Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by Great Adventure staff with complimentary transport to respective Hotels, our guide will give you a briefing of Hotel, Kathmandu, Trek & Climbing, do’s and don’ts and other related information that you might require while in Nepal with GA.
Day 02: Half day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for your half day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 950m. 5 – 6 hours journey 220 k.m.
Morning travel by air or on Coach to Pokhara drives in the busy scenic highway, an interesting drive through the foothills of the Himalaya passing many far villages and towns on reaching Pokhara transfer to Hotel for the overnight stop by the lake Phewa with time for a short walk around.
Day 04: Drive to Kande and trek to Landrung / Landruk 1,500m. via Australian Camp or Thulo Kharka 1,500m. 5 – 6 hrs.
An hour drive in the morning takes you up the newly built Pokhara-Baglung highway to Kande which is further from Pokhara Valley, where this adventure begins, the 5 hours trek leads on the uphill for an hour towards Australian Camp or Thulo-Kharka in the cool shade of the thin woodlands, on reaching here it is downhill to Pothana with an hour up climb to Deurali from here it is downhill for half hour and on the gradual winding trail to Landruk village with great views of the surrounding landscapes and of Annapurna South.
Day 05: Trek to Chomrong 1,951m. approx. 6 hours walks.
The trek from Landrung leads to the last teahouse just by the path towards another Phedi of Landrung and Ghandrung, route diverts away from this path following the back of the teahouse and on the farm terraces and finally reaching by the bank of Modi Khola, the route follows the Modi Khola up streams and reaching to Nayapul (New Bridge) a good bridge over the raging Modi River. From here it is more uphill climb all the way Jinwa village, from Jinwa another 1-2 hrs walk leads to a steep uphill till the path joins coming from Gandruk, on reaching wide stone paved path. The walk is gradual with downhill till Chomrong village is reached for the overnight stop. Chomrong village situated in the small valley just beneath the peaks of Annapurna south, this is the last permanent village on route Annapurna sanctuary..
Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050m approx. 6 hours walk.
From Chomrong the trail leads to the terraced farm fields as you descent to the river, after the bridge it’s uphill most of the way for 2-3 hours till a small place of Khuldi-ghar is reached, after Khuldi the trail leads down hill for 1-2 hour through the bamboo bushes till you reach Bamboo, a place in the mid of the bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest with couple of teahouses / lodges. After a brief stop here an hour walk on the gradual uphill path brings you to the overnight halt at Dovan, an isolated spot with 2-3 teahouses, in the midst of the forest near the raging Modi River.
Day 07: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m- 5 – 6 hrs.
From Dovan walk continues in the cool shade of the forest with gradual ups’ most of the way following the river Modi upstream, the trail meanders with few ups and down as you reach Himalaya Hotel near Hinko cave, located at the bottom of Hiunchuli peak. The trail from here is up for another 1-2 hours to Deurali the last tea-house on route Maccahapuchare Base Camp. On reaching at Deurali the vegetation and tree lines disappears leaving for high alpine flora and shrubs. From Deurali, the trail leads up to follow the raging Modi River upstream, the track is quite pleasant in some places with few strenuous climb for an hour in between as you reach the Maccahapuchare Base Camp for the overnight stop. Machhapuchare base camp has about 4 – 5 Lodges located beneath the towering North Face of Machhapuchare peak.
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,095m. 3 – 4 hours walk.
Today’s walk leads you in the heart of the Sanctuary at the Annapurna Base Camp, the path follows ascends for few hours on the grassy path, the trek is very pleasant as you reach the higher ground with magnificent view of an array of snow peaks all around you with Annapurna I, a great wall of a mountain on this north west face. Annapurna Base Camp has 2 – 3 teahouses.
Day 09: Trek to MBC on route Singu Chuli Base Camp 4,200m. 5 – 6 hrs.
From Machhapuchare Base Camp cross the rubble-strewn snout of South Annapurna glacier and then following the Modi Khola on its right bank until it is joined by a tributary stream from the West Annapurna Glacier, the following the North-West route over moraines and grassy meadows to a rock overhang for the overnight camp and the Base Camp for this climb.
Day 10: Rest day preparation for the climb.
A full rest day to explore around and preparation for this adventurous climb to the summit of Singu Chuli or Fluted Peak.
Day 11: Trek to Singu Chuli High Camp at 4,900m. 2 – 3 hrs.
