Description
Day 01: Kathmandu / Arrival
Assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu
Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath.
Afternoon visit Patan.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Morning board the flight to Pokhara. Arrival and check in the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul& trek to Tikhedhunga
After breakfast you drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1035m). The drive is around 1.30 hours (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.
Driving time: approx. 1.30 hours
Trekking time: approx. 4-5 hours
Heights: Tikhedhunga 1540 m
Overnight in hotel.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani
There is a steep ascend and then a more gradual uphill walk to Ghorepani. We will pass through some delightful villages and the beautiful, dense rhododendron forest so characteristic of Nepal at these altitudes. If the weather is clear we will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani.
Trekking time: approx. 6-7 hours;
Heights: Ghorepani 2750 m
Overnight.
Day 06: Poon Hill sunrise, trek to Tadapani
Early hike to Poon Hill (3210 m) for sunrise; Approx. 1.30 hour hike; Distance approx. 2 Kms. After breakfast back to Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani through rhododendron forests. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
Trekking time: approx. 4-5 hours to Tadapani
Heights: Poon Hill 3210 m, Tadapani 2710 m
Overnight.
Day 07: 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. 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 itself is a beautiful village, typically Gurung in style, situated in the lap of the great Annapurna massif. 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.
Trekking time: approx. 4 – 5 hours
Heights: Chhomrong 2100 m
Overnight.
Day 08: Trek to Dovan
The trail descends from Chhomrong to cross Chhomrong Khola. Then climb steeply through a rhododendron and bamboo forest, up the west bank of the Modi Khola. Immediately after leaving, we 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. Then trek further to Dovan (2430 m).
Trekking time: approx. 6 hours
Heights: Dovan 2430 m
Overnight.
Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp
This morning we 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. We can also have some rest at Himalaya Hotel (2873m). Then climb to Hinko(3139m), a short path to Deurali(3231m) and on through Bagar to reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp.
Trekking time: approx. 6-7 hours
Heights: Machhapuchhare Base Camp 3700 m
Overnight.
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
This day, its a short hike of around two hours following the left hand tributary of the
Modi khola to reach the destination of the famous ABC.
Trekking time: approx. 2 hours
Heights: ABC 4130 m,
Overnight.
Day 11: Trek to Bamboo
It is around 7 hours mostly downhill walk.
Trekking time: approx. 6-7 hours
Heights: Bamboo 2300m
Overnight.
Day 12: Trek to JhinuDanda
Trek 5-6 hours up and down hill walk mostly through forest and village to Jhinu Danda. We may even go visit the natural hot spring.
Day 13: Trek back to Nayapul – on to Pokhara
On this day enjoy final down hill walk through forests and villages for about 6 hours to Nayapul. From here we drive for about 1 hour back to Pokhara. Overnight.
Trekking time: approx. 6 hours
Driving time: approx 1.30 hours
Day 14: Pokhara to Chitwan
Drive to Chitwan. Afternoon jungle activities. Overnight.
Day 15: Chitwan
Full day jungle activities such as, Elephant Safari, Canoe ride, bird watching, etc. Overnight.
Day 16: Chitwan – Kathmandu
Flight to Katmandu. Overnight.
Day 17: Kathmandu
Morning visit Bhaktapur.
Afternoon visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Overnight.
Day 18: Kathmandu
Departure transfer to airport.
