Itinerary
- Day 1
Pokhara to Tirkhedhunga
Your trek begins with a morning drive from Pokhara to either Nayapul or Bhirethati village. From there you'll walk uphill through several villages with waterfalls visible below, moving through forest and farmland areas to reach Tirkhedhunga near beautiful waterfalls. After lunch you'll face a steep climb on stone steps up to Ulleri village, a large settlement of Gurung and Magar people. This area gives you views of Annapurna South, Huin Chuli, and Machhapuchare from here (about 6-7 hours total).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul or Bhirethati village to Tirkhedhunga
- Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ulleri village with stone paved steps
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna South Machhapuchare (Fish Tail) Huin Chuli - Day 2
Ulleri to Ghorepani
From Ulleri you continue on winding paths through oak, pine, and rhododendron forest, gradually getting higher in elevation. The walk is gentler than yesterday. You'll reach Ghorepani village with its characteristic blue painted houses used as lodges. This Magar settlement sits below Poon Hill and offers views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Vara-Shikar, and Annapurna Fang. Take time to walk around and explore the village by evening (about 5-6 hours of walking).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani village through forest
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Dhaulagiri Annapurna South Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang) Poon Hill - Day 3
Ghorepani to Tadapani
Wake early and head up to Poon Hill at 3,210 m (10,531 ft) to catch the sunrise. From there you'll see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, the full Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal, and Machhapuchare spread across the horizon. After taking in the views, return to Ghorepani and then trek through rhododendron forest to Tadapani. This village sits surrounded by rhododendron, magnolia, and oak trees with good views of Machhapuchare and Annapurna South (about 7-8 hours including the early start and sunrise hike).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m)
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani through rhododendron forest
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill Mt. Dhaulagiri Mt. Manaslu Ganesh Himal Machhapuchare (Fish Tail) Annapurna South 
- Day 4
Tadapani to Chomrong
Start with morning views of the Annapurna peaks, then trek through thick rhododendron and pine forest. There's a long descent ahead, and you'll pass through Gurjong village near Kimrong valley, cross a bridge, then climb uphill to a ridge. Following stone steps, you'll descend to Chomrong village, a large Gurung settlement and the last permanent settlement before reaching Annapurna Base Camp. Don't stop here yet though; continue downhill to cross the Chomrong river and climb back up to Sinuwa on a high ridge with views of surrounding peaks (about 8-9 hours of hiking).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani through rhododendron and pine forest
- Trek through Gurjong village and Kimrong valley
- Trek to Chomrong village
- Trek from Chomrong to Sinuwa
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna South - Day 5
Sinuwa to Deurali
Trek from Sinuwa into deep forested areas with ups and downs through dense woodland and bamboo groves to reach Bamboo settlement in a river gorge. From there continue gradually through woods toward Dovan in the Modi River gorge. Keep trekking uphill past Himalaya Hotel near a large overhanging cave called Hinko Cave, situated directly under Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli. After descending near the Modi River, climb to Deurali for the night where trees thin out and short alpine bushes start appearing (about 7-8 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sinuwa to Bamboo settlement through forested areas
- Trek from Bamboo to Dovan in Modi River gorge
- Trek past Himalaya Hotel and Hinko cave
- Trek to Deurali village
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna South Huin Chuli - Day 6
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Trek uphill from Deurali following the Modi river to Machhapuchare Base Camp at the base of Machhapuchare's North Face. Take a break here, then do an easy short walk to reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4,095 m, your main destination. You'll walk through the Annapurna Sanctuary with short uphills to level ground at a large field or plateau. Arrival at the iconic sign-post marks this achievement. The base camp has a lodge with good food and rooms looking out at Mt. Annapurna and other peaks like Vara-Shikar, Gangapurna, and Annapurna South (about 5-6 hours from Deurali).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,095 m)
Landmarks/POIs Machhapuchare Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp Mt. Annapurna Vara-Shikar Gangapurna Annapurna South 
- Day 7
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Spend your morning at Annapurna Base Camp taking in the peak views and scenery. Then begin the descent, which takes roughly six hours and is mostly downhill with just a few short uphill sections. You'll move back into tall trees and lush vegetation as you leave the arctic zone climate of the sanctuary. By evening you'll reach Bamboo settlement for the night (approximately 6 hours of descent).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo settlement
- Day 8
Bamboo to Jhinu
Trek back toward Chomrong with uphill and downhill sections on the trail. Once you reach Chomrong hilltop, take a newer trail diverting to Jhinu, a nice hill village on a ridge with grand views of rolling hills and mountains. If interested, walk about half an hour downhill from the village to two natural hot spring pools near the raging Modi River for a refreshing soak (about 6-7 hours including the detour to Jhinu).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Chomrong
- Trek from Chomrong to Jhinu village
Optional Activities
- Visit natural hot springs at Jhinu (approximately 30 minutes downhill walk to two warm pools near Modi River)
- Day 9
Jhinu to Pokhara
Enjoy final morning views of the Annapurna peaks, then trek downhill past farm villages while following the Modi River downstream. Pass through lower warm farm areas and reach Kyumi village. From there take a vehicle back to Pokhara, situated near Phewa Lake, where you'll stay in comfortable hotels to rest after your trek around the Annapurna region (about 3-4 hours of trekking plus the drive back).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu through farm villages to Kyumi
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake 
