are a regular walker and are of WHY CHOOSE A BESPOKE TREKKING HOLIDAY WITH US? good physical fitness you will love the regular exercise of trekking each day through the spec- Independent treks are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of Nepal’s mountain areas for tacular scenery and overnights in good quality individuals, couples or small groups. You are free to start on any date, travel at your own pace and wander teahouses. off the beaten track and you will discover the beauty of the landscape, the warmth of her people and the rich culture of this spectacular land. You don’t join a scheduled group but rather have your own guide and WHAT’S INCLUDED? porters so your trek can be tailored to your needs and interests. Accommodation: 10 Nights Nepali We will supply you a comprehensive pre-departure information pack and your qualified and experienced Teahouses (guesthouses), 4 nights hotel local guide will coordinate and guide your trek. So from the moment you decide to visit Nepal and the Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while Annapurna Sanctuary you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable trek in Nepal with Macs trekking, Breakfast only in Kathmandu Adventure. Trekking Crew: Fully qualified and trained, English-speaking guides, services of a por- Macs Adventure is passionate about delivering outstanding trekking adventures where every last detail is ter. taken care of. From your first contact with the Macs Adventure team you will deal with an expert who has Other: Transfers, city tours, permits etc first hand experience of trekking in Nepal who is dedicated to ensuring you have an unforgettable trek in Nepal.
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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek forests. DETAILED ITINERARY Overnight: Tadapani Teahouse Code: TNSAS Walking Days: 11 DAY 5 DAY 1 Trek to Chhomrong (2210m) Days in Nepal: 15 Arrive Nepal: Kathmandu Nights: 14 Immersed in the majesty of your surroundings Our local representative will meet you at and the rhythm of the trek you continue through DESCRIPTION Kathmandu Airport and transfer you to your deep forests, terraced fields and down steep Kathmandu Hotel. If time permits you will meet switchbacks. Don’t look down as you cross Trek into the heart of the Annapurna Himalaya. A your guide and be able to relax and explore rickety suspension bridges! magical journey to the heart of the most beautiful Kathmandu. Overnight: Chhomrong Teahouse 8000 metre peaks. Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel DAY 6 GRADE DAY 2 Trek to Dovan (2540m) This holiday is graded moderate to strenuous Annapurna Sanctuary Trek Starts Dropping down to the Chhomrong Khola through and you should be in good physical fitness and beautiful forests of bamboo, rhododendron and have experience of multi day trekking or walking The start of your trekking adventure! A oak we continue to Tilche. From there the rocky prior to undertaking the Annapurna Sanctuary fascinating drive from Kathmandu to Nayapul (6 path takes you to the abandoned settlement of Trek. The effect of altitude should not be Hours) brings us to the start of our trek. The Kuldi, once a British sheep-breeding project and underestimated you should be in good physical nervous excitement of the start of an adventure ACAP check post. Finally a steep staircase fitness. The trails are generally well maintained propels us through the first relatively easy day of through more pristine forest brings us to Dovan. and a good walking surface although the going trekking through villages and terraced fields. Overnight: Dovan Teahouse can be rough once you reach the Annapurna Overnight: Tikhe Dhunga Teahouse Sanctuary. DAY 7 DAY 3 Trek to Deurali (3140m) Trek to Ghorapani (2850m) Day Route Walking high above rushing rivers on steep A cracking day of trekking as we slip into the slopes surrounded by precipitous mountains you rhythm of our trek and the snow capped 1 Arrive Kathmandu can sense you are almost at your goal. An mountains begin to reveal themselves. Green 2 Travel to Pokhara, start trek to amazing day! You will hardly put your camera terraces and quaint villages line the trail. The Tikhedhunga away! 3 Trek to Ghorapani route winds through Rhododendron and Oak Overnight: Deurali Teahouse 4 Poon Hill & trek to Tadapani forests before reaching Ghorepani. 5 Trek to Chhomrung Overnight: Ghorepani Teahouse 6 Trek to Dovan DAY 8 DAY 4 7 Trek to Deurali The Annapurna Sanctuary (4130m) 8 Trek to Annapurna Sanctuary Poon Hill & Trek to Tadapani 9 Trek to Hidden Valley, Dovan The Annapurna Sanctuary has to be experienced 10 Trek to Jhinu Danda An amazing pre-dawn trek to Poon Hill reveals to be believed. You trek into the heart of the 11 Trek to Pothana the most amazing sunrise over Himalaya. One of Annapurna Himalaya. Glistening 8000 metre 12 Trek to Phedi, drive to Pokhara the finest views you are every likely to enjoy, peaks surround you on every side. An 13 Drive to Kathmandu even though you have to get out of bed way too unforgettable and indescribable experience 14 Kathmandu City Tour early! 15 Depart Nepal surrounded by 8000 metre peaks and huge After a well earned breakfast our trek continues glaciers. to Tadapani through pine and rhododendron Overnight: Himalaya Hotel
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endless terraces of lowland Nepal, the six hour several short breaks listed which you can add to drive returns us to the buzz and bustle of your holiday. DAY 9 Kathmandu.
