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We start at Pokhara , cross river beds and terraced hillsides, on trails
disappearing into blazing rhododendron clusters and oak forest, to picturesque
Ghandrung, principal village of the Gurungs. We go on to the deep narrow
corridor of Mardi Gorge, entrance to the sanctuary , a spectacular mountain
amphitheatre formed by the towering peaks of Annapurna South, Fang , Annapurna I
and III , Gangapurna, Glacier Dome and Machhapuchre . We pitch camp at
approximately 14,000 ft, in the middle of these awesome surroundings. On return,
we descend through the gorge and cross the Deorali Pass from which can be had a
birds eye view of the Kali Gandaki valley. On a rest day normally planned for
Ghorepani , a short climb up to Poon Hill is worth while to get a sweeping view
of the entire western Himalaya, including the giant Dhaulagiri.
Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrive / Transfer to Hotel / briefing / Free
Day 02 Kathmandu guided city tour
Day 03 Kathmandu to Pokhara/ 200 km and stay overnight
Day 04 Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,577 m.) Two-hour drive to Birethanti, and start
trekking following Bhurungi Khola and reach Tikhedhunga/ lodge.
Day 05 Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,855 m.): Ascend to Ulleri Village through a
pleasant Rhododendron forest and .arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass and o/n
lodge.
Day 06 Ghorepani to Tadapani(2,680 m.) Early wake up and walk up to Poon Hill
for one hour to observe the. sun-rise and a magnificent mountain view and walk
back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking to Tadapani and o/n lodge.
Day 07 Tadapani to Chhomrong (1,951 m.): An easy way down to Kimrung Khola for
lunch, ascend again to Chhomorong village which lies at the base of Himchuli at
the elevation of 6,441m. which also offers a close view of Annapurna and
Macchhapucchhre and o/n lodge.
Day 08 Chhomrong to Himalaya Hotel (2,873 m.) Forward to Kuldi Ghar for about 3
hrs. and down to the bank of Modi river viewing thickets of bamboo at the bottom
of the gorge. Passing by the pasture of Tomo and Panchen .Barah climb up to
Himalayan Hotel ( lodge).
Day 09 Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m.) Keeping up on the west
bank of Modi follow a more .open valley at the side of Machhapuchhre Base Camp
leaving you the choice- either to stay or continue to the Annapurna Base Camp
and o/n lodge.
Day 10 Annapurna Base Camp Visit This is usually a rest day. However, the
glacial moraine, charismatic mountain .views can be indulged in. Excursion of
one of the biggest glaciers (Annapurna Glacier ) is just another charm and o/n
lodge.
Day 11 Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo Descend and follow the same way to a
pleasant camp spot at Bamboo and o/n lodge.
Day 12 Bamboo to Himalpani Walk up to Chhomrong and further way down to Himal
pani / Jhinu Dada o/n lodge.
Day 13 Himalpani to Pothana (1980m) Walk downwards to Modi river and ascend to
Landrung, a beautiful Gurung village and lunch at Tolkha and yet another easy
ascent up to Deurali. Overnight at Pothana.
Day 14 Pothana to Pokhara 3-4 hours easy way down via Dhampus village to Phedi
then d one hour drive to Pokhara
Day 15 Pokhara / back to Kathmandu by flight.
Day 16 Departure/ drive to Airport Minimum
Cost: Please contact us.
Minimum Group size: 2
Season: March to December
Grading: 3
Departure date: as per your convenience.
Includes:
Kathmandu-Pokhara, airport pick up, accommodation on twin sharing basis, a
day guided tour.
Trekking:
Daily itinerary as described, all inclusive camping or lodge trek with
English speaking guide and porters, all meals on trek, tea, all fees and land
transportation, coffee and boiled water, Flights (Pokhara-Kathmandu one way).
Not Included :
Meals in (city) Kathmandu and Pokhara, Bottled beverages, tips, items of a
personal nature, delay due to weather, equipment failure or situations beyond
our control.
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