Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Birethanti
After breakfast, you'll start trekking toward Birethanti, passing through Nayapul, Ulleri, and Tirkhedunga. The route takes you through local villages and along river views, giving you a real sense of the landscape and community as you begin the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Birethanti via Nayapul, Ulleri, and Tirkhedunga
- Day 2
Birethanti to Ghorepani
The trek continues to Ghorepani, where you'll have chances to talk with locals and see how they live. You'll also get views of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna South, plus you can walk through the world's largest rhododendron forest along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Birethanti to Ghorepani
- Views of Machhapuchhre (6997m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Annapurna South (7219m)
- Rhododendron forest viewing
Optional Activities
- Local interactions and cultural experiences
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Annapurna South Hiunchuli - Day 3
Ghorepani to Tadapani
This morning starts before dawn with a short trek up to Poon Hill to catch the sunrise lighting up the mountain peaks. After that, you'll head back to Ghorepani for breakfast, then trek through forest to reach Tadapani by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise trek to Poon Hill
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani through forest
Landmarks Poon Hill - Day 4
Tadapani to Chhomrong
You'll trek through forest and river terrain, cross a suspension bridge, then descend steeply through dense forest to reach Chhomrong village. The route follows the west bank of Modi Khola, with Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre rising above the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong
- Suspension bridge crossing
- Trek along Modi Khola west bank
Landmarks Modi Khola - Day 5
Chhomrong to Deurali
From Chhomrong, the trek heads to Deurali via Sinuwa, involving steep climbs and descents. You'll walk through bamboo forest and jungle sections on a moderate day in terms of distance and terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrong to Deurali via Sinuwa
- Bamboo forest trekking
- Chhomrong River crossing
- Day 6
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
You'll trek uphill from Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp, then continue to Annapurna Base Camp at 4120m. You can see Annapurna I, Annapurna South, 12 peaks, Tent Peak, and glaciers surrounding you, though keep in mind avalanche risk in this area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC)
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4120m
- Mountain and glacier viewing
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna I Tent Peak - Day 7
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Wake early to watch the sunrise over Mt Annapurna I from base camp. After that, you'll descend through Deurali and down through forest, eventually reaching Bamboo by late afternoon or evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Annapurna Base Camp
- Trek descent from ABC through Deurali to Bamboo
- Day 8
Bamboo to Jhinu
Today involves trekking uphill through stone steps to a ridge, then an easier section to Sinuwa. From there, you'll have downhill stretches mixed with a climb back up to Chhomrong for lunch. After eating, there's a steep descent to Jhinu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Sinuwa
- Trek from Sinuwa to Chhomrong
- Trek from Chhomrong to Jhinu
- Day 9
Jhinu to Pokhara
The final trek has mild ups and downs as you make your way to Nayapul. From there, you'll get a drive to Pokhara, finishing the trek and heading to town to wrap up your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final trek from Jhinu to Nayapul
