Introduction
This is a highly praised and spectacular trekking route which leads to the base camp of Annapurna south. The route provides an interesting contrast from lowland to the outstanding high mountains with breathtaking view of the Annapurna range. We can get opportunity close look to mixed community culture of Gurung and Magar. who comprised and contributed to the famous Gorkha army. Though this trek is not a very difficult one, it involves several ascents and descents. The fantastic panoramic view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and other Himalayan ranges is unmatchable and unforgettable
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Day - 01 Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2 Day - 02 Drive to Pokhara
Day 3 Day - 03 Drive to Nayapul & trek to Tikhedhunga
Day 4 Day 03 : Trek to Ghorepani
Day 5 Day 05 : Poon Hill sunrise, trek to Tadapani
Day 6 Day 06 : Tadapani trek to Chhomrong
Day 7 Day 07 : Trek to Dovan
Day 8 Day 08 : Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3700M)
Day 9 Day 09 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130M)
Day 10 Day 10 : Trek to Bamboo
Day 11 Day 11 : Trek to Jhinu Danda
Day 12 Day 12: Trek back to Nayapul drive to Pokhara
Day 13 Day 13: Trek back to Kathmandu
Day 1 : Day - 01 Arrival at Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Annapurna base camp trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu
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Day 2 : Day - 02 Drive to Pokhara
We leave early in the morning from Kathmandu and make our way along river valleys, past terraced fields to Pokhara which takes 6-7 hours drive.
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Day 3 : Day - 03 Drive to Nayapul & trek to Tikhedhunga
After breakfast you drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1035m). The drive is around 1 ½ hours by bus (around 46 kms). After the drive you cross the suspension bridge over the Modi Khola river and ascend slowly through terraced fields and classic mountain villages up from the river valley to Tikhedhunga.
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Day 4 : Day 03 : Trek to Ghorepani
You have a steep ascent to get you going and then a more gradual uphill walk takes you to your lodge at Ghorepani. You will pass through some delightful villages and the beautiful, dense rhododendron forest so characteristic of Nepal at these altitudes. If the weather is clear you will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it!
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Day 5 : Day 05 : Poon Hill sunrise, trek to Tadapani
You get up early to hike to Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise; Approx. 1 ½ hour hike; Distance approx. 2 Kms. After breakfast back in Ghorepani you trek onwards to Tadapani through rhododendron forest. If you are lucky you will see some wild animals, such as langur monkeys climbing through the trees. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
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Day 6 : Day 06 : Tadapani trek to Chhomrong
A short distance after Tadapani, the trail veers northwards and comes out into a small clearing before dropping sharply to Chiukle, where there are a few lodges. A maze of small paths leads down through terraced fields to a large suspension bridge over the Kimring Khola. After the bridge, we climb up past a school and along the terraces to the small village of Klisigo Chiukle. After a while we will see a succession of waterfalls. From here the trail climbs a little, continuing along the terraces to join the main Ghandrung - Chomrong route. Chomrong has evolved into two separate settlements, new Chomrong at the top (2040m) and old Chomrong below (1950m), the main part of the village. Chomrong is the highest permanent settlement in the valley.
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Day 7 : Day 07 : Trek to Dovan
The trail descends from Chhomrong to cross Chhomrong Khola before climbing steeply through a rhododendron and bamboo forest, up the west bank of the Modi Khola. Immediately after leaving, you reach the small settlement of Khuldi Ghat before another steep descent into the valley. The trial follows the river through another tiny settlement known as Bamboo which has some tea houses and crosses three streams before arriving at Dovan (2430m) and overnight rest.
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Day 8 : Day 08 : Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3700M)
This morning you start a long climb through intermittent bamboo forest. The valley becomes increasingly hemmed in by ever steeper slopes and there are regular streams crossing on the trial. You can also have some rest at Himalaya Hotel (2873m) before climbing to Hinko(3139m), a short path to Deurali(3231m) and on through Bagar to reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp.
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Day 9 : Day 09 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130M)
This is a short a hike of around two hours following the left hand tributary of the Modi khola to reach the destination of the famous ABC.
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Day 10 : Day 10 : Trek to Bamboo
We retrace our way, mostly down hill walk for about 7 hrs to reach Bamboo for overnight.
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Day 11 : Day 11 : Trek to Jhinu Danda
Look forward to 5-6 hours up and down hill walk mostly through forest and village to Jhinu Danda.You can even go visit the natural hot spring and relax at hot pool.
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Day 12 : Day 12: Trek back to Nayapul drive to Pokhara
We can enjoy a final down hill walk through forest and villages for about 5 hours to Nayapul. From here we drive for about 1 hour back to Pokhara .
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Day 13 : Day 13: Trek back to Kathmandu
From Pokhara we will held back to Kathmandu where our trek ends and we can enjoy a shower and relax on this stunning lakeside town enjoying the memories!
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