We find a good mix of high mountains and Himalayan culture on this trek. The Annapurna Himal lies between the kali Gandaki and Marsyangdi river valley, forming a solid, mountain bastion. Within its span of 40 miles, it encompasses some twelve peaks that are higher than 7000m and numerous others over 6000m. As rhododendron forests give way to bamboo groves, which in turn vanish into the high, desert landscapes, people of Aryan origin give way those of Mongoloid origin and the dominant religion changes from Hinduism in the lower reaches to Buddhism higher up.

01: Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
02: Kathmandu sightseeing, Hotel
03: Fly/Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara, Hotel
04: Drive to Nayapul (1070m) and Trek to Tirkhedhunga (1540m)
05: Trek to Ghorepani (2750m)
06: Trek to Tadapani (2630m)
07: Trek to Chomrong (2170m)
08: Himalaya Hotel to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m)
09: MBC-ABC (4130m) and back to MBC or Deurali
10: MBC/Deurali to Bamboo (2500m)
11: Trek to Chomorong (2170m)
12: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m)
13: Trek to Tolkha (1700m)
14: Trek to Dhampus (1650m)
15: Trek to Pokhara (820m)
16: Fly/Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu, Hotel
17: Free day in Kathmandu, Hotel
18: Final Departure