HIGHLIGHTS:
- Typical Gurung villages in Landruk, Ghandruk and Chomrong
- Natural hot spring to take a warm bath, close to Jhinu Danda
- Reaching the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre base camps
A short half hour drive in the morning takes you up the newly built Pokhara-Baglung highway to Phedi which is on the suburb of Pokhara Valley, where this adventure to Annapurna Base Camp begin, the 2-3 hours trek leads on the steep steps for 20-30 minutes in the cool shade of the thin woodlands, trek continues towards the top ridge passing through farm lands, small scattered villages and farm terraces on the gradual path for a while, then the path climbs to the ridge where Dhampus village is located.
On reaching Dhampus our staff will find a suitable place for the overnight stay, this place offers grand panoramic views of Annapurna range from AI-AII-AIII ( located just behind the Mt. Fishtail) A IV-Annapurna South and Huin-chuli and as far to Mt.Dhaulagiri to the west, Mt. Manaslu range of mountains to the East including the magnificent, majestic Mt.Machhapuchare (Fish-Tail).
Day 02: Trek to Landrung (Landruk) 1,600m. 5-6 hrs walks.
Morning with the grand scenery of the snow capped mountain range, walk leads towards north west following the gradual path for a while passing through farm villages and forest, with gentle uphill to the village of Pothana at 1,950m. Pothana offers stunning view of Mt. Machhapuchare and other Annapurna range including the view of Pokhara Valley and the Phewa Lake.
From here the track winds up to a steep climb for 1 hr on the unto Deurali ridge. Where the are 2-3 lodges, with a short break enjoying the superb scenery including Mt.Dhaulagiri towards west, walk continues on the downhill slope for 20-30 minutes through the cool shade of the forest till Bheda-Kharka is reached, from here the trek is pleasant on the winding gradual trail passing through the village of Tolka with fantastic views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli and of the surrounding landscapes. Tolka will be an ideal spot for lunch as Landrung is just an hour away from here.
From Tolka the path descends with short ups and downs, the path is more or less gradual till Landrung village is reached for the overnight stop. At Landrung with enough time for a short walk around the villages or for a shower.
Day 03: Trek to Chomrong 1,951m approx. 6 hours walks.
The trek from Landrung leads to the last teahouse just by the path towards another Phedi of Landrung and Ghandrung, our route diverts away from this path following the back of the teahouse and on the farm terraces and finally reaching by the bank of Modi Khola, the route follows the Modi Khola up streams and reaching to Nayapul (New Bridge) a small settlement with a good bridge over the raging Modi River. From here it is more uphill climb all the way Jinwa village, from Jinwa another 1-2 hrs walk leads to a steep uphill till the path joins coming from Kimche Khola. On reaching the good wide stone paved path. The walk from here is fairly gradual with downhill till Chomrong village is reached for the overnight stop. Chomrong village situated in the small valley just near beneath the peaks of Annapurna south. This is the last permanent village.
Day 04: Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050m approx. 6 hours walk.
From Chomrong the trail leads to the terraced farm fields as you descent to the river, after the bridge it's uphill most of the way for 2-3 hours till a small place of Khuldi-ghar is reached here your Trekking permit and conservation ticket is checked and registered, after Khuldi the trail leads down hill for 1-2 hour through the bamboo bushes till you reach Bamboo, a place in the mid of the bamboo rhododendron and oaks forest with couple of teahouses. After a brief stop here an hour walk on the gradual uphill path brings you to our overnight halt at Dovan, an isolated spot with 2-3 teahouses, midst the forest near raging Modi River.
Day 05: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m. 3-4 hrs.
From Dovan walk continues in the cool shade of the forest with gradual ups' most of the way following the river Modi upstream, the trail meanders with few ups and down as you reach Himalaya Hotel near Hinko cave, located at the bottom of Hiunchuli peak. Himalaya Hotel is a small place with 2-3 lodges, the trail from here is up for another 1-2 hours to Deurali the last tea-house on route Maccahapuchare Base Camp. On reaching at Deurali the vegetation and tree lines disappears leaving for high alpine flora and shrubs. Deurali has about 2-3 teahouses. From Deurali, the trail leads up to follow the raging Modi River upstream, the track is quite pleasant in some places with few strenuous climb for an hour in between and at the end as you reach the Maccahapuchare Base Camp. Machhapuchare base camp has about 4-5 Lodges located on the even ground beneath the mighty north face of Machhapuchare peak.
Day 06: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,095m 3-4 hours walk.
Today's walk leads you in the heart of the Sanctuary at the Annapurna Base Camp, the path follows ascends for few hours on the grassy path, the trek is very pleasant as you reach the higher ground with magnificent view of an array of snow peaks all around you with Annapurna I, a great wall of a mountain on this north west face. Annapurna Base Camp has 2-3 teahouses.
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel.2,900m. 6 hours walk.
After a wonderful time here at ABC, retrace the journey back to Himalaya Hotel near Hinko Cave via Machhapuchare Base Camp for the overnight. A good day walk in the tranquility of the mountains and in its tranquil wilderness, the trek leads back to the lush green vegetation; the walk is more or less downhill with few ups to Himalaya Hotel.
Day 08: Trek to Chomrong. 4-5 hrs.
From Himalaya Hotel retrace the journey back to Chomrong by the same path, the morning walk leads to a short climb to Khuldi where you check out in the register. The trail descends all the way to the bridge, from the bridge uphill will to Chomrong.
Day 09: Trek to Ghandrung ( Ghandruk) 5-6 hrs.
From Chomrong, walk leads to a short uphill, descending towards Kimche Khola valley as the trail splits here where the path from Landrung and Kimche Valley joins, today's route leads to Kimrong khola valley, the new trail branches off from last Tea-house of upper Chomrong, the walk is pleasant on the wide track for an hour till Kimche valley is reached. From Kimche Valley a short gradual path leads to the bottom of the Kimrong danda ridge, the climb takes for an hour towards the Kimrong danda where there are few teahouses / lodges where you can refresh with soft drinks and teas.
From here a gentle downhill walk reaches you at Ghandrung village for the overnight stop.
Day 10: Trek and drive to Pokhara. 3-4 hrs walks with 2 hours drive.
The last day walk from Ghandrung leads to a descend on the wide stone paved path passing through farm villages of Kimche till Syali Bazaar is reached, from here the walk leads on the gentle winding trail following the River Modi all the way to Nayapul. Few hours of good walk reaching at Bhirethati a charming village. From here cross the bridge over Modi Khola and follow the Modi Khola till Nayapul is reached. On reaching Nayapul board on the Bus for an hour and half drive to Pokhara for the overnight after a wonderful time in the tranquility and wilderness up in the mountains.
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