DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft altitude) and transfer to Hotel.
On arrival our team he/she welcome you and drive to the hotel. Check-in hotel and take a rest or relaxation time at Hotel. Then you can have a free excursion to know the surroundings and visit our office to get brief information of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, we also conduct an introduction program with trekking leader and official team.
Meal includes: Breakfast. We prefer BB plan for your stay in cities so you can choose varieties of tastes in different restaurants around the city.
DAY 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,689ft altitude)
Early breakfast at the hotel. Drive/ Fly to Pokhara. While drive on a bus it take 5-6 hours via Prithivi Highway where you can see beautiful Trishui River, Dense green forests, many green hills and several village settlements on the way. And if you choose airway, it only take 25 minutes. Check-in hotel with welcome drinks. In the evening rest at Hotel or know the surrounding around lake side Pokhara.
DAY 3 Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1 & half Hr drive) & Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,577m/5,172ft altitude)
Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to Nayapul for approximately 1 and half hours. When we reach Nayapul, we can take a few minutes for refreshment hot/cold drinks before start the walk. Then we start the trek to Tikhedhunga which take 3-4 hours walk. The trail ascends to Beritthati. Then we follow the east bank of Bhurungdi Khola to Tikhedhunge. Overnight at teahouse (Local Lodge) where you can taste different Nepalese cuisine.
DAY 4 Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,855m/9,364ft altitude)
After having breakfast, we start the trek to Ghorepani for 5-6 hours. The trail ascends to Ulleri Village through rhododendron forest. Then we follow ups and down to Ghorepani pass at first and then Ghorepani village. From Ghorepani village we can see majestic views of Himalayan range including Dhaulagri and Annapurna range.
DAY 5 Early morning hike to Poonhill (3,210m/10,528ft altitude) & trek to Tadapani (2,590m/8,495ft altitude)
Today we start trek early in the morning to Poonhill view point for tantalizing sunrise views over the Himalayas which is located at west side of Ghoripani village. We climb up through rhododendron, oak and bamboo forest. We can view several White Mountains including whole Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill. After taking precious picture we return to Ghorepani for breakfast via the same trail. Then we climb few ups to Daurali, a small settlement. Then we follow descend trail to the bridge and again climb ups to Tadapani which is a beautiful village from where we can have splendid views of Annanapurna and Machhapurchre mountains
DAY 6 Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2,340m/7,675ft altitude)
Breakfast at the teahouse. Today you walk through rhododendron forest descends to Kimrong Khola. Gurjung village on the way which is considered as biggest valley settlement of this area from where you can view beautiful Mt Annapurna south, Himalchuli and Fishtail.
DAY 7 Trek from Chhomrong to Dobhan (2,600m/8,528ft altitude)
Breakfast at Tea House. Today we follow the trial descends to the Chhomrong Khola and leads to Sunawa hills. When we finish Sunawa hills immediately we start following Upper Modi Valley. We make a lunch break at Upper Modi and continue downhill all the way to Dobhan.
DAY 8 Trek from Dobhan to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700m/12,136ft altitude)
Breakfast at the teahouse. Our interesting day walk starts by following narrow Modi Valley. All the way to Machhapuchre Base Camp we explore rugged hills, cascading waterfalls and majestic views of Mountains. Today we ascend over a thousand meters altitude, it might be tough for a few trekkers thus we can also stay at Deurali which is on the way to Machhapuchre Base Camp, 1-2 hours before reaching at Machhapuchre Base Camp.
DAY 9 Morning excursion to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,546ft altitude) & trek back to Dovan (2,600m/8,528ft altitude)
Breakfast at a teahouse. Today follow ascends trial. After walking 2-3 hours to we reach Annapurna Base Camp. The climate is often cold, windy and snow bond around the Base Camp. We see amazing roofless Sherpa Huts on the way. Once we reach at Annapurna Base Camp, it feels feel like we reach in the Heaven with splendid sceneries. After having a memorable time at Annapurna Base Camp, we descend to Dobhan via Machhapuchre Base Camp.
DAY 10 Trek from Dobhan to Chhomrong
Breakfast at a teahouse. Today we start our walk with around two hours ascend until we reach at upper Sinuwa and start descend before we reach at a small Khola which is originated from Annapurna South and Hiunchuli’s Glacier. We can make a stop at Lower Sinuwa to have a rest with refreshment drinks. After crossing a suspension bridge over the Khola, we start steep ascend all the way to Chhomrong village.
DAY 11 Trek from Chhomrong to Ghandruk (1,940m/6,363ft altitude)
Today, we follow a rather easy trail by following long descend before reaching at Jhinu danda and again to Mardi Khola. After crossing a small bridge of Modi Khola, we immediately start following uphill all the way to Ghandruk Village.
DAY 12 Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive back to Pokhara
After breakfast, the last day of our Annapurna Base Camp Trekking follows continuous descend until we reach at Syauli Bazaar. After there, we can catch a vehicle to Pokhara or continue easy and scenic straight trail all the way to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.
DAY 13 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive/fly to Kathmandu. Remaining time is to feel free for leisure and personal activities such as Shopping, markets explore, spa, massage, rest and relax can be an option. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner together with the entire team of Highlanders.
DAY 14 Farewell, departure transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Breakfast