Annapurna Base Camp Trek Fly Out - ABC Trekking by Helicopter

Detailed Itinerary

Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel

Namaste! Upon your arrival we welcome you at the international airport and transfer you to our hotel. Once you’re settled (relaxed and freshened up), we will take you to an authentic Nepali dinner. We can get to know each other better on the dining table while enjoying tasty food, and to set clear expectations for each other regarding the rest of our days. This will also give you a more in-depth understanding on the upcoming trek.

Day02: Flight from Kathmandu – Pokhara (830m/25 minutes), drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1,940m/5-6 hours)

After breakfast, we travel via zigzag route over the middle hills to Nayapul (trail foot) where you meet your porters and start the trek to Birethanti, a prosperous riverside village nestled on the bank of the Modi Khola  (which carries the melt water from the Annapurna South Glacier to the Ganges). Walk through the terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar, cross the suspension bridge and then rise uphill with excellent views of Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail), Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Climbing through the long staircase and crossing the huge landslide, we reach the village of Ghandruk: with excellent views of the valley gorge – and tomorrow’s trail.

Day03: Ghandruk – Chomrung

After breakfast, we head north of the village, walk on an exposed trail to the summit of the ridge and then descend down to the green valley and suspension bridge over the Kimrong Khola. After lunch, we descend down to the valley through the thick cluster of rhododendron and oak forest to reach Chhomrong with great views of snowy peaks.

Day04: Chomurng – Doban

After breakfast, we descend down to Chhomrong Khola, cross the river and then climb up to the stunning village of Sinuwa. Thereafter, we walk along the upper reaches of upper Modi Khola Valley through the dense forest of cane, rhododendron and oak. The trail rises and descends down to the village of Bamboo (2,310m/7,580ft) located at the bank of river. After lunch, we rise up through the uninhabited forest to Doban.

Day05: Doban – Deorali

After breakfast, we walk through the bamboo forest which is damp and cold and then climb steadily on steep slopes. It is only after reaching Himalayan Hotel that the forest widens up and we get the sun again with stunning view of glacial river below. We then make a steep climb through the drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here the trail descends down to the river and then climb to Deurali, the most scenic stretch of the day. The vegetating here is sparser allowing the great view of valley, river and tock cliff about the bands of wispy waterfalls.  

Day06: Deorali – ABC

After breakfast, climb gradually through a river bed and then on steep trail over the mountain side. The trial from Bagar – Machapuchhre Base Camp is challenging. From Base Camp, we get crystal clear bird eye views of Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna one, Annapurna three, Gandharvachuli & Gangapurna which is rewarding.

The vegetation disappears on the trail to ABC. The trekking trail opens up as we enter into the Annapurna Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers the 360-degree panorama of Himalayas. From the base camp, we get the mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks.

Day07: Flight back to Kathmandu

Early morning helicopter flight from ABC to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is leisure to explore the Kathmandu city or do last minute shopping. In the evening, we attend a farewell dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant.

Optional:

Helicopter Flight back to Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu

Day08: Final Departure

At the assigned time, you will be taken to the airport by our vehicle. We are delighted to serve you in any means. Goodbye and may we meet again.

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