Easy-moderate walking through Gurung villages, bamboo and rhododendron forest into the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary amphitheatre at 4,130m.
Scenic 200km drive or flight to lakeside Pokhara (900m).
Drive to Nayapul, then climb to Ulleri (2,810m) — 5–6 hrs walking.
Through oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2,860m) — 4 hrs.
Pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) for the Annapurna sunrise, then on to Tadapani (2,630m).
The gateway village of the Sanctuary — Chhomrong (2,170m) — 5–6 hrs.
Into bamboo and rhododendron to Dovan (2,630m) — 5–6 hrs.
Follow the Modi Khola to Deurali (3,230m) — 3–4 hrs.
Into the sanctuary to MBC (3,700m) — 3 hrs.
The amphitheatre: ABC at 4,130m, 360° of 7,000–8,000m peaks — 2 hrs.
Retrace to Bamboo (2,310m) — 6–7 hrs.
Optional hot springs at Jhinu (1,760m) — 5–6 hrs.
Descend to Nayapul (1,050m), transfer to Pokhara.
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu for a celebration dinner.
Airport drop — depart at any time.
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