Aug 4 - Aug 5, 2026 | Change
via Short Modi Khola Start
side trek
(2 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Annapurna SanctuaryDifficulty: moderate
The shortest way but a less scenic way to Chomrong that follows the Modi Khola (river) bypassing Ghandruk. If you need to reduce the itinerary by a day this is a possible option. Taking a taxi to the road head will also save time instead of taking the public bus.
Weather Conditions in August
change startThe peak of the monsoon is in early August and marks the wettest time of year. Be prepared for lots of rain and wet trails
At a glance
On average there are 22 days with precipitation in
August. The highest point on the trek is
Chomrong at
2210 m. During
August, expect high temperatures of around
24.1°C (75°F)
and lows down to
15.1°C (59°F)
at Chomrong.
via Short Modi Khola Start
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (2 days)
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| Tue Aug 4 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 23.4°C (74°F) in August. |
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Public bus from Pokhara to Siwai
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$5.00
Estimated cost:
$60.00
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Siwai (1500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in August. |
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New Bridge (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 20.4°C (69°F) in August. |
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Jhinu Danda (1780 m)
About 3-4 hours from Siwai Overnight |
| Wed Aug 5 (day 2) |
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Chomrong (2210 m)
About 2-3 hours from Jhinu Danda |
via Short Modi Khola Start Itinerary Reviews
by Charlie (Australia) on Oct 14, 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary via Short Modi Khola Start, with Annapurna Base Camp Day Visit, and via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
