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Mon 25 Sep - Sun 01 Oct 2017

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Day 1, Mon 25 Sep 2017

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Leaving the capital today we drive to Pokhara. The drive will take us much of the day but there is plenty to see as the landscape changes and the Annapurna range comes in to view.

Overnight in Pokhara

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Day 2, Tue 26 Sep 2017

Sudame to Ghorepani, 2,856m (6-7 hours)

After a hearty breakfast, you will transferred to the starting point of the trek Sudame,.Here you will meet the local staff set off onto the beginning of your challenge. The trail gradually ascents to the valley of Hile and Tirkedhunga. There's a steep walk up 3,200 steps towards the large Magar village of Ulleri at 2,073m. We then head gently upwards to Banthanti (2,250m) and eventually Ghorepani, 2,856m, through oak and rhododendron forest. Overnight in  a tea house at this popular stop along the Annapurna trekking circuit.

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Day 3, Wed 27 Sep 2017

Morning hike to Poon Hill then trek to Tadapani 2,625m (approximately 5 hours)

Rise and shine early to catch the sunrise atop Poon Hill (3,210m). After experiencing the great views of the Himalayan panorama from here, you will descend to Ghorepani for a hard-earned breakfast. From here the trek continues – mainly downwards – along the ridges of rhododendron and pine forest towards Tadapani. Overnight in tea house.

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Day 4, Thu 28 Sep 2017

Trek from Tadapani to Landrung, 1,430m (approximately 5- 6 hours)

Expect more of the magnificent Annapurna views as the day begins downhill through forest and alongside tiny villages. Eventually we arrive at Ghandruk, a large Gurung village with traditional houses and slate roofs. Down we continue from here to the bridge at Phedi which crosses the raging Modi river. It’s then an hour-long uphill walk to the village of Landrung where we willstay at a tea house.

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Day 5, Fri 29 Sep 2017

Trek from Landrung to Thulo Kharka 2,050 meters (approximately 6 hours)

Awake to another sunrise, this over the spectacular Annapurna south (7,219m) and Himchili (6,444m). The day then begins with a gradual walk along a winding trail through terraced fields, eventually reaching Deurali ridge (2,150m). Down we go through the forest to the small wooded village of Pothana, which offers views as far as Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Today’s final stretch passes through cool forest to Thulo Kharka. Overnight in a tea house.

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Day 6, Sat 30 Sep 2017

Trek to Kande and drive back to Pokhara, 830m (approximately 1 hour trek and 1 hour drive)


There’s time for one more mountain breakfast before we head off for an hour’s easy walk which overlooks the valley below. A steep stone staircase leads down through rhododendron and pine forest. The trail descends through the tropical forest to Kande (1,180m), from where it’s an hour’s drive to Pokhara. Here we check in to a our hotel for a celebratory meal and some much-needed relaxation.

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Day 7, Sun 01 Oct 2017

Transfer back to Kathmandu

Following breakfast you will transfer back to Kathmandu .

The evening will be spent toasting our achievements at a final team dinner.

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Important information

You will transfer by bus from Kathmandu to Pokhora.

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