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Start datesA trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a natural amphitheatre ringed by Annapurna I, Annapurna South and the fishtail summit of Machapuchare. The trail climbs from terraced Gurung villages through bamboo and rhododendron forest to base camp at 4,130 m. Shorter and lower than the Everest trek, it suits fit first-time trekkers. The descent finishes with a soak in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda.
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11 days
Day 1
A scenic drive (or 25-minute flight) from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m) on the shore of Phewa Lake.
Day 2
A short drive to the trailhead and a climb through farmland to Ghandruk (1,940 m), a large Gurung village with views of Annapurna South.
Day 3
Cross Kimrong Khola and climb to Chhomrong (2,170 m), the last permanent village before the sanctuary.
Day 4
Long stone staircases down to the Chhomrong Khola, then up through Sinuwa into dense bamboo forest.
Day 5
Follow the Modi Khola gorge past Dovan and Himalaya hotel to Deurali (3,230 m).
Day 6
Enter the sanctuary at Machapuchare Base Camp (3,700 m) and continue to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) for sunset on the south face of Annapurna I.
Day 7
Watch sunrise light up the amphitheatre, then retrace the trail down the valley to Bamboo.
Day 8
Climb back over Chhomrong and descend to Jhinu Danda (1,780 m) for the natural hot springs by the river.
Day 9
A short walk to the road head and a drive back to Pokhara for a lakeside evening.
Day 10
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner.
Day 11
Transfer to the airport.
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