Annapurna Encounter welcomes travelers from families, school / collage groups, nature lovers and adventurer to Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp, a trip for all in the overwhelming Himalayan destination, where altitude does not much affect you, as this trekking reach at little over 4,000 meters at the Annapurna base camp, this makes you free from altitude sickness and to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty at ease.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Annapurna Encounter starts with an interesting drive to famous touristic place at Pokhara where the Annapurna Himalaya and towering Mt. Machhapuchhre “Fish Tail” reflects on the pristine Phewa Lake at scenic Pokhara the door to most of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri to Mustang area journey starts.
After Pokhara with short drive to begin this wonderful trekking leading to a beautiful spot at Ghorepani walking through enchanting rhododendron forest with grandeur views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of mountains.
From Ghorepani a short hike to Pun Hill at 3,190 meters for stunning sunrise over the chain of snow capped mountains from Dhaulagiri, Nilgiris, and Annapurna as far to Mt. Manaslu in the eastern horizon. After a scenic trek walk continues with great views towards Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp passing traditional Gurung villages and finally into the Sanctuary and Annapurna Base Camp where you will be surrounded by giant peaks with Annapurna at 8,091 m / 26, 545 ft, Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft). Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp stretches to Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish-tail) Base Camp the start and exit point of the Sanctuary.
After a fabulous time heading back to Pokhara by an alternative route from Chomrong village onwards with constant beautiful views of Himalayan peaks all the way to scenic Pokhara, concluding this awesome journey in the comfort of nice hotels by the lake Phewa.