Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu, welcome dinner and trip preparation
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Check the Mountain Monarch clipboard. Upon arrival information and Welcome dinner with a cultural program. The following day, a guided city tour and trek gear-checking
Day 2 - Drive to Pokhara / stay at hotel and explore the lake city
6/7 hrs drive to Pokhara and time to explore this lake city in the evening. We go along the Trishuli and Marsyangdi Rivers. We witness small towns, villages, and terraced paddy fields en route to Pokhara, the lake city
Day 3 - Hike to Ghorepani, exploration hike to POON HILL
It is a short drive to the trek starting point of Nayapul. We hike gradually on the Bhurungdi River to Hile.Then, a steep climb to Ulleri village, where you will stay overnight at the tea house. The following day, hike to Ghorepani (2840 m). It is a small town with excellent views of snowy peaks nearby. Excursion to Poon Hill (3220 m) viewpoint for 180 panoramic mountain views.
Day 4 - Hiking to Macchapuchhare Base camp:
Hiking at Macchapuchhare Base Camp: Enjoy the stunning Panorama. The trail drops down to the Gudung Khola.The towering Annapurna South (7219 m) and Fishtail (6993 m) dominate the region.We experience the geological variations from fresh greenery to arid nature on our route to Machhapuchare base camp at 3703 m.
Day 5 - Stand at Sanctuary Base Camp of Annapurna
Annapurna base camp is the final destination of our trek.Slow and steady ascending is the critical factor to overcome at altitude.We stayed in the shadow of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.Beautiful mountains surround this sanctuary. Annapurna I, Fang, Singa Chuli, Dome Peak, 10th Peak, Raksi Peak, Machhapuchhare, Gandharva Chuli, Gangapurna, etc.
