| Trip Duration | 5 Days |
| Trekking destination | Annapurna |
| Trip Grade | Easy |
| Activities | Trekking |
| Altitude | 1525m |
| Best Seasons | (Mid-September to end-November) & (mid-March through May) |
| Accommodations | Hotel/Lodges |
| Transportation | Domestic flight / Private vehicle |
Fly to Pokhara (20 minutes) and trek to Sanctuary Lodge – 1150m
After breakfast, you will be driven in a private vehicle to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for flight to Pokhara (20 minutes flight). During the flight, we get to savor the most mesmerizing views of the magnificent 8000 meter Mount Manaslu and the snow-capped Annapurna mountain range. Soon after touchdown in Pokhara, you will be met by our trekking crew and we take a leisurely approx 1 hour drive to to our trek start point, Nayapul
{1-hour}. Our walk will follow a ridgeline in the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Ker & Downey’s Sanctuary Lodge is located. The lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhre, as it is locally known.
Sanctuary Lodge, situated on a promontory overlooking the Modi River just north of the scenic village of Birethanti, the Sanctuary Lodge (a Kerr & Downey lodge at 3,600 ft) has half a mile of river frontage, dramatic views of Machapuchare – the sacred ‘Fishtail’ mountain, and beautifully landscaped gardens.Lunch is at the lodge followed by an optional walk to the village of Birethanti. Or you may choose to spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding river valley (Trek time 3-4 hours)
Overnight Sanctuary Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Trek to Majgaun – 1,400m
Following a leisurely breakfast, we leave the Sanctuary lodge & trek to Ker & Downey’s Gurung Lodge at 1450 meters.
The lodge is built along the lines of a traditional Nepalese village. Every room has spectacular views of the surrounding valley and mountains. Trek time to the Lodge is just 2 hours. After lunch at the lodge, you will be escorted to the local village of Tanchok. There will be a talk at a local house, now made into a museum. The contents of the house illustrate how the local people live, together with the tools and implements of day to day traditional village life.
Overnight Gurung Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Trek to Basanta Lodge, Dhampus – 1525m
This morning we start out trekking through the unspoilt village of Patlekhet. Our walk then takes us through sub-tropical forests that include tree orchids, rhododendrons and magnolias. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Pothana where many Tibetan traders live and sell their souvenirs. After about 4 ½ hours, we arrive at the Basanta Lodge. After lunch at the lodge there will be an optional walk through the old village of Dhampus. From the lodge, there are sweeping views of the entire Annapurna Range.
Overnight Basanta Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Trek to Pokhara – 1000m
After breakfast, we depart along the ridge & descend through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor (3300ft/1000m). Trek time 1 ½ hours. We then transfer by private vehicle to Pokhara (30 minutes). Flight back to Kathmandu (20 minutes)
Depart Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel
You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We hope you enjoyed the tour with us and we expect that you plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal again.
Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight time, your representative/ will transfer you to the airport
Meals included: Breakfast