Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, and you have two options here. The bus route takes about 8 hours with three scenic stops along the way, which gives you chances to stretch and take in the views. If you've arranged it in advance, there's also a 22-minute flight available, which cuts down travel time significantly. Either way, you'll arrive in Pokhara by evening.
- Start point
- Purple Haze, Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Main entrance gate, 05:40 - 06:25)
Optional Activities
- Flight to Pokhara airport (22 minutes, must be arranged in advance)
Landmarks/POIs Pokhara - Day 2
Pokhara to Deurali
A private van picks you up from Pokhara and takes you to Phedi, where your trek begins. From there, you'll walk through the foothills heading toward Deurali, passing through Pothana and Australian Camp along the way. You'll reach a checkpoint at Pothana (1950m) for verification, then continue on to Deurali at 2100m. The trek itself takes several hours through rolling terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phedi to Deurali via Pothana and Australian Camp
- Private van transfer from Pokhara to Phedi
- ACAP/TIMS checkpoint passage
Landmarks/POIs Phedi Pothana Australian Camp Deurali 
- Day 3
Deurali to Low Camp
This day focuses on a quiet forest trek along the ridge with green landscape all around you. The trail is small and peaceful, so you'll likely hear birds throughout the morning and spot monkeys in the trees. It's a pretty straightforward walk through the hills as you make your way down to Low Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deurali to Low Camp through forest ridge
Landmarks/POIs Low Camp - Day 4