Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A representative meets you at Kathmandu International Airport and takes you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to settle in, rest up, and get ready for the trek ahead.
- Day 2
Kathmandu City Sightseeing
You'll spend the day exploring Kathmandu's UNESCO sites. Start at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) on its hilltop, then head to Pashupatinath Temple beside the Bagmati River. After that, check out Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas, and finish at Patan Durbar Square with its historic royal palace from the Malla Kings era.
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Patan Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
The drive to Pokhara takes about 6 hours and winds through terrace villages, farmland, and small cities with views of snow-capped mountains along the way. Once there, you'll explore three lakes: Phewa, Rupa, and Begnas. If you're interested, there's optional boating on Phewa Lake and a visit to Tal Barahi Temple right in the water.
Included Activities
- Visit Tal Barahi Temple
- View Phewa Lake, Rupa Lake, and Begnas Lake
Optional Activities
- Boating on Phewa Lake
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake Tal Barahi Temple - Day 4
Phedi to Deurali
After driving to Phedi, you'll start hiking uphill to Dhampus Phedi, gaining about 500 meters through communities of Gurungs, Brahmins, and Chhetris. The route follows stony staircases with views of the Annapurna range throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phedi to Deurali
- Climb stony staircases
- View Annapurna Himalayan panorama
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Himalayas - Day 5
Trek to Forest Camp
You'll trek for roughly 6 hours through forests with birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, and maple trees, heading toward Forest Camp. Since this is a new route without teahouses, you'll carry your own water and packed lunch for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forest to Forest Camp
- Walk through birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, and maple forest
- Day 6
Forest Camp to Low Camp
Leaving Forest Camp, you'll pass terraced fields and hillside settlements as you climb through the woods. The views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna become visible once you reach your campsite, and you'll have the afternoon to take in these mountain vistas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through terraced fields and settlements
- Ascend through woods to Low Camp
- View Machhapuchhre and Annapurna
Landmarks/POIs Machhapuchhre Annapurna - Day 7
Low Camp to Guhe
After breakfast, you'll trek from Low Camp to Guhe. As the day goes on, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli come into clearer view. The path takes you through rhododendron and birch forest before reaching grassy hills where you'll camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Low Camp to Guhe
- Walk through rhododendron and birch forest
- View Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna South Machhapuchhre Hiunchuli - Day 8
Guhe to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
This is a key day on your trek. You'll hike to Machhapuchhre Base Camp on the northern side of Mt. Machhapuchhre. You can expect to see Mardi Himal, Huinchuli, Annapurna South, and Annapurna I before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- View Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Huinchuli, Annapurna South, and Annapurna I
Landmarks/POIs Machhapuchhre Base Camp Machhapuchhre Mardi Himal Annapurna South Annapurna I - Day 9
Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Sedding
After breakfast, you'll descend through shady forest and terraced fields down to the upper Mardi River. From there, you'll walk along Mardi Khola to Sedding village, crossing suspension bridges and passing through beautiful fields and farms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend through forest and terraced fields
- Walk along Mardi Khola banks to Sedding
- Traverse suspension bridges
Landmarks/POIs Mardi River - Day 10
Sedding to Lwang
The trek from Sedding to Lwang takes about 5 hours. Once you reach Lwang, you'll set up camp and rest after a full day of hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sedding to Lwang
- Day 11
Lwang to Khoramuk and Return to Pokhara
You'll trek to Khoramuk, then drive 2 hours back to Pokhara. If you want, spend time checking out Gupta Shoreshore Cave, Davis Falls, or going boating on Fewa Lake before the day ends.
Included Activities
- Trek to Khoramuk
Optional Activities
- Visit Gupta Shoreshore Cave
- Visit Davis Falls
- Boating on Fewa Lake
Landmarks/POIs Gupta Shoreshore Cave Davis Falls Fewa Lake - Day 12
Pokhara to Kathmandu
An early morning drive takes you back to Kathmandu. After settling into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax or do any last-minute shopping. A farewell dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Day 13
Departure from Kathmandu
Your guide will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight home, taking your memories of the trek and Nepal with you.
