Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll be picked up at Kathmandu airport and taken to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, there's a trip briefing either that afternoon once you've settled in or the next morning over breakfast.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This is your acclimatization day in Kathmandu valley. You'll visit Swoyambhunath temple, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath where Hindu cremation rituals take place, and Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in the area. After returning to the hotel, you'll have time to sort out any last-minute trek gear.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Swoyambhunath (monkey temple)
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Pashupatinath
- Visit Boudhanath stupa
Landmarks/POIs Swoyambhunath Patan Durbar Square Pashupatinath Boudhanath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After checking out early, you'll take a 7-hour drive west to Pokhara, the lake city roughly 200 km away. The bus route passes through rural hills, valleys, and small villages with nice countryside scenery. Once you arrive and check in, there's time to walk around the lakeside or just relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore lakeside in Pokhara
- Explore sights of Pokhara
- Day 4
Kande to Australian Camp
A short one-hour drive in the morning takes you to Kande where the trek begins. Your first day on the trail is intentionally short so you can take in the mountain views without pushing too hard. You'll head toward Mardi Himal Base Camp and spend the night at Australian Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kande to Australian Camp
- Day 5
Australian Camp to Tolkha
From here, you'll trek through the villages of Pothana and Pitam Deurali to reach Tolkha village. Lush rhododendron trees and flowering plants line the path with mountain views all around. As you move into the Modi Khola valley, the Modi River flows through creating a green landscape along the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Australian Camp to Tolkha village via Pothana and Pitam Deurali
Landmarks/POIs Modi Khola valley - Day 6
Tolkha to Chhomrong
You'll trek to Chhomrong by first descending to the Modi River then following it upstream. From Jhinu Danda at Kimrong Khola, there's a steep uphill section. Chhomrong is a Gurung settlement, so you'll get a feel for the local culture and how people live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tolkha to Chhomrong
- Observe Gurung culture and lifestyle in Chhomrong settlement
- Day 7
Chhomrong to Tadapani
Leaving the Annapurna Base Camp route, you'll head toward Tadapani via Ghorepani. After descending to the river, you'll ascend through varied terrain alongside it. Reaching Tadapani rewards you with close views of several Himalayan peaks from that elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrong to Tadapani via Ghorepani
- Day 8
Tadapani to Dobato
The trek goes from Tadapani to Dobato in the direction of Khopra. You'll pass through Mesar, which has some excellent Annapurna range views, then continue through Isaru before arriving at Dobato for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Dobato via Mesar and Isaru
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna range - Day 9
Dobato to Ghorepani
Trekking to Ghorepani, you'll go toward Deurali via Mulde hill, a great spot to see the Annapurna range. After Deurali you'll join with a route from Tadapani and keep going to Ghorepani, a small village with good views in all directions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dobato to Ghorepani via Mulde hill and Deurali
Landmarks/POIs Mulde hill - Day 10
Ghorepani to Tikhedhunga
You'll start before sunrise to hike to Poon Hill viewpoint. It's about 45 minutes of uphill walking through rhododendron forest to reach it and see one of the region's best mountain sunrises across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After watching the sunrise, you'll head back to Ghorepani for breakfast, then trek down to Tikhedhunga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike to Poon Hill viewpoint
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tikhedhunga
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill - Day 11
Tikhedhunga to Pokhara
This is your final trekking day. Following a dirt road, you'll reach Nayapul where transportation will be waiting. From there, you'll drive back to Pokhara for some downtime by the lake or exploring the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Nayapul
Optional Activities
- Relax along the lake in Pokhara
- Stroll around Pokhara town
- Day 12
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll return to Kathmandu either by bus or by flight if you pay the extra cost. Once back in the city, the day is free, so you can relax, walk around, or do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (additional cost)
- Day 13
Departure from Kathmandu
Your final day includes a drive to the airport for departure. Be ready at the hotel three hours before your flight time.
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