Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary) Trekking via Ghorepani ends at Phedi -12 days

Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary) Trekking via Ghorepani ends at Phedi is a moderate nature trek that starts at Nayapul, an hour drive from Pokhara, which takes you to the foot [Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130m] of Mt. Annapurna, one of the most magnificent peaks in the world. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of Nepal's ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly if you care to stop for a conversation. The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest with towering snowy peaks in the background.



Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Drive to Pokhara [970 m]. Pick up and transfer to the Hotel. "B".
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul trek to Ulleri [2,020 m]. "B,L,D". (Drive 01-01:30 Hours). Trek (05-06 Hrs).
Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani [2,810 m]. "B,L,D" (Trek 03-04 hrs).
Day 04: Sunrise trip to Poonhill and trek to Chule [2,375 m] via Tadapani [2,630 m] "B,L,D". (Trek 05-06 hrs).
Day 05: Trek to Chhomrong [2,170 m] or Sinuwa [2,340 m]. "B,L,D". (Trek 04-06).
Day 06: Trek to Deurali [3,200 m]. "B,L,D". (Trek 07-08 hrs).
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base camp [4130 m]. "B,L,D". (Trek 02-03 hrs).
Day 08: Trek to Bamboo [2,310 m] or Sinuwa "B,L,D". (Trek 07-08 hrs).
Day 09: Trek to Jhinu Danda [1,760 m] (Hot Spring). "B,L,D" (Trek 04-05 hrs).
Day 10: Trek to Deurali or Pothana [1,890 m]. "B,L,D"  (Trek 06-07 hrs).  
Day 11: Trek to Phedi drive to Pokhara [970 m]. "B,L,".  (Trek 03-04 hrs+ Car 30 m.).  Drop to your Hotel.
Day 12: Trip ends!  "B". 

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Pokhara [970 m]: Upon your arrival, a representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting outside the airport (or Bus park) gates to take you to the hotel. Depending on time of arrival, plans will be made for a briefing meeting once you have settled in. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Nayapul, trek to Ulleri [2,020 m] - (B,L,D): After your breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara we begin our drive to Nayapul which is approximately 40 k.m. from Pokhara. The drive will take around 1 hour 30 min after which we will begin our trek. The first part of the trail takes us to Birethati where we will check in our ACAP permit and TIMS. We then cross the river at Birethati and head left along the gentle slope to Tikhedhunga where we cross the Bhurungdi Khola River on two suspension bridges. After crossing the river we will start the steep climb to Ulleri where we will be spending the night. (Drive 01-01:30 Hours). Trek (05-06 Hrs). Overnight stay at Tea House.

Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani [2,810 m] - (B,L,D): After breakfast we continue our trek towards Ghorepani through the settlements of Banthati and Nangethati. We also pass a spring inside the forest after Banthati. Crossing the spring by a bridge we continue towards our destination. Occasional views of the peaks give way to a narrower valley, passing through Rhododendron forest then eventually reaching the village of Ghorepani where we spend a night. Trek (03-04 Hrs). Overnight stay at Tea House.

Day 04: Trek to Chule [2,375 m] via Tadapani [2,630 m] - (B,L,D): Your guide will check the weather forecast and let you know the sunrise time. We will hike up to Poonhill early in the morning and return back to the tea house for breakfast. The sunrise from Ghorepani is said to be one of the best sunrise as the Annapurna , Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Himalayan Range which includes Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Barahi Shikhar, Machhapuchhre offer breathtaking views.
After breakfast we continue trekking towards Chuile. The first part of the trek is an ascent to Thabala Hill from where we will observe magnificent views of the Himalayas. We will then descend down to Deurali where we pass a few teahouses and continue towards Banthanti where we will have our lunch. The trail then descends to a river from where we again climb up to Tadapani from where we take a left towards Chule. Overnight stay at Tea House. Trek (05-06 Hrs).