Explore the Hidden Valley Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel Journey into the quiet and spectacular HOLIDAY INFORMATION hidden valley for another high mountain fix DAY 14 before you descent to Dovan. Accommodation Overnight: Dovan Teahouse Kathmandu City Tour Kathmandu is justifiably one of the must visit While on trek (10 Nights) you will stay in cities of the world. Full of colour, noise, people traditional Nepali Teahouses (Guesthouses), DAY 10 and endlessly surprising. Your guide will take you these are traditional mountain lodges operated Trek to Jhinu Danda on a full day tour of Kathmandu, visiting all the by local people . The lodges have a comfortable sights including Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar central living and eating room which is heated On an absolute high after the last couple of days Square and Swayambhu as well as those hidden and individual twin share bedrooms. Toilets and you will romp down to Jhinu Danda where you spots only the locals know. washing facilities are shared and hot showers can laze in natural hot springs. Go on! You may be available at an additional charge at some deserve it! Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel lodges. While in Kathmandu you will stay at the 5 Overnight: Jhinu Danda Teahouse star Hotel de l’ Annapurna or Shanker which are DAY 15 opposite the Royal Palace within 5 minutes walk DAY 11 Depart Kathmandu of the busy tourist area of Thamel. (3 nights). Pokhara Hotels are of similar standard. Trek to Pothana via Landruk We will transfer you by private car/minibus to Kathmandu Airport in plenty of time for your flight An awesome penultimate day on trek. Tumbling and unfortunately it’s time to say goodbye to Solo Trekkers waterfalls and stunning vistas greet you on every Nepal for now. This trek is available to solo trekkers and you will twist and turn of the trail. have your own guide and porter and a private Overnight Pothana Teahouse RECOMMENDATIONS single room throughout. There is a solo trekker DAY 12 supplement payable. Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara Single Rooms Tailored Itineraries A last early morning start to enjoy the sunrise Single rooms are available in Kathmandu and over Annapurna South, Himchuli and Our independent treks are tailor made for you so Pokhara and attract a single supplement if you Macchapucchre. After breakfast an easy two if you wish to add or remove trekking days this is require a single room/s in your party. hour trek brings us to Phedi where we reach the no problem and our trekking team can tailor an road head and a short 30 minute transfer brings itinerary to your needs. Single rooms are generally not available whilst on trek so you will share with another member of us to the lakeside town of Pokhara. Time to Additional Nights relax, reflect, shop and perhaps enjoy a well your group. earned cold beer. Should you need extra nights in Pokhara or Overnight: Pokhara Hotel Kathmandu we can arrange these with pleasure. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea and coffee at DAY 13 Nepal Extensions meals are included while on trek and in Pokhara. Return to Kathmandu While you are in Nepal you may wish to Food while on trek is good but does get more experience some of the other delights this basic the higher you climb as fewer ingredients We drive back to Kathmandu through the wonderful country has to offer. Our website has become available. Pancakes, bread and cereal
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forms the basis for breakfast, lunch is normally a Lunches and dinners while in Kathmandu. warming noodle soup at a convenient tea house DATES & PRICES Travel Insurance on the trail and the evening staple dish while trekking is dal bhaat, which is a filling dish of Availability Personal Equipment lentil soup, rice and curried vegetables. Nepal Visa (US$25 for 15 days, US$40 for 30 This trek is best enjoyed between mid- days) In Kathmandu only breakfast is included so you September and the end of May. You can choose Disembarkation Airport Tax (approx US$24) should allow £10- 15 per day for lunch and to arrive in Kathmandu on any day that you dinner. prefer subject to availability. It is best to book as Drinks and snacks, hot showers, laundry etc. far in advance as possible and a minimum of four Tips for your trekking crew (expected, but not weeks prior to arrival in Kathmandu. Equipment mandatory) While trekking you will only have to carry a day PRACTICAL INFORMATION bag with water, snacks, spare clothes and your Prices camera. Your main bag will be moved by a Up to date tour and option prices are available porter. Each porter carries 2 clients’ bags which from our website or by telephone. Flights to Kathmandu must be of a duffle bag or backpack design and weigh a maximum of 15kg. Hard cases are not Flights to Kathmandu are available daily from suitable for this trek. You can download a full Included London and major regional airports in the UK via equipment list from our website downloads page. the Gulf. Airlines include Emirates, Gulf Air, and Guidebook—Trekking in the Annapurna Qatar Airways & Etihad Airways. Flights start at Region by Bryn Thomas Your Guide about £500 and during the peak trekking period Detailed pre-departure info pack. may increase to about £1200. Our Nepalese guides are fully qualified and Airport pickup and transfers by private vehicle. trained according to Nepalese law and all have We do not sell but would recommend both many years experience of guiding trekkers in 3 nights deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu, Opodo and Expedia for competitive flights. Nepal. All speak fluent English and they will add including breakfast. hugely to your experience of trekking in Nepal. 