Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

After breakfast at the lodge, leaving the village of Ghandruk, we again trek along the  bank of the Modi River and towards Sinuwa. Now leaving the river behind, we climb towards a huge boulder. We will now walk past the boulder to cross the bridge across the Kimron River. As we cross the river, a steep upward hike will take us to another Gurung village, Chhomrong past Jhinu Danda. Crossing the Chhomrong river, we hike all the way up to the Sinuwa enjoying the bamboo, rhododendron and the oak forest. The view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre along the way are just fabulous. 

After breakfast at the lodge, we will continue towards today’s destination, Deurali. Initially, the hike is fairly easy up till Bamboo, past Kuldhigar. From Bamboo, we will have to walk on a steep staircase, through the forest of Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak, up till Dovan. The steep hike still continues through the valley towards Himalaya and Hiku Cave, which finally ends as we reach Deurali. Apart from the forest, you can also enjoy a few waterfalls, temples and caves, en route to Deurali. 

After breakfast at the lodge, the trekking continues, initially, a fairly easy climb along the Modi River, up till Bagar. From Bagar, a comparatively difficult climb will first take us to the base camp of Machhapuchhre (3,700m). We will spend some time enjoying and capturing the view of Machhapuchhre and the surrounding peaks. From here, following the wide trail, we will now enter the Annapurna Sanctuary  and finally reach  the South Annapurna Base Camp, the destination of this trekking. Here you can enjoy a 3600 view of snow covered peaks that include Gandarwa Chuli, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, Patal Hiun Chuli and other sister peaks as well as the Annapurna South glacier. 

After  enjoying  the mighty Annapurna Sanctuary, its now time for us to return. Therefore, after breakfast at the lodge, we retrace the trail used earlier to get back to our destination, Bamboo. The trail accompanied by waterfalls, caves, temples and the forest of Bamboo, Rhododendron and Oak, passes through Bagar, Deurali and Dobhan, before reaching Bamboo. From the Annapurna Base Camp, it takes about 6 hours to reach bamboo.  We spend the remaining day resting and preparing ourselves for the next day's walk. 

After breakfast at the lodge, we hike down to the bridge across the Chhomrong River, past Sinuwa. We cross the bridge and enter the beautiful settlement of Gurung people, the Chhomrong village. From Chhomrong, a steep downward hike will take us to the Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is also very famous for its natural hot spring, which is located 20m downhill from Jhinu Danda. Therefore, the remaining time you can relax your tired muscle by taking a dip in the natural hot spring. The lunch will be served in a teahouse. The dinner and accommodation tonight are arranged in a lodge in Jhinu Danda.

After breakfast at the lodge, our downward hike continues as we cross the bridge across the Modi River. The up and down hill trail now passes through occasional bamboo forest and  small villages flaunting terrace farms and seasonal crops till Syauli Bazaar. The trail from Syauli bazaar to Nayapul is flat and easy. Continuing on a flat trail, we will first walk till the Birethanti, where the necessary check our formalities will be completed by the guides. Then, we will cross the bridge across the Bhurungdi River and walk up to Nayapul, from where we catch a Taxi to pokhara. After 2 hours drive, we reach Pokhara. The evening can be spent exploring the lake side and the night life in Pokhara