It is short and one of the best treks, that takes you to the two most famous places, from where you can enjoy the views of mountains as well as the sunrise.
The trek starts with a scenic drive/flight to Pokhara, and a drive to Tikhedhunga, which takes three hours and starts trekking towards Banthanti. From Banthanti, head off towards Ghorepani.
Early morning, hike up to Poonhill before sunrise to see the sunrise view from the viewpoint, which takes 45 mins to reach there. Since the vantage point will be so crowded, we have to get there early to get the perfect spot to view the sunrise. You will see the picturesque views of Annapurna, Himchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and many more snow cap peaks with beautiful sunrise views. Poon hill, our ultimate destination to get a spectacular side-by-side view of the Himalayas and nature.
Then we will head off to Chuile then Lower Sinuwa. Leaving Himalaya, hike up to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp by the arid landscape. You can enjoy the views of the magnificent Machhapuchhre together with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharwa Chuli, and Gangapurna. On the next day, trek up to Annapurna Base Camp, which is surrounded by towering mountains. From the top of Base Camp, we can have one of the best 360-degree panoramas in the Himalaya.
Return to Bamboo then Jhinu Danda, where you can relax your boy in the delightful hot springs. Upon your return, if you have extra days, then you can visit one of the Gurung villages of Ghandruk or Landruk, otherwise, trek back to Motkyu. On the same day, drive to Pokhara. Drive or fly back to Kathmandu the next day.
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will pick you up at the airport and drive to the assigned hotel where you will meet the rest of the group. The hotel is located in a quiet quaint neighborhood, where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, and cafes.
You will be at an altitude of 1,400 meters (4,593 feet), where you can rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
Please look for the I.A.M TREKKING board at the opposite railing of the terminal.
We start our journey after breakfast with a scenic drive on the renowned Prithvi Highway, winding across 201 km of the typical countryside of the Middle Hills, which should be viewed as nothing more than a stressful bus ride. It will be comfortable and stressless if you take a 30 mins flight to Pokhara, but you will miss some of the valuable sights, which fall on the way to Pokhara.
It covers Bandipur's historic town, one of the country's architectural gems, a meticulously restored, photogenic village, that offers European atmosphere in beautiful Nepalese views. Following the glorious Trisuli River across the Prithvi Highway, you also cross many resorts around the river, with its beaches, tossed-back charm, and rafting thrill ride.
Also, include the Gorkha and Manakamana cultural sites, where you can visit religious places, and if you are driving, then you can get off the bus and visit those places( if you have extra days for that). And after driving for 6-7 hours, hit your destination. Once we reach the hotel, we'll check-in, and the rest of the time is relaxation.
After breakfast, our trek starts with a steep slope from Banthanti (2,210 m) via thick oak and rhododendron forests. Periodically, Lonmgur can be seen hopping in the woods. Then we move towards Nangethanti (2,430 m), arriving at Ghorepani (2,860 m) after an hour's walk.
Ghorepani is a popular place to sell local products and crafts, with small shops and stalls. We can see Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Fishtail (6,993 m), Annapurna South ( 8,091 m), and other peaks from Ghorepani. Since we do have enough time to explore Ghorepani, we can also visit the Magar Museum and the beautiful Ghorepani village settlement.
Early morning, we hike up to Poonhill before sunrise to see the sunrise view from the viewpoint, which takes 45 mins to reach there. Since the vantage point will be so crowded, we have to get there early to get the perfect spot to view the sunrise. You will see the picturesque views of Annapurna (8,091 m), Himchuli, Nilgiri (7,061 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Fishtail (6,993 m), and other many more snow cap peaks with beautiful sunrise views. Poon hill is our ultimate destination to get a spectacular side-by-side view of the Himalayas and nature.
After enjoying the view, we will return to Ghorepani and continue trekking to Chuile.
You will continue trekking through lush forests and bamboo groves, gradually gaining altitude. The trail takes you to Himalaya, a scenic resting place surrounded by mountains.
Leaving Himalaya, we will trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). The trail offers stunning views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and other snow-capped peaks.
You will retrace your steps and descend from Annapurna Base Camp. The trail takes you through lush forests, waterfalls, and small settlements as you make your way back to Bamboo for overnight stay.
You will have a free day in Pokhara to explore its attractions. You can enjoy a boat ride on Phewa Lake, visit the famous World Peace Pagoda, hike to the Shiva Statue viewpoint, or simply relax by the lakeside and soak in the beauty of Pokhara.
Today, you will either take a scenic drive or a short domestic flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, depending on your preference. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you can rest and relax or explore the city further.
With a full day at leisure, you can splurge with a relaxing massage, a visit to Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO sites, shop around or just relax at your hotel.
In the evening we will celebratorily partake in a farewell dinner with IAM Treks.
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