Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be met at the International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Once you settle in, there's time to meet your trekking guide and go over what's coming up on the trek before you get some rest.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day checking out the valley's main sights. Start at Kathmandu Durbar Square to see the royal palaces, then head to the Kumari Temple where the living goddess resides. From there, walk up to Swoyambhunath Monkey Temple on its hilltop, and after that head to Patan city to see the Krishna Mandir and Golden Temple before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Kumari Temple
- Visit Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Patan city
- Visit Krishna Mandir
- Visit Golden Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Temple Swoyambhunath Patan city Krishna Mandir Golden Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast, you'll take a scenic drive or optional flight to Pokhara. In the afternoon, walk around the lake city and then attend an early evening trek briefing to get ready for the trekking days ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around Lake city
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive to Pokhara
- Fly to Pokhara
- Day 4
Naya Pul to Tikhe Dhunga
You'll drive about half an hour to Naya Pul and begin trekking to Birethanti along the Modi River. The trail takes you through Sudami as you gradually climb the valley side to Hile (1495m/4905ft), then on to Tikhe Dhunga. After crossing a stream and climbing a steep stone staircase, you'll reach the Magar village of Ulleri (2070m/6790ft) where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Naya Pul to Birethanti
- Trek through Sudami
- Trek to Hile
- Trek to Tikhe Dhunga
- Trek to Ulleri
Landmarks/POIs Ulleri Magar village - Day 5
Ulleri to Ghorepani
This is a nice walking day through rhododendron and oak forests. You'll cross streams as you trek and make a short final climb to Nangethanti before heading up to Ghorepani (2850m/9350ft) for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron and oak forests
- Trek to Nangethanti
- Trek to Ghorepani
Landmarks/POIs Ghorepani - Day 6
Poon Hill - Tadapani
Wake early and hike to Poon Hill for sunrise views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Lamjung ranges. After breakfast, you'll descend back to Ghorepani and continue trekking along rhododendron and pine forest ridges to Tadapani (2625m/8610ft) where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hiking to Poon Hill
- View panoramic sunrise over the Himalayas
- Trek to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill - Day 7
Tadapani to Ghandruk
You'll trek down through rhododendron forests to Ghandrung and then walk to Ghandruk village. Spend time exploring the village and learning about the local culture and way of life before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Ghandrung
- Walk to Ghandruk village
- Explore Ghandruk Village
- Cultural living experience
Landmarks/POIs Ghandruk Village - Day 8
Ghandruk to Pokhara
Trek through the narrow wooded valley of the Modi Khola and pass through several villages on your way to Birethanti. From there, continue walking to Nayapool and then drive back to Pokhara for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Modi Khola valley
- Trek to Birethanti
- Trek to Nayapool
- Day 9
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll take a scenic drive or optional flight back to Kathmandu. Once you're transferred to your hotel, spend the afternoon walking around the tourist market with free time to do personal activities or explore more on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around tourist market
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive back to Kathmandu
- Fly back to Kathmandu
- Personal activities
- Day 10
Departure
Transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.