10 nights twin share accommodation in Passport & Visas Traditional Tea Houses during the trek. As well as guiding you on the trail they bring a All nationalities require a full passport valid for at wealth of knowledge to your journey and 1 night hotel accommodation in Pokhara least six months after your intended departure coordinate all your porters, accommodation and including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. from Nepal. Most nationalities require an entry meals. Nepalese guides are fully trained and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek. visa for Nepal which can be obtained in advance experienced in dealing with cases of Altitude 1 fully qualified, English speaking guide or at the airport on entry to Nepal. The current Sickness. cost is between US$24—US$40 which must be Services of a porter (1 between 2). Your Porters paid in hard currency and you will need two Food, accommodation, salary, insurance and passport photos. Passport and visa requirements Porters are an integral part of every aspect of life equipment for your guide and porters. do change so although this information is in the mountains of Nepal. We hire porters locally Return private transfer from Kathmandu to supplied in good faith it is your responsibility to in the Annapurna Region, insure them and equip Pokhara and the start/end of the trek. ensure that you have the correct travel them with the necessary equipment such as Annapurna conservation permit and all documentation. boots, sunglasses and warm clothing. By using necessary permits. Health & Vaccinations porters you are helping to support a family and Trekkers Information Management System your trek is having a positive impact on the Permit (TIMS) In addition to those vaccinations and boosters community. required for life in Britain the following Excluded vaccinations/boosters are recommended: hepatitis A; typhoid; diphtheria; tetanus; International flights to/from Nepal. poliomyelitis.
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For detailed advice on travel health visit the Fit this literature (subject to the terms of the For Travel Website: http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk insurance policy), for: M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL a refund of such prepayments if customers Acute Mountain Sickness have not yet travelled Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit making arrangements to enable the holiday to Acute Mountain Sickness or Altitude Sickness is Our operating policies, office policies, holidays a concern on the trek to Annapurna Sanctuary, continue if customers have already travelled or in the unlikely event of our financial failure. and tours are all designed to minimise impact but does not affect many trekkers although each and maximise benefit to the environment and individual is affected differently by altitude. Our local communities. pre-departure information pack has detailed Travel Insurance information on minimising the risks of AMS and Travel insurance which includes evacuation Action & Advocacy recognising the signs of AMS and the cover and covers trekking to the altitude of We believe that by engaging our team and appropriate course of action. Your leaders are all Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) is a requirement clients in environmental and community projects fully trained in dealing with AMS. If you have any for this holiday and we will require proof of cover we can make a real difference. pre-existing health conditions that you think may and the insurance companies emergency make you more susceptible to AMS we number prior to your departure. Carbon & Communities recommend you consult your doctor before Travel and our business activity does of course booking this trip. Macs Adventure does not sell travel insurance but we recommend Sports Cover Direct whose contribute to carbon output and climate change. Currency, Money & Local Costs Venture Guard Policy is well suited to this trek. We have put several policies in place to minimise Phone: +44845 120 6400 our carbon footprint. The local currency is the Nepalese Rupee. The Web: www.sportscoverdirect.com best way to carry money is a combination of cash Sensitive & Sustainable is GB pound sterling (which can be changed at Recommended Reading Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that the airport and in Kathmandu), pound sterling our holidays are sensitive to the community you traveller’s cheques and credit/debit cards Trekking in the Annapurna Region—Bryn are visiting and sustainable over the long term. although there are no ATMS outside Kathmandu. Thomas (Supplied) Nepal - Lonely Planet Guides This tour is operated responsibly because: You will need some money to pay for your visa Himalaya – Michael Palin Small group trekking is a low impact method of on arrival, departure tax, meals in Kathmandu, Annapurna – Maurice Hertzog travel. sundries such as hot showers, toilet paper, extra Annapurna South Face—Chris Bonnington hot/cold drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, Tourism is a vital industry in Nepal and we use souvenirs and trekking crew tips. locally owned and operated accommodation Annapurna Region Maps – There are several and suppliers to ensure maximum benefit excellent Everest Region Maps available in Financial Security: Total Payment accrues to the local people and economy. Kathmandu. We build long term partnerships with our local Protection Policy (topp) cover: suppliers, encouraging green business In compliance with the UK Package Travel, practices and pay a fair price for all locally sourced elements of your holiday. Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 an insurance policy has been We have a stringent porter protection policy in place to ensure that porters are fairly treated arranged with Travel & General Insurance and maximum benefit accrues to them and Company plc to protect customers’ prepayments their communities. paid in respect of: We supply detailed pre-departure information to all clients suggesting ways to minimise any non-flight inclusive packages commencing and negative social or environmental impact. returning to the UK the ground handling aspects of packages where the customer is responsible for arranging travel to the destination offered in
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