The trail leads to Annapurna Base Camp and Machhapuchhre Base Camp passing colorful Gurung villages, terraced fields, dense forest of pine and rhododendron. For the spectacular panorama extending to Manaslu in the east and Dhaulagiri to the west including unrivalled views of Machhapuchhre Annapurna, Hiunchuli and others, Annapurna sanctuary offers some of the best trekking in Nepal .
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m/2986ft.)
Our Trekking guide will come at the Hotel an early morning at 6:30 am to pick you up and we walk from hotel about 10 minutes to get bus station. Our bus leave at 7 am to Pokhara.
We drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, enjoying an afternoon sightseeing on the lakeside. From Kathmandu to Pokhara, it is about 206km and it takes 6 hours. Overnight at hotel
Day 02: Drive to Naya Pul (New bridge), and trek to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m/4905ft)
After an hour drive to Naya Pul we then commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River . We head up the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tirkhe Dhunga. From here the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m). 3:30 hours overnight.
Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m/9350ft)
This is a pleasant walking day today. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we head up to Ghorepani (2850m). 5:30 hours. Overnight.
Day 04: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520m/8268ft)
An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m) leads us to a brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas including Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range. After spending about 40 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2540m). 6 hours. Overnight.
Day 05: Tadapani to Sinuwa (2310m/7579ft)
Dropping down from Tadapani Gurjung the route offers good views of the upper Modi valley. The path then starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola. We pass the village of Chhomrong which lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli. From Chhomrong the trail descends until Chhomrong Khola then trail begins a slow climb as we head up to our destination for the day - Sinuwa. 5:30 hours. Overnight.
Day 06: Sinuwa to Deurali (3150m/10335ft)
We proceed to Kuldi Ghar about 2 ½ to 3 hrs walking. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from there the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. We pass by the pasture of Tomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, where there is a small trail and a shrine. The track climbs to Himalaya hotel at the campsite where we will overnight. 5:30 hours.
Day 07: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4090m/13418ft)
Today we climb on past the Machhapuchhare Base Camp (which isn't really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted) to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. From here it is a two-hour trek to Annapurna Base camp, which offers spectacular views. 5 hours. Overnight.
Day 08: Annapurna Base Camp descends to Himalaya Hotel (2610m/8563ft). 4:30 hours.
Overnight.
Day 09: Himalaya Hotel to Chhomrong (2110m/6923ft)
Once we have passed Khuldi Bikas where there is an experimental sheep Farm, the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. 5 hours.
Day 10: Chhomrong to Ghaundrung (1940m/6365ft)
This is an easy and short day trekking. From Chhomrong the trail descends through forests to Gurjung Khola and then the trail ascends slightly until Kimche, we reach Ghandrunk about noon . Ghandrunk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal ; they have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandrunk is one of the famous destinations of trekkers for its beautiful mountain views and easy reach from Pokhara. Our early arrival means we have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office, Museum and explore the village and overnight.
Day 11: Trek to Birethanti, Naya Pul; and then drive to Pokhara (910m/2986ft). From Ghandrung it's easy walking all down hill to Naya Pul where our walking ends. Our bus will meet us before we drive to Pokhara about an hour away. Enjoying an afternoon by boating on the Phewa Lake at Pokhara. Overnight Pokhara.
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Trekking ends.
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop
- All land transfer as per itinerary
- Trekking permit and National Park conservation entry permit fees & TRC
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder trekking Guide & each 2 persons 1 porter
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Personal spending money & All bar bill,
- Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
- International Airport Departure tax per person US$ 24 only
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