Annapurna Sanctuary Trek - 14 Days

The best time to do the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is in Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). These seasons offer great visibility, mild temperatures, beautiful landscapes, and clear mountain views. The temperature typically ranges around 10°C to 20°C. The not-too-cold or not-too-hot weather makes it an optimal time for trekking into the Annapurna region.

Yes, your trip is guaranteed. At Access Nepal Tours and Trekking, once the booking is confirmed, the trek is guaranteed to run. Even if only one person has booked the trip, we will still operate the trek by either helping you join in a group or solo.

No, we do not offer a refund if you cancel the trip because the advance payment is used for permits, hotel bookings, hiring guides, porters, and transportation. All these logistics are paid in advance and cannot be refunded. Therefore, to avoid this type of situation, we strongly advise you to buy travel insurance that covers trip cancellation issues.

To accompany you for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, we provide experienced, government-licensed, English-speaking, first-aid trained, and local guides. We do our best to provide you with a safe and comfortable environment so that you can enjoy this beautiful adventure without any worries.

During the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, you sleep in hotels and teahouses along the trail. All the accommodation provided during this trek is comfortable and comes in either twin-sharing or dormitory style. Due to the remote location, accommodation along the trek of the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary is limited.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek and the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek both offer great mountain views along the trail. When you do the Sanctuary trek, it takes trekkers to the natural mountains’ amphitheatre-like valley where the Base Camp is located. So, when you do Sanctuary, you are following the same route as Base Camp. Therefore, both adventures equally offer a great view of mountains like the  Annapurna Ranges, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, and many more.

No, you won’t need oxygen during the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The highest point of this trek is 4,130 meters (13,550 feet) at Annapurna Base Camp, but it doesn’t require oxygen. The altitude gain in the Annapurna region increases gradually, giving enough time for the body to acclimatize, unlike the Everest Base Camp. However, to prevent any medical issues, we advise staying hydrated and walking slowly.

To prevent altitude sickness, you have to walk slowly, rest properly, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol or smoking, and eat nutritious food. If you feel any of these symptoms, like headache, nausea, dizziness, and weakness, immediately inform your guide. They will help you assist on treating it.

No, caffeine doesn’t help prevent altitude sickness. It is advised to drink in moderation to stay alert and reduce headaches during the trek. The best thing to prevent altitude sickness is drinking enough water and wearing warm clothes. 3 cups of tea/coffee are included in the Annapurna Sanctuary Package.

No, you won’t need crampons for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The trail to Sanctuary is well-trodden, and if you trek during the spring and autumn, you won’t see the snow-filled path. However, you might need crampons if you are trekking to Annapurna Sanctuary during the winter. You can bring microspikes or light crampons for safety.

Yes, WiFi and electricity in the Annapurna region are available. Most teahouses provide internet, but you have to pay some amount ($1 or $2) and the connection is are little poor. Electricity is available, and they are usually solar-run. The higher you climb, expect these services to be limited or not at all.

You will eat staple Nepali dish Dal Bhat (rice, lentil soup, and vegetables) at local teahouses during the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. All the provided meals along the trek are fresh, organic, and simple. Besides Dal Bhat, other food options include Tibetan bread, Thukpa (noodle soup), Mo: Mo (dumplings), chapati, pasta, potatoes, eggs, soups, pancakes, pizza, or fried rice. Hot drinks like tea, coffee, and ginger lemon honey are commonly available.

The food typically costs around $15 to $30 during the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The package includes full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) along with 3 cups of tea/coffee and seasonal fruits. So, if you are trekking with Access Nepal Tours and Trekking, you don’t have to worry about meals. However, for personal food expenses, meals are expensive at high elevations. At a lower altitude, it costs around $3 to $7.

You don’t have to pack food for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek as the full board meals are provided throughout the trek. However, we suggest you pack snacks like energy bars, nuts, energy drinks, or your favorite snack to eat while trekking. They help provide energy, and it’s better to bring them from home, as they are expensive to buy in remote places like the Annapurna Region.

No, there is no problem being a vegetarian. However, we suggest you ti inform us priorly if you are vegetarion, allergic to certain foods, or any dietary peferences. Otherwise, most of the teahouses provide vegetarian-friendly meals like dal bhat (rice, lentil soup, and vegetables), noodles, potatoes, rice dishes, and more. Moreover, eating veg-dishers are lot more benefical during the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.

It’s not safe to drink water without purifying it. Please refrain yourself to not to drink water from tap, stream, or well. Access Nepal Tours and Trekking provides unlimted water purification tablets, so use it before drinking out sourced water or you can just buy some bottle mineral waters with extra cost.

Yes, you can get hot or boiled drinking water during the Annapurna Sancyuray Trek with additional cost. It typically costs you around $2 to $5 per liter. Price may vary depending on the latitude or location.

The lodging available on the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is twin-sharing bedrooms or dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms. The accommodation is simple but comfortable enough to rest for the night. The higher you go, the simpler the accommodation becomes.

Yes, it is possible to have private rooms while staying in Kathmandu with an additional cost. However, private rooms cannot be guaranteed while trekking the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, especially in peak trekking seasons. The accommodation in the Annapurna region is limited and often comes in twin-sharing or dormitory-style rooms.

Most teahouses do not have a private attached toilet during the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The toilets available during the trek are common and shared. The facilities are basic and simple at higher altitudes due to the remote location. Though your private toilets are available at lower altitudes like Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Yes, it is necessary to bring a personal toilet paper for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Along with toilet paper, it is best to bring hand sanitizer and wet wipes to. Teahouses do not provide toilet paper or you have to pay extra money to buy. Most of all they are hardly available at remote places. We suggest you to carry a few rolls with you or pack travel-sized tissue for convenience.