Day 05: Trek to Chhomrong [2,170 m] - (B,L,D): The day begins on a sheer path inside the Rhododendron forests after your breakfast and onto the terraced fields which seems absolutely stunning. We then climb unwaveringly passing exalted waterfalls and cross a suspension bridge. The trail ahead is a fixture of ups and downs finally reaching Chhomrong, our final destination for the day. It is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massif. Overnight in Chhomrong. Trek 04-05 hours (Trek). Overnight stay at Tea House.

Day 06: Trek to Deurali [3230 m] - (B,L,D): After breakfast we leave Chhomrong and head towards Chhomrong Khola. We cross the river on a suspension bridge and start trekking uphill high above the Modi Khola on its west bank. We reach Kuldi, a village at 2,340m via Tilche and Sinuwa. The trail then is a steep stone staircase heading in the direction of Bamboo where we will have our lunch. The trail continues along the west bank of the Modi Khola valley through dense bamboo forest, occasionally dropping to cross tributary streams, but ascending continuously, and reaches the settlement of Doban at 2630m. We finally reach Deurali after passing Hinko Cave at 3,160m from where Deurali is 30 min away. Overnight in Tea house. Walking hour 07-08 hours.

Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base camp [4130 m] - (B,L,D): The valley broadens and is less steep above Deurali. This day is also the highlight of the trek. The path resumes to meet Modi Khola which takes us to BAgar, a meadow at 3,310m. Ascending ahead we reach at the foot of Fishtail, Machhapuchhre Base Camp where we stop for our lunch. After lunch with extraordinary mountain views we continue our journey towards Annapurna Base Camp which will take around 2-3 hours. On arrival at ABC we get a superb view of the near vertical south face of Annapurna that towers above the Sanctuary to the north-west, which was climbed in 1970 by Don Whillans and Dougal Haston on an expedition led by Chris Bonington. The views of Annapurna Range once we reach at the base camp are beyond explanation. Overnight in Tea house. Walking hour 06-07 hours.

Day 08: Trek to Bambo or Sinuwa [2,340 m] - (B,L,D): After spending a night at the Base Camp we retrace our footsteps back to Bamboo on the same trail we used to get to the Base camp. The trail today is quite easy as it will be mostly downhill. If possible we will trek further ahead to Sinuwa. We will have marvelous sceneries always cheering us while we retrace our footsteps back to Bamboo. Overnight in Bamboo. Trek 7-8 hours. Overnight stay at Tea House.

Day 09: Trek to Jhinu Danda [1,760 m] - (B,L,D): After your breakfast we will resume our trek towards Jhinu Danda where the hot water springs are waiting for us. We will ascend to Kuldighar followed by a descent to Chhomromg Khola. The hot spring at Jhinu Danda is a perfect medicine to heal your aching body after a long trek. We can spend our remaining time relaxing at the hot spring in Jhinu Danda. Overnight in Jhinu Danda. Trek 04-05 hours. Overnight stay at Tea House.

Day 10: Trek to Deurali or Potana [1,890 m] - (B,L,D): The trail today is comparatively very easy to Potana. We walk through New Bridge, Landruk, Bhedikharkha and Deurali to finally reach Potana. Potana is a village at an elevation of 2,005 meters offering marvelous views of Annapurna Himalayan Range and Fishtail. Overnight in Jhinu Danda. Trek 06-08 hours. Overnight stay at Tea House.

Day 11: Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara [970 m] - (B,L,D): It is a short hike on this day. We begin our trek after your breakfast towards Dhampus from where the trail is steep downhill towards Phedi. From Phedi we drive towards Pokhara which is regarded as one of the beautiful cities of Nepal. The evening is free. You can explore the lakeside area and catch a beautiful sunset view. (Trek 03-04 hrs+ Car 30 m.).  Drop to your Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12: Trip ends! (B): After breakfast your trip ends with Adventure Treks Nepal. Wish you have a good travel Holidays!!!

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