The Annapurna Basecamp is considered to be a natural amphitheater as it is surrounded all sides by the different peaks of Annapurna range namely: Annapurna South, Annapurna 1st, Machhapuchhre and Barashshikhar. Situated at an altitude of 4300m. the Annapurna Basecamp can be reached by passing through some interesting forests of bamboo and rhododendron.
The route to Ghorepani and Annapurna sanctuary starts from Birethanti, and as you trek up you will encounter the beautiful Gurung villages of Ghandrung, Chhomrong and the rural communities of Modi Khola. In the course of the next 12 days of trekking you will observe the life style of the local inhabitants that will take you back to centuries old traditions with a smattering of the modern. Moreover, this trekking route is also a very popular destination for nature lovers.
Trip at a Glance
Trip Duration: 12 days
Grade: Moderate
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kathmandu drive or fly to pokhara, half day sight seeing tour of pokhara with Guide
Day 2 - Pokhara-Tikhe Dhunga (1449m) 4/5hrs
Day 3 - Tikhe Dhunga - Ghorepani. (2850m) 5/6hrs
Day 4 - Ghorepani - Tadapani (2540m). 6/7hrs
Day 5 - Tadapani - Chhomrong ( ) 5/6 hrs
Day 6 - Chhomrung - Dovan (2600) 5/6 hrs
Day 7 - Dovan -Machhapuchhare Base Camp 5/6 hrs
Day 8 - MBC - trek to Annapurna Base Camp-Back to MBC5/6 hrs
Day 9 - MBC - Deurali/Himalaya (3200m.) 4/5 hrs
Day 10 -Himalaya-Chhomrung- (2170m.) 6hrs
Day 11 -Chhomrong-Ghandrung (1940m.) 5hrs
Day 12 -Ghandrung –Nayapool Drive to Pokhara 4/5hrs.
