Day
01:
Arrive Kathmandu overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02:
Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and some preparations for the climb.
Day
03: Kathmandu - Pokhara.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Hotel Overnight.
Day
04: Drive: Pokhara - Nayapul & Trek to Ghorepani ( 2774).
The
trail ascends a steep stone staircase to Ulleri village then more
pleasantly through rhododendron forest. There is a hut with water and a
small camp site about 1 hr. above Ulleri, and further on the stream is
followed, providing water for a meal stop. Arrive at the top of the
Ghorepani pass and camp there.
Day 05: Ghorepani - Tadapani
Spend
the day walking through the magnificent stand of giant rhododendrons and
taking in the breathtaking scenery.
Day 06: Tadapani - Chhomrung.
Dropping down from Tadapani Ghandgung offers good views of the upper Modi
valley. The route starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the
Modi Khola. The village of Chhomrong lies tucked at the very base of Himal
Chuli.
Day 07: Chhomrung - Himalaya Hotel
Proceed to Kuldi Ghar 2 1/2 to 3 hrs. There is a clearing in the forest a
little further on. From there the route goes very steeply down a bank of
rock and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom
of the gorge, while we keep to the west side of the river. We pass the
pasture ofTomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah,
where there is a small trail and a shrine. Then the track climbs to
Himalaya hotel at the camp site.
Day 08: Annapurna South Base Camp Visit
We
continue up the broad grassy path for about 1 and 1/2 hr. and then climb
on to the lateral moraine and down the other side on to the glacier.
Walking up the bed of the glacier is safe and quite easy and the British
Expedition Base Camp is reached after another 1 and 1/2 hr. Base camp is
at 4,237 m. The trip is best done from the lower camp, carrying only
lunch, and the best views are probably obtained from the crest of the
moraine, which may have been cut by the glacier flowing down from Himal
Chuli to the north.
Day
09: Machhapuchhre Base Camp or Annapurna south Glacier basin ( 3,858m)
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 and one can either camp here or continue northwest, staying above the
glacial moraine.
Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp - Dovan
Ascend
for an hour to Annapurna Base Camp and then descent and follow the same
route to a pleasant camp spot at Dovan
Day 11: Dovan - Modi Khola
Once
we have passed Khuldi Bikas where there is an experimental sheep Farm, the
trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. After Chhomorung
the trail continues steeply up stony steps to Kabre Chautara and soon
after the trail to Landrung leaves the Ghandrung path dropping away
towards the river.
Day 12: Modi Khola - Dhampus
Walk
towards the easy way down to the Gurung village, Landrung. Then all the
way down to Dhampus.
Day 13: Dhampus - Pokhara
All
the way down to Pokhara via Phedi, then drive to Pokhara. Hotel in
Pokhara.
Day
14: Morning flight to Kathmandu.
Free
Day. Overnight Hotel.
Day
15: Final Departure from Nepal at the end of your Annapurna trekking
experience.
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