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Brief Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Pokhara
Altitude: 1,400m/4,600ftStay: Hotel (checkin at 12noon)Briefing about the trek in the eveningSightseeing: Phewa lake, Tal Barahi Temple, Himalayan views, International Mountain Museum (not included in the cost)
Day 2 – Pokhara to Nayapul (drive) and trek to Ghandruk
Altitude: 2,000m/6,500ftPick up time: 7:00 amDrive to Nayapul: 40km, 1:30 hoursTrek 5km, 5-6 hoursGradual ascend throughoutWater source: Refill water bottles at tea housesViews: Machapuchare and Annapurna south
Day 3 – Ghandruk to Chomrong
Altitude: 2,200m/7,200ftTrek 10km, 6-7 hoursFirst 1 hour descent followed by an uphill hike of 5-6 hours to ChhomrongWater source: Refill water bottles at tea housesViews: Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Fishtail, Hinchuli, sunset on Annapurna rangeShops for batteries, memory card etc
Day 4 – Chomrung to Dovan
Altitude: 2,500m/8,200ftTrek 11.2 km, 5-6 hoursDescend on 2500 stone steps to ChomrungKhola, steep ascend to Sinwa to Bamboo villageSteep descend from Bamboo to Dovan villageWater source: Refill water bottles at tea housesViews: Annapurna III and Fishtail peaks
Day 5- Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Altitude: 3,700m/12,150ftTrek 7 hours, 8-9 kmAscending trail with boulders, rocks, snow patches, snow bridges. Crossing ModiKholariverWater source: Refill water bottles at tea housesViews: moon rise on Machhapuchhre and views of Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna
Day 6 – Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
Altitude: 4,130m/13,500ftMBC to ABC to MBC: Trek 6 km, 4 hours; MBC to Dovan: 8-9 km, 4-5 hoursA gradual ascent at the start then walk through big peaks, glacial watersWater source: Refill water bottles at tea housesViews: Entire Annapurna range, panoramic views of Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli and Machapuchare
Day 7 – Dovan to Chumrung
Altitude: 2,500m/8,200ftTrek 11.2 km, 5-6 hoursRetracing route with gradual ascend and descendWater source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Day 8 – Chumrung to Jhinu Hot Spring
Altitude: 1,700m/5,600ftTrek 8 km, 5-6 hoursA mixture of steep ascending and descending trailEnjoy a bath in hot springsWater source: Refill water bottles at tea houses
Day 9 – Jhinu Hot Spring to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
Trek 6-7 hours, 11 kmEasy trail to NayapulWater source: Refill water bottles at tea housesReach Pokhara in the evening
