ABC in 7/8 days

Since I am very limited in time and would really love to do the ABC track, I would like to do ABC in 7 or 8 days with the following schedule:

Day 1 – Leave Pokhara in a jeep for the roadhead near Lhandruk as early as possible and then trek up to Chomrong – Long Full day

Day 2 - Chomrong to Doban– about ¾ days trek, Steeply downhill on steps, the steeply uphill to Real Sinua and then downhill again to Bamboo and slightly up to Doban

Day 3 Doban to Deurali – ¾ day steadily up

Day 4 - Deurali to MBC - -- ½ day steadily up

Day 5 -MBC – ABC

Day 6 - ABC – Doban - Full day, up early, breakfast at ABC then return downhill all the way to Doban picking your pack up at MBC when passing

Day 7 - Doban to Jhinu Danda-- Full day, first an up and over and then a pull up to Chomrong and finally down to Jhinu Danda

Day 8 – Morning at the Hot Springs and then trek back to the roadhead near Lhandruk and catch a jeep back to Pokhara (You could miss out the Hot Springs IF you are really short of time, but that would be a Big Shame)

I read that 7 days would be possible, if I skip sleeping at ABC. However, probably I would chose to go for 8 days since I really would like to see the sunrise.

Would you think this schedule is realistic? I am going with a friend. We are both in good condition and 26 and 28 in age. If not, would you recommended any alternative? I know this is short time, but we do not have more then 8 days. I personally would really like to do the ABC track if it is possible in this short period. Anyway I would like to know what your thought are on this.

Second question, we do arrive Thursday morning in Kathmandu. What is the fastest we can start the track? Would it be possible to start travel on Friday to Pokhara and start Saturday trekking? Would it be recommended to book the flight in advance or do it locally in Kathmandu?

Perfectly OK, slow up, fast down. But do not leave your packs at MBC if overnighting at ABC...

Doban - Landruk in one day is also possible if short of time, but I do not know how good the road is, if you can make it to Pokhara the same day. If not, not worth trying.

There were jeeps in Landuk last week when I came through so it should be doable. No idea how much they'll charge you though.
If you arrive on Thursday morning in Kathmandu, pick up your permit and TIMS card the same day then fly to Pokhara first thing Friday morning you could be hiking that same day.

Yes its doable and Jeep might cost you about $70 -$80.

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