Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Trip Itinerary

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  Day 01
  Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.)

  Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport and then s/he will usher you to the hotel. You will be briefly described about your tour and checked into the hotel. You will have the rest of the day to yourself and overnight at the hotel.

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  Day 02
  Kathmandu - Pokhara(910m.)

  After breakfast, you depart from Kathmandu to Pokhara by driving 6 – 7 hrs in a tourist bus or a private car; depending upon the size of your group. Alternatively, you may fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu which takes only half an hour. Then, you will sign in to the Hotel and you have the afternoon to yourself. You can go for sightseeing around the lakeside area or you can go boating at the Fewa Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

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  Day 03
  Pokhara - Tikhedhunga (2482m.)

  After breakfast, an hour drive from Pokhara and you will reach Nayapul (50km). After that you begin your trek from Birethanti (about 20 minutes to reach), a town near the Modi River. We continue our trek to Hille, then walk ahead to a big Magar Village called Ulleri. After Ulleri, the track crosses streams and mounts. On this day, you will trek about 3 to 4 hours and you will spend the night at the trekkers Lodge.

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  Day 04
  Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2750m.)

  From Tikhedhunga, you start your trek crossing a stream on a suspension bridge, Burundi Khola. On top of the village, the track goes up through grazing lands and cultivated fields, all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. You, then reach Nangethanti where you can have lunch or take a short break. Then, you will leave for Ghorepani. It will be a trek of 5-6 hrs and overnight at a Lodge.

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  Day 05
  Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3195m.) – Tadapani (2600m.)

  Trekking starts for Poonhill (3195m) with the help of your stick and flashlight early in the dawn. A beautiful sunrise will greet you on your way. After an hour, you reach Poon Hill and have breakfast. Then, you continuously trek to Tadapani for 6 hours. The path rises all along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali. You come down to reach Banthanti, after walking on the twisting way to Tadapani. Overnight at trekkers lodge.

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  Day 06
  Tadapani – Chhomrong (2210m.)

  Your path descends from Tadapani and Ghandruk falls in your way. There are fine views of the upper Modi valley. You walk on the long path up above the west bank of the Modi Khola, and reach the village of Chhomrong (2040m.) You can see the mighty peak of Annapurna South with Fishtail facing it across the valley towering above the village. Overnight at the tea house.

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  Day 07
  Chhomrong - Himalaya Hotel (2680m.)

  You start the trek through the forest to Kuldi Ghar leaving Chhomrong, the way goes steeply downward through a bank of rock and then settle down. You trek through riverside and bamboo woods along the base of the ravine. Eventually, the path winds up through the deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Doban. Tonight at the hotel.

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  Day 08
  Annapurna South Glacier Basin

  Today, our trek stays behind the west bank of the Modi River which is now flowing through a broader valley, and ultimately emerges into the Sanctuary. Walking ahead, you will see the towering lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier and the Modi River follows a deep rock facing to the right. You arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3480m) from where you can witness an amazing panorama of mountains. You, either set your camp here or go on walking up to North West, staying the night over the glacial moraine.

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  Day 09
  Annapurna South Base Camp Visit – Dovan (2580m.)

  From Annapurna South Glacier, today your trek begins on a wide grassy lane, prior to hiking over sideways moraine and downward to the stunning valley. You shortly arrive at the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) The paramount views are witnessed from the peak of the moraine which you tag on until it moves through by the glacier curving down from Himal Chuli to the north. Moving down, you follow the path to an enjoyable camp spot at Dovan, which is located on the boundary of the Sanctuary. Overnight in the Tea house.

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  Day 10
  Dovan - Jhinu Dada (1760m.)

  As you depart from Dovan, the trail passes the small community of Khuldi Bikas, prior to moving to the alpine-style village. It takes around 5 hours to reach Jhinu Dada and here, you can enjoy the hot spring. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

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  Day 11
  Jhinu Dada – Pothana (1900m.)

  A decent walk from Jhinu dada and after 5 hours, you reach the Gurung village of Landrung. Then, the trail comes across a pass before arriving at the small settlement of Pothana hanging high on a ridge. Tonight at a lodge.

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  Day 12
  Pothana – Pokhara

  Today is the last day of your Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. No more hikes from today. After Breakfast, two hours descending to Phedi from Pothana and an hr drive, you will arrive at Pokhara. You have the rest of the day to yourself. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

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  Day 13
  Pokhara – Kathmandu

  You have options to either take the roadway in a bus or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu after having breakfast. Afternoon in Kathmandu on your own, go shopping or hang around the city. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

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  Day 14
  Departure

  Today is the last day of your stay in Nepal. Our airport representative will transfer you to the Airport. We, Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks, wish you a safe journey back home.