The Sanctuary falls within the area managed by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project and is an exercise in environmental and cultural protection accommodating the needs of both the visitors and the local inhabitants.
There is a good mix of high mountains and Himalayan culture on this trek. The Annapurna Himal lies between the Kali Gandaki and Marsyangdi river valley, forming a solid, mountain bastion. Within its span of 40 miles, it encompasses some twelve peaks that are higher than 7000 m. and numerous others over 6000 m. As rhododendron forests give way to bamboo groves, which in turn vanish into the high, desert landscapes, people of Aryan stock give way to those of Mongoloid stock and the dominant religion changes from Hinduism in the lower reaches to Buddhism higher up.
Annapurna Region People / Tradition / Cultures and Festivals
When you trek in the Annapurna region you will see many fascinating ways of life and ancient cultural and religious sites and activities.
The culture of the Annapurna region stems from its peoples, their ancestral origin, and their religions. The people of this region migrated here from Tibet in times long ago. They arrived at different times from different regions, bring different religions. There are at least 3 main groups and 3 separate religions. These peoples and religions coexist for the most part happily.
ANNAPURNA - Other Short and Enjoyable Trip
You need not to worry even your vacation doesn't allow sufficient days for a long trek. Here, in this region you can experience other treks relatively short, but of course enjoyable. Check out Makalu Adventures special short treks -
Siklish Trek / Royal Trek
Poon Hill Trek / Ghandrung Loop
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel. (See the Hotels we use).
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley. Join us for the welcome dinner at evening. Hotel Overnight.
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Pokhara. Drive to Nayapul (1 hr). Trek to Syaulibazar (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 04: Trek Syaulibazar to Ghandrung. (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 05: Trek Ghandrung to Tadapani (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 06: Trek Tadapani to Chhomrong (5-6 hrs). Camp.
Day 07: Rest Day at Chhomrong. Camp.
Day 08: Trek Chhomrong to Bamboo (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 09:Trek Bamboo to Himalayan Hotel (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700m) (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) (2 hrs). Camp.
Day 12: Trek back to Himalayan Hotel (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 13: Trek Himalayan Hotel to Chhomrong (6-7 hrs). Camp.
Day 14: Trek Chhomrong to Ghandrung (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 15: Trek Ghandrung to Tolka (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 16: Trek Tolka to Dhampus (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 17: Trek Dhampus to Nayapul (3 hrs).Drive to Pokhara. Free to explore. Hotel.
Day 18: Flight: Pokhara - Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day 19: Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day 20: Final Departure.
01 May, 15May, 26 May,
4June,19 June, 03 July, 13 July, 18 July, 27 July,
9 Aug, 16 Aug, 29 Aug,
02 Sep, 12 Sep, 22 Sep, 28 Sep
01 Oct, 11 Oct, 17 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct,
03 Nov, 12 Nov, 21 Nov, 29 Nov
