Annapurna Base Camp Trek 2 ( 15N\16D)

Today we explore the Kathmandu valley. SWOYAMBBHUNATH: Climb the many steps to Swayambhunath (the monkey temple) with its commanding views of Kathmandu, its whitewashed stupas and its unique synthesis of Buddhism and Hinduism. PASHUPATINATH: It’s a sacred temple complex on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here, monkeys run up and down the steps of the burning ghats, and trident-bearing saddhus draped in burnt-orange and yellow sit serenely meditating - when they are not posing for photos for rupees. BOUDHANATH: The striking Buddha eyes of Boudhanath Stupa watch over a lively and colorful Tibetan community and attract pilgrims from all over the Himalayan Buddhist realm. In the midst of traditional gompas, and hung with long strings of multi-colored prayer flags, Boudhanath attracts Sherpas, Tibetans and tourists alike for daily circumambulations (koras) of the stupa. KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE: Durbar Square, one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, is a synthesis of Hindu and Buddhist temples, stupas and statues, and is often the site of festivals, marriages and other ceremonies.

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 Kms - west of Kathmandu): It takes about six hours by tourist bus. You drive along the Trisuli and Mashyangdi River. You can see the beautiful views of rivers, Ganesh Himal and Mount Manaslu. Pokhara is tourist’s paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1050m) by private vehicle, which takes approximately one and half hours. Now is the time to start your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to Tikhedhunga (1577M) Via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four hours. The first part of your trekking is easy passing through several small villages and settlements. After wards, you could ascend gently to the final destination of the day. The majority people here are Gurung and their religion is Buddhist. Most of them are engaged in agricultural activities, some of them are in tourism business and in British and Indian regiments.

It takes about six hours. You ascend steeply for the first 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti. You could see good view of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m) south on the way. Now your trail is quite easier passing through rhododendron and shadowy trees and descends gently up to the final camp. You could see some of the wild life such as monkeys and various species of birds.

It takes about five and half hours. Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3193m) to enjoy the sunrise view over MT. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), VarahaShikhar (7847m.), Mt.Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.),Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), LamjungHimal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountains. Hike down to Ghorepani after enjoying the sun rise view, have a hot breakfast at guest House/Lodge and trek to Tadapani (2590m). Most part of the trial you trek through rhododendron forest, the beautiful flower makes the jungle colorful in spring when they bloom.

it takes about five hours. It is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You could hear different kinds of birds chirping on the way to KimrungKhola. Immediately, ascend steeply and walk at a level for 45 minites and gently steeps and flat to Chomrong. Chhumrung is a gateway to Annapurna Base Camp trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major Ethnic group of Nepal.

it takes about five hours, the trail descends on a stone staircase for the first one and half hour and crosses the ChhomrongKhola on a suspension bridge, then climbs out of the side valley. High above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail passes through the forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. Climbing further on a rocky you reach at Sinuwa, at 2350m. You trek gently through the forest and descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. Beyond it, the trail is steeply ascent up to Hinko Cave (3160m.), this named as a huge overhanging rock provides some protection against rain and avalanches.

After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m). You can see the views of several peaks at 360 degree from Annapurna Base Camp. After lunch at Annapurna Base camp, we will decent back to Doban.

It takes about six hours. The path is descent up to Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up an hour and the trail is quite flat until Sinuwa. You trek gradually descend to the ChommrongKhola and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chomrong.

It takes about five hours. The first part of the trek is descent and then appears through flat land until HimalPani. You will find beautiful waterfall here.

It is our last day of trek which will takes around 5 hrs. Once arrival in Birethati, our car will be waiting for you for your drive to Pokhara.

Visit Fewa Lake, Davi’s fall, Mahendra cave, back to hotel for lunch. Then drive to airport for flight to Kathmandu (30mins). Transfer to hotel. O/n hotel.

Transfer to airport with THANK YOU. Tour ends.