Excursión al campamento base del Annapurna

It is a long way through Nepal on roads both tarred and earth-surfaced, but you won’t be disappointed. You will discover the beautiful countryside of Nepal. Lush greeneries, villages, farms, rivers, lifestyle of local people in the streets and the panoramic view on the Himalaya range.

This first trekking day, will start along the BhurungdiKhola River with bamboo, rhododendrons forests and water springs. We will pass through Ramghai village and keep walking on a gradual ascend to reach TikheDhunga.

We will continue following the BhurungdiKhola River. The trail is not too steep but we have to climb a stone staircase through terraced fields. Once arrival at Ghorepani Village, you will enjoy the panoramic view on Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhare and Lamjung among others.

Early in the morning we will hike up to Poonhill. A famous spot for its magnificent views of the great Himalayan range including Mount Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and others. It says that is one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Nepal. After enjoyed the sunrise on the mountains, we will return to Ghorepani for a breakfast, and continue our trek to Tadapani.

After this day we will be at the other side of ModiKhola that is the main stream of the valley (left side of it) The trail is going down to the river and a gentle ascent to reach Chhomrong. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massive and the last permanent village.

Today we will descend to the bottom of the valley on stone stairs, pass a suspension bridge over ChhomrongKhola and we will climb to Sinuwa village (2340m). Afterward, it is a cool walk through the rhododendron and bamboo forest to Doban.

We will be on a flat and narrow trail among the forest, which will bring us to Deurali. The vegetation is sparse, allowing magical views of the valley, the river below, and the sheer rock-face cliffs above with bands of wispy waterfalls. The gate of the Base Camp indicates that we reach Machhapuchre. The views from here are superb and the panorama includes Huinchuli, Annapurna I and III, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare

It will be the last two hours of our ascent to Annapurna Base Camp. After an up steeply trail, we will get the entrance of the hilltop natural amphitheatre with a 360° view on the 13 summits (6 of them are the highestpeaks on the world) that Annapurna range provides. An open-air natural show offered by the Himalaya. You will have all day long to enjoy the view and explore the area.

We will wake up early to watch the sunrise on the Annapurna range. Afterward we will start the return way and go back to Dovan.

We keep retracing the trail but we will always have the company of the extraordinary landscape to cheer us up. Moreover, a relaxing activity is waiting for us near to JhinuDanda. You will have the opportunity to have a bath in the natural hot springs, which is just a 15-20 minute downhill walk. You will appreciate this moment of softness

Today it will be our last trekking day. On our way to NayaPul, we get to enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. Once arrival in Nayapul, a driver will transfer you to your hotel in Pokhara.

Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus, It takes about 6 hours.

Breakfast and tranfer to Airport for your onward Journey or fly back home.