This is the classic track to the
heart of the Himalayas. As you come
up to the Annapurna Base Camp and the Machhapuchhre Base Camp you are surrounded
by soaring enormous glaciers and Himalayan peaks.
At that point you can congratulate yourself having accomplished a real
expedition into an uninhabited wilderness that only a few will ever have seen,
and then only on a post card.
Day
1
Kathmandu arrival, register at your native Embassy
Check into ‘ACME Guest House’ in the
heart of Thamel
Rest of day free to relax and get over your
jet-lag!
Day
2
Kathmandu sight seeing, including a visit to Bhaktapur
Afternoon free to relax and/or explore
Day
3
Kathmandu to Pokhara (flight), (820m/2690 ft)
Check into Hotel ‘Lakeside’, preparation
for the trekking tour, welcoming dinner
Day
4
Pokhara to Phedi (by bus or taxi) - Trek from Phedi to Tolka,
(1,700m/5580 ft)
The trail climbs to Dhampus
then stretches for several kilometers, then climbs to Pothana, descending
steeply to Bichok and continues to drop to Tolka.
Day
5
Tolka to Chhomrong, (2042m/6700ft)
The trail descends a long stone
staircase, then climbs a ridge to the Gurung village of Landruk at 1620m/5310
ft. Staying on the sanctuary trail
it turns up the Modi Khola valley, through Naya Pul and climbs up to Jhinu Danda
(1750m/5740 ft)up again to Taglung then on to Chhomrong. Chhomrong
is the last permanent settlement in the valley.
Day
6
Chhomrong to Bamboo Lodge, (2,340m/7675 ft)
After the trail drops to the Chhomrong Khola,
it starts climing to Kuldi at 2520m/8265 ft and continuing on to Bamboo Lodge.
Day
7
Bamboo Lodge to Himalayan Hotel, (2,900m/9510 ft)
The trail climbs through bamboo, then
rhododendron forests to Doban and on to Himalayan Hotel.
Day
8
Himalayan Hotel to Deurali, (3230m/10600 ft)
From Himalayan Hotel to Hinko
at 3160m/10360 ft, and finally to Deurali which is on the ridge above Hinko. Depending on the conditions of the trekkers an
acclimatization day may be needed.
Day
10
Deurali to Machhapuchhare Base Camp, (3,720m/12200 ft)
Even though the mountain Machhapuchhare is
not permitted to climb there several seasonal accommodations.
The best views are two hours further up at Annapurna Base Camp.
Day
11
Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp, (4,130m/13,550ft)
The climb to the Annapurna base camp takes about two hours and is best done early
in the day before clouds roll in. There
are only 4 lodges here which get incredibly crowded
at the height of the season. You
might consider to take an extra rest day between Himalayan
Hotel Deurali, Machhapuchhare Base Camp or Annapurna Base Camp. We recommend
spending three nights at the Sanctuary.
Day
12
Annapurna Base Camp to Sinuwa, (2,340m/7675 ft)
On our return trip to Pokhara we can retrace
our steps (see above) or divert as listed below.
Different route back:
Day
13
Sinuwa to Padapani, (2,590m/8500 ft)
Day
14
Padapani to Ghorepani, (2,750m/9020 ft)
Day
15
Ghorepani to Poon Hill (sunrise), (1,475m/4840 ft)
Day
16
Poon Hill to Birethanti, (1,025m/3360 ft)
Day
17
Birethanti to Pokhara
Rest for the reminder of the day
Day
18
Pokhara
Morning sight seeing, afternoon chance for
shopping, socializing with the native Nepali people,
Evening farewell dinner with Nepali cultural
events
Day
19
Pokhara to Kathmandu (flight)
Transfer to ACME Guest House
(Depending
on the weather and group conditions one or more days might be added)
