Day 1: Take bus to Pokhara
Welcome to join the Annapurna Base Camp Trek! Today our guide will meet you at your hotel in Thamel area and accompany you to walk to the bus station. Guests staying out of the Thamel area need to make your own way to the bus station to meet the guide. Then take the bus along the Prithvi Highway to the city of Pokhara, which will last for 6 to 7 hours. But it won't be boring, because you can enjoy the dramatic views of Trishuli River and Himalayas en route. Pokhara is a tranquil lakeside town. After arrival, you could have a good rest and then go for a leisurely walk around the postcard-perfect Phewa Lake by yourself. Accommodation: Hotel Third Pole or similar
Phewa Lake Local People in Pokhara
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Day 2: Drive to Nayapul, Trek to Hile
After breakfast, we will drive to Nayapul in about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, set off for a 3-hour trek along the bank of Modi Khola River to the hill town of Hile. Enjoy a break and later tour the scenic town with amazing mountain landscape. Tonight, we will stay in Hile (1,430 meters). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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In the early morning start to hike to Ghorepani Village (2,775 meters). On the way we will go across the villages of Tikhedhunga and Ulleri, 1,577 meters and 2,070 meters above the ground respectively. In Ulleri, enjoy a culture visit to the Magars, who are traditionally known as prominent craftsmen. Then continue the trek through the peaceful forest of oak trees and rhododendron bush to Banthanti at an altitude of 2,250 meters. After a few hours of ascent, we will reach today's destination Ghorepani, a mesmerizing village famous for fantastic panoramic mountain views, rhododendron forests and diverse ethnic communities. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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Day 4: Hike up to Poonhill and then trek to Tadapani
Go for an early morning trek to Poon Hill (3,190 meters), one of the best points to overlook the grand Annapurna mountain ranges and watch the epic sunrise. One or two hours later upon there, we will go back to Ghorepani for a hearty breakfast. Later hike along the mountain ridge and through the forest to Deurali, then down the slope to Tadapani (2,610 meters) for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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Today we will trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa (2,340 meters), which will take about 6 to 7 hours. The tour starts with a steep downhill hike through beautiful rhododendron forests followed by a visit to a traditional village of Gurung people. Spend some nice time with locals, learning about their culture and lifestyle. Then we will have an easy walk to Chhomrung at elevation of 2,140 meters and enjoy a lunch break. After, continue to the village of Sinuwa and stay overnight there. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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Day 6: Trek to Himalayan Hotel
Trek 5 to 6 hours to the beautiful Himalayan Hotel (2,900 meters). The trail first drops down along the Chhomrung Khola river, then rises up through Khuldighar, traverses the forests and goes downhill steeply towards the bottom of Dovan gorge. Here, we will walk for 1.5 hours through the dense forest to Himalayan Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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Day 7: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Today, we will trek within the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin rising averagely 4,000 meters above the sea level, surrounded by glaciers and imposing Annapurna range. The whole trip takes about 5 - 6 hours. After breakfast, we will first walk for two hours across the grassy moraine and have a lunch break at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) and then continue the trek to our final destination - Annapurna Base Camp (4,095 meters). There you can have an unobstructed view of magnificent Himalayas and breathtakingly beautiful sunset. Stay overnight at a local guesthouse or teahouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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Today we will go for a 6 hours' hike towards Bamboo (2,310 meters), a beautiful place surrounded by bamboos at the bottom of a valley. The trail goes along the bank of Modi Khola and drops by around 1,700 meters to Bamboo. Upon arrival, we will have a short exploration of the place. The view of the landscape won't fail to entertain us. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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Day 9: Trek to Jhinu Danda
Today we will depart for Jhinu Danda (1,760 meters). We'll first have some steep ascents to Kuldi Ghar, walk through Sinuwa to reach Lower Chomrongz via stone steps, climb up over thousand stone steps to Upper Chhomrong and finally get down the steep trail towards Jhinu Danda. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. The natural hot spring center is 20 minutes' drive from Jhinu Danda. You could enjoy a relaxing bath and feel refreshed after the long trek. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
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Pothana at an altitude of 1,990 meters is a picturesque mountainous village boasting a quite superb panoramic views of Mount Machhapuchchhre. It takes around 6 hours to get there. After arrival, we could tour around the village and appreciate the sunset in the mountains. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse
Mount Machhapuchchhre Local Villager
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Day 11: Trek down to Phedi, Drive to Pokhara
Go for a 2-hour hike to Phedi (1,500 meters) and enjoy the snow clad mountains along the way. When arrive, we will have a short break and later drive back to Pokhara for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Third Pole or similar
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Day 12: Take bus back to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will take a scenic bus back to Kathmandu. For guests staying at Thamel area, the guide will walk you to your hotel. If you stay out of the area, the guide will help you call a taxi. See you! Meals: Breakfast
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