Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Annapurna I (8,091m), the 10th highest mountain in the world, and the expedition to its base is a trip of a lifetime which is extremely irresistible. This epic trip to Annapurna sanctuary is another rewarding trek that offers panoramic mountain views, fabulous forested trails and the villages with dominant ethnic tribes called Gurungs, whose sincerity and loyalty are evident in the history of British Gorkhas. It is a moderate trek and is achievable for anyone with sound fitness. Though a moderate trek, some pre-physical training certainly helps. Besides, our itineraries are intended to make the trip more pleasing than building any grounds for energy draining.

During the peak season time, there are chances of Annapurna Sanctuary trekking tea houses being full as this region has very limited lodges due to the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) policy over environmental concerns. Single supplement sometimes is not available normally and sharing a room with someone or dormitory accommodation is very common in the journey of Annapurna Sanctuary. However, in ABC trek Mountain Monarch uses the best family-oriented lodges with twin bed sharing rooms with hygienic common toilets. Lodges are at their best offering you a comfortable experience and its typical local environment. You have a variety of choices for the food that ranges from continental, Chinese to local and most lodges prepare luscious food. So far there have not been any complaints whatsoever in regards to food and accommodation provided by us.

Yes, this is simply two names for the same trekking destination of Annapurna base camp which is a great mountain sanctuary thus known as Annapurna sanctuary.

Annapurna base is a moderate trek suitable for an average person with sound fitness. Though trekking involves a tremendous amount of up and down walking with gain or loss in altitude yet no previous wide-ranging experience is needed for this hiking trip to Annapurna. However, we suggest that it is not appropriate for someone with very weak ankles, knee, heart, or lung problems, and for all these the necessary pre-check-up and consent from your doctor is mandatory. Though our itineraries are so designed setting the grounds for possibility yet we recommend some pre-physical training prior to your arrival in Nepal. The recommendation for the best preparation would be everyday undulating walking with the amount of weight you are thinking of carrying while on your trek which will certainly add up to your self-reliance.

Mountain Monarch's Annapurna sanctuary itinerary is intended to make it physically effortless via the most beautiful Poonhill and the gain in the altitude is very gradual. So far there has been no record of altitude sickness with us other than mild food poisoning issues due to new diets. Besides, we provide medically professional leaders with medications, oxygen cylinders with a regulator, and oxygen chamber bags to deal with any altitude-related or mountain ailments. Besides, your leader will put forth some basic guidelines in terms of choosing food or to get away with altitude sickness and other related ailments while trekking for precautions.

Reputed companies and professional leaders are there to provide you with quality service and are there to guarantee your safety which I suppose is the biggest concern. Furthermore, doing so saves a lot of time from all the hassles in terms of issuing permits, booking hotels, flights, transportation etc and someone is always there to ensure your wellbeing and cater to you from the time of your arrival till your departure. Experienced Leaders, besides giving you all the necessary information, are there to cater to you at times of any crisis no matter if it’s a mountain ailment or any weather mayhem.

Post-monsoon and pre-monsoon are the best time to trek to Nepal i.e. March till May during spring and September to November during autumn before the harsh winter is the best time to trek to Annapurna Sanctuary Base Camp when the view of the world's 10th highest peak and its neighboring mountain is at its best state.

Annapurna Sanctuary hiking is feasible even during winter (December till February) however, in case of heavy snowfall due to the probability of avalanche there might be alteration in the usual trekking trails leading to ABC. Though the winter offers great weather yet the chances of the temperature getting down below the freezing point is probable. To capture the incredible beauty of Annapurna during winter one should be well equipped with winter gears and be well-organized mind to confront the worst of chill weather circumstances.

Besides, your group leader you will be assigned with the assistant guides in your group and your leader takes the sole responsibility for the slow walkers in the group. He will sort out assigning each of his assistants in the group systematically while he takes responsibility for the people at the back making it utterly non-strenuous for everyone involved. Nevertheless, your leader will set up grounds for everyone in the group to stay together and walk collectively as a team.

Usually not more than 5/7 hours excluding lunch. Since Annapurna Sanctuary is a moderate trek with a reasonable walk every day it is less exhausting. However, the walking time difference varies as we allow you enough time to set up your own pace with multiple breaks in between to make everyday more entertaining. We usually start early so that you could reach the destination on time leaving you enough time to explore and enjoy the serenity of the place.

To keep you warm and cozy from the freezing temperature Mountain Monarch provides you with a very warm sleeping bag with fleece liner and feather duvet jackets which people have used even while climbing peaks, which is the mother of all warm clothing. We also provide you with a Duffle bag to fit all your gears in.

With no hidden costs our staff will supply you with appropriately boiled water every morning and evening because of environmental concern we very strongly oppose the use of plastic mineral water bottles. We suggest you bring at least 2 metal or plastic Nalgene bottles so that you can have enough to last the duration of the day. With minimum charges, the tea houses along the way always supply you with properly boiled water in case you run out. Besides the hot water, we fill up in the night after dinner does really serves as a hot pack which you can use in your sleeping bag and can still drink in the morning when it's still warm.

We strongly suggest you have an all-inclusive travel insurance policy covering all the aspects of your adventure though we ensure you that there would be hardly any evacuations or any health catastrophe as your leader is medically trained and has ample knowledge to deal with any life-threatening situation. But it's always wise to have insurance as your backup for just in any case though it is not mandatory to have the insurance to join the Annapurna Sanctuary trek.

The charging privilege for any of your electronic devices is possible only in few settlements on this Annapurna Sanctuary hiking trip because not every settlement has the privilege of hydroelectricity and whoever has it is only reliable during post-monsoon season. During pre-monsoon when the water level is below maximum they have power cuts. Some have solar charging facility which may not be very reliable as well. So it is always wise to carry some extra batteries or the fully charged power bank batteries since your batteries run out pretty quick in the cold. Availability of hot showers may be on and off in the trek and also your leader may restrict you from having the shower at higher elevation settlements regarding the health issues.

Yes with Mountain Monarch everyone reserves the right to modify the itinerary as per the time convenient and the level of fitness. Mountain Monarch has always been unbeaten in customizing trek for the clients as per their requirements. The whole Annapurna sanctuary adventure trip can be shortened by 2 / 3 days too.