Best to cover legs, arms, and head, and to check boot-lace holes often. Make camp near Hinko Deurali, the ridge above Hinko . More beautiful views. Avalanches common here. Rapid altitude gain.
Final decision is made together by sirdar and trek leader.
Plan A, camping at Machha-puchhre Base Camp , would respond to group preference for lower campsite to reduce altitude headache, ease breathing, etc. Plan B involves a somewhat longer day today, followed by two nights camping at Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m. Breathtaking views, but possibly some difficulty sleeping. Day trips can be made to higher ridges for more stunning photos. Reverse of Day 5, except a smaller number of trekking hours required as trail is mainly downhill.