Kathmandu to Pokhara - 4-5 hours drive by car / van / bus - your choice!

1 hour drive to Nayapul by private Car / Van, we then begin trek to Tikedhunga.

We begin our trek at Nayapul, driving to the end of the road. A 15 minute walk along the bank of the Modi Khola River brings us to Birethanti (1,065m), a large village with many shops & teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village, and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495m, and further short climb to Tikedhunga at 1,525m. This is a short and relatively easy day, allowing us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.

Trek from Tikedhunga to Ghorepani

After a hearty breakfast we leave Tikedunga, we begin with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2,070m. Then the trail continues to climb more gently through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2,250m. From there we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460m. An hours further walk brings us to Ghorepani at 2,775m.

Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani

Today, very early in the morning, we rise to hike the 1 hour climb to Poon Hill (3,195m). A brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. We spend around 40 minutes taking in the wonderful spectacle, before returning to Ghorepani for a well deserved breakfast. From Ghorepani, we ascend along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2,960m), before descending to Banthanti. From here we take the turn off to Tadapani (2,540m).

Tadapani to Chomorung

The day starts with steep down hill. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach village of Gurjung -home to the Gurung people. From here it is a relatively easy walk to Chomorung (2,020m), and the start of the Sanctuary valley

Chomorung to Dovan

Today the trail drops down to the Chomrong Khola & before climbing again to Khuldighar at 2,380m, and clear views of Fishtail. From here we continue through Bamboo (and the bamboo forest), and then onwards and upwards to Dovan at 2,505m

Dovan to Deurali

We start the day climbing through bamboo, and then rhododendron forests to Dovan, Himalaya, and on to Hinku Cave at 3,020m. We stay overnight in Deurali, on the ridge above Hinku to acclimatise in readiness for or push to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) tomorrow.

Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp

Today the trail climbs through the beautiful "hidden valley", and on past the Machapuchare Base Camp (which isn’t really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted). From here we rest before making the 2 hour trek to the Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m.

This is the Annapurna Sanctuary - so called because it is totally surrounded by mountains from all sides.

Explore hidden valley......

We stay for a day at ABC to explore the Hidden Valley and the glaciers above the base camp.

Trek to Jhinu Danda

Here we can enjoy the natural hot springs and take a bath in the hot pool by the side of the river!

Drive back to Kathmandu.

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