16 Days
Moderate to fairly challenging
Trekking & Cultural Tour
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
TH (Tea House / Lodge)
Hotel, Teahouse
Flights/Private Cars or Tourist Bus
4130 meters
A moderate nature trek to the foot of majestic Annapurna mountain starts at Phedi, after a drive of 45-minute drive from Pokhara. The trail takes you through traditional villages of Nepal's ethnic communities; Gurung, Magar, and Thakali. The trek continues through dense rhododendron forests with towering snowy peaks in the background. The highlight of the Trek is the base camp of Annapurna, which breathtaking views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range.
The return trek winds around different ridges towards Ghorepani, where you witness early morning sunrises over the snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri. The Annapurna Base Camp trek is even more scenic during spring as the forest along the trail turns red, pink and white with rhododendron flowers. This trip can be done anytime of the year except during the monsoons (July thru August).
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Boudhanath, Pashupatinath & Patan
Day 03: Fly to Pokahara & drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus [1700m]
Day 04: Trek to Landrung [1550m]
Day 05: Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
Day 06: Trek to Himalaya hotel [2850m]
Day 07: A day for rest day
Day 08: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp [3700m]
Day 09: Trek to Annapurna south base camp [4130m]
Day 10: Trek to Chomrong [2100m]
Day 11: Trek to Tadapani [2540m]
Day 12: Trek to Ghorepani [2880m]
Day 13: Hike to Poonhill 3210m, Trek to Hille
Day 14: Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara; Evening Free
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu, Evening free
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
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