Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu airport where your Nepal Intrepid Treks guide picks you up and takes you to your hotel. After checking in and settling down, the rest of the day is yours to wander through Kathmandu's busy streets and colorful alleyways at whatever pace you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in assistance
- Orientation briefing regarding trek
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Kathmandu streets and alleys
Landmarks Kathmandu - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
A six-hour drive along the Trishuli river takes you through beautiful countryside to reach Pokhara, a lakeside city. You'll check in at your hotel and then spend the evening walking around Phewa Lake, getting a feel for the place before your trek begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Trishuli river to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore around Phewa Lake
Landmarks Trishuli River Phewa Lake - Day 3
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga
From Pokhara, it's about an hour and a half by car to Nayapul where your trekking starts. You'll hike for roughly three hours through foothills, cross suspension bridges, pass through villages like Birenthanti and Ramghai with its Ram Temple, and walk across green pastures to reach Tikhedhunga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
- Cross suspension bridges
- Walk through Birenthanti village
- Walk through Ramghai village with Ram Temple
- Hike through Annapurna foothills
Landmarks Nayapul Birenthanti Ram Temple, Ramghai Annapurna - Day 4
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Starting with a large suspension bridge, you'll climb a long winding stone staircase for about an hour to get to Ulleri. From there, the trail continues past Banthanti through rhododendron forests where you'll see mountain views, cross cemented bridges and streams before arriving at Ghorepani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch after Ulleri), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
- Cross suspension bridge at trail start
- Climb stone-paved staircase to Ulleri
- Walk through rhododendron forests
- Cross cemented bridges and water streams
Landmarks Ulleri Banthanti Ghorepani - Day 5
Ghorepani to Chaile
You're up early to catch sunrise from Poon Hill, which gives you panoramic views across the Annapurna ranges. Back at the hotel for breakfast, then you'll trek to Chaile, a quiet village positioned at the edge of a vertical drop with outstanding mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise from Poon Hill
- Trek from Ghorepani to Chaile
- Visit Chaile village with mountain views
Landmarks Poon Hill Mount Annapurna South Mount Hiuchuli Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Chaile 
- Day 6
Chaile to Sinwa
The day involves trekking downhill through forests and farmland, crossing suspension bridges over the Kimrung Khola and Chhomrong rivers. You'll climb stone stairs to reach Sinwa where you stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chaile to Sinwa
- Hike downhill through forests and farmland
- Cross suspension bridge over Kimrung Khola
- Walk to Girjung
- Visit Chhomrong
- Cross bridge over Chhomrong River
- Climb stone-paved stairs to Sinwa
Landmarks Kimrung Khola Girjung Chhomrong Sinwa - Day 7
Sinwa to Deurali
Walking through oak and rhododendron forests, you'll pass Kuldihar and descend past streams, mountain flowers and waterfalls to Bamboo. From there, it's more forest and cascading waterfalls as you head to Deurali for your overnight stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sinwa to Deurali
- Hike through oak and rhododendron forests
- Pass through Kuldihar
- Walk through Bamboo village
- Pass cascading waterfalls
Landmarks Kuldihar Bamboo Deurali - Day 8
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp means thinner air and increasingly steep terrain as you go higher. You'll stop at Machhapuchhre Base Camp to rest and get some refreshments, then keep going to Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by Mt. Macchapuchre, Mt. Hiunchuli, and Annapurna peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Machhapuchhre Base Camp or continue to base camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
- Stop at Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- Walk to Annapurna Base Camp
- Visit Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- View Mount Macchapuchre (Fishtail)
- View Mount Hiunchuli
- View Mount Annapurna I, II, III
- View Gangapurna
- View Mount Annapurna South
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp Mount Machhapuchhre Mount Hiunchuli Mount Annapurna I Mount Annapurna II Mount Annapurna III Gangapurna Mount Annapurna South 
- Day 9
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
You'll retrace your steps back downhill to Bamboo. The descent is relaxing and straightforward, following the same path you came up on without any complicated navigation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
- Descend to Bamboo on return route
Landmarks Bamboo - Day 10
Bamboo to Jhinu
Continuing downhill through forests and stone stairs along rivers brings you to Jhinu. Here you can soak in local hot springs known for healing properties and enjoy local folk songs and entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local delicacies)
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu
- Soak in hot water springs at Jhinu
- Enjoy local entertainment and folk songs
Landmarks Jhinu - Day 11
Jhinu to Pokhara
You'll trek back to Nayapul retracing your route from eight days earlier. A car picks you up and drives you back to Pokhara where you'll spend the evening exploring the busy streets and talking with other trekkers about your experiences in the mountains.
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu to Nayapul
- Return drive from Nayapul to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara streets in the evening
Landmarks Nayapul Pokhara - Day 12
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The drive back to Kathmandu lets you take in the scenic countryside while thinking back on your trek. Your final night at the hotel gives you time to browse shops, try restaurants, and see more of what Kathmandu has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu shops
- Visit Kathmandu restaurants
Landmarks Kathmandu - Day 13
Kathmandu
Your guide from Nepal Intrepid Treks escorts you to the airport for your departure, bringing your mountain adventure to a close.
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer to airport
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport
