Annapurna base camp and poon hill trekking

 Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu received by Team Himalaya staff.

 Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparation for the trek.
 Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara 950m (30 mins flight and 6 hrs drive)
 Day 04: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhuga 1,450m.
 Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 06 hrs.
 Day 06: Morning hike to Pun-Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,721m – 05 hrs.
 Day 07: Trek to Sinuwa 2300m – 07 hrs.
 Day 08: Trek to Duerali 3200 m via Himalayan 2700m– 06 hrs.
 Day 09: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,095m – 04 hrs.
 Day 10: Trek to Bamboo – 06 hrs .
 Day 11: Trek to Jhinu danda with hot spring 1,700m – 05.30 hours.
 Day 12: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara .
 Day 13: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure .
 Day 14: . International departure homeward bound.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu received by Team Himalaya staff.

On arrival meet our TH staff for courtesy transfer to respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu at
Thamel area, an interesting place for shopping and having meals in one of the many world class
restaurants, pubs and bakery.
Our guide will inform on details regarding the treks to Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp Trek .
Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour at places of interest.
Morning after breakfast at given time our city and cultural guide will guide you in and around Kathmandu
at places of interest and importance, as Kathmandu Valley is full of World Heritage Sites the holy
Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath (Little Tibet), Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) & monasteries,
ancient Kings Palaces and courtyard in Kathmandu; after an interesting sightseeing back to the hotel,
preparation for the trip to Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp trek.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 950m – 06 hrs journey.
A scenic drive takes about 6 hours to Pokhara, which is quite interesting on the Nepal’s main highway
following the Trisuli river for a while and then heading west with views of Ganesh, Langtang Himal as it
gets closer to Pokhara with Annapurna and Manaslu range of peaks. In Pokhara the haven for tourist a
scenic place with mountains and lakes, here in Pokhara transfer to hotel by the lake Phewa (Fewa) for
overnight.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhuga 1,450m.
A two hours drive away from Pokhara leading west, with fabulous views of Annapurna Himalaya ranging
from A I, A II, A III and A IV with stunning Mt.Machhapuchare “Fish Tail” on reaching at Nayapul, begin
the trek following Modi river for short distance to a nice village at Bhirethati and then on the old Trans
Himalaya Salt Trade Route trail to Ghorepani, the walk leads to a winding up hills with stone steps in
some villages and then arriving at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop with beautiful waterfalls close by.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 06 hrs.
After Tirkhedhunga, morning walk starts with a climb on long stone steps all the way to Ulleri village a
nice traditional Gurung village with stone slate roofs with views of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and top of
Machhapuchhre peak from the top of this village walk gets better on the winding trail through enchanting
forest of thick rhododendron, pines and oaks trees and the with steep up and gradual section reaching at
scenic Ghorepani for overnight stop with grand views of Dhaulagiri massif with Tukuche, Nilgiri’s peaks
and Annapurna South, Annapurna Fang ( Vara Shikar) Ghorepani located in the middle of rhododendron
forest on the Trans Himalayan Trade of Nepal / Tibet through Mustang.
Day 06: Morning hike to Pun-Hill trek to Tadapani 2,721m – 05 hrs.
Early morning at the break of dawn an hour hike to Pun Hill at 3,190 meters top if the morning is fine and
clear striking sunrise views over mountain panorama ranging from peaks of Dolpo area, Dhaulagiri
massive range, Nilgiri’s peak with Annapurna and Manaslu range with magnificent Mt. Machhapuchhre.
After an exciting and enjoyable time head down to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking towards
Tadapani through serene rhododendron and pine forest throughout the walk on the uphill climb at start
and then from Deurali descend to Bhanthati located on a gorge from here another 2 hours of down and
uphill climb reaches at Tadapani for overnight stop with great views of Annapurna South, Huinchuli,
Machhapuchhre peak Annapurna II and over Manaslu and Lamjung Himal range.

Day 07: Trek to Sinuwa2300m – 07 hrs.

