Itinerary
Itineraries and dates are subject to change.

Day 01 / Singapore – Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu city and transfer to our hotel in Thamel, the heart of Kathmandu city. The rest of the afternoon is free for taking in the sights and sounds of this unique and bustling ancient-city. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Nepali meal accompanied by traditional Newari music. (-/-/D)

Day 02 / Kathmandu sightseeing
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organised sightseeing tour. We visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. We also visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats.
The afternoon is free for own sightseeing and exploration. (B/-/-)

Day 03 / Kathmandu – Pokhara
After breakfast, we depart Kathmandu in a bus for a scenic drive along the Trisuli River to Pokhara (200km). Lunch along the way. Pokhara is a picturesque city focused around the beautiful Phewa Tal Lake with the classic Machapuchare (Fish Tail Mountain) in the background. (B/L/D)

Day 04 / Pokhara – Birethanti – Ulleri (2,070m)
After a beautiful sunrise, we drive to the riverside town of Birethanti (1,140m). From here we begin our trek through the lush Modi Khola valley, past waterfalls with pools that invite you to swim. We ascend a steep stone staircase to the Magar village of Ulleri, where there are breathtaking views of the valley below and the peaks of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. (B/L/D)

Day 05 / Ulleri – Ghorepani (2,840m)
Today we gently climb through pasture and cultivated fields. As the trail climbs higher, we walk beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani, meaning “horse water”. (B/L/D)

Day 06 / Ghorepani – Tadapani (2,540m)
A short climb in the morning to the Deurali pass rewards us with a spectacular panorama of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, and all the way south to the plains of India. The trail then descends steeply through dense, moss-covered forest that is teeming with bird life. We arrive in Tadapani in time for a beautiful sunset view over the Annapurna and Machapuchare. (B/L/D)

Day 07 / Tadapani – Chomrong
The trail drops down from Tadapani, through dense rhododendron forest. We pass the Gurung village of Ghandrung before the route ascends above the bank of the Modi Khola, to the village of Chomrung. Towering above the village are Annapurna South and the Fishtail. (B/L/D)

Day 08 / Chomrong – Dovan (2,680m)
We walk through the forest to Kuldi Ghar. The trail then levels out, running through riverside bamboo thickets along the base of the gorge. Then it winds steeply up through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Dovan. (B/L/D)

Day 09 / Dovan – Annapurna South Glacier Basin (3,500m)
The Modi river now flows through more open valley, and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary. Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier. This is the site of Machapuchare Base Camp which affords a spectacular view of this natural amphitheatre. We make our camp around here tonight. (B/L/D)

Day 10 / Annapurna South Base Camp (4,234m)
Today we make a day-trip to the Annapurna Base Camp South. The route climbs over lateral moraine and down to the beautiful ablation valley. The best views are probably obtained from the crest of the moraine, which we follow until it is cut through by the glacier flowing down from Himal Chuli to the north. (B/L/D)

Day 11 / Annapurna South Base Camp – Dovan (1,940m)
Descend and follow the same route to a pleasant camp spot at Dovan, which lies on the boundary of the Sanctuary. (B/L/D)

Day 12 / Dovan – Modi Khola
The trail passes the small village of Khuldi Bikas, before continuing through rhododendron and bamboo fields to the Alpine-style village of Chomrung. Stony steps climb steeply to Kabre Chautara and soon after we turn off for Landrung,leaving the Ghandrung path dropping away towards the river. (B/L/D)

Day 13 / Modi Khola – Dhampus
After an easy descent to the Gurung village of Landrung, the trail crosses a pass before arriving at the tiny village of Dhampus, perched high on a ridge. (B/L/D)

Day 14 / Dhampus – Pokhara
It is a short descent to Phedi, where we meet the road and drive back to Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara. (B/L/-)

Day 15 / Pokhara – Kathmandu
Today we say goodbye to scenic city of Pokhara and make our way by bus back to the bustling city of Kathmandu.
Or alternately, we can fly. Cost USD $110. (B/-/-)

Day 16 / Kathmandu
Free day to explore this ancient capital with its many bazaars and living monuments.
We can catch a early morning mountain flight to see the eastern Himalayan ranges, or float above the Kathmandu Valley in a hot-air balloon. (B/-/)

Day 17 / Kathmandu – Singapore
The day is free until our transfer to the airport for our homebound flight. (B/-/-)

Tour Cost Per Person for our Fixed Departures
min. 06 persons to depart, max. number is 12 persons

• SGD $*** Excluding Ex-SIN airport taxes
• SGD $*** Single Supplement

Private Departure Supplement
Min. 02 persons, and can depart on any day between October and April

• SGD $220 for group of 02-03 persons:
• SGD $160 for group of 04-05 persons:
• No supplement charge for group size of 06 persons or more

Tour Dates

• Oct 22 – Nov 07, 2011
• Nov 05-21, 2011
• Nov 19 – Dec 05, 2011
• Dec 03-19, 2011
• Dec 17, 2011 – Jan 02, 2012
• Dec 31, 2011 – Jan 16, 2012
• Feb 04-20, 2012
• Feb 18 – Mar 05, 2012
• Mar 03-19, 2012

Tour validity

• Oct 01, 2011 – Mar 01, 2012

Tour Cost Includes

• Return airfare from Singapore to Kathmandu on Silkair ‘H’ Class/GV2/30D: SIN/KTM/SIN
• Airport transfers
• Half-day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Land transfers by tourist bus
• English-speaking trekking guide
• Full-board tea-house trekking arrangements including porters, etc.
• Annapurna Conservation Fee
• 04 nights twin-share room with breakfast in Samsara Resort in Kathmandu
• 02 nights twin-share room with breakfast in Kantipur Hotel in Pokhara

Tour Cost Excludes

• Nepal Visa fee @USD $30 per person for 60-day visa
• All airport taxes (Ex-SIN TBA, Ex-KTM International NPR1,695 and domestic NPR600)
• Travel Insurance including medical evacuation in case of emergency
• Tips & gratuities for guides & trekking crew
• Personal expenses like hard/soft drinks, phone bills, laundry, etc.
• Silkair high season surcharge of SGD $100 per person

Tour validity

• Oct 01, 2011 – Mar 01, 2012