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Day 1 Pokhara/Kalikasthan - Yangjakot trek (1440m)

Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Meet your trek leader at the Pokhara office at 9.00AM ready to embark on a scenic drive to the outlying village of Kalikasthan. Enter a world of friendly villagers, terraced fields, alpine meadows and rhododendron forest set before a back-drop of snow-clad peaks. Begin with a walk down to the Modi river (2hrs approx). Along the way pass through delightful little villages and enjoy mesmerizing vistas of the Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II mountains. Cross over a long suspension bridge in the Modi Valley, pass through a densely shaded Sal forest, and ascend steeply to the village of Chachowk. Continue on to the village of Yangjakot where we spend the night in a homestay (3hrs approx.) (1440m). Trek Distance: 10 km Approximate Duration: 5 hours Ascent: 800 m Descent: 530 m

Day 2 Yangjakot - Tanting trek (1580m)

This morning take a gradually descending track down to the Modi Valley (1.5hr approx). Cross the river and follow the path on the western flank of the river to the village of Chasu (1.5hr approx). A long flight of steep but well-laid stone steps tests your fitness and takes you past verdant terraced fields to Tanting (2hrs approx). This Gurung village is typical of the raw beauty of traditional Nepalese hillside villages. We spend the night in a homestay (1580m). Trek Distance: 14 km Approximate Duration: 6 hours Ascent: 1150 m Descent: 950 m

Day 3 Tanting - Siklis trek (1980m)

This morning take the gradual descending track down to the river (1.5hr approx). After crossing, head to uphill to Siklis, where we stop for the day ( 2.5 hr approx) (1980m). You'll be hard pressed to find a more delightful place to spend your day than Siklis, a village with welcoming inhabitants, picturesque terraced fields, alpine meadows and views of the giants of the Annapurnas section of the Himalayas: Annapurna IV (7,525m), Annapurna II (7,937m) and the monolithic hulk of Lamjung Himal. There are many activities with which to fill your time in this village. You can hike to viewpoints, explore the surrounding villages, and soak up the rhythm of local life. You can also help your host with the daily chores, perhaps getting your hands dirty in the farms! Trek Distance: 6 km Approximate Duration: 4 hours Ascent: 725 m Descent: 420 m

Day 4 Siklis to Ghale Gaun trek (1620m)

After a tranquil day in Siklis, set out on the longest section of your trek. Leave the village and enter deep woods trekking westwards with snow-capped peaks to your right. Make a steep climb up to a grassy wooded knoll known as Tara Top (4hrs approx) (2800m). This is the vantage-point for a spectacular 360-degree view that encompasses most of the Annapurna massif. Clear skies will allow for unforgettable memories of this majestic panorama. Descend through shady forests of rhododendron hung heavy with lichen and moss, with wild flowers on the sunnier banks and wild orchids attached to the branches above us, before arriving at Ghale Gaun (approx 3hrs), our stop for the night (1620m). Trek Distance: 13 km Approximate Duration: 8 hours Ascent: 910 m Descent: 1220 m

Day 5 Ghale Gaun to Bhurjung Khola trek/Pokhara

Head down to Bhurjung Khola, a tributary of the Seti River, following it south until you reach the road-head (2hrs approx) where your transport awaits to return you to Pokhara (1.5hr drive). Our trip finishes in Pokhara this afternoon around 1pm. Extra accommodation or a transfer back to Kathmandu are available. If you wish to leave today, you will need to book a flight as buses to Kathmandu all leave before 1pm. Please speak to your agent when booking.

Day 1 Kathmandu Arrival and transfer to the hotel

Arrival in Kathmandu (1400 m) (overnight at the hotel with breakfast) After your arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport, you will find us outside the airport with the banner of Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expeditions. If you arrive in the evening or in the middle of the night, we will take you straight to the hotel by vehicle such as car or van, depending on the number of passengers. If you arrive in the day, we will take you to our office, where we will talk about your trip in detail, telling you about do's and don'ts. If you have free time in the day, then you can use it to visit the places that are around your hotel, most probably, you will be staying in Thamel, which is a lively tourist city. You can also ask any questions related to your trip. If you already sent a down payment, then you are requested to pay the remaining balance now. As you come to our office, please bring your passport, which has a validity of 6 months, including three copies of passport-sized photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance paper. This is followed by the signing of the paper of your trip.

