Dramatic views of Annapurna and fishtail on the way to and from Base Camp.
Countryside inhabited by highly diversified communities of people
Excellent scenery encompassing the Himalayan Range
Fly to Pokhara and drive to Phedi (approx 1 hr drive). Trek to Dhampus
About 3 hrs walking After breakfast, you will be driven in a private vehicle to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for flight to Pokhara (25 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 Phedi (1130m) along the graceful Modi Khola Valley. On reaching our destination, we begin our highly panoramic Annapurna trek. The route skirts through lush forest and countryside to the hill top village of Dhampus. The mountains we see from Dhampus include Annapurna South, the Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli and Lamjung. We spend our first night in Dhampu
Dinner and overnight at the local lodge (Teahouse)
Meals included: lunch and dinner
Dhampus to Landruk (1620m)
Beyond Dhampus we get our first clear views of the mountains ahead, as we ascend through forest on a trail which is often made up of stone steps on the steeper sections. Passing through Pothana, we reach a clearing on a pass, at a place called Deurali (pass). At this point we are high up on the east side of the Modi Khola, the river which flows out of the Annapurna Sanctuary. From Deurali we descend steeply down through forest then contour around through villages and terraced fields to camp in the picturesque Gurung settlement of Landruk, which affords spectacular views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
Dinner and overnight at the local lodge (Teahouse)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Trek from Landruk to Ghandruk–about 3 ½ hrs walking
The trail goes steeply down towards the river for an hour, and then there is a steep ascent for about 2-3 hours through scattered villages with beautiful views of the Himalayas. Eventually, reach Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung settlements in Western Nepal. You can have good views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Mount Annapurna and other snow-capped mountains. If time permits, visit the Annapurna Mountain Conservation Area Project (ACAP) headquarters, the local museum and the village.
Dinner and overnight at the local lodge (Teahouse)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m)- about 4 ½ hrs walking and drive to Pokhara(827m)
After breakfast, we walk from Ghandruk all the way down hill through village and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar. It takes approx: 2 hours walking. Along the way you can see good views Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare too. From Syauli Bazaar, the trails follow the Modi River till Nayapul.
You will be picked up from Nayapul and transferred to your hotel in Pokhara
Meals include: Breakfast, & lunch