Trekking in Nepal, October 19 - November 2 2024

Walking along the Modi Khola River to Jhinu Danda, a settlement above the river surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

In the afternoon those interested can visit the hot springs about one km further up the river, for a hot Himalayan bath.

Course 8.6 km, duration 4-5 hours, altitude +650m, – 690 m

Starting the day, a prolonged uphill path leads to the village of Chhomrong (2,170 m) at the foot of Hiunchuli Mountain. Then it descends again to the village of Sinuwa where we will spend the night in a lodge.

Course 6 km, duration 4 hours, altitude +740 m -390 m

Continuing the ascent after breakfast, the route enters the deep ravine of the Modi Khola River with the slopes of the mountains closing right left in a wild and beautiful landscape with lush vegetation. In the past this route was used only by shepherds and had little infrastructure, but now it has settlements, inns and tea shops for short stops and rest drinking a hot tea.

Today's destination is the settlement of Himalaya (2,920 m)

Course 10 km, duration 6 hours, altitude +1060 m -300 m

The route continues to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m), a settlement at the foot of the impressive Machhapuchhre mountain (6993 m). The name of the mountain means "Fish Tail" from the characteristic shape of its twin peak and is a sacred mountain for Nepalis with forbidden climbing to its top.

Day course 6 km, duration 6-8 hours, altitude +1300 m – 500 m

Today has a relatively short course, with final destination the Annapurna S. Base Camp (4,100 m). The trail runs parallel to the maraina of the glacier that descends from the giant Annapurna 1 (8091 m) which rises above us and reaches the heart of the amphitheater with dozens of peaks of the Annapurna complex closing the horizon around. Among them is the peak Annapurna South which was the target of the first Greek mountaineering expedition in the Himalayas of Nepal in 1985.  Because of the altitude and its potential implications for the adaptation of some, the current course must be slow. Arriving at today's lodge, there will be plenty of leisurely time to devote himself to the spectacle that surrounds, or for short walks in the area.

3 km ascent course, duration 2.5 hours, altitude +450 m

After breakfast begins our descent following the same path, with destination the village of Bamboo where we will spend the night in a lodge.

Course 14 km, duration 7 hours, altitude +570 m -2.380 m

Following a slightly different path, trekking is completed near the river at New Bridge where a road reaches.

11 km course, duration 6 hours, altitude +770 m – 1370 m.

From here by car we will continue to Pokhara (60 km, 2 hours)

Transfer to the hotel Adam 3* or similar near the lake for overnight stay in rooms with bathroom and breakfast.

Departure by tourist bus for our return to Kathmandu. Afternoon free for walks in the market of Thamel.

Free time in the morning for our last shopping in the rich and unique market of the city.

Then visit the other two important cities of the valley, Patan & Bhaktapur.In the past, each of the three cities  in the valley, Kathmandu, Patan and Bakhtapur, had engaged in an informal struggle to create the most beautiful central square, and the result is so impressive that all three cities in the valley were included in the UNESCO list of monuments.

There will be a visit to Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO site) and the Pashupatinath iconostasis where the cremation of the dead Hindus takes place. In each place there will be time for exploration and photography, or relaxation in one of the cafes or restaurants located there.

Transfer to the airport early in the morning for the return flight to Greece. The flight departs at 07:35 and arrives in Istanbul at 12:50.

Departure at 01:20 after midnight for Athens, arrival time 02:45