Day 2 World Heritage Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

After enjoying your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide from the hotel and taken around Kathmandu for sightseeing. You will visit world heritage monuments such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swoyambunat, and Bouddhanath. In the evening, our trekking guide will conduct a briefing about the trekking program before dinner. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Day 3 Kathmandu to Ghandruk

Kathmandu to Pokhara (823m) 30-minute flight or 6 hour by bus – Ghandruk (1,940m) 6 hours (overnight at the hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) After breakfast, a trekking guide will come to the hotel to take you to Pokhara, the city of lakes, a famous tourist city of Nepal. We will go there either by bus or van or take a flight. The highway that connects Kathmandu and Pokhara is known as the Prithivi Highway, and it penetrates hills and valleys and takes you to remote places such as villages and the Trishuli River, where your vehicle will be most of the time, and where you see the people rafting. In Pokhara, we will hire a vehicle that will take us to Nayapul, and from there, we trek to Ghandruk along the alpine forest, seeing beautiful mountains and enjoying the surroundings.

Day 4 Trek from Ghandruk to Sinuwa

Ghandruk to Sinuwa (2310m) 6 hours (overnight at the hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) The trekking trail ascends and descends and takes us to villages and rivers. The popular villages that we will come across are Ghandrukkot and Chhomrong. The ascending trail is tiring and rewarding but it offers breathtaking views of the mountains such as Annapurna South and Fishtail. Then, we proceed to Sinuwa where our lodge is waiting.

Day 5 Trek to Deurali (6-hour walk)

Sinuwa to Deurali (3150m) 6 hours (overnight at the hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Today, we will walk in the forest of rhododendron and oak, on a steep trail, on the bank of a river, in the pasture, and at a gorge. In between all these, we head off to a river, to an area where there are lots of bamboos and reach Kuldi Ghar. The trekking trail changes its form and becomes small when it reaches Barah and Deurali.

Day 6 Trek to Annapurna base camp via Machapuchare base camp (5 hours)

Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4210m) 5 hours (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Today's trekking trail also ascends and offers the view of Machapuchare Base Camp which leads us to Annapurna Base Camp. We are in the well-preserved Annapurna Sanctuary area, surrounded by Annapurna Ranges. Within 2 hours, we reach our final destination which offers captivating and up close view of the mountains such as Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Nilgiri, Fishtail, and Dhaulagiri.

Day 7 Trek back to Sinuwa

Today, we follow our way back to Sinuwa. It is easier as we descend for the most part of our route (7 hours).

Day 8 Trek back to Jhinu Danda

Sinuwa to Jhinu Danda Hot Spring (1780m) 6 hours (overnight at the hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Today, we will walk on both ascending and descending trails. The ascending trail is tiring and rewarding but it offers breathtaking views of the mountains such as Annapurna South and Fishtail, while the descending trail takes us to Jhinu, a hot spring, where we take a bath. The popular villages that we come across are Ghandrukkot and Chhomrong.

Day 9 Trek back to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara and flight back to Kathmandu

Jhinu Danda to Birethani and Pokhara and then to Kathmandu (1370m) 5-hour walk, 1-hour drive, and 25-minute flight (overnight at the hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) From Jhinu hot spring, we walk along the bank of the Modi Khola to Birethanti which is a beautiful village surrounded by lush forest and beautiful hills. From Birethanti, we head off to Nayapul from where you and your guide will catch a vehicle to Pokhara, which has a tropical climate and which receives the highest rainfall in Nepal.

Day 10 Onward Departure

Depending on the time of your departure, our representative will accompany you to Tribhuvan International Airport.