Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu where your airport representative will meet you and go over what to expect from the tour. After you get settled in at your hotel, there's a traditional Nepali dinner in the evening to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical Nepali dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuwan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll spend the day exploring Kathmandu valley's cultural and artistic side. Start with the Swayambhunath Temple, which sits high up with great views across the valley. Then head to Pashupatinath Temple, an important site dedicated to Shiva, and finish at Boudhanath Stupa, the country's largest stupa and a significant Tibetan Buddhist center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
- Visit Swayambhunath Temple
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhunath Temple Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll drive to Pokhara in western Nepal after breakfast, taking in the fresh mountain air and views of the highest peaks around you. Later in the afternoon, take a boat across Lake Phewa to see the Annapurna range reflected in the calm water. Stay for sunset from the lake shore before having dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a famous lakeside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Drive to Pokhara
- Boat across Lake Phewa with Annapurna mountain views
Landmarks/POIs Lake Phewa Annapurna Range - Day 4
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga Trek
Drive about 1.5 hours by private vehicle to Nayapul where the trek begins. From there, trek to Tikhedhunga on a nice dirt road next to a stream, with glimpses of Himalayan peaks and green mountain villages along the way. You'll overnight at a guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Nayapul
- Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul - Day 5
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani Trek
This is a tough day with around 3,300 stone steps to climb, including a suspension bridge crossing. You'll push steeply up to Ulleri, a Magar settlement, then continue through meadows and rhododendron forest where you might spot redstarts, kingfishers, and other birds. Reach Ghorepani by day's end with broad views of Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna I, and several other peaks. Overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri crossing suspension bridge
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Nangethanti
- Trek to Ghorepani
Optional Activities
- Bird-watching for redstarts, kingfishers, dippers and forktails
Landmarks/POIs Ulleri Ghorepani Dhaulagiri I Annapurna I - Day 6
Ghorepani to Poon Hill and Tadapani
Get up early and trek 400 meters uphill to Poon Hill (about 45 minutes) to catch the sunrise over the Annapurna range as the peaks shift from pink to gold. On clear days you can see two of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then trek down to Tadapani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Poon Hill for sunrise
- Trek from Poon Hill to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill Tadapani - Day 7
Tadapani to Chhomrung Trek
Trek through forested areas with birds singing around you, descending for roughly 45 minutes before the trail gets very steep through terraced fields to Kimrung Khola. Cross a suspension bridge and continue to Gurjung, then climb for 45 minutes to reach Chhomrung at 2,170 meters. The full trek from Tadapani takes 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani through forest to Kimrung Khola
- Cross suspension bridge at Kimrung Khola
- Trek to Gurjung
- Trek to Chhomrung
Landmarks/POIs Kimrung Khola Chhomrung - Day 8
Chhomrung to Dovan Trek
Trek down 310 meters on thousands of stone steps, cross the Chhomrung stream, and climb to Sinuwa at 2,340 meters. Walk through rhododendron forest decorated with orchids and ferns, then descend steeply through stone steps to bamboo forest where you'll have lunch. Spend about an hour more in cool forest before reaching Dovan at 2,630 meters. Overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in bamboo forest area), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrung through stone steps to Sinuwa
- Trek to bamboo forest
- Trek to Dovan
Landmarks/POIs Sinuwa Dovan - Day 9
Dovan to Himalaya Trek
Trek through quiet jungle from Dovan to Himalaya. Along the way, learn about the spiritual importance these mountains hold in Nepali culture and about the goddess Annapurna, worshipped as a kitchen-goddess and goddess of harvests whose name means 'plenty of food.' Overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan through jungle to Himalaya
Landmarks/POIs Himalaya - Day 10
Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp
This is the main day of the trek as you reach Annapurna Base Camp within the ACAP zone. You'll trek through gentle uphill sections across calm meadows with great views of towering Himalayan peaks surrounding you. The base camp gives you 360-degree views of the whole Annapurna range. You might see blue sheep, pika, snow leopards, and Himalayan Thar, plus colorful birds like blood pheasants and koklas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
- 360-degree panoramic viewing of Annapurna range
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting for blue sheep, pika, snow-leopards and Himalayan Thar
- Bird-watching for Impheyans, Koklas and blood pheasants
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp - Day 11
Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan Trek
Start with hot tea or coffee while you take in the mountain views, then have breakfast before trekking down from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan or Bamboo. You'll pass through MBC, Deurali, and Himalaya with tea and lunch stops along the way. Overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan via MBC, Deurali and Himalaya
Landmarks/POIs MBC (Middle Base Camp) Deurali - Day 12
Dovan to Chhomrung Trek
Trek from Dovan to Chhomrung. Once you arrive, check out the Gurung village and learn about their culture, traditions, and way of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan to Chhomrung
- Explore Gurung village culture and tradition
Landmarks/POIs Chhomrung - Day 13
Chhomrung to Tolka Trek
Trek down from Chhomrung to Tolka, another Gurung settlement. Spend time exploring their culture and traditions while talking with local people about their lives.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrung to Tolka
- Explore Gurung settlement culture and tradition
- Interact with locals
Landmarks/POIs Tolka - Day 14
Tolka to Pokhara Trek
After breakfast, trek down from Tolka to Pokhara through beautiful scenery with Himalayan range views the whole way. Walk through the nice landscape and reach Pokhara by day's end. Overnight in a Pokhara hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tolka to Pokhara through Himalayan scenery
Landmarks/POIs Pokhara - Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu with mountain views from the plane during the flight. Spend the rest of the day however you like - explore the city, check out shops, or relax at one of the many cafes and rooftop restaurants. Celebrate finishing the trek in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Shopping in Kathmandu
- Explore cafés and rooftop restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu - Day 16
Departure from Kathmandu
Your last day in Kathmandu is free to do what you want. Many people use it for shopping while others continue exploring the city's cultural sites. Your guide can point out the best shops if you need suggestions. Goodbyes and farewells. Your airport representative will go with you to the airport.
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Kathmandu
- Explore cultural sites of Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu
