Solo Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Drive to the starting point of the trek - Naya Pul - and take an easy stroll along the sub-tropical Modi Khola River Valley to Birethanti (a large village on the old Nepal-Tibet trading route). Pass through the Birethanti checkpoint before continuing through the intricately-terraced rice paddies, before arriving at Tirkhe Dhunga for a delicious lunch. After lunch, cross a stream before ascending a steep, stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m). Overnight at guesthouse. 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Ulleri
• Maximum Altitude:2100m

Trek through rhododendron and oak forests; across streams before making a short, final ascent to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti, continue the trek up to Ghorepani (2,850m) for an overnight stay. Overnight at guesthouse. 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Ghorepani
• Maximum Altitude:2850m

Rise with the sun and ascend to Poon Hill (3210m) where an awe-inspiring sunrise greets us from over the mountains. Clear climate permitting, experience a magical, panoramic view of the mountains of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Annapurna I (8019m), and Manalsu (8156m). Also: views of the 6,000-meter-deep Kali Gandaki Gorge and the trans-Himalayan ranges are viewable - forming the border of Nepal with Tibetan China - making this one of Nepal's most sought-after vantage points. After this panoramic treat, descend to the lodge for a late breakfast before continuing onto Ghorepani (2780m) - an important stop-over on the old trading route to Tibet. From Ghorepani, the walk is a few uphill and downhill through beautiful forests before arriving at the village of Tadapani - finally ending the day's journey at this beautiful Himalayan village for an overnight stay. Overnight at guesthouse. 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Tadapani
• Maximum Altitude:3210m / 2590m

From Tadapani, the trail descends through additional rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Chhomrung for a midday lunch. Chhomrung is a Gurung Village, and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with a tremendously vast view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. The day closes with an overnight stay in Chhomrung.  Overnight at guesthouse.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Chhomrong
• Maximum Altitude:2340m

Here, the trail descends via a stone staircase, eventually crossing the Chhomrung Khola. Climb high above the Modi Khola, traveling its west bank, and pass through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. This portion of the day's trek is followed by yet another ascent to Kuldi before finally descending a long, steep, stone staircase to Dovan for an overnight stay. Overnight at guesthouse. 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Doban
• Maximum Altitude:2505m

From Dovan, climb high above the river, on to the lateral moraine, and down the other side to the glacier. This leg of the journey takes you up the bed of the glacier before finally arriving at the Annapurna Base Camp (4237m) for an overnight stay. Overnight at guesthouse. 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Annapurna Base Camp
• Maximum Altitude:4130m

Beginning with an early morning ascent for a stunning sunrise and breakfast, the journey returns to Bamboo for an overnight stay. Overnight at guesthouse. 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Bamboo
• Maximum Altitude:2335m

Descend a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. Continue trekking through beautiful rhododendron forests and down to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa, the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, closing the day with a steep climb to Chhomrung where you will remain overnight. Overnight at guesthouse.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Chhomrung
• Maximum Altitude:2300m

From Chhomrung, heads back to Taglung - descending gently through forests to Kummu. Once again, pass Ghandrung - offering, yet another, picturesque, panoramic view of Annapurna South - before ending the day's voyage with an overnight stay in Ghandrung. Overnight at guesthouse. 

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Ghandrung
• Maximum Altitude:2000m

After breakfast, we take jeeps to drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel. End services.  

• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Pokhara
• Maximum Altitude:800m