From the Base Camp and beyond the cave, the hill-side above the glacier flattens forming a grassy shelf, from here the climb continues along this shelf to a point where Singu chuli which forms a long, low rock ridge, south-east towards the West Annapurna Glacier, Overnight camp for High Camp is pitched here under this ridge.
Day 12: Climb of North East Face of Singu – chuli or Fluted Peak.
The climb leads to traverse round the skyline ridge, and reaching the plateau beneath the North East Face, from here it leads to a vertical wall of 122m, climbing to skirt a serac barrier leading to a steep step to a shelf which can be climbed easily beneath the gently fluted top section of the face and the upper portion of East Ridge, Then following without difficulty to the summit top, a striking scenery awaits you of all the giant snow capped within its Sanctuary and Mt. Machhapuchare in a mere close distance, after a wonderful time at the top descend back to Base Camp.
Day 13: Spare Day for the climb in case of bad weather delay.
We have reserved a spare day in case of technical problem or bad weather. If all goes well this spare day can be used on route to Pokhara.
Day 14: Trek to Himalaya Hotel 2,900m. 6 hours walk.
After a wonderful time retrace the journey back to Himalaya Hotel near Hinko Cave via Machhapuchare Base Camp for the overnight. A good day walk in the tranquility of the mountains and in its tranquil wilderness, the trek leads back to the lush green vegetation; the walk is more or less downhill with few ups to Himalaya Hotel.
Day 15: Trek to Chomrong. 4 – 5 hrs.
From Himalaya Hotel retrace the journey back to Chomrong by the same path, the morning walk leads to a short climb to Khuldi where you check out in the register. The trail descends all the way to the bridge, from the bridge uphill will to Chomrong.
Day 16: Trek to Ghandrung or Ghandruk 1,750m. 5 – 6 hrs walks.
From Chomrong, walk leads to a short uphill, descending towards Kimche Khola valley as the trail splits here where the path from Landrung and Kimche Valley joins, the route leads to Kimrong khola valley, the trail branches off from last Tea-house of upper Chomrong, the walk is pleasant on the wide track for an hour till Kimche valley is reached. From Kimche Valley a short gradual path leads to the bottom of the Kimrong danda ridge, the climb takes for an hour towards the Kimrong danda where there are few teahouses / lodges where you can refresh with soft drinks and teas. From here a gentle downhill walk reaches you at Ghandrung village for the overnight stop.
Day 17: Trek and drive to Pokhara. 3 – 4 hrs walks with 2 hours drive.
The last day walk from Ghandruk leads to a descend on the wide stone paved path passing through farm villages of Kimche till Syali Bazaar is reached, from here the path leads on the gentle winding trail following the River Modi all the way to Nayapul. Few hours of good walk reaching at Bhirethati a charming village. From here cross the bridge over Modi Khola and follow the Modi Khola till Nayapul is reached. On reaching Nayapul board on the Bus for an hour and half drive to Pokhara for the overnight stop after a wonderful time in the tranquility and wilderness up in the mountains with Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions.
Day 18: Transfer to Airport for the flight back to Kathmandu.
As per the flight time schedule a scenic sweeping half hour flight reaches you back to Kathmandu.
Day 19: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu.
A free day in Kathmandu, please inform GA staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley.
Day 20: Transfer to Airport for International departure.
Today as per your international flight time, Great Adventure staff will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from this scenic country Nepal.
POKHARA VALLEY:
Pokhara is one of the most unique sub-tropical valley in the Himalaya and probably in the world, where one can marvel the beauty of the Himalayan landscape and reflection of the Annapurna massif including the towering majestic peak of Mt. Machapuchhere on its beautiful lakes.. Pokhara is situated in the mid western Nepal. It is linked by the main highway of 200 km driving distance from Kathmandu, and by air approximately 20 to 30 minutes flight with a sweeping panoramic views of the mid east to western Himalayan ranges. Mother Nature has certainly blessed this fertile valley with outstanding scenery of the landscapes, snow capped mountains, moderate tropical climate, and beautiful pristine lakes of Begnas, Rupa and Phewa. The most stunning of Pokhara’s sights is the magnificent panorama of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop. Annapurna massif includes Annapurna I to IV and Annapurna South. Among these high peaks it is the towering majestic Mt. Machapuchhere (Fish Tail) which dominates all others in this range. Pokhara with its natural beauty is also a starting point of Nepal’s most popular adventure destinations. Most of the trekking, mountaineering expeditions begins from this remarkable place and it’s an ideal spot for all types of holiday makers.
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