Loop trek Annapurna Sanctuary with Mardi Ridge via Gurung｜Nepal

Day 1: Pokhara → Kande → Australian Camp → Landruk
Start from Kande, a less crowded alternative to Nayapul. Walk via a ridge instead of a valley and enjoy a sunset at the Australian Camp.

Day 2: Landruk → Tolka → Jhinu (Hot Springs)
Pass through less-commercial Gurung villages like Tolka. In the afternoon, enjoy a natural hot spring experience, adding a wellness element to your trek.

Day 3: Jhinu → Chhomrong → Sinuwa
Join the main Annapurna Base Camp trail later in the day, offering a strategic differentiation from other treks.

Day 4: Sinuwa → Bamboo → Dovan
Enjoy a slow trekking day, adding a forest immersion and a “digital detox” theme to your experience.

Day 5: Dovan → Deurali → Himalaya Hotel
Take a shorter day for acclimatization, a rarely marketed aspect of the trek.

Day 6: Himalaya → Machapuchare Base Camp → ABC
Arrive at Annapurna Base Camp at sunset, offering a premium experience. ABC sits at 4,130m in the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Day 7: ABC Sunrise → Descend to Bamboo
Begin your descent, taking in the stunning views as you go.

Day 8: Bamboo → Jhinu → Private Riverside Stay
Spend the night in a boutique eco-lodge or glamping site, offering a unique alternative to typical teahouse accommodations.

Day 9: Jhinu → Landruk → Forest Camp
Instead of exiting, divert to the Mardi Himal trail, offering an off-route shift.

Day 10: Forest Camp → Low Camp → High Camp
Enter the Mardi Himal ridge, a low-traffic, high-value area.

Day 11: High Camp → Mardi Viewpoint → Sidhing
Enjoy a sunrise on a less crowded ridge, then descend via Sidhing, a rare exit route.

Day 12: Sidhing → Drive to Pokhara
Complete the loop without retracing your steps, connecting the Annapurna Sanctuary with the Mardi Ridge via hidden Gurung settlements.