Itinerary
- Day 1
Pokhara to Pothana
After breakfast in Pokhara, you'll drive about 30 minutes to Phedi and start trekking up a steep trail through the spread-out village of Dhampus. The path continues climbing toward Pothana where you'll stay for the night at 1,990m/6,529ft. This first day gets you acclimated to the altitude and terrain.
- Start point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 06:00 - 07:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phedi to Dhampus to Pothana
Landmarks Dhampus Pothana - Day 2
Pothana to Landruk/Jhinu Dada
Leaving Pothana, you'll climb along stone-paved paths heading toward Deurali, which has great views of Annapurna. From there, the trail descends to Modi River at Tolka, then you'll climb a gentle ridge to reach the Gurung village of Landruk for the night at 1,620m/5,315ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pothana through Deurali to Modi River to Landruk
Landmarks Deurali Modi River Landruk Annapurna 
- Day 3
Jhinu Dada to Dovan
The trail descends via stone steps down to Chomrong Khola River, then ascends through rhododendron forest to Khurdi. You'll pass through bamboo forest toward Bamboo Lodge but continue climbing upward to Dovan at 2,580m/8,465ft. This prepares you for tomorrow's challenging hike to Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chomrong through rhododendron and bamboo forests to Dovan
Optional Activities
- Stop at Bamboo Lodge
Landmarks Chomrong Khola Khurdi Dovan - Day 4
Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Today's trek includes a section prone to avalanches, so your guide will choose the safest route that morning and may add a small detour. You'll hike a rocky path through dense forest to Hinko, follow a river bank to Bagal, pass through rhododendron forest, then tackle the difficult final section to Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) Base Camp at 3,700m/12,139ft. Climbing Mt. Machhapuchhre itself is forbidden, but the views from base camp are extraordinary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp via Hinko and Bagal
Landmarks Hinko Bagal Machhapuchhre - Day 5
Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp and return
A pleasant 2-hour walk brings you to Annapurna Base Camp Sanctuary, where you'll see Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhre, Khangsar Kang, and Tarke Kang. You can have hot tea or coffee while taking in the views, then return to Himalayan Hotel. This morning gives you time to relax and absorb the panorama before heading back down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Annapurna Base Camp
- View from Annapurna Base Camp Sanctuary
Landmarks Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna I Annapurna III Khangsar Kang Tarke Kang - Day 6
Himalayan Hotel to Chomrong
You'll follow the same route back, retracing your steps from the previous days to return to Chomrong at 2,170m/7,120ft. This descent day takes you back through the terrain you've already covered, making the trail familiar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back from Himalayan Hotel to Chomrong
Landmarks Chomrong - Day 7
Chomrong to Ghandruk
Instead of returning to Pokhara on your outward route, you'll take a detour from Chomrong toward Ghandruk, a village inhabited by the Gurungs. The trail descends to Kimrung before ascending steeply to Kimrong Dada, then follows a fairly flat path to Ghandruk at 1,940m/6,365ft for tonight's stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chomrong to Ghandruk via Kimrung and Kimrong Dada
Landmarks Ghandruk Kimrung Kimrong Dada - Day 8
Ghandruk to Pokhara/Kathmandu
Your final trekking day starts with a steep descent of more than 900m over about 3 hours. Shortly after leaving Ghandruk, the Nature Conservation and Human Potential Center is worth stopping at, and you'll have enough time to reach Pokhara by evening to end your trek.
- End point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 08:00 - 02:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek descent from Ghandruk to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Visit Nature Conservation and Human Potential Center
Landmarks Nature Conservation and Human Potential Center 
