Annapurna Base Camp Trek

There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by privatetourist vehicle. Yes, you do have pre departure meeting. Please, bring two copies passport size photos, photo copy of the passport and travel insurance while meeting.

We will start our trek with a half-hour flight to Pokhara. The flight introduces us to the gigantic mountain peaks of Nepal. Right after taking off from Kathmandu, we will be greeted by the peaks of Langtang and the Lakpa Dorje Range. Going slightly westward we will see the mountain peaks of the Annapurna Massif and the Dhaulagiri range. We will land at the Pokhara airport with the view of beautiful blue lakes like Rupa, Begnas, and Fewa in the fore ground.A jeep will be waiting for us at Pokhara Airport. We will waste no time and hop into the jeep,which will take us to Ghandruk Fedi. The road from Pokhara to Nayapul is the main road connecting Pokhara with Parbat, Beni, and Baglung. Therefore the road is blacktopped and the ride is comfortable. We will leave the main trail from Nayapul and head on an off-road towards Ghandruk Fedi. We will drive through beautiful village sand picturesque fields of rice, barley,millet, potatoes, and other vegetables.

The view of mount Machhapuchre from Ghandruk Fedi is stunning. We will carry our luggage and start our trek from Ghandruk Fedi. We will take a short trek to Jhinu Danda today, where in lies the natural hot water spring. The road leading up to Jhinu is pleasant with the beautiful viewof the Landruk village to our right.We will cross a long and high suspension bridge over Komrong Khola after walking for a shortwhile from Ghandruk Fedi. Another hour of the walk takes us to Jhinu Danda. We will unpackour luggage at a guest house there and head 15 minutes downwards to the bank of the Modi River. Here lies the hot spring of Jhinu. It is believed that bathing at these springs cures people ofskin and bone-related ailments.We will spend some time relaxing at the hot water spring in Jhinu and climb back towards Jhinu Danda. We will rest by the fireside for some time and slip into our bed after dinner.

We will start our trek from Sinuwa after early morning breakfast. The settlements are far-flungnow except for some small clusters of guest houses and homes of the local people. Places likeBamboo, Khuldi Ghar, and Dovan provide us welcome respite with hot teas served by the peopleof the hotel. We will also have our thermos and water flasks filled with hot water during breaks.

The road is steadily upwards and the forest starts to get deeper as we move along.Sunlight is scarce because it is often blocked by the mountains and the canopy.The view of the deep glacial valley on our right is astounding. The Annapurna Massif projects towards the sky like a magical wall of snow ahead of us. The view of Machhapuchhre (fishtail)from our trekking tail is particularly noteworthy. We will encounter dense bamboo forest afterreaching the place known as Bamboo. We will also see pipes used for hydroelectricity projects inthe Modi River during our trek. We will reach Deurali in the evening and rest at a guest house there.

We will start our trek towards the Annapurna Base Camp today. The first part of the trek up tothe Himalayas passes through forests which gets sparser as we move along. The road goes upand down a little and can often be slippery. We will rest for some time in the Himalayas and takeour lunch. We will reach the banks of the Modi river after walking for a short while from the Himalayas. There are two route options from here – cross the Modi River and walk along the other bank or walk along same bank.
The two routes are almost parallel and converge near Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m/12,139 ft). However, if you are trekking during peak winter it is better if you walk along the opposite bank because the near bank has a risk of avalanche. narrow passageway between Machhapuchhre and Himchuli Mountain is located near Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC).This passageway is the only route towards the Annapurna Base Camp from the valley below.The Machhapuchhre Mountain has never been climbed as the locals hold the mountain sacredand it is considered ominous to climb the peak. The Base Camp is therefore only symbolic and isa resting spot for trekkers on their way to Annapurna Base Camp. The walkfromMachhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp takes about one and a half hours (twohours at most).Deep snow marks our track and if we are trekking during spring we can see Danphe (the nationalbird of Nepal) in the mountain slopes to our right. AnnapurnaBase Camp is located in themiddle of a small valley-like circle formed by mountains like  Annapurna, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, and Gandharva Chuli. The rare sightof Machhapuchhre from its northern slope is visible from Annapurna Base Camp. We will rest ata guest house in Annapurna Base Camp for the night.

