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14 DAYS ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY TREK  
DAY 01: Drive or fly to Pokhara. We drive for about 45 minutes from Pokhara to Suikhet ( trek starting point). From here, the path diverts and climbs the ridge above the Yangri river and reaches the village of Astamkot at the top of the ridge. Follow the ridge west through Hengjakot and Dhampus, which is a good view point for the Annapurna ranges, which is a good view point for the Machhapuchhare. Camp a little above the school at Dhampus.
 
DAY 02: Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre)From Dhampus, the trail ascends for about an hour through a beautiful forest of hododendrons and orchids to a pass at 2160m, then descend gradually to Ghatte river for lunch. Continue downhill to a large Gurung village Landrung situated above the Modi river and camp for the night.
 
DAY 03: Cross the Modi river, climb a set of steep stone stairs to Ghandrung, a huge Gurung village which is a confusing cluster of closely spaced slate-roofed houses with neatly terraced fields. Lunch and dinner will be served here.
 
DAY 04: Trek along the village and gradually ascend to Kimru ridge through a sparse forest. Descend down through thicket forest to Kimru river and stop for lunch. After lunch is a steep ascent for about 3 hours then the trail levels off till you reach Chomro.
 
DAY 05: From Chomro village, trail descend to Chomro river and ascend after crossing it. Pass through thick forest vegetation and follow the western bank of Modi river to Khuldi for lunch. After lunch, another 3 hours trek through bamboo and bushes takes you to Doban where you camp for the night.
 
DAY 06: A steady ascent of about 3 hours for Doban takes you to Hinko. The bushy forest in this area is well stocked with leeches. Once you reach Hinko the forest disappears and the valley opens up and becomes very picturesque. You are at the foot of the Modi Himal and Machhapuchhare now. Camp by the river on the flat ground.
 
DAY 07: Rest day at Base camp.
 
DAY 08: Descend to Doban for about 3 hours. Another 3 hours' trek through bamboo and bushes takes you to Khuldi where you camp for the night.
 
DAY 09: From Khuldi,, follow the western bank of the Modi river to Chomro river. Then ascend steadily to Chomro village and camp for the night.
 
DAY 10: Chomro to Tadapani (2655m). 6 1/2 Hrs.
 
DAY 11: Tadapani to Ghorpani (2855m). 7 Hrs.
 
DAY 12: Early morning climb Pooh Hill and witness panoramic view of Sunrise on Gurja Himal, Dhaulagri I (with 5 ranges), Tukche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Nilgri Peak, Annapurna I, South, Fishtail, II & Manaslu Range.
               Rest and exploring surrounding Area Day.
 
DAY 13: Trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577m). 5 Hrs.
 
DAY 14: Trek to Nayapul (1180m). 3 Hrs and from here its 1 hr drive back to Pokhara.
 
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