Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival - Overnight in Kathmandu
Your Arrival Time - Nepal Trip Planner Representative will come to pick up from the Airport and transfer to your Hotel. Welcome drink will be served during Check-In.
Day 02: Trek preparation & Fly to Pokhara - Overnight in Pokhara
After Breakfast: Trekking preparation- buying gears, shoes and other required equipment.
Afternoon: Fly to Pokhara
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul, Trek to Ghandruk (1940m) - Overnight in Ghandruk
After Breakfast: Drive to Nayapul (1- 1 and a haf hour)
After Short briefing: Drive to Naya Pul and start the trekking. From Birethanti to Ghandruk, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. If time permits, we also visit the Gurung museum today.
Accommodation in Tea House or Lodge
Trekking time: 6 hrs
Day 04: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m) - Overnight in Chhomrong
After Breakfast: Climb up for around an hour up to Kimrungdanda. On the way, we can enjoy great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Gangapurna. A steep descent takes us to the Kimrong Khola. After another steep ascent from Kimrong Khola to Chere Danda, we descend for a while and then it’s a gentle walk to Chhomrong. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massive.
Accommodation in Tea House or Lodge
Trekking time: 6 hrs
Day 05: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m)- Overnight in Bamboo
After Breakfast: We descend via 2500 stone steps and cross the bridge above Chhomrong river. And again uphill climb to Sinuwa. Next, we pass through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar followed by an easy downhill walk to Bamboo.
Accommodation in Tea House or Lodge
Trekking time: 5 hrs
Day 06: Bamboo to Deurali (3230m) - Overnight in Deurali
After Breakfast: We pass through a bamboo forest which is damp and cold then ascend steadily with a few steep sections. It is only after reaching Himalaya Hotel that the forest opens up and we are out in the sun again with astounding views of the glacial river below. It is a steep climb up through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here we can see the trail drop closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. The vegetation is sparser, allowing magical views of the valley, the river below, and the sheer rock-face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls.
Accommodation in Tea House
Trekking time: 4 hours
Day 07: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m) - Overnight in Annapurna Base Camp
After Breakfast: Climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail over to the mountain side. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is somewhat strenuous. From Machhapuchhre base camp we get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna which is certainly a rewarding experience. The vegetation disappears on our way to ABC and the path widens as we enter the Annapurna sanctuary. From here, we get sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Annapurna towering above us. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama. From the base camp we again get to savor mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South , Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks.
Accommodation in Tea House
Trekking time: 6 hours
Day 08: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo(2310m) - Overnight in Bamboo
After Breakfast: From the Annapurna base camp we retrace our steps to Bamboo. Today’s trek is downhill, so it will not be very difficult. Besides, we will always have the company of the extraordinary landscape to cheer us up.
Accommodation in Tea House
Trekking time: 8 hours
Day 09: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1760m) - Overnight in Jhinu Danda
After Breakfast: Uphill trek to Kuldighar followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola. Then climb the stone steps to Chhomrong. The trail then descends to Jhinu Danda, where we will be resting for the night. Today we will have an opportunity to enjoy the hot springs which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda to soothe our aching body.
Accommodation in Tea House
Trekking time: 6 hours
Day 10: Trek to Naya Pul & Drive to Pokhara - Overnight in Pokhara
After Breakfast: On our way to Naya Pul from Jhinu Danda, we get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. We have lunch on the way. Our trek will end at Naya Pul where we board our vehicle to Pokhara.
Trekking Time: 6 hrs
Day 11: Fly Back to Kathmandu - Overnight in Kathmandu
After Breakfast: Free until flight Time.
Afternoon: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Evening: Farewell dinner
Day 12: Transfer to Airport
Flight Time: You will be free until flight time. We will drop you to airport 3 hours before the flight(30 mins drive from hotel)
