Guide to Trekking in Nepal

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Guide to trekking in Nepal: Annapurna base camp

Trekking Destination: Annapurna Base CampGroup Size: Min - 1 Pax.Highest Access of the Trekking: 4180m.

Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/NovTransportation: Bus/Car/Land Cursor/Aero planeTrip Grade: ModerateMode of Trekking Tour: Tea House/Lodge Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 kilometres west of Kathmandu)It takes about six hours by tourist bus. You drive along the Trisuli and Mashyangdi River;

you can see the beautiful river view and the view of Ganesh Himal and Mountain Manaslu as

well. Pokhara is a tourist's paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as

lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views

to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and

Dhaulagiri ranges.

Day-2> Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.):

Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.), which takes approximately one and half

hours. Now, is the time to start your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to Tikhedhunga (1577M)

Via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four hours. The first part of your trekking is easy

passing through several small villages and settlements. Afterwards you ascend gently to the

final destination of the day. The majority people here are Gurung and their religion is

Buddhism.


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Day-3>Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2755 m.):It takes about six hours. You ascend steeply for the first 2 hours and then ascend gently

passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti. You can see good views of Machhapuchhare

or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m) south on the way. Now

the trail is quite easy passing through rhododendron and shadowy trees and ascends gently

up to the final camp. You can see some of the wild life such as monkeys and various speciesof birds.

Day-4>Hike to Poon Hill (3180m.) and trek to Tadapani (2675m.):It takes about five and half hours. Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the

sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.),

Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.),

Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II

(7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountains. Hike

down to Ghorepani after enjoying the sun rise and trek to Tadapani (2650 m.). Most of the

trail you go through rhododendron forest, The beautiful flower makes the jungle colorful in

spring when they bloom.

Day-5>Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Chomrong:It takes about five hours. It is a very easy trek by descending gently all the way through

rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You can hear different kinds of birds

chirping on the way to Kimrung Khola. Immediately, ascend steeply and walk levelly for 45

minites and gentle flat walk to Chhomrong. Chhomrong is a gateway to Annapurna Base

Camp trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major Ethnic group of Nepal.Day-6>Trek from Chomrong to Dovan to Deurali (3230m.):It takes about five hours. Your trek gently ascends through bamboo forests with varieties of

rhododendron and oak trees. The first town you reach is Dovan (2630m.) where there arefew lodges and camp sites. Now you pass through a muddy trail. There is debris of

avalanches except during winter season. After a short trek, you reach the Himalayan Hotel

(2900m.). Beyond it, the trail steeply ascends up to Hinko Cave (3160m.), this named as a

huge overhanging rock provides some protection against rain and avalanches. It takes

approximately twenty five minutes through an ascending path to reach Deorali (3230m.)

Day-7>Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) via Machhapuchhare Base

Camp (3820m.):It takes about four hours from Deurali to ABC. The valley widens and becomes less steep

and you can see the gates to the sanctuary from here. As the trail continues into the

sanctuary, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that huddles up against the

cliffs. After a short trek you will be at Bagar (3310m.), a meadow and some abandoned

hotels. The normal trail follows the left side of the valley. Now the trail appears gently

ascending until Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.). Here you find almost 6 to 7 lodges.

This is one of the places, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.),

Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna

(7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.)You can see the views of several peaks

at 360 degree from Annapurna Base Camp.


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Day-8>Trekking from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m.):It takes about five hours. It's much easier going down. You should have no problem

reaching Sinuwa from Annapurna Base Camp in a single day however we have chosen this

place as some trekkers may have problems going down.

Day-9>Trekking from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m.):It takes about six hours. The path ascends up to Bamboo passing through forests with

varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up

an hour after which the trail is quite flat until Sinuwa. Your trek gradually descends to the

Chhumrong Khola and you have to follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach

Chhumrong. The last part of the trail is steeply down to Jhinudanda. From the town you

should walk down for 20 minutes to reach Hot Spring at the bank of the Modi Khola. You

can relax at Hot Spring.

Day-10>Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m.):It takes about five hours. The first part of the trek is descent and then appears through flatland until Himal Pani. You will find a beautiful waterfall here. Beyond this town, the trail

ascends gently crossing numerous streams and terraces. After a short trek, you reach

Landruk (1640m.), a pretty big village inhabited by a mixed community of Gurung, Magar

and Brahmin as well. Now the trail gently ascends to Tolka (1850m.) and then ascends to a

level path to Bherikharka. From here, the trail goes steeply up to Deurali (2100m.) with a

view of different mountain peaks. Now the trail gradually descends to Pothana passing

through different oak forests. Pothana is a small town resided by Gurung, you can enjoy the

wonderful views of various mountains from here.

Day-11>Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and drive to Pokhara:It takes about three hours to Phedi. The Trekking trail gently descends down to Dhampus,

a village mainly inhabited by Gurung. Now you trek through flat land for some distance and

steeply descend to PhediDay-12>Drive from Pokhara

Day-13>Kathamndu and transfer to the hotel.

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