One can start this trek on the route of the Ghorepani trek reaching 9000 ft / 2744 mt. before turning east and climbing through rhododendron and pine forest over the Deorali pass before dropping down into the Modi River Valley. The trail then turns to north towards the Annapurna Sanctuary. Above Hinku cave the gorge leading up to the Sanctuary steepness and narrows.

Annapurna Sanctuary - 16 days (Moderate to Strenuous)
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, rest of the day leisure
Day 02 : Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu and Patan city
Day 03 : Fly Kathmandu/Pokhara. Arrive Pokhara and drive to Phedi. Start trek to Dhampus.
Day 04 : Trek to Landrung.
Day 05 : Trek to Chomrong .
Day 06 : Trek to Himalayan Hotel.
Day 07 : Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp
Day 08 : Free at Machhapuchhare Base Camp
Day 09 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 10 : Trek to Himalayan Hotel.
Day 11 : Trek to Chomrong.
Day 12 : Trek to Ghandrung.
Day 13 : Trek to Birethanti.
Day 14 : Drive to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 : Drive or fly Pokhara/Kathmandu and rest of the day at leisure
Day 16 : Transfer to the airport for the final departure