Annapurna · Moderate
A shorter route for travelers who want dramatic Himalayan amphitheater views without Everest-level duration.
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Map view
Terrain mode shows how the walking line sits between valleys, ridges, villages, and key access points.
Journey so far
You are at the trailhead in Nayapul, right at the beginning of the mapped route.
Still ahead
Roughly 36 km remain to Annapurna Base Camp, with 5 more stages still to come.
What this stop is like
Low-friction trailhead from Pokhara for leave-friendly departures. It opens the route and sets up the next move toward Ghandruk.
Route read
6 mapped stages, about 36 km on the visible line, showing where the trek leaves road access and moves into higher mountain terrain.
Trailhead
Nayapul
Current focus
Nayapul
Finish
Annapurna Base Camp
Current leg
Nayapul sets the opening tone
16 km of visible movement around the selected stage, showing whether this is a road-assisted transition, an overnight anchor, or a more demanding mountain section.
Next shift
Ghandruk
Nayapul leads toward Ghandruk, where the route changes again in altitude, scenery, or logistics.
Duration
11 days
Max altitude
4,130m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
$1,680+
Route highlights
Prep notes
Local partner insight
The notes below show what is commonly included, how the days are staged, and where pricing can change.
Partner-published rates are reference points. Final pricing depends on dates, group size, route choices, hotels, and transport.
Partner notes
This trek ascends through picturesque villages to the center of the Annapurna range, offering dramatic mountain scenery. Standing in the middle of the Sanctuary, surrounded by towering snowy peaks ranging between 6000-8000m, sunrise and sunset are magical as you watch the sun dance on the peaks of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Annapurna III, and Machhapuchhre. The trail up is often steep and the Sanctuary trek is perhaps one of the more challenging of the teahouse treks. If you allow the time to ascend at your own pace this trek is open to the moderately fit.
Challenging trek through picturesque villages in the centre of the Annapurna range. Dramatic mountain scenery and led by local female guides.
Itinerary preview
Day 1
A 1 hour drive takes us to Nayapul ~ the starting point of our trek. We follow the river and then slowly ascend through rice fields to Hille (1430m) and stop for the night.
Day 3
Our day begins with an early climb to the summit of Poon Hill (3200m) to watch the sun rise across a magnificent Himalayan panorama. After breakfast in Ghorepani, we follow a long trail through rhododendron forests to Deurali. We then walk through an impressive river gorge with a chance to see Langur monkeys. Today's destination is Tadapani (2680m).
Day 4
We walk through a shaded forest trail steeply down to the river (1900m), followed by an up and down walk through terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Chomrong (2170m), the last permanent settlement in the valley. From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.
Day 5
This day we walk for 6 hours to Bamboo (2310 m) – the trail takes us through beautiful bamboo and rhododendron forests.
