Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get picked up at the airport for your hotel transfer. In the evening, there's a welcome drink and a trip briefing to go over what's ahead. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and get settled into your accommodation.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
A full day exploring Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO sites with a professional guide. You'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath (the monkey temple), and Pashupatinath traveling by private car or van. It's a packed day of historical and religious landmarks across the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit to Boudhanath
- Visit to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit to Pashupatinath
- Professional English-speaking guide for sightseeing tour
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Boudhanath Swayambhunath Pashupatinath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast, you'll head out on a 200km drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, which takes about 6 to 7 hours. The route includes stops for breakfast at 9:00 am and lunch around noon. You'll see terraced rice fields, the Trisuli and Marsyangdi Rivers, and the mountains including Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and the Annapurna Range.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast before departure), Breakfast (Coach stop for breakfast at 09:00 am), Lunch (Coach stop for lunch around 12:00 pm on the way to Pokhara)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Pokhara with panoramic mountain views
Landmarks/POIs Ganesh Himal Manaslu Lamjung Himal Annapurna Range - Day 4
Pokhara to Thikhedunga
From Pokhara, you'll drive to Nayapul for about 1.5 hours, then start trekking to Thikhedunga. This easy walk takes 2 to 3 hours and follows Birethanti and Ramghai along the Burundi Khola stream. You'll stay overnight at a trekking lodge.
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Thikhedunga via Birethanti and Ramghai
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul Birethanti Ramghai - Day 5
Thikhedunga to Ghorepani
After a hot breakfast around 8:00 am, you begin trekking with a steep uphill section of stone staircases to Ulleri in about 1.5 hours. Following lunch at Banthanti, the trail moves through rhododendron and oak forests. The full day involves roughly 6 to 7 hours of walking to reach Ghorepani where you'll stay overnight.
Included Activities
- Trek from Thikhedunga to Ghorepani through rhododendron and oak forests
Landmarks/POIs Ulleri Banthanti - Day 6
Ghorepani to Tadapani
You'll start very early for an uphill hike to Poon Hill at 3210m/10,531ft, gaining about 400 meters in roughly 45 minutes. The sunrise views and panoramic mountain vistas from the top are the highlight. You'll return to the lodge for breakfast, then trek to Tadapani at 2540m/8,333ft during the day. Stay overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast at lodge after Poon Hill hike)
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Poon Hill for sunrise
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill - Day 7
Tadapani to Chumrung
From Tadapani, the trail descends through forest with bird calls surrounding you. After about 45 minutes of downhill walking through terraced fields, you'll cross a suspension bridge over the Kimrung Khola stream and walk to Gurjung. Then you'll climb for roughly 45 minutes to reach Chumrung at 2170m/7,120ft. The total trek takes about 4 to 5 hours. You'll stay overnight at a lodge.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Chumrung through forest and terraced fields
Landmarks/POIs Kimrung Khola Gurjung - Day 8
Chumrung to Dovan
The trail descends 310 meters through countless stone staircases, crosses the Chumrung Khola on a bridge, then climbs to Sinuwa at 2340m/7,677ft. You'll walk through beautiful rhododendron forests with orchids and ferns before descending steeply with more stone staircases to Bamboo. After lunch, you'll trek through cool forest for about an hour to reach Dovan at 2630m/8,629ft. Stay overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Bamboo)
Included Activities
- Trek from Chumrung to Dovan through rhododendron forests
Landmarks/POIs Sinuwa Bamboo - Day 9
Dovan to Himalaya
This is a quiet jungle walk from Dovan toward Himalaya. The day emphasizes respecting the sacred mountains and nature in the Annapurna region. In Hindu tradition, Annapurna represents the Goddess of Harvests and the universal kitchen-goddess who provides food. The trek encourages creating peaceful surroundings while walking through this spiritually significant landscape. You'll stay overnight at a lodge.
Included Activities
- Silence jungle trek from Dovan through sacred mountain landscape
- Day 10
Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp
You'll trek to Annapurna Base Camp at 3210m/10,531ft. Above Deurali, the valley widens and becomes less steep. You'll pass through an area prone to avalanches so proceed carefully without lingering. After Machhapuchhre Base Camp, turn left into the valley for a pleasant ascent to ABC. Walk gently at this altitude and don't rush. The 360-degree views include Annapurna I at 8091m, Annapurna South at 7219m, and Machhapuchhre at 6997m. Stay overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast at lodge before trek)
Included Activities
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp with 360-degree mountain views
Landmarks/POIs Deurali Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna I Annapurna South Machhapuchhre - Day 11
Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan/Bamboo
After enjoying the morning mountain views and having tea or coffee, you'll eat hot breakfast and begin trekking down from Annapurna Base Camp. You'll retrace your route through Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali, and Himalaya to reach either Dovan or Bamboo. You'll take tea and lunch breaks along the way. Stay overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch break on the way)
Included Activities
- Trek down from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan or Bamboo
- Day 12
Dovan to Jhinu Danda
From Bamboo, you'll walk uphill for about 30 minutes through pleasant jungle to Sinuwa, then head down to Chumrung Khola and climb long stone staircases to upper Chumrung. You'll walk steeply down to Jhinu Danda, book a room, and after lunch, walk down about 20 minutes to the natural hot spring. Bathe in the natural hot water and return to the lodge. Stay overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Jhinu Danda)
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan/Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
- Bathe in natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Landmarks/POIs Jhinu Danda Hot Springs - Day 13
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
You'll trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul via Birethanti in about 4 to 5 hours of walking. When you arrive at Nayapul, you'll drive to Pokhara by private car or van. You'll stay in a hotel in Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul via Birethanti
Landmarks/POIs Birethanti - Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara takes the day with lunch along the way. You'll have time to shop for souvenirs for people back home and enjoy your last hours in Nepal. You'll stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the way to Kathmandu), Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Day 15
Depart Kathmandu
Your tour ends today. The tour operator will drop you at the international airport and see you off on your flight home.
