Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani

• Flying to Kathmandu is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. On a clear day, you will get a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains.
• After completing the visa formalities, collect your luggage downstairs. As you exit the terminal, you will be welcomed by our representatives. From the airport, you will be transferred to your booked hotel in Kathmandu. On reaching, you can either relax in your room or go for a walk exploring the streets.
• In the evening, we host a welcome dinner with cultural entertainments.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Aloft Hotel
Highlight of the Day: Arrival Transfer and Welcome Dinner

Guided activities on the first day depend upon the arrival time and preference of the traveler.

• The managing Director of our company will meet you at the hotel and provide more information about the adventure. Your dues must be cleared before commencing the trip.
• Later in the afternoon, you are free to roam around the city. We will finalize all the paperwork and make a final check of the equipment. In case you have missed any, you can buy them in the market.
• While we take care of your paperwork, you will have time to explore the city at your own pace. In case you are interested in guided sightseeing in heritage sites, we are pleased to offer the service.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Aloft Hotel
Highlight of the Day: Procedures in Kathmandu, Explore on your own pace

• After breakfast at the hotel you will drive to Kathmandu and get transferred to Tribhuwan airport for a short flight of (25 minutes) to Pokhara. Pokhara is a tourist paradise full of natural and cultural heritage sites; such as lakes, caves and Buddhist and Hindu temples, along with the backdrop of the majestic Annapurna Range. The city of lakes, welcome you to this beautiful city.
  Upon reaching Pokhara, you will have free time to explore the city at your own pace. There are different activities to experience around the place. Hiring a boat for an hour and experiencing boating in Phewa Lake and Trekking around the lake are the best options to explore the touristic town of Pokhara. A trekking to Pame and enjoying the lake view is popular among travelers. Or, you can trek to the hill station in Sarangkot.
• If you are interested in sightseeing in heritage sites, we will accompany you to explore the International mountain museum, Peace Stupa and caves around the city.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lakeside Retreat
Flight Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Highlight of the Day: Boating in Phewa Lake and Trekking to the corners of Pokhara

• We will begin our drive to Nayapul in a private vehicle from Pokhara. In an hour, you reach the junction, Nayapul, that leads to mountains, and start the trek to Hile.
• After a 15 minutes' walk, along the bank of Modi Khola (river), we reach Birethanti 1050m, a large village that has many shops and tea houses. From the village, the trail follows the north bank of the Budhi Gandaki Khola (river) and climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hile.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Driving Duration: Approx. 70 minutes
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/14km
Highlight of the Day: Drive to Nayapul, Trek to Hile

• From Tikhedhunga we take what we are told to be 3200 stone steps to Ulleri on the way to Ghorepani, where we will spend the night. While the area is absolutely gorgeous, everyone seemed pretty sure there are vastly more than 3200 steps. It can be a bit of a push to start the morning with a steep stair climb into the mountains but once you find your rhythm you should be alright.
• You can stop at Ulleri for lunch and continue your trek further to Ghorepani. The environment from Ulleri changes and gives you energy as you go further towards the mountains. The trail from Ulleri is like a little up and a little down. Finally, you reach Ghorepani through the rhododendron forests and mist shrouded valleys, where you stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 6 hours/17km
Highlight of the Day: Trek to Ghorepani, Beautiful Mountain View

• Sunrise from Poon Hill!
  Start off with an early morning wake up call and begin your pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill (10,500 feet) which takes an hour. This is a spiritual place that provides majestic scenery, especially when the rising sun casts a golden light on the nearby snow-covered peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Singa Chuli, to name a few. Grab a masala tea from the coffee shack and enjoy the sublime views at your own pace☺
• You'll then return downhill to Ghorepani for a hearty breakfast before continuing a full-day of trekking towards the small village of Tadapani. This trail works itself uphill and downhill through a range of landscapes and microclimates, so keep your camera awake!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/13km
Highlight of the Day: Sunrise from Poon Hill, Mountain View, Trek to Tadapani

• Todays’ trekking trail starts with descending through the forests which takes around 2 hours. We cross a suspension bridge and the trail gently ascents to the village of Gurung Community. Continuing our walk, we reach the landslide zone and finally reach Chhomrong overnight.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/12km
Highlight of the Day: Trek to Chhomrong

• A descending stone staircase leads us down to the Chhomrong Khola. Crossing the stream we climb up to the hill station, Sinuwa. Taking the western route from Sinuwa through the bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests, we continue our trek to Dovan.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/14km
Highlight of the Day: Trek to Chomrong, Serene Countryside

• Gradually descending along the valley above the Modi Khola River, we reach the base camp of Mt Machhapuchhre. Also known as the Fishtail, it is a holy and unclimbed mountain. From the base camp we get to enjoy the stunning views of Annapurna I and Mt Machhapuchhre.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 5 hours/13km
Highlight of the Day: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Stunning Mountain Vistas

• We will climb for three hours to reach the Annapurna Base Camp. The closer we get to ABC, the more the vegetation becomes sparse. This area is called Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by spectacular mountains to preserve the flora and fauna of the region.
• We can see mountains such as Annapurna I 8091m, Bahra Shikhar 7647m, Annapurna South Face 7219m, HiunChuli 6441m, Machhapuchhre 6997m, Tharpu Peak 5663m, Singu Chuli 6501m from the place!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 3 hours/7km
Highlight of the Day: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

• We wake up early in the morning and explore the sights of the hidden valleys around the Annapurna Base Camp. Then we trek down to Bamboo retracing the same trail we went up on.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/14km
Highlight of the Day: Retrace Back to Bamboo

• We retrace our way towards Jhinu Danda. Upon reaching the beautiful village, there is a natural hot spring where you can take a relaxing bath.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Local Lodge
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 4 hours/16km
Highlight of the Day: Refreshing Hot Springs in Jhinu Danda

• Today we end our trek after a downhill climb to Nayapul from Jhinu Danda. No doubt the landmarks are stunning. Along the way, you get the mesmerizing view of the Annapurna range.
• Upon reaching Nayapul, we will drive back to Pokhara. In the evening, explore the Lakeside at your own pace.
  Boating and Cycling are popular to do in less time!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mt Kailash Resort
Driving Duration: Approx. 70 minutes
Trekking Duration/Distance: Approx. 2 hours/7km
Highlight of the Day: Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara, Explore at your own pace

• After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the domestic airport in Pokhara for your flight back to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu; you will have sightseeing activities in the UNESCO site in Patan. Patan is full of ancient arts and architecture which is situated in Lalitpur district of Kathmandu valley. The square is a UNESCO site with pagoda and Shikhar style monuments. The carvings are so fine and perfect from every angle.
• In the evening, we host a farewell dinner with cultural entertainments in Kathmandu!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Malla Hotel
Flight Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Highlight of the Day: Flight to Kathmandu, Sightseeing in Patan Durbar square, Farewell Dinner

• Depending on your flight timings, you will be transferred to the Kathmandu airport for your flight back home.
• International check in time is 3 hours prior to departure.

Meals: Breakfast
Highlight of the Day: International Departure