Fly to Kathmandu.

On arrival in Kathmandu you will be transferred to the Hotel. Kathmandu is a wonderful mixture of the ancient alongside the modern - crowded bazaars still throng with colorful ethnic peoples today as they have for past hundreds of years while roads are crowded with rickshaws, cars, roaring motorbikes and buses; ancient temples and crumbling shrines sit alongside modern offices, picturesque palaces slowly sag into dereliction while Buddhist stupas gaze over the bustling scene with their all seeing eyes. Although this is a crowded, noisy and polluted city it is also friendly, fascinating and vibrant. Tonight you may choose to eat at the hotel or you could head off into Thamel to one of the famous restaurants there, such as Rum Doodle Restaurant, a place frequented by trekkers and climbers alike, with pride of place given to a board with the signatures of many Everest summiteers.

Overnight at Hotel. 

You will be met at your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight to Pokhara. This is a spectacular and exciting flight in its own right passing over the Himalayan foothills, with views of the main range. From Pokhara, it takes about 1-1½ hours to drive to Dhampus Phedi then it is a steep two-hour uphill walk to the village of Dhampus for lunch, with Annapurna as the backdrop. The trail then climbs more gradually for a couple of hours to Pothana, a small village in the middle of the woods, with a grand view of the Annapurna range including the majestic Mt. Machhapuchhare (‘Fish Tail’), a beautiful spot for your first overnight stay in a tea house. 
Bahundanda means “hill of the Brahmins” and the settlement of the mainly Hindu population sits on the crest of a ridge. There is a small temple in the village and in the center of the village square is a large pipal tree, which has religious significance. If you still have some energy after your day’s walk there are some hot springs 30 minutes away

Overnight In tea house. (Meals: B, L, D)

From Pothana, the trail leads up through chestnut forest with occasional views of the snow-capped peaks. The trail climbs gradually for about an hour, before reaching the ridge top at Deurali. Deurali is a fabulous spot with enchanting views of the surrounding landscape. After a brief stop here, a steep half hour descent brings you down to Bheri Kharka. The trail is then almost level with a few undulations until you reach Landrung village (about an hour from Bheri Kharka). From Landrung, the route diverts north west towards Chomrong, and an hour’s walk brings you to the bank of the River Modi. From here the trail winds uphill gradually, alongside the river, for an hour until New Bridge is reached. From New Bridge you traverse round to cross a river and then climb very steeply to the houses of Jhinu Danda for your overnight stay.                              

Overnight tea house. (Meals: B, L, D)

You begin ascending until you reach the main Ghandrung to Chomrong trail. The trail then climbs more gently to a corner before making a long descent on stone steps to Chomrong village, the gateway to the Sanctuary. Weather permitting, you will be treated to a surfeit of fantastic mountain views, which include Annapurna South (23,687ft/7,220m), Hiunchuli (21132ft/6,441m), Annapurna III (24,786ft/7,555m), Machhapuchare (22,943ft/6,993m), and Gandharba Chuli

(20,498ft/6,248m). From Chomrong the trail continues down on steps through terraced fields to cross the river. After the bridge it is steeply uphill through farmland and forest for an hour and a half to Sinuwa Danda, a small settlement on the ridge with 2-3 teahouses and offering great views of the surrounding landscape.

 
Overnight tea house.(Meals: B, L, D) 

From Sinuwa, an hour’s walk through forest brings you to the small village of Khuldi-ghar, where your trekking permit and conservation ticket is checked and registered. From here you descend on slabs and then climb gently upwards to a small place called Bamboo, 2,347m/7,700ft, named after the dense vegetation in this area. Another hour’s walk through bamboo forest, following the River Modi upstream, will bring you to another small settlement of Dovan, or Dobang. You then continue more steeply uphill, high above the river until you reach Himalaya at 2870m/9416ft. A few short steep climbs on and you arrive at Deurali.

Overnight tea house. (Meals: B, L, D)

You will now be feeling the altitude, as you get closer to the snowy peaks and the vegetation changes from forest to shrubs. From Deurali the trail narrows as you pass through the so called ‘gates’ of the Sanctuary, and then there are several steep climbs to reach the Machhapuchare Base Camp area for your overnight stay.

Overnight tea house.  (Meals: B, L, D)

From Machhapuchhare Base Camp the trail winds up steeply for 1 hour. As you reach the upper ridge in the open wide valley, you enter a hidden amphitheater with a complete view of an array of snowy peaks spread out before you. Another 1-2 hours of slow and steady walking will bring you to Annapurna Base Camp in the heart of the Annapurna’s.

