9-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Jhinu Danda Hot Spring

Namaste!! After you arrive in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, we will meet you outside the terminal hall of Tribhuvan International Airport. After exchanging greetings, you will be transferred to your hotel and introduced to your trekking guide. You can speak with him and discuss the necessities for the trekking expedition. As the surroundings will be new to you, an evening stroll around the lively Thamel market is recommended to help you get accustomed, at least to some degree, to the vivid Nepalese lifestyle.

Today in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for a drive to Pokhara on a private tourist bus. It is an approximately 200 km journey that takes you westward along the Prithvi Highway and usually takes about 7-8 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Along the highway, you can observe the deep gorges of the Trishuli River and its greenish waters flowing below. The Trishuli River is also renowned for whitewater rafting.

You can also observe alluring landscapes, rural residential areas, and green agricultural lands, with the snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges, Ganesh Himal, and Lamjung Himal forming the backdrop. Alternatively, you can take a 30-minute domestic flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport at an additional cost of $120 per person. The flight is delightful, as the sights of the Himalayan peaks are spellbinding from above the endless blue sky.

Once you arrive in Pokhara, also known as "The city of lakes," you can enjoy the rest of the day exploring the local markets, especially the lakeside region of the city. You can also take pleasure in the charming outlook of the Annapurna Massif and Mt. Machhapuchhre.

Leaving Pokhara, we drive to Jhinu and continue on the trail by crossing a suspension bridge in the Kumrung River Valley. The trail then ascends abruptly to Durbin Danda before heading to Chhomrung. We climb to the village of Chhomrung (2,210 m), which is also the final permanent human outpost in the region.

We then continue along the trail, descending to the set of stone steps that lead to the Chhomrung Khola, before ascending again to Sinuwa (2,200 m). We stay overnight in Sinuwa.

After breakfast, we move through terraces and forest composed chiefly of rhododendron vegetation to Kuldi (2,470 m), and finally set foot in the Upper Modi Khola Valley. This section of the trail is narrow and leads to Bamboo (2,310 m). At this elevation, it is usual to spot snow during winter. Bamboo Village consists of a few lodges that are operational only during the peak tourist season.

We leave for Deurali after lunch from Dovan Village. We ascend on a gentle climb leading us to Dovan (2,600 m). From here, we trek along the Modi Khola through dense forest, with bamboo and rhododendron as the primary vegetation. Subsequently, we arrive at Hotel Himalaya (2,920 m) and then ascend abruptly to Hinko Cave (3,170 m), from where the trail drops closer to the Modi Khola before climbing again upward to Deurali (3,200 m). Stay overnight at a guest house in Deurali.

From Deurali, the trail becomes narrow and strenuous. After 2-3 hours of tiring trekking, we ultimately arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) at 3,700 m. As climbing Mt. Machhapuchhre is not permitted due to religious reasons, MBC is not an actual base camp. Stop here for hot tea or coffee before continuing onward to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), the ultimate destination of our package.

ABC is an adorable place that bestows an astonishing outlook of Mt. Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli, and Hiunchuli. Enjoy the mesmerizing sunset views over Mt. Fishtail (6,993 m). Stay at the guest house.

As clouds can disrupt the excellent view, we wake up early in the morning at Annapurna Base Camp with the aspiration of feeling the mighty Annapurna in close proximity. ABC is set in the middle of exquisite snow-capped mountains. From this very spot, you can gaze at widespread terraced fields flaunting euphoric grasslands and splendid farming land.

At ABC, you will be rewarded for your toil with awesome vistas of snow-capped mountain peaks and tempting landscapes. Along with this, you will also observe the southern slant of the Annapurna range established in the lap of the formidable Himalayas; the sight is worth its weight in gold and is unsurpassed by anything else in the world. After capturing these moments in our hearts and, of course, in our cameras, we return to Bamboo (2,310 m).

Today, we leave Bamboo Village and trek to Kuldi (2,470 m). Following the trail first down to Sinuwa and then to Lower Sinuwa through the forest of rhododendron, we descend the stone steps to Chhomrong (2,210 m). Withdrawing back from the Modi Khola Valley, we eventually trek downward to Taklung village.

From here onward, we continue on the trail that descends to Jhinu Danda (1,500 m). Enjoy the rest of the day at the natural hot spring before driving back to Pokhara.

Today, you will travel back to Kathmandu by private vehicle or tourist bus. The 200 km journey along the Prithvi Highway offers the opportunity to catch glimpses of mountains, green hills, towns, and colourful markets along the way. It will take about 7-8 hours to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara, depending on traffic conditions.

Alternatively, you can take a 30-minute domestic flight to Kathmandu at an additional cost of $120. Once in the capital city, you can enjoy the remaining time in this Himalayan nation by visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and more, buying souvenirs, and collecting memories in pictures, which are not included in the cost. Farewell dinner by Himalayan Trekking Path.

Today marks the end of your journey and your wonderful stay in this country. We are happy that you chose us to help and guide you through your entire adventure, sharing and forging precious moments together. We hope that our services and expertise fully satisfied you. Our representative will escort you to the airport so that you will have no problems taking your flight back to your homeland.