ABC Trek – Annapurna Base Camp Trek

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK (14DAYS/13NIGHTS)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. 
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet and greet at airport with traditional Khada and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 02: Full day tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa & Boudhanath Stupa 
After breakfast, visit old Kathmandu with its quaint marketplace selling beads, bangles and spices. Also
visit the Temple of the Living Goddess - “Kumari” who is considered to be the incarnation of the "Virgin Goddess". 
Continue to Swoyambhunath stupa, situated west of Kathmandu. It is a 2500 years old Buddhist stupa located atop of green hillock with the eyes of Buddha painted on its pinnacle overlooking righteous behaviour of the valley inhabitants. Around the stupa are hung multi-colored prayer flags whose every flutter releases holy prayers to heaven. 

Later, proceed to one of Nepal's largest and most significant Buddhist stupa in Nepal.  This Stupa, set in a pattern of a "Mandala" is encircled by houses and monasteries where Rinpoches (Buddhist monks) reside. Around the base is a ring of 108 images of the Buddha and 147 insets containing prayer wheels.
Overnight in Kathmandu (B)

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu/Pokhara (200km/5hrs) 
After breakfast, drive along the scenic mountainous highway to the Pokhara valley. Forming the backdrop are the spectacular Annapurnas massif and the magnificent fishtailed Machhapuchhre dominating the scenery. 
Overnight in Pokhara (B)

Day 04: Drive to Phedi. Trek to Dhampus (3-3.5hrs walk) 
After breakfast drive to Phedi, the Annapurna foothills. Our trek starts right out with a steady up-hill climb and a series of stone steps passing through villages and ultimately arriving at Dhampus ridge which will be the first sights of the snow-clad mountains rising above the horizon. 
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 05: Trek to Landrung (1640m / 5hrs walk) 
After breakfast, walk along a soft uphill trail through protected forestland which is almost like a gentle staircase. You shall cross over a small windy pass (Deurali) soon after which you can stop for lunch. Several peaks of the Annapurna range can be seen from here including the photogenic Mt. Macchapuchare (6,993m). Now that you are in the Modi Khola valley, descend slowly to the village of Landrung through forests and small local farms. Landrung is a well-known village of the Annapurna area with a rich Gurung culture. Traditionally, men from this village are serving soldiers in the Gorkha regiments. Annapurna South (7,219m) and Hiunchuli (6,441m) are prominent peaks visible from here. 
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 06: Trek to Chomrong (1939m / 6hrs walk) 
The day begins with a descent to the Modikhola River and we traverse along its east bank. The afternoon's walk will be a steep uphill for a couple of hours to the top of a ridge and then descend shortly to Chomrong. 
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D) 

Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2400m / 5hrs walk) 
Walk up the Modi Khola gorge through a thick bamboo and rhododendron forest and pass along numerous high waterfalls to reach a small clearing besides the Modi River as it thunders downhill.
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 08: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp (3720m / 6hrs walk) 
The trail now becomes obliterated with boulders and we follow the left bank of Modi River carefully because of the moss covered rocks. A steady climb of 2 hours brings us to Machhapuchare base camp.
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D) 

Day 09: Excursion to Annapurna Base Camp (4095m) & trek to Doban (2400m) (7hrs walk) 
The view at Annapurna Base Camp is something beyond imagination as one stands in the center of a vast amphitheatre of some of the highest peaks in the world ie., Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Glacier dome, Tent Peak, Gangpurna and Machhapuchre.
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 10: Trek to Chomrong (1939m / 6hrs walk) 
Walk down to Chomrong, a beautiful spread out village at the mouth of gorge leading into the sanctuary
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 11: Trek to Ghandrung (1980m / 5-6hrs walk) 
After breakfast slowly walk down the stone steps to cross the Modikhola River on a hanging bridge at the base of the steps. There are small pockets of fresh river water where one can wash oneself while taking care not to slip on the wet rocks. Upon crossing the bridge walk along farming terraces of paddy, maize and millet before slowly ascending along well laid out stone steps to reach this scenic and well-planned Gurung village - perhaps the largest and most beautiful in the entire Annapurna area. The afternoon may be spent exploring Ghandrung village with its neat rows of ochre-coloured houses and well-kept gardens. The headquarters of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project is located here. 
Overnight at Local Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 12: Trek to Nayapool. Drive to Pokhara 
It’s a gentle hike this day as we follow a mountain stream along a wide village trail. Quite likely that we will encounter colourful mule-trains as they ferry goods to and from the Kaligandaki valley. Reach Nayapool & drive to Pokhara, transfer to hotel. 
Overnight in Pokhara (B, L)

Day 13: Drive Pokhara/Kathmandu. 
After breakfast, check out of the resort and drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same highway. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu (B)

Day 14: Departure transfer 
Transfer to airport to connect your outbound flight. (B)

End of Tour !