For a short trek with few altitude problems, the Annapurna region provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular horizons of snowy peaks, so high that you'll find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views for which the trek is famous, the trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny local villages.

Day   01   Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day   02   Free day in Kathmandu and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day   03   Kathmandu-Pokhara drive by tourist bus or fly.
Day   04   Pokhara - Birethanti - Ulleri
Day   05   Ulleri - Ghorepani
Day   06   Ghorepani - Tadapani
Day   07   Tadapani - Chhomrung
Day   08   Chhomrung -Himalayan Hotel
Day   09   Annapurna South Glacier Basin
Day   10   Annapurna South Base Camp Visit
Day   11   Annapurna South Base Camp- Dovan
Day   12   Dovan - Modi Khola
Day   13   Modi Khola - Dhampus
Day   14   Dhampus - Pokhara
Day   15   Drive Pokhara - Kathmandu.
Day   16   Depart Kathmandu

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu free day
The day is yours to explore the many sights shops and bazaars and eating houses of Kathmandu.

Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
We spend 2 nights in Kathmandu before boarding our drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful town set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu and is the perfect starting point for our trek.

Transferred by tourist bus for your 6 -hour drive to Pokhara, a beautiful town set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu and is the perfect starting point for our trek. Your first day in Pokhara can be spent just relaxing or you may enjoy a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp and Devi Falls. The remainder of the time is yours to enjoy either doing last minute shopping for the trek or packing your kitty bag for the following day's departure O/N Hotel B&B

The following morning you begin your your trek North of the Himalayas. You will climb gradually along the ridges that are the foothills of the Annapurnas. Remember, however, that you are in the Himalayas and that 95 percent of the country is hilly and criss-crossed by numerous trails. There is very little flat land. If you take it slowly and walk at an even pace you should not experience any problems. You will pass through many villages where you will have ample time to take photographs and chat with the local people. Language is not a big problem as many of the local people speak English, your Guide will be happy to translate for you. There are many different ethnic groups along the trail, but the predominant people in this area are the Gurungs. Together with the Magar and Chetrie people, the Gurungs are famous as soldiers in the British Army, better known as Gurkhas.

Along the trail the views of Machapuchare and the Annapurnas are magnificent. The various trails from which we can choose lead us towards such Himalayan giants as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Lamjung, Annapurna II, and Machapuchare (6993m). Climbing higher, the winding trail passes through magnificent forests of oak and rhododendron that line the southern foothills of the Himalaya. The terrain varies from sub-tropical valleys with banana trees and rice paddies to high ridges clad in thick rhododendron forest. In January and February these may well be covered in snow, while during March and April they will be a blaze of red rhododendron flowers.

You will visit the famous Poon Hill where you will hopefully be blessed with a fantastic sunrise and 360 deg view of all the Annapurna Range including Annapurna South (7272m) Annapurna I (8091m) with imposing views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri(8157m) and the Dhaulagiri Range to the West. The views here are breath taking as you sit and sip on a hot chocolate before heading down the main trail to Pokhara. Here you will be able to see how things have changed over the years since western man started visiting the Himalayas. One of the added advantage of lodge trekking is being able to sit and chat to the Sougi (Inn Keeper), whilst he spins you yarns about life in Nepal.

After Dovang, you will be walking through alpine meadow and breath taking views of mountains. The can be some avalanches problem in spring near Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Once You arrived at Annapurna Base Camp, you will be surrounded by snowcapped mountain sanctuary.

The altitudes of this trek vary between about 915m at Pokhara to approx.4200m at Annapurna, going up and down will test the best pair of knees. The secret is, take it SLOWLY!

Day 4 Pokhara - Birethanti - Ulleri
Drive to Birethanti (1140m) from Pokhara. Walk through the lush, green Modi river valley, past waterfalls with plunge pools that invite you to swim. Ascend steep staircase to Magar village of Ulleri (2070m,) where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the valley below and the peaks of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

Day 5 Ulleri - Ghorepani
A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields. As the trail climbs higher, you walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2840m.)

Day 6 Ghorepani - Tadapani
A short early-morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, and all the way south to the plains of India. Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with birdlife to Tadapani (2540m) for beautiful sunset views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.

Day 7 Tadapani - Chhomrung
The trail drops down from Tadapani, through dense rhododendron forest. From Ghandrung there are good views of the upper Modi valley. The route starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola, and continues up to the village of Chhomrung (2040m.) Towering above the village is the mighty peak of Annapurna South, with the Fishtail facing it across the valley.

Day 8 Chhomrung -Himalayan Hotel
We walk through the forest to Kuldi Ghar , before the route goes steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through riverside bamboo thickets along the base of the gorge. Then the track winds steeply up through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Doban. We camp above Himalaya Hotel (2680m.)

Day 9 Annapurna South Glacier Basin
The track remains on the west bank of the Modi, now flowing through a more open valley, and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary. Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier and the Modi follows a deep cliff to the right. This is the site of Machhapuchhre base camp (3480m) from which can be seen a spectacular panorama of mountains. We either camp here or continue north west, staying above the glacial moraine.

Day 10 Annapurna South Base Camp Visit
The route begins on a broad grassy path, before climbing over lateral moraine and down to the beautiful ablation valley. We soon reach the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) The best views are probably obtained from the crest of the moraine, which we follow until it is cut through by the glacier flowing down from Himal Chuli to the north.

Day 11 Annapurna South Base Camp- Dovan
Descend and follow the same route to a pleasant camp spot at Dovan, which lies on the boundary of the Sanctuary.

Day 12 Dovan - Modi Khola
The trail passes the small village of Khuldi Bikas, before continuing through rhododendron and bamboo fields to the Alpine-style village of Chhomrung. Stony steps climb steeply to Kabre Chautara and soon after we turn off for Landrung, leaving the Ghandrung path dropping away towards the river.

Day 13 Modi Khola - Dhampus
After an easy descent to the Gurung village of Landrung, the trail crosses a pass before arriving at the tiny village of Dhampus, perched high on a ridge.

Day 14 Dhampus - Pokhara
It's a short climb down to Phedi, where we meet the road and drive back to Pokhara. Sadly this is the last day of your trek you return to Pokhara. Pokhara will seem like a teeming metropolis after the serenity of the hill trails. You're last night in Pokhara is a great opportunity to throw a party for the Sherpas and porters.

Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 16: Free on your own, depart Kathmandu


Cost Includes:

• All land and domestic air transfer as per itinerary

• Arrival and departure transfers and Internal flights as per itinerary

• Twin share accommodation in Kathmandu and b'fast as per itinerary

• All accommodation and 3 meals while on the trek in Tea Houses

• Fully escorted trek with English speaking guide and 1 porter between each 2 person

• Trekking permit and National Park Fees

• Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
   

Not Included:

• International Airfare

• Visas US$30

• Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges

• Other meals not stated (Lunch/Dinner in Cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara) allow $20 per day

• Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.

• Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)

• Medical evacuation in case of emergency

• Personal spending money