The Annapurna South Base Camp trek (moderate to tough) combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery, providing a fascinating insight into the lives of the hill people. This is a unique tea house trek along local trails, forests, villages and terraced farmland. It is a hike into the dazzling amphitheater formed by the principal peaks of the great Annapurna Himal comprising Hiunchuli, Annapurna south, Annapurna I to IV, Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhare which are arranged almost precisely in a circle of about 10 miles in diameter. The trek follows the Modi river and passes through dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo. Passing the overhanging rock known as the Hinku cave, you enter the Annapurna sanctuary. The entire Annapurna basin comes under the Annapurna conservation area Project. The ACAP area offers a variety of flora, fauna and bird life. A remarkable feature of this area is that in spite of the great heights of the surrounding peaks and ice walls; the valley floor is between 12000 to 14000 feet. The trek starts from Uleri, located at a distance of about 50 Kms. from the picturesque place of Pokhara. The planned route is Pokhara/Uleri-GorepaniTadapani-Sinuwa-Deurali-ABC-Bamboo-Jinua Danda/Pokhara. You will be confronted by dazzling views as you trek up through the last permanent settlements near the Machhapuchhare base camp. A seven day trek through some of the most spectacular mountainscape in fascinating Nepal provides for an unforgettable experience.