Overview

This popular trek ascends through cultivated fields and beautiful forests of oak, magnolia and rhododendron passing through fascinating traditional Gurung, Magar and Thakali villages before arriving at the ridge top of Ghorepani. The trek will be even more interesting during spring time as the whole forest along the trail turns into a riot of colors with the reds, pinks, yellow, lavender and whites of rhododendron flowers. We ascend Poon Hill (3,210 m) before a daybreak for a spectacular mountain panorama at sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna 1, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South and the fluted peak of Machhapuchhare, known as fishtail because of the distinctive fish tail-like shape of its summit.

We enter the Modi Khola valley and, as we gain height, the valley narrows to a steep sided gorge until we pass through the “gates” of the Sanctuary to emerge into its heart, a beautiful natural amphitheatre surrounded by gigantic snow-capped mountains. The enormous south face of Annapurna 1 dominates the skyline and there are spectacular views of Machhapuchhare. All around us is an array of ice-bound peaks, snowfields, glaciers, great rock buttresses and ice flutings. Having visited the Annapurna Base Camp, we return to Pokhara via the village of Dhampus.

Itinerary

Includes

• All meals (Menu Choice) during trek
• Accommodation during trek (local lodges in twin sharing basis)
• English speaking expert guide, porters
• Airport transfers and escorts
• 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara (On B/B Plan)
• Flights Pokhara - Kathmandu
• Drive Kathmandu - Naya pul
• One Day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu ( Guides speaking english,italian,french and many more languages)
• Insurance for all staffs & porters
• Camping at annapurna basecamp with cook,kitchen boy,food ,tents, member tents,dining tent,toilet tent, mattress.
• Trekkers Information Management fee
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project Fee
• Farewell Dinner

Excludes

• Nepal visa
• International Flights
• Extra baggage charges
• Lunch and Dinner during Hotel Stay in Kathmandu
• Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
• Sleeping bags
• Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason
• Drinks such as, Mineral Water, Beers, etc.
• Travel and Medical Insurance
• Extra Nights in Kathmandu, Pokhara and extra days in trekking
• Extra Porters