| Day 01 |
Pokhara – Phedi – Dhampus (1791m) |
|
After breakfast at hotel we drive for about 45 minutes from Pokhara
to PHEDI (trek starting point). From here, the path diverts
and climbs the ridge above and reaches the village of
Astamkot at the top of the ridge. Follow the ridge west
through Hengjakot and Dhampus,
which is a good viewpoint for the Annapurna ranges and Machhapuchhare
(mt. FISHTAIL) walking hour approx 2 and half.
Overnight at Dhampus. |
| Day 02 |
Dhampus –
Landrung:(1646m) |
|
From Dhampus, the trail ascends for about an hour through a beautiful
forest of rhododendrons and orchids to a pass at 2160m, and
then descends gradually to Ghatte
river for lunch. Continue downhill to a large Gurung village
Landrung situated above the Modi
River and overnight. Walking approx 5 hours. |
| Day 03 |
Landrung – Chomrong (1940m) |
|
After crossing the Modi river trek along the village and gradually
ascend to Kimru
ridge through a sparse forest. Descend down through thicket
forest to Kimru river and stop for lunch. After lunch is a
steep ascent for about 3 hours then the trail levels off
till you reach Chomrong.
Walking approx 6 hours. |
| Day 04 |
Chomrong
– Doban (2546m) |
|
From Chomro village, trail descends to Chomro river and ascend after
crossing it. Pass through thick forest vegetation and follow
the western bank of Modi river to Khuldi
for lunch. After lunch, another 3 hours trek through bamboo
and bushes takes you to Doban
and overnight. |
| Day 05 |
Doban – Hinko (3048m) |
|
A steady ascent of about 3 hours for Doban
takes you to Hinko.
The bushy forest in this area is well stocked with leeches.
Once you reach Hinko the forest disappears and the valley
opens up and becomes very picturesque. You are at the foot
of the Modi Himal
and Machhapuchhare
now. Overnight at hinko. |
| Day 06 |
Hinko
– Annapurna Base Camp (3700m) |
| Trek
ascending to Base Camp. |
| Day 07 |
At Base Camp (3700m) |
| Rest
day at Base camp.
Exploring around Base Camp area. |
| Day 08 |
Base Camp to
Khuldi (2381m) |
|
Descend to Doban for about
3 hours. Another 3 hours' trek through bamboo and bushes
takes you to Khuldi
for overnight stay. |
| Day 09 |
Khuldi – Chomrong (1940m) |
|
From Khuldi, follow the
western bank of the Modi river to Chomro river. Then ascend
steadily to Chomro
village and overnight stay. |
| Day 10 |
Chomrong
– Ghandruk (1951m) |
|
From Chomrong, a short
climb of about 15 minutes, then 2 and half hour of steep
reach you to the village Ghandruk.
You will stop here for lunch and overnight stay. |
| Day 11 |
Ghandruk – Nayapul – Pokhara |
|
Descend to for about 3 and half hour to Birethanti for lunch. After lunch 20 minutes walk to Nayapul
and drive back to Pokhara. |
