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Day 1: Welcome
to Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu airport, you will be met by the staff from
our agency. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
The following morning you will be taken on a half day
sightseeing tour of the many
temples and interesting Surrounding sights of Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Transferred by tourist bus for about 6 -hour to Pokhara, a
beautiful town set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller
and much less hectic than Kathmandu and is the perfect starting
point for our trek. Your first day in Pokhara can be spent just
relaxing or you may enjoy a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp
and Devi Falls. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy either
doing last minute shopping for the trek or packing your kitty
bag for the following day's departure.
Day 4 Pokhara - Birethanti - Ulleri
Drive an hour to Birethanti (1140m) from Pokhara. Trekking
starts through the lush, green Modi river valley, past
waterfalls with plunge pools. Ascend steep staircase to Magar
village of Ulleri (2070m,) where you will be rewarded with
breathtaking views of the valley below and the peaks of
Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
Day 5 Ulleri - Ghorepani
A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields. As the
trail climbs higher, you walk up beside the cascading river
through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest to
Ghorepani (2840m.)
Day 6 Ghorepani - Tadapani
Early-morning climb to the Poonhill and enjoy sunrise over the
peaks and magnificent mountain panoramic view. A short ascend to
Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the
Annapurnas. Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered
forest rich with bird life to Tadapani (2540m) for beautiful
sunset views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchre.
Day 7 Tadapani - Chhomrung
The trail drops down from Tadapani, through dense rhododendron
forest. The route starts the long ascent high above the west
bank of the Modi Khola, and continues up to the village of
Chhomrung (2040m.) Towering above the village is the mighty peak
of Annapurna South, with the Fishtail facing it across the
valley.
Day 8 Chhomrung - Himalayan Hotel
We walk through the forest to Kuldi Ghar, before the route goes
steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through
riverside bamboo thickets along the base of the gorge. Then the
track winds steeply up through deep bamboo and rhododendron
forest to the Himalaya Hotel (2680m.)
Day 9 Machhapuchre Base Camp
The track remains on the west bank of the Modi, now flowing
through a more open valley, and eventually emerges into the
Sanctuary. Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of the
South Annapurna glacier and the Modi follows a deep cliff to the
right. This is the site of Machhapuchhre base camp (3480m) from
which can be seen a spectacular panorama of mountains.
Day 10 Annapurna South Base Camp Visit
The route begins on a broad grassy path, before climbing over
lateral moraine and down to the beautiful ablation valley. We
soon reach the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp
(4234m.) The best views are probably obtained from the crest of
the moraine, which we follow until it is cut through by the
glacier flowing down from Himal Chuli to the north.
Day 11 Annapurna South Base Camp- Dovan
Descend and follow the same route to a pleasant Himalaya hotel,
which lies on the boundary of the Sanctuary.
Day 12 Dovan - Modi Khola
The trail passes the small village of Khuldi Bikas, before
continuing through rhododendron and bamboo fields to the
Alpine-style village of Chhomrung. Stony steps climb steeply to
Kabre Chautara and soon after we turn off for Landrung, leaving
the Ghandrung path dropping away towards the river.
Day 13 Modi Khola - Dhampus
After an easy descent to the Gurung village of Landrung, the
trail crosses a pass before arriving at the tiny village of
Dhampus, perched high on a ridge.
Day 14 Dhampus - Pokhara
It's a short climb down to Phedi, where we meet the road and
drive back to Pokhara. Sadly this is the last day of your trek
you return to Pokhara. Pokhara will seem like a teeming
metropolis after the serenity of the hill trails. You're last
night in Pokhara is a great opportunity to throw a party for the
Sherpas and porters.
Day 15: Drive back or fly to Kathmandu
Day 16: Rest day at leisure or final souvenir shopping. Join the
farewell dinner in the evening most probably with cultural
program.
Day 17: Departure transfer to airport.
Cost: USD 625 per person person based on 5 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Online booking - 7% discount available for travel agent and student.
Service includes: Food, hot drinks, lodge accommodation, normal permit & National Park/ conservation entrance fee, ground transportation, guide & sherpa, staff insurance, hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu/Pokhara, arrival/departure transfer, taxes, service charge etc.
Service excludes: Personal Wears & gears, Personal nature expenses, Emergency Rescue cost, lunch/dinner in Kathmandu/Pokhara, cold beverage, mineral water, alcoholic drinks etc. |