With lovely morning and views, starting with descend through dense alpine forest towards Kimrong river
and then a steep climb for an hour to reach a ridge in the forested area with couple of teashops and then
on gradual trail with few short ups and down to reach the top of Chomrong village, and then on a nice
stone steps downhill to Chomrong with great views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli at close distance.
Chomrong a large Gurung village and the last permanent settlement the other lodge on route Annapurna
Sanctuary a temporary area to serve trekkers. After descend from chomrong to cross a small river and
then after the bridge a climb for more than an hour to reach at Sinuwa danda for overnight stop .

Day 08: Trek to Duerali 3200m via Himalayan 2700m – 06 hrs.

On leaving sinuwa with super views of rivers, valley and green hills of Chomrong and Gandruk villages
after this nice stop on the winding path and down to Bamboo a nice settlement with 5-6 lodges by the
raging Modi river and in the middle of rhododendron and bamboo forest as the name given to this place.
From here two hours of slow uphill walk reaches at Dovan . The river Modi, from Bamboo place onwards
till Sanctuary enclosed in Modi River gorge. After a nice walk with the sound of the river and long gradual
climb with short steeps ups and down in between till the walk reach at Himalaya Hotel beneath
Annapurna South peak and Hinko large cave, from here heading down on the landslide area of rocks and
sometimes ice from the fallen glacier, and then a short steep climb to Deurali for overnight .

Day 09 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,095m – 04 hrs.

Today to our destination within Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, morning start probably lunch stop
time permitting the only place with lodge for few hours till Machhapuchhre base camp, after a nice break,
walk leads by the raging river Modi on the uphill walk with few downs and gentle section, after leaving the
lush vegetation and tree lines reaching on small plateau at Machhapuchhre base camp, this is the starting
and exit point of Annapurna Sanctuary, this nice place with 4-5 lodges beneath the majestic North Face of
Fish Tail / Machhapuchhre peak at 6,997 meters high.
A short climb on the grassy slope and then on a winding gentle trail with sparse vegetation in between
towering peaks of Annapurna South, Huinchuli, Tent / Tharpuchuli, looking north the great wall of
Annapurna mountain at 8,091 meters tenth world’s highest with Vara Shikar (A Fang) Gangapurna,
Glacier Dome and behind rising Mt. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna III. Annapurna Sanctuary an
awesome area encircled by tall mountains, on reaching the sanctuary and then to the overnight lodge at
base camp, with free time in the afternoon, lunch with mountain views.
Day 10 : Trek to Bamboo 2050m– 06 hrs.
After a most overwhelming and scenic time within Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, morning walk
back on the same route to Bamboo place for overnight stop with long downhill and back into forested area
in between short steep ascent.
Day 11: Trek to Jhinu danda with hot spring 1,700m – 05 hours.
Morning walk with a short steep climb and then on the gentle slope with downhill and short up to Sinwua
danda with 2-3 lodges, from here descend to Chomrong river and then a climb to the village top of
Chomrong with lunch here, afternoon heading back to Pokhara via different alternative route at first
downhill to Jhinu danda village for overnight with hot spring nearby close to the river Modi of 30 minutes’
walk.
Day 12: Trek to nayapul and drive to pokhara 820m – 06 hours .
Today we shall have the last part of this trail with physical trekking . At the morning our trip start descend
to new bridge , past waterfall and green landscapes . From here we follow the downhill way to modi
river and climb back to the trail from ghandruk meeting near quymi and then down to syauli bazaar
through path with tract of landslide ,some stone staircase and flat path ,and several settlements . Ahead
from syauli bazaar we shall enter into easier terrains through smaller settlements to reach birethanti near
modi river , after 30 mints easier walk to nayapul then an hours drive to pokhara for overnight with
afternoon at leisure .

(in Pokhara extension trips Paragliding, kayaking clinic, Ultra light flight, Zip Flyer on long cable
wire or Bungy Jump called Touch the Lake)

Day 15: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.

From Pokhara a drive back to Kathmandu after 06 hours scenic journey reaching Kathmandu and people
who wish to travel by air 30 minutes of panoramic flight to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu transfer to
respective hotels.
Day 16: International departure homeward bound.
Last day in Nepal with wonderful memorable time in Nepal Himalaya & Annapurna Sanctuary & Base
Camp Trek with Team Himalaya and transfer to airport for the flight back home or to respective
destination.