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[{"title":"Day 1: Join trip in Kathmandu","name":"Kathmandu","description":"Our tour starts today in Kathmandu, the busy, colourful and chaotic capital city of Nepal.<br/><br/> Our tour leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception for a welcome meeting at 5 pm. For those that wish, there is the chance to enjoy a group dinner afterwards. There are no other activities planned for today. <br/><br/> If you miss the welcome meeting, our tour leader will leave any essential information and details of the best time to catch up with them at the hotel reception.<br/><br/> If you'd like to receive an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). You should allow at least 45 minutes to reach our hotel in central Kathmandu as traffic congestion in the city can be bad.<br/><br/> Depending on the arrival time of your flight, if you'd like to get a head start on exploring, our hotel is located a short walk from the lively Thamel area. Home to a multitude of outdoor gear, souvenir shops, great bookshops and a huge variety of restaurants, it's a fun place to wander.","lat":"27.717245","lng":"85.323961"},{"title":"Day 2: Trek briefing; walking tour of old Kathmandu","name":"Pokhara","description":"After breakfast this morning, our tour leader will hold a briefing to fill us in on what to expect over the next few days. They'll let us know what to expect on a day-to-day basis and also make sure everyone is properly equipped for the trek.<br/><br/> After our briefing, we'll head out on a walking tour to discover Kathmandu. Along the way, we'll visit the bazaar and the Durbar Square area, the centre of old Kathmandu. Much of the day-to-day life of Kathmandu takes place in the bazaar: a fascinating mixture of people selling fruit, vegetables and spices, devotees visiting their favourite gods at temples and small shrines dotted along the sides of alleyways, rickshaw wallahs honking their horns and the ever-present sacred cow wandering amongst it all.","lat":"28.209583","lng":"83.985567"},{"title":"Day 3: Drive to Pokhara; prepare for trek","name":"Annapurna","description":"Leaving the capital today, we'll drive to Pokhara. The drive will take us much of the day but there is plenty to see as the landscape changes and the Annapurna range comes into view.","lat":"28.596111","lng":"83.820278"},{"title":"Day 5: Hike via Taulung to Chhomrong","name":"Chhomrong","description":"Today, we'll start with an ascent before dropping down to cross the Kimrong Khola by bridge, before making a short ascent to Taulung. We'll then begin the long, steep ascent to join the main trail to Chhomrong. The high point above the main valley is a favourite place for soaring vultures, griffons and lammergeiers, providing us with some awesome vistas as we begin the descent to Chommrong (2,060 metres/6,800 feet), the last major settlement before the Sanctuary and an attractive place for us to end the day amidst its alpine lodges and scenic views.<br/><br/> Today's 12-kilometre/7.5-mile walk is expected to take around six hours with a total ascent of 810 metres/2,700 feet and a descent of 670 metres/2,200 feet.","lat":"28.419288","lng":"83.818132"},{"title":"Day 6: Trek through rhododendron forest to Dovan","name":"Dobhan","description":"Descending to cross the Chhomrong Khola River by a suspension bridge, we'll enjoy some excellent views of Machhapuchhre today (now exhibiting its distinctive 'fishtail' profile) and Annapurna South. We'll continue to climb steeply, negotiating a trail that leads us through oak and rhododendron forests until we reach a teahouse on top of the ridge at Sinuwa (2,350 metres/7,710 feet). The ascent to Kuldigarth (2,470 metres/8,100 feet) is then more gradual, continuing through more lush forest to our lunch stop at the Bamboo Hotel (2,340 metres/7,678 feet). <br/><br/> This afternoon, we'll continue our ascent towards Dovan, beyond which lies the unofficial gateway into the Sanctuary, walking through a wet bamboo forest to reach our accommodation later this afternoon.<br/><br/> Today's 10-kilometre/6.2-mile walk is expected to take around seven hours with a total ascent of 1,060 metres/3,500 feet and a descent of 620 metres/2,000 feet.","lat":"27.83043","lng":"83.557648"},{"title":"Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m); descend to Machhapucchre Base Camp","name":"Annapurna","description":"We'll spend today enjoying the views within the very heart of the sanctuary. Having made a 'crack of dawn' start to get the best of the day, we'll follow part of the route taken by British mountaineer Chris Bonnington on the 1970 Annapurna South Face expedition. Following west along a moraine to the north of Hiunchuli, we'll reach several stone buildings at 4,130 metres/13,600 feet and then ascend to a spectacular viewpoint. Here, we'll have amazing views of the peaks encircling us including close-up views of the south face of Annapurna I which towers over the Sanctuary and also of Annapurna South glacier. We'll have time to enjoy this special mountain panorama, to sit amongst the edelweiss and watch the ice carving its way from the glacier, before descending back to Machhapuchhre Base Camp.<br/><br/> Today's 5 kilometre/3 mile walk is expected to take around three and a half hours with a total ascent of 430 metres/1,400 feet and a descent of 430 metres/1,400 feet.","lat":"28.596111","lng":"83.820278"},{"title":"Day 11: Trek to Jhinnu Danda via Chhomrong","name":"Chhomrong","description":"Descending through a rhododendron forest full of noisy birds - mostly black-capped Sibia, we'll cross the Chhomrong Khola and climb up to Chhomrong village (2,060 metres/6,800 feet) where we'll take a rest break. We'll then climb for a short while before descending to Jhinnu Danda, our home for the night.<br/><br/> Today's 12-kilometre/7.5-mile walk is expected to take around six hours with a total ascent of 690 metres/2,200 feet and a descent of 1,230 metres/4,000 feet.<br/><br/> There is also an optional walk to a hot spring today, which will approximately take 45 minutes.","lat":"28.419288","lng":"83.818132"},{"title":"Day 13: Free day in Pokhara to relax","name":"Pokhara","description":"Pokhara is smaller and more relaxed than Kathmandu and is beautifully situated on the banks of Phewa Tal (lake). Only foothills separate the town from the high mountains and there are superb views of the snowcapped Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre - the famous 'Fishtail' mountain. Our day here is free to relax after the trek. There is the option to take a small boat across the lake and walk to the Japanese Peace Pagoda or simply relax in one of the lakeside cafe gardens after exploring the many souvenir shops.","lat":"28.209583","lng":"83.985567"},{"title":"Day 15: Trip ends in Kathmandu","name":"Kathmandu","description":"The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kathmandu.<br/><br/> There are no activities planned for today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).","lat":"27.717245","lng":"85.323961"}]