We will wake up early so that we can catch the first glimpse of the sun rising over the giganticpeaks of the Annapurna Massif. There is a spot at a few minutes’ walk from Annapurna BaseCamp, which provides a stunning view of the mountains including the view of the glacier in theravine below. The sun lighting over the two fins of Fish Tail Mountain provides a view  for a lifetime.
We  will come back to our guest house after enjoying an early morning spectacle with themountains. We will begin our return trek after breakfast. The first part of the trek is to the narrow escapeway between Fish Tail and Himchuli Mountain. We will go further down from here, walking along the banks of the Modi River, until we reach the small settlement of Bamboo. We will warm ourselves by the fireside in a guest house at bamboo and slide into our bed following dinner.

We will head back towards Jhinu Danda today. Today’s part of the trek is a pleasant downwardstroll among the silent woods of the Annapurna Sanctuary. One particular climb – from the baseof Chhomrong Khola to Upper Chhomrong – is difficult otherwise today is one of the easiest days of our trek. The view of Chhomrong village on the other hill across the river right after crossing Sinuwa is spectacular.We will go down to the river through wide stone pavements and again climb up to the top ofChhomrong village, from where Jhinu Danda is clearly visible in the foot of the Modi river onthe other side of the hill. We will often come across mule caravans which are the sole means of transport in this region. After reaching Chhomrong, we will begin a forty-five-minute descent toward Jhinu Danda. We can again go back to the Jhinu hot spring if we are willing and havetime to spare. We can see light coming out from the Landruk village in distance during theevening.

We will bid farewell to Jhinu Danda after breakfast and start our trek. The trek is easy and takes us through level hillsides. We will cross the suspension bridge over Kimrong Khola after walking about an hour from Jhinu Danda. The view of the gorging Kimrong Khola below from the suspension bridge is spectacular. We will also see the meeting point of the Kimrong and Modi rivers from the suspension bridge.We will rest for tea upon reaching Ghandruk Phedi. The Ghandruk village, which is known for it homestays and beautiful view of the mountains, is located at ten minutes of a hike from Ghandruk Phedi. We can explore the village and learn more about the culture of the local Gurung people if we have enough time. We will board a jeep to Pokhara from Ghandruk Phedi.Please note that Jeep might not always be readily available upon return to Ghandruk Phedi fromJhinu Danda. In such cases, we might also need to board on a local bus to Pokhara.

We will reach Pokhara after three and hours of drive. We will check into our hotel and walkalong the Fewa lakeside. Pokhara is a beautiful tourist town with vibrant nightlife. We will enjoy a pleasant evening at the lakeside and go back to our hotel.

The view of the mountains from Pokhara during sunrise, especially the reflection of fishtail onthe Phewa Lake is spectacular. We will wake up early to catch this spectacular sight and boardon a tourist bus back to Kathmandu following breakfast. The bus ride is a joy ride along the Prithvi highway which serpents along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers for the most part. These two rivers are among the main tributaries of the Narayani River, the deepest river in Nepal.You will see the mid-altitude parts of the Mahabharata range during the ride back. Beautiful classical Nepali villages are seen along both banks of the river during the ride. We will also come across some highway towns like Damauli, Muglin, Gajuri, Malekhu, and Naubise. The last part of the highway, just before entering Kathmandu valley, goes up from Naubise to the Nagdhunga Pass like a swirling snake. You will see the wide and clustered Kathmandu valley after entering Nagdhunga Pass. We will transfer you to your hotel after boarding off the bus nearthe tourist town of Thamel. Our trip ends after you check in to your hotel.