Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
A Nepal Social representative meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to your Kathmandu hotel. Once you're settled, your guide walks through the trek briefing so you know what to expect. Later this evening, you'll have dinner with a cultural show to get a feel for the local traditions.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with cultural show)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with cultural show
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll drive to Pokhara by private car or jeep, and lunch happens at a nice restaurant along the route. After arriving in Pokhara, you have free time if you want to wander around and check things out. The night is yours to rest up at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at one of the finest restaurants on the way)
Optional Activities
- Optional activities in Pokhara
- Day 3
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga
After breakfast, the drive to Nayapul takes roughly an hour. From there, you'll trek to Tikhedhunga, which runs about 4 to 5 hours with lunch somewhere along the path. A lodge or teahouse is where you'll sleep, and dinner's included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul Tikhedhunga - Day 4
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Starting from Tikhedhunga, you trek toward Ghorepani via Ulleri. This leg takes around 5 to 6 hours with lunch included along the way. You'll stay at a lodge or teahouse with dinner provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani via Ulleri
Landmarks/POIs Ulleri Ghorepani - Day 5
Ghorepani to Tadapani
An early start gets you to Poonhill in time for sunrise, where you can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar, Mt. Annapurna I, Lamjung Himal and other snow-covered peaks spread across the horizon. After you head back down for breakfast, the trek continues to Tadapani, taking about 6 to 7 hours total. Dinner and lodging are at a lodge or teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trip to Poonhill for sunrise views
- Trek from Poonhill to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poonhill Mt. Dhaulagiri Tukuche Peak Nilgiri Varaha Shikhar Mt. Annapurna I Lamjung Himal Tadapani - Day 6
Tadapani to Sinuwa (Bamboo Lodge)
From Tadapani, you trek toward Sinuwa (also called Bamboo Lodge) by way of Chhomrong. The trek runs approximately 6 to 7 hours with lunch along the route. A lodge or teahouse provides your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa via Chhomrong
Landmarks/POIs Chhomrong Sinuwa - Day 7
Sinuwa to Deurali
Leaving Sinuwa or Bamboo Lodge, you trek to Deurali over about 6 to 7 hours, stopping for lunch en route. You'll have dinner and stay overnight at a teahouse or lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali
Landmarks/POIs Deurali - Day 8
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
From Deurali, it's roughly 4 to 5 hours of trekking to reach Annapurna Base Camp. Lunch happens somewhere along the path. The lodge or teahouse here provides both your bed and dinner for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp - Day 9
Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
You'll trek downhill from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan, which takes approximately 5 to 6 hours and includes lunch along the way. Overnight accommodation and dinner are at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
Landmarks/POIs Dovan - Day 10
Dovan to Chhomrong
Heading downhill toward Chhomrong takes around 5 to 6 hours, and you'll have lunch during the trek. A teahouse or lodge is where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan to Chhomrong
Landmarks/POIs Chhomrong - Day 11
Chhomrong to Ghandrung
The trek from Chhomrong to Ghandrung covers about 3 to 4 hours. Lunch and dinner come with your stay at a lodge or teahouse, and you'll have time to explore the local Gurung culture in this indigenous community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrong to Ghandrung
- Explore indigenous Gurung culture
Landmarks/POIs Ghandrung - Day 12
Ghandrung to Pokhara
From Ghandrung, you trek to Nayapul in roughly 4 hours with lunch included. After that, a private vehicle drives you back to Pokhara where you'll stay at your hotel on a bed and breakfast plan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandrung to Nayapul
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
A tourist coach takes you from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, a drive that runs about 6 hours. You'll check into your Kathmandu hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Kathmandu Departure
Following breakfast, you'll be escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
