Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Your drive to Pokhara takes about 6 hours along scenic river routes. You'll pass views of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu peaks during the journey, and the landscape gradually opens up as you approach this lakeside town. Once you arrive, you'll settle into your hotel and have time to rest after the drive.
Landmarks/POIs Ganesh Himal Manaslu Trisuli River Marsyangdi River - Day 2
Pokhara to Tikhedunga
After breakfast, you'll drive roughly 1.5 hours to Nayapul, then start your trek to Tikhedunga. The initial route is easy and flat as you walk through small villages. Later you'll have a gentle climb up to your guesthouse for the night, so it's a manageable first day on the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel with tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Hike from Nayapul to Tikhedunga via Birethanti
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul Birethanti Tikhedunga - Day 3
Tikhedunga to Banthanti
Following breakfast, the trek gets steeper right away. You'll climb hard for about 2 hours through Ulleri and Banthanti as the elevation starts to increase noticeably. During the ascent, you can see Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna. The path then leads through rhododendron and forest sections before you reach your guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse with tea and coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedunga to Banthanti via Ulleri
Landmarks/POIs Ulleri Banthanti Machhapuchhare Hiunchuli Annapurna South - Day 4
Banthanti to Tadapani
You'll head out early to reach Poonhill for sunrise, which gives you views across multiple Himalayan peaks including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and the Annapurna range. After a hot breakfast at the lodge, you'll trek onward through blooming rhododendron forests on your way to Tadapani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast at lodge with tea and coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Poonhill for sunrise views
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poonhill Ghorepani Tadapani Mt. Dhaulagiri Tukuche Peak Nilgiri Varaha Shikhar Mt. Annapurna I Annapurna III Annapurna IV Annapurna II Lamjung Himal - Day 5
Tadapani to Chomrong
The day starts with breakfast and then descends gently through rhododendron, oak, and dense forest. You'll hear bird calls as you make your way toward Kimrung Khola. After that, the trail gets steep again as you climb, then you'll have flatter sections before arriving at Chomrong, which serves as the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge with tea and coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Chomrong via Kimrung Khola
Landmarks/POIs Kimrung Khola Chomrong Himalchuli - Day 6
Chomrong to Dovan
After a hot breakfast, you'll trek down stone stairs and cross the Chhomrong Khola on a suspension bridge. The path continues through bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests as you pass through Sinuwa. Later you'll reach Dovan and Himalaya, still descending into the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast at lodge with tea and coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chomrong to Dovan with suspension bridge crossing
Landmarks/POIs Chhomrong Khola Modi Khola Sinuwa Dovan Himalaya - Day 7
Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp
Following breakfast, you'll trek through the valley as it opens up wider around you. You'll cross two avalanche tracks on a narrow section of trail, then move through Bagar meadow and alpine meadows. Eventually you'll reach Machhapuchare Base Camp and then finally arrive at Annapurna Base Camp at 4,170 meters (13,680 feet).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge with tea and coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Bagar Machhapuchare Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp Mount Hiunchuli Annapurna South Annapurna I Annapurna III Gangapurna Machhapuchhare - Day 8
Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
After breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp, you'll spend time taking in the Himalayan views around you. Then you'll begin your descent back down toward Dovan, which takes about 6 hours. The downhill trek is less strenuous than climbing, though it's broken up into stages to give your legs a rest since you'll be tired from the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse with tea and coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Annapurna Base Camp and surrounding views
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp Sinuwa - Day 9
Dovan to Jhinudanda
Starting after breakfast, you'll descend to Bamboo through rhododendron, oak, and bamboo forests. The path gets steep going up to Sinuwa, then flattens out. From there you'll gradually descend to Chhumrong Khola and follow stone stairs back to Chhumrong. The day finishes with a steep descent to Jhinudanda, where you can soak in the hot springs if you have energy left.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge with tea and coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda
- Optional visit to natural hot springs in Jhinudanda
Landmarks/POIs Bamboo Sinuwa Chhumrong Khola Chhumrong Jhinudanda - Day 10
Jhinudanda to Pokhara
After breakfast you'll trek downward and across flat sections to reach Birethati, where lunch happens. Following about 30 minutes of walking to Nayapul, your driver will be waiting with the car or van to take you back to Pokhara and the lakeside setting you started from.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel with tea and coffee), Lunch (Lunch at Birethati)
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinudanda to Nayapul via Birethati
Landmarks/POIs Birethati Nayapul - Day 11
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll depart at 7 AM on a tourist bus for the 6-hour drive back to Kathmandu. The route passes through satellite towns, rural settlements, gushing rivers, and terraced green landscapes that show the region's agricultural character. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll check into your hotel and wrap up your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea and coffee)
