Day 01: Drive from Pokhara to the starting point of the trek at Bhirethati
and walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,460 m- 05 hrs.
Start Annapurna base camp and Poon Hill 10 days trek from beautiful Pokhara a renowned tourist destination of Nepal, and probably in the whole Himalaya region. A city full of scenic beauty located on the laps of Annapurna Himalaya and serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes, drive takes you beyond Pokhara valley to rural farm villages to reach on the foothills.
On reaching the starting point of the trek, where the adventure begins with a climb of few hours to reach at Tirkhedhunga, a farm village with beautiful waterfalls located on the bottom of Ulleri hill.
Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani 2,880 m-06 hrs.
The morning starts with a steep long climb on stone steps to reach at large Ulleri village, and then on a nice gradual winding path with dense rhododendron and pine forest to reach at Ghorepani, a lovely village amid lovely coniferous forest located on the base of Poon Hill.
Day 03: Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 and trek to Tadapani 2,630 m – 05 hrs.
Early morning before dawn hike for an hour to Poon Hill to catch stunning sunrise views over the Himalayan range of peaks from Dhaulagiri, Annapurna as far towards Manaslu with majestic Machhapuchare the fish-tail peak.
Enjoying a glorious morning with fantastic views, the trek continues from Ghorepani with ups and downhill within dense rhododendron forest to reach a small settlement of Tadapani for overnight halt.
Day 04: Trek to Chomrong village 2,170 m -06 hrs.
From Tadapani morning an easy downhill walks through a forest of rhododendron, pines, and oak tree lines to reach by the river, which flows from the glacier of Annapurna South peak.
Cross a bridge with an hour climb above Kimrong River valley, and then on a nice gradual trail to reach at Chomrong, a large Gurung village festooned with Buddhist prayer flags on each house. Chomrong the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary and base camp, as well the last permanent village on Annapurna base camp, enjoy overnight stop in a nice lodge with time to browse around the village.
Day 05: Trek to Dovan 2,630 m via Bamboo – 06 hrs.
After a pleasant overnight halt in Chomrong, morning short down to a river and then climb to reach at a hilltop of Sinuwa danda. From here walk on a gradual path within a forest of tall rhododendron, pines, and oaks trees, then descend to reach Modi River gorge at Bamboo a small nice settlement with several simple lodges amidst thick bamboo grooves.
After a short rest at Bamboo continue to walk uphill into the forest to reach at Dovan, located in a gorge above Modi River, with few nice simple lodge for overnight halt.
Day 06:Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3, 800 m – 06 hrs.
From Dovan morning walk with short down and ups into thick tree lines as you reach a small place called Himalaya Hotel, near to huge Hinko Cave and then reach Deurali, where tree lines drop for smaller bush and shrubs.
After the possible lunch stop, continue to walk as the route leads further with steep up to Machhapuchare Base Camp, in short MBC located just beneath the towering North West Face of Machhapuchare Himal. The famous Fish-Tail, a mountain with twin summit tops appears a shape of a fishtail, a lovely spot 4-5 good simple lodge for an overnight stop. Which is also the start of scenic Annapurna Sanctuary.
Enjoy overnight stop in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge facing views of Fish Tail and Annapurna-I towards west direction.
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m – 03 hrs.
Morning short walk of few hours to reach Annapurna base camp our final goal and highlights of the adventure. As climb starts taking less than an hour to enter Annapurna Sanctuary. Located on a plateau surrounded by series of snow peaks on both sides of the trail and then end the walk of the day on reaching at Annapurna base camp.
The highest point of the trek and a picturesque place within remorseless fields of ice and glaciers enclosed within a towering mountain range with Annapurna-I that rises above the base camp.Afternoon at leisure for a short hike, or just relax and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Annapurna range of massive peaks that surrounds you at base camp.
Day 08:Trek to Bamboo 2,345 m – 06 hrs.
Enjoy breakfast with the backdrop of massive Annapurna Himalayan peaks, return journey on the same interesting route to reach at Deurali, on leaving the sanctuary as the walk enters back into dense green vegetation and tall tree lines entering into a gorge and following Modi River downstream to Bamboo for an overnight stop.
Day 09:Trek to Jhinu Village 1,780 m – 06 hrs.
Morning from bamboo with a short climb and then on a gradual winding path to Sinuwa Danda, and then down to Chomrong river as climb leads on stone steps to reach Chomrong.
At Chomrong for a lunch stop, and continue to walk down to a nice small village at Jhinu for an overnight stop, a place with natural hot spring pools by the Modi River where you can refresh yourself.
Day 10: Trek to the road head and drive to Pokhara 860 m -03 hrs.
Last day trek of the adventure a short walk down to reach on a road head for an exciting drive back to scenic Pokhara city, on reaching Pokhara by the Phewa Lakeside, where most good hotels located. Enjoy the afternoon in Pokhara after checking in a nice hotel, facing grand views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya range with majestic Machhapuchare Himal.