Day 1 : Kathmandu - Pokhara
This morning you will be driven to Pokhara (200km), taking approximately 6 hours by tourist bus. Overnight Pokhara.
Day 2 : Pokhara- Tirkhe Dhunga
We drive to Nayapul via the large village of Lumle and then start our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. Our path follows the main trail to Sudami where we climb steadily up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tirkhe Dhunga. Overnight Tirkhe Dhunga.
Day 3 : Tirkhe Dhunga - Ghorepani
From Tirkhe Dhunga the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m). We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we trek up to Ghorepani (2850m). Overnight Ghorepani.
Day 4 : Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani
We rise very early and start our climb to Poon Hill (3195m). A brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, then wind our way to Tadapani (2540m). Overnight Tadapani.
Day 5 : Tadapani - Chhomrung
From Tadapani the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Chhomrung for lunch. Chhomrung is a Gurung Village, and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with tremendous view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. Overnight Chhomrung.
Day 6 : Chhomrung - Dovan
The trail descends via a stone staircase and then crosses the Chhomrung Khola. We climb high above the Modi Khola on its west bank, passing through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. The trail now climbs to Kuldi, before descending a long, steep, stone staircase to Dovan. Overnight Dovan.
Day 7 : Dovan - Annapurna Base Camp
From Dovan the trail climbs high above the river, on to the lateral moraine, and down the other side to the glacier. Walking up the bed of the glacier we arrive at Base Camp (4237m). Overnight Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 8 : Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo
We climb very early to the viewpoint for a stunning sunrise. After breakfast we retrace our steps to Bamboo. Overnight Bamboo.
Day 9 : Bamboo- Chhomrung
From Bamboo the trail descends a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. The trail continues through more rhododendron forest and down to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, where we then climb steeply to Chhomrung. Overnight Chhomrung.
Day 10 : Chhomrung- Ghandrung
From Chhomrung the trail heads back to Taglung, then descends gently through forests to Kummu. We carry on down the trail to Ghandrung where there are fine views of Annapurna South. Overnight Ghandrung.
Day 11 : Ghandrung- Pokhara
From Ghandrung we trek down hill through villages and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar and on to Nayapul. Here we arrange transport back to Pokhara. Overnight Pokhara.
Day 12 : Pokhara
You have today free to explore Pokhara. Overnight Pokhara.
Day 13 : Pokhara - Kathmandu
We take the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu, where you have the option of taking one of our First48 accommodation packages. |