Yes, restrooms are available along the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The toilets are mostly available at teahouses where you stop for meals or stay overnight. However, public toilets are limited along the trail. You might need to off the trail discreetly if naturally calls. We advise you to carry a good idea to carry toilet paper and hand sanitizer with you at all times.

Yes, you can shower during the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. However, they do not have proper running showers espicially at higher altituded. The alternative option is to buy a bucket of hot water for bathing. It might costs you around $2 to 4 per bucket. One bucket is usually enough for one person.

Yes, it is safe to trek solo in the Annapurna region. However, solo trekking is best advised for experienced trekkers with good physical fitness only. On the other hand, solo trekking is usually not allowed in other regions like Everest. The trekker has to trek with an experienced local guide only.

Yes, all of our guides are government-licensed and certified by the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). They are also highly experienced and first aid trained with altitude awareness.

We allocate guides and porters based on the group of people and size. Our package includes 1 highly experienced and licensed guide for 6 trekkers and 1 porter for 2 trekkers. All of our guides and porter are local and well-trained with years of experience, who will give you the best trekking experience under their guidance.

The trekking boots, which are waterproof, have good ankle support, grip, are lightweight, and comfortable, are good for trekking. For the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, boots with high ankle with good grip are suitable. To avoid blisters, break in your boots before wearing in the trek

For a high-altitude trek, acclimatization days are planned by following the “Climb High, Sleep Low” rules. The acclimatization days are included once we reach a certain height, around 2,500 to 3,500 meters. On rest days, you stay at the same altitude, go for a short hike, and return to sleep at a lower elevation. Walking gradually, hydration, and rest are also part of our acclimatization plan

The essentials for sun protection during the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek are SPF 30+ sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, UV protection sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats or caps, long-sleeved clothes, and a lightweight scarf. Though you are trekking in a cold region, UV rays are very strong in high-altitude places. Therefore, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is a must during the trek.

The transportation we provide for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is are private tourist vehicle between Kathmandu and Pokhara and a jeep from Pokhara to Ulleri and from Siwai to Pokhara. The transportation can be changed depending on the group size and route.

From Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp, a private helicopter ride costs between USD 3,800 to 4,500. The price significantly drops to $500 USD per person if you go on a sharing basis and if you take from Pokhara, which is around $2,000 to $2,500.

To go to Annapurna from Kathmandu, first you have to go to Pokhara, then Ulleri via jeep, and continue the trek route: Ghorepani →Tadapani→ Chhomrong→Himalaya Hotel→ Machhapucare Base Camp (MBC)→ Annapurna Base Camp.

The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek and the Annapurna Base Camp route are essentially the same, making both moderate-level treks. Both of these trek has similar altitude, duration, and terrain. The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is the whole journey into the high glacial basin, while the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the final destination. In the end, the difficulty level totally depends on the personal physical fitness level.

The best time to trek the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). These seasons offer the best environment for trekking. The great visibility of surrounding mountains, beautiful landscapes, mild temperature, and dry trail make it an ideal time for trekking into the Annapurna region.

The temperature and weather in the Annapurna region change depending on the season and altitude. If you trek during spring and autumn, the weather is warm and clear with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F) at lower altitudes. At higher elevations like Annapurna Base Camp, it can drop to -5°C to -10°C (23°F to 14°F) at night. Similarly, in winter it is very cold and the temperature drops to -10°C (14°F) above 3,000 meters, and monsoon brings cloudy skies and muddy trails.

The sleeping bag we provide for the trekkers is rated for temperatures as low as -10°C to -15°C (14°F to 5°F). Our sleeping bags are perfect for the cold temperature of the Himalayas and the altitude of the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The sleeping bags we lend you to use are free of cost.

The top of Annapurna I (8,091 meters / 26,545 feet) is as cold as -20°C to -30°C (-4°F to -22°F) or even colder. The temperature significantly drops at night and early morning. The wind chill and extreme cold make Annapurna one of the most dangerous 8,000-meter peaks to climb. However, trekkers can still go till Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 meters / 13,550 feet) as the cold is manageable with the temperatures ranging from 5°C to -10°C (23°F to 14°F).

The altitude sickness in the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is when you feel your body weak, tired, dizzy, nauseous, and headache. Altitude sickness generally occurs when your body is unable to adjust to the low oxygen levels at higher altitudes. Once you go over 2,500 meters, getting altitude sickness is generally high if not acclimate properly. To prevent it, ascend slowly, stay well hydrated, eat properly, and take rest days for acclimatization.

The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek costs you $1,190 per person. The more the merrier, as the price drops if you join the trek with a group, depending on the number of people. Access Nepal Tours and Trekking offers an all-inclusive Annapurna trek package, which includes accommodation, meals, transportation, permits, guides, and porters.

For the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, porter costs around $25 to $35 per day. The price may increase depending on the distance and the total weight. However, if you are doing an Annapurna Sanctuary Trek with Access Nepal Tours and Trekking, porters are included in the package. We provide one porter for 2 people with their expenses and insurance fees all covered.

The cost of a guide for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is around $25 and $40 per day. The price for a guide varies depending on their experience level and trek itinerary. Our package is all-inclusive, which provides a guide for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek with expenses and insurance fees covered. All of the provided guides are highly experienced, first-aid trained, government-licensed, and English-speaking.

The food might cost you between $10 to $20 per day, and accommodation costs you around $5 to $10 per night in the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Prices may vary depending on the place. The higher you go higher the price increases. However, if you are trekking with Access Nepal Tours and Trek, all the expenses of food and accommodation are included in the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.