Annapurna Base Camp Trekking- 18 Days by Heian Treks & Expedition

Tour Itinerary

Based on the southern part of Annapurna Region,this ABC trek enables you to get right into the massif and you are surrounded by peaks.In this trek,there are views of the nearby mountains can be explored from some points such as Chomrong,Bamboo,Tadapani etc.The peaks of the western region of the great Annapurna Himal,Hiunchuli,Annapurna South,Annapurna I, III and Machhapuchare are arranged almost preciously in a circle about 10 miles in a diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the centre.

The following itinerary is suggested however,it is flexible & rebuild as according to the wish of the clients.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival pick up & transfer to Hotel.Evening exploration to Kathmandu durbar square.Durbar square is an ancient city where you can see traditional monuments,palaces,museum,and many more other attractions.

Day 02 Early in the morning,transfer to pokhara bus station & drive seven hours to Pokhara,check in at hotel and evening Phew lake exploration.

Day 03 Pokhara to Tolka - Driving from Pokhara to Phedi on the new Baglung road,the walking trial heads off in a northwest direction soon after the road turns to the left.Continue along here to Dhampus(1600m),a ridge village with the first nice views of the mountains to the north.Continue the smooth climb along the ridge as the trial turns a short distance from Dhampus.The rocky path is comfortable to follow as it goes through forest crosses a couple of stream on its way to Pothana(1900m).Soon after leaving Pothana,the trial divides.Going to the right path in a northern direction as it ascends through forest to another good view point at 2150m.Immediate after,it is fairly steep descend into Modi river valley and through the village to Bhichok,continue along the northern side of a rockey ridge before again veering north to Tolka(1710m where overnight rest to be placed.

Day 04 Tolka to Chomrong - The second day,trial leaves Tolka following the contours about 600m above the river.The first village you can be at Landruk(1550m),a typical Gurung (out of ethnical group) community.High on the opposite side of the river,you can explore the village of Ghandruk.From this point,the trial descends along terraced slopes & forest down to the river.After crossing the river at New Bridge,your trial moves to steep ascend 500m and join with the trial from Ghandruk.From here it is a short & fairly walk to Chomrong(2000m).Chomrong is a village which offers a spectacular views of Annapurna south & Machhapuchhre.Overnight rest.

Day 05 Chomrong to Dovan - The way descends from Chomrong to cross Chomrong khola before climbing steeply through rhododendron & bamboo forest up the west bank of the Modi khola.Immediate after leaving off,you reach the small settlement of Khuldi Ghat before another steep descent into the valley.The trial follows the river through another tiny settlement known as Bamboo which has some tea houses & crosses three streams before arriving at Dovan(2430m) and overnight rest.

Day 06 Dovan to Machhapuchare Base Camp -Commence virtually continuous climb through intermittent bamboo forest.The valley becomes increasingly hemmed in by ever steeper slopes which witness periodic avanches.There are regular stream crossing on the trial.May be you can have some rest at hotel Himalayan(2873m) before to climb to Hinko(3139m) a short path beyond,Deurali(3231m).Walking all the way through Bagar,you can strech to Machhapuchare Base Camp.Overnight rest.

Day 07 Machhapuchare Base camp to Annapurna Base Camp - It's a hike of around two hours to ABC(4095m).The trial follows the left hand tributary of the Modi khola which drives just before Machhapuchare Base Camp.Overnight rest.

Day 08 Annapurna Base Camp to Hinku Cave-The trial passes through Machhapuchare base camp and all the way down hill to Hinku cave.This area is called Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains.The spectacular mountain view can be see from this trial.Overnight rest.

Day 09 Hinku Cave to Bamboo Lodge - The trial descends to Dovan & through bamboo and rhododendron forest with superb mountain view to Bamboo.This is the stretch of trial that is most subject to avalanches.Overnight rest.

Day 10 Bamboo Lodge to Tadapani - The trial descends down to Kyumrong and all the way to Tadapani.From the trial,you can have superb view of Annapurna I,Nilgiri,Dhaulagiri etc. and the forest of rhododendron flower.

Day 11 Tadapani to Ghorepani - Ascend the walk with magnificient view of western himalaya,all the way to the base of best view point of Poonhill called Ghorepani.This point can be accessed either from Tirkhedhunga or from natural hot spring Tatopani.

Day 12 Ghorepani to Poonhill to Ulheri - An hour climb from Ghorepani,you can reach at Poonhill(3200m) from where you can explore a beautiful mountains such as Dhaulagiri,Nilgiri,Annapurna I & Annapurna south.It is best at dawn.After returning from Poonhill,you can descend down to Ulheri.Overnight rest.

Day 13 Ulheri to Nayapul to Pokhara - The large Magar village(Ulheri-2070m), path descents some stone steps to tirkhedhunga.The trial goes through cultivated area and some pastures to dense forest of rhododendron,danphe and azalea mixed with giant conifers.The all the way to Nayapul & drive two hours to Pokhara.Overnight rest.

Day 14 Morning drive to Kathmandu & overnight rest.

Day 15 Departure

The tour can be extended to Chitwan national park for two more nights for jungle excursions.

Service includes:- Airport arrival & departure transfer,three overnight Kathmandu hotel,Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu tourist coach,Pokhara to trek point & trek point to Pokhara transfer,Trekking area entry permit,English spoken guide and porters,two overnight Pokhara hotel,accommodation & meals during the trek at lodge.

Service excludes:Personal expenses,tips & donation to staff & others,drinks,meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara,insurance in case of emergency,flight fare etc.