ABC Lodge Trek, 13 Days
This trekking upstream along the Modi Khola to the heart of the Sanctuary and around the central part of the Annapurna Himal. This course will take you deep into the Annapurna Himal, Machhapuchhre which can be seen from the city proper of Pokhara, stands in the centre. You will also be able to have a 360 degree panoramic view including Annapurna I, Annapurna South Face and Machhapuchhre North Face. Along the way, you will be visiting Gurung Villages with houses of the hipped slate roofs. On the one hand, you can climb up to the glacial area of 4000m of elevation in a short time and can enjoy a marvelous view of the mountains. On the other, as you gain elevation rapidly, you are risking altitude sickness.
Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport and meet with our airport representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel by private car. Welcome drink and refreshment, relax. Stay Overnight in Hotel.
Day 2: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the world heritage sites. Our tour guide introduces you to the world heritage sites such as Bouddhanath, Pasupatinath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square by private vehicle. Stay Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 820m and drive to Phedi 1130m and trek to Deurali 2100m/3-4 hours.
Early in the morning fly to Pokhara and take a car, drive to Phedi which takes about 30 minutes. Trekking start from this place, a steep climb brings you in Dhampus Village in about 1 and half hour. You have a stunning view of all Annapurna Range and Machhapuchhre. Then you climb gently through the rhododendron forests until reaching the village name is called Pothana which takes about 1 hour. You will have lunch here. After lunch the trail gently climbs up through the rhododendron forest till Deurali in about 1 hour. O/N in Lodge.
Day 4: Trek from Deurali to Jhinu Danda 1780m/5-6 hours.
Today, after breakfast, the trail continues through the rhododendron forests and crossing small stream until reaching the Gurung Village of Tolka which takes about 2 hours. Then the trail descends small ups and downs passing beautiful terraced fields till the attractive Gurung Village in Landruk in about 2 hours. You will have lunch here. The trek starts descending through terraced fields and along the Modi Khola River until reaching New Bridge which takes about 2 and half hour. Then the trail climbs steep up and passing small rest houses, the cross a small stream just below the Jhinu Danda and steep climbs till Jhinu Danda in about 1 and half hour. You explore to Hot Spring 15 minutes just below the Village in the river bank of Modi Khola O/N in Lodge.
Day 5: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Sinuwa 2340m/4-5 hours.
This day, you start the trek after breakfast, the trail continues switchback steep ascent with stone steps until reaching picturesque Gurung Village of Chhomrong which takes about 3 hours. You will have lunch here from where you have closest and panoramic view of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and other snow-capped mountains. After lunch, the trail descends with many stone steps till small Stream, and then gently climbs up until reaching Sinuwa in about 1 and half hour. O/N in Lodge.
Day 6: Trek from Sinuwa to Himalaya 2920m/5-6 hours.
Today, the trail continues gently up till the ridge and the level trail through the rhododendron forests until reaching Bamboo which takes about 2 hours. Again the trail continues through the bamboo forests till Dovan in about 1 hour. You with have lunch here. After lunch, the trek starts climbing up through the rhododendron forests until reaching Himalaya in about 1 and half hour. There are only two lodges. O/N in Lodge.
Day 7: Trek from Himalaya to Annapurna B.C. 4130m/5-6 hours.
In the morning after breakfast, you start your trek with gaining high altitude in the treeless area until reaching Deurali in about 1 and half hour. Then the trail continues again gently up passing the avalanche area till Machhapuchhre Base Camp which takes about 2 hours to reach. You will have lunch there. After lunch, the trail climbing up gently with viewing majestic Himalayan range till Annapurna Base Camp in about 1 and half hour. You have stunning and closed view with Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III and other snow-capped peaks as well as Glacier. O/N in Lodge.
Day 8: Trek from Annapurna B.C. to Dovan 2505m/5-6 hours.
In the morning after breakfast and enjoying the stunning view of Himalayan Ranges, the trail descends along the Modi Khola through the rhododendron forests. You will have lunch in Himalaya and continues till Dovan. O/N in Lodge.
Day 9: Trek from Dovan to Chhomrong 2170m/5-6 hours.
Today you start your trek through the bamboo and rhododendron forests, then cross the small stream and waterfalls during the trek. You will have lunch in Sinuwa. Then, the trail descends to Small River and climbs with stone steps until reaching Chhomrong Village. O/N in Lodge.
Day 10: Trek from Chhomrong to Ghandruk 1940m/4-5 hours.
In this day, the trek starts from your Lodge; the trail gently descends to the stream which takes about 1 hour. Then the trail steeply climbs up through the rhododendron forests until reaching Kimrong Village in about 2 hours. You will have lunch here. Then the trail descends passing stream to reach the second biggest Gurung Village of Ghandruk which takes about 1 and half hour. You will visit the old Buddhist Monastery and Old traditional Gurung Museum with Guide. You have a great view of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre etc. O/N in Lodge.
Day 11: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul 1070m/3-4 hours and drive to Pokhara 820m
In the morning after breakfast, the trail descends with many stone steps passing landslide area until reaching Syaulibazzar which takes about 2 and half hour. Then, the trail continues on the road trail till Birethanti in about 1 hour. You will have lunch and 30 minutes walk to Nayapul. Take a car and drive back to Pokhara about 1 hour. O/N in Hotel.
Day 12: Half Day sightseeing in Pokhara valley. Afternoon fly back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will visit the some interesting places around Pokhara Valley with Guide. You will have lunch in Pokhara and afternoon fly back to Kathmandu and pick up in airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: After breakfast depending on your schedule transfer to International Airport.
Our Tour Package Includes:
• Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and transfer by private car/van.
• Accommodation with breakfast at Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Kathmandu city tour and all entry fees as per the above itinerary.
• Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
• Lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
• 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters, their food, accommodation, salary and insurance.
• Annapurna Conservation Permit, and all necessary permits.
• Domestic Fight Ticket from KTM/PKR/KTM and domestic airport tax.
• Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
• Tourist service charge, Vat.
• Office Service charge.
• All transportation by private car.
• Medical Kid box.
• All Government Tax.
Doesn't include:
• Any meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Travel insurance. (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to
assist).
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal Tourist Visa fee.
• Items and expenses of personal nature.
• Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
• Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in
Kathmandu,
• Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
• Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance,
and strikes etc.
• Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
• Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
• Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
N.B : The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
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EUR
SFr
USD
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1,770.00
1,416.00
1,609.09
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.