Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
A representative from Nepal Trekking Routes will meet you at Kathmandu International Airport and drive you to your hotel. You'll have time to freshen up and rest after your flight.
Optional Activities
- Pick up and drop off service from airport
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Head out from Kathmandu to Pokhara by either taking a scenic 30-minute flight or driving for about 6 hours, depending on what works best for your schedule. Check in to your hotel and settle in for the night.
Optional Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (30 minutes scenic flight)
- Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (approximately 6 hours)
- Day 3
Pokhara to Deurali
After breakfast, drive to Phedi where your trek officially begins. You'll walk up stone steps through terraced fields, pass through villages and forests before reaching Dhampus for lunch. From there, continue to the ridge village of Deurali where you can see Annapurna South, Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhare in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Dhampus)
Included Activities
- Trek from Phedi through terraced fields, villages and forests to Dhampus
- Trek from Dhampus to Deurali village
- Early morning breakfast
- Lunch at Dhampus
Landmarks/POIs Phedi Dhampus Deurali Annapurna South Mardi Himal Machhapuchhare - Day 4
Deurali to Forest Camp
Walk through lush forest filled with red rhododendrons, Nepal's national flower. The trail stays quiet and peaceful, eventually opening into a forest clearing where your camp is set up locally known as Kokar. You'll have time to rest and explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forest with rhododendron flowers to Kokar Forest Camp
Optional Activities
- Explore the forest camp area
Landmarks/POIs Kokar Forest Camp - Day 5
Forest Camp to Low Camp
Continue hiking through thick forest as you head to low camp, taking in the rich variety of plants and wildlife. From this camp, you'll have great views up the valley toward Mt. Machapuchhre. Spend your evening observing how locals live in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense forest to low camp
- View Mt. Machapuchhre from low camp
Optional Activities
- Observe local lifestyle in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Low Camp - Day 6
Low Camp to High Camp
Hike uphill along a ridge heading toward Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. As you climb higher, trees get fewer and shrubs with rhododendron bushes take over the landscape. Watch for the Daphne pheasant, Nepal's national bird, before you reach high camp with its impressive mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill to high camp alongside ridge towards Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre
Optional Activities
- Spot Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal)
Landmarks/POIs High Camp - Day 7
High Camp to Upper Viewpoint and Return
Trek to the upper viewpoint, moving up and down through narrow ridge sections across open pastures. From the viewpoint, you'll see an incredible range of Himalayan peaks including Mardi Himal, Annapurna I and South, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, Tent Peak, Singhachuli and Machapuchhre. Head back down to high camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Upper Viewpoint for Himalayan mountain views
- Trek from Upper Viewpoint back to high camp
Landmarks/POIs Upper Viewpoint Mardi Himal Annapurna I Annapurna South Hiunchuli Baraha Shikhar Tent Peak Singhachuli Machhapuchhare - Day 8
High Camp to Siddhing
Take a different path from high camp down to Siddhing rather than retracing your steps back over Mardi Himal. This alternate route gives you a fresh trekking experience and takes you to Siddhing, a quiet village that sits away from the more popular trekking routes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek via alternate route from high camp to Siddhing
Landmarks/POIs Siddhing - Day 9
Siddhing to Pokhara
Start early after breakfast and walk toward Lumre, where you'll reach the road. From there, drive back to Pokhara for your final night in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walk from Siddhing to Lumre
- Drive from Lumre to Pokhara
- Early morning breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Lumre - Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu either by taking the morning flight from Pokhara airport or by driving the scenic highway route. You can pick whichever option fits your preferences.
Optional Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
Your representative will take you to the airport for your departure. Safe travels, and hopefully you'll come back soon for another trekking adventure in Nepal.
Optional Activities
- Airport drop off service
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu International Airport