Overnight tea house. (Meals: B, L, D)

Rise early to be rewarded with the most spectacular sight of the sun rising over Annapurna South and her awe-inspiring neighbors. You are now completely surrounded by soaring, snow-capped giants, including Annapurna 1, Tent Peak, Hiunchuli, Gandharba Chuli, and Machhapuchhare. After this unforgettable feast of glorious mountain scenery, you retrace your journey back down to Himalaya, and on to Dovan. The lungs respond well to the treat of going downhill and to the lower altitude. 

Overnight tea house.  (Meals: B, L, D)

Today’s walk begins with a downhill walk through dense forest of oak, rhododendron, pine and bamboo, all the way to Bamboo, a small settlement built to cater to the needs of the trekkers. From Bamboo, a 45-minute steep climb brings you back to Khuldi Ghar where you have to sign out before you leave. You walk through forest back to Sinuwa and then descend steeply to the river. After crossing the bridge, an hour steeply uphill on steps brings you back to Chomrong village for your overnight stay.

Overnight tea house. (Meals: B, L, D)

From Chomrong you climb stone steps out of the village back to the corner where the trail forks, one way down to New Bridge and the other round into the valley of the Kimrong Khola. You stay on the high trail and continue round to where the trail divides again, one branch going downhill to Kimrong Village and on to Ghandrung and the other branch, on the right, staying high and going to.

Tadapani. You take the right branch and follow an easy wide trail which meanders through the farm fields and then descends to the Kimrong river valley and down to the river. Your route then leads west, very steeply uphill, through dense forest for three hours until Tadapani is reached for the night’s stay. This is a magnificent spot in the midst of the magnolia and rhododendron forest, overlooking great views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhare and beyond towards the Manaslu range. 

Overnight tea house. (Meals: B, L, D)

The path descends to cross a small stream and climbs to the village of Banthante. Then it is steeply uphill in a narrow forested gorge, often climbing on stone steps, to reach Deurali, four hours from Tadapani, from where there are good views down into the valley of the Kali Gandaki. From Deorali you climb again for a short while through fine forest before reaching an open ridge top from where there are fantastic views if the weather is still clear at this time of the day. There is another hour of easy descent through the rhododendron forest to Ghorepani, which is famous for its panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu and beyond, from the nearby Poon Hill. 

Overnight tea house. (Meals: B, L, D)

You have the option of an energetic early morning hike to Poon Hill, 3,210m/10,531ft, to catch the sunrise over the Himalayan peaks (about 45 minutes steeply uphill). After this beautiful and memorable image of the mighty Himalaya, trek down on the busy trail of the old Trans-Himalaya trade route where you will often see laden mule trains, firstly through forest to Banthante, continuing to Ulleri, before the classic descent of 1,640ft/500 metres on a steep Gurung ‘staircase’ to Tirkedhunga (1,540m/5,052ft).  You then continue more gently down to Hille (1,520m/4,987ft) for your final night in the mountains.

 
Overnight tea house.(Meals: B,L,D)

After breakfast, you descend from Hille to Birenthanti (approx. 2 hours) and then continue for half an hour to the road head at Naya Pul.  You then take the hour’s drive to Pokhara. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this lakeside town stunningly set against a mountainous backdrop. You can visit or walk around Phewa Tal or perhaps the hotel pool will doubtless be an attraction for some, whilst the many book and gift shops will tempt others into the odd souvenir purchase.                   

Overnight at Hotel. (Meals: B)

You will have a couple more hours to explore Pokhara before catching an afternoon flight to Kathmandu and the transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel. (Meals: B)

This morning there is a half-day guided walking tour. This is a fascinating medieval city; its streets, bazaars, temples, shrines and Buddhist stupas are crowded with peoples of every creed, color and race. In the tourist hub of Thamel you will find restaurants and bars, a huge range of shops and internet cafés. Your transport will take you to Kathmandu Durbar Square with its many temples and palaces, and from here you will walk to the ‘monkey temple’ at Swayambhunath, visiting Asan Tol, Kathmandu’s busy main bazaar, and Thamel en-route.  The afternoon is free to do some last-minute shopping or a bit more sightseeing.

 
Overnight at Hotel. (Meals: B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

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