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Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival transfer to the hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
Full day city tour of New & Old Delhi. Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 03 - Delhi - Kathmandu
Transfer to Airport to catch the flight to Kathmandu. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free. Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 04 - Kathmandu 
Full day city tour. Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 05 - Kathmandu - Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara, on arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon free to explore the valley. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Pokhara - Dhampus (5,413 ft)
Drive to the northwest through Yamdi Khola valley to the trek starting point - Dhampes Phedi. From here a 02 hours trek would lead you to the lovely village of Dhampus, strung out on a ridge, inhabited by the friendly Gurungs. Stay overnight in tents.
Day 07 - Dhampus - Landrung (5,085 ft)
Passing through forests and villages with very welcoming tea houses, this day's trek keeps us on the ridge with fabulous vistas until Deurali (6,890 ft), the high point of this walk, then descending to Bheri Kharka - Sheep Pasture, high above the Modi Khola valley for lunch. Not far away lies Landrung where you will spend the night in tents.
Day 08 - Landrung - Chomrung (6,726 ft)
A grand days walk which takes you into the Modi Khola valley with views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Machapuchhare. The valley you will be trekking through in the next few days is clearly visible. First a short descent to the river then begins the climb of the day. Lunch is at Jhinu, a place that not only welcomes its weary travelers with good food but is also known for its hot springs. Stay overnight in tents.
Day 09 - Chomrung - Dovan (8,530 ft)
Despite the modest linear distance covered, the trail makes a constant switch back through the Modi Khola gorge. In the initial stage of the walk, the route gives the possibility of views but later as the trail leads among rhododendron and bamboo forests the views become scarce, but here the birds and Langur monkeys abound. Stop for lunch at Bamboo- a teashop amidst, one can guess - bamboo. An hour's walk away is Dovan, a place with three teahouses in a narrow, shaded valley
Day 10 - Dovan - Machapucchare Base Camp (12,139 ft)
Now as you walk in the deep Modi Khola valley the trail winds up among bamboo thickets and forest to the famous Hinku cave that once housed a lodge. The cave lies separated from Deurali, the lunch spot by a stream that flows right off the Hiunchuli Peak that looms above you. Beyond Deurali the temperate vegetation quickly transforms into short, stunted Alpine. Lying too close to Machapuchhare and the surrounding Mountains the views from Machapuchhare Base Camp may not be up to your expectation. But to be able to enjoy the next few days, staying a night here is a wise move.
Day 11 - Machapucchare Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp (13,550 ft) - Dovan
The trek to Annapurna Base Camp ascends at a steady gradient, never very shortly, but the altitude is likely to have a tiring effect. Do not hurry, but ascend slowly & enjoy the expanding panorama. It's a clear, well-defined trail and as you gain height the lodge buildings can be seen ahead. The final rise is the steepest. After some time at this wonderful vantage point we turn back to retrace our steps going all the way back to Dovan.
Day 12 - Dovan - Chomrung
Trek up to Chomrung and spend the night there
Day 13 - Chomrung - Gandrung (6,362 ft)
This day you descend to Kimrong Khola on a fairly steep trail through Oak Forest for lunch. Then it's up again on the southern side to the picturesque village of Ghandrung with the last close views of Annapurna South and Huinchul. This large and prosperous village is also the headquarters of the very successful Annapurna Conservation Area.
Day 14 - Gandrung - Pokhara
For the last time you descend to the Modi Khola valley as you first head south then southwest towards the road head at Nayapul, half an hour away after crossing the Modi Khola at Birethanti. You meet your transport here that will take you to Pokhara. After you leave Ghandrung the mountains can only be seen on your drive from the road head to Pokhara. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon, free to relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu. On arrival check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 - Kathmandu - Delhi - Departure
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. We will be holding a few rooms for wash and change. Enjoy your dinner and be transferred to the airport to catch your International flight.
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