This trek is popular as it offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes,nature and culture of the central mountains of Nepal.From the plains of the Pokhara Valley lush with rice cultivation to the base camp of the mighty Annapurna Himal through the colourful villages,green forests,bamboo jungles,rivers and cascades rich with birds and animal life.The trail brings us to the base of the South face of Mt.Annapurna South(7219m) through the base camp of Mt.Machhapuchhare(6993m).As we have minimised the walking hours in the base camp areasit allows ample time to savour the wholesome view of the mighty Annapurna Himal in a leisurely style.
This region falls within the Annapurna Conservation
Area, a project for environmental and cultural protection,
accommodating both native and foreign visitor needs.Actually,this
trek is especially meant for those who wish to see
and enjoy the special charm of High Himalayas and
Glaciers so closely including Rhododendron forest
with variety of birds and animals in a short period
of time while in Nepal.
Trekking Grade: Moderate
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Half-day sightseeing tour and necessary preparation for the trek.
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Pokhara by tourist bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Phedi and commence trek to Tolkha (1850m)
Day 05: Trek to Chhomrong (2170m)
Day 06: Trek to Himalayan hotel (2800m)
Day 07: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m)
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4200m)
Day 09: Trek back to Dovan (2610m)
Day 10: Trek to Chhomrong (2170m)
Day 11: Trek to Ghandrung (2000m) Army village.
Day 12: Trek to Tadapani (2600m)
Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani (2800m) Poon hill (3200m)
Day 14: Trek to Hile (1500m) via Poon Hill.
Day 15: Trek back to Pokhara via Birethanti (1100m) and overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Pokhara rest day.
Day 17: Pokhara drive back to Kathmandu by bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Transfer to international airport.
