ANNAPURNA BASECAMP – 15 days

Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. Short briefing will follow concerning the necessary formalities and your trekking itinerary. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby sanctuaries or resting.

Half day sightseeing around UNESCO Bhaktapur / Kathmandu where your guide will escort you on a tour of Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions. There is time to explore the city’s many places of interest on your own or take a rest while trekking permits are finalised. In the evening sample a delicious traditional Nepali dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Fly or drive to Pokhara, from where you will depart on your trek. Overnight in Pokhara.

Drive takes 6-7 hrs including a stop for lunch.
Flight Takes 35 min, but closer to 3 hours total with airport transfers, waiting, etc (Flight will incur additional costs)

Breakfast. Our Trekking guide will come to the hotel around 6:30 am to pick you up for a one hour drive to Naya Pul and 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 (4:30 hrs).

Today we start by crossing the river and then a very long, steep climb up to Ulleri (over 3300 steps!). From there it’s pleasant trekking through rhododendron and oak forests and across the Bhurungdi Khola stream before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti (2460m). After lunch in Nangethanti we head up to Ghorepani (2750m) (5:30 hrs).

After an early start at around 04:00 hrs we will ascend to Poon Hill (3210m), this is steep climb, but not to hard and it will take us about 1 hour and leads us to a brilliant viewpoint, providing an unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 40 minutes on the hillside and enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea, 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 down to Tadapani (2540m) (6 hrs).

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 then arrive in the village of Chhomrong (2210m) which lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli. Chomrong is the last permanent settlement in the valley (5 hrs).

From Chhomrong the trail descends until Chhomrong Khola, then the trail begins a slow climb as we head up to our first destination – Sinuwa. We then proceed to Kuldi Ghar (2470m) about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs walking. The trek now enters the upper Modi Khola valley. We can expect snow from here on in the winter months (Dec-Febr.) We continue our trek going down to Bamboo through an uninhabited forest area, scattered with big rocks. From Bamboo the road will take us through bamboo and rhododendron forests to Doban (2540m) (6 hrs).

After climbing 300 meters up we will first pas the Himalayan Hotel at 2840 meters. We then continue on to Hinko Cave (3100m) and then past Deurali to Machepuchere Base Camp (MBC). During this day if we are lucky we can see interesting wildlife like deer, jackals and peacocks. Here we will also have great views of Machhapuchhere mountain (6997m) and you will understand why the translation of its name means fishtail mountain. We will stay overnight at a teahouse in MBC.(5:30 hrs).

Today we will start before dawn to trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp to the Annapurna Base Camp to catch the first light on the mountain. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. the two-hour trek to Annapurna Base camp and taking in the spectacular views we will trek back down to Bamboo to spend the night. (7:30 hrs).

Today we follow our way down to Sinuwa and Chomrong. After lunch we will descend to Jhinu where we can relax in the hot springs by the river. It’s easier going today as we descend the most part of our route (5 hrs).

From Jhinu we will climb up to Ghandruk, the principal village of the Gurung people, one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal. Guring have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is one of the most famous destinations for trekkers known for its beautiful mountain views. Our early arrival means we have the afternoon to visit the one of the Gurung Museum and explore the village (4:30 hrs).

From Ghandrung it’s easy walking, all down hill, to Naya Pul where our trekking ends (4 hrs). Our private transport to drive us to Pokhara about an hour away. Overnight at the hotel

Fly or drive back to Kathmandu where we will deliver you to your hotel for a relaxing evening or enjoy shopping and dining.

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport for your international flight.