Destination
The glacial amphitheatre at 4,130 m at the foot of Annapurna I, ringed by 360 degrees of Himalayan giants — the climax of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek.
Field guide
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An easy one- to two-night escape over the southern rim of the valley: a Newar village homestay in Chitlang, boating on the Kulekhani reservoir, and an optional sunrise detour to Daman's Himalayan view tower.
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high-himalaya, sanctuary, sunrise
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1-2 nights: An easy one- to two-night escape over the southern rim of the valley: a Newar village homestay in Chitlang, boating on the Kulekhani reservoir, and an optional sunrise detour to Daman's Himalayan view tower.
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A 4,130 m glacial amphitheatre ringed by Himalayan giants — the heart of the Sanctuary.
“It is the single most rewarding place to stand inside the high Himalaya that ordinary trekkers can reach on foot.”
Basic, cold, unforgettable lodges at 4,130 m inside the Sanctuary.
“It is the only way to wake up at sunrise inside the Annapurna Sanctuary — the defining experience of the trek.”
An easy one- to two-night escape over the southern rim of the valley: a Newar village homestay in Chitlang, boating on the Kulekhani reservoir, and an optional sunrise detour to Daman's Himalayan view tower.
“It is the most accessible "real getaway" from Kathmandu — village, lake, and big mountains in one short, flexible loop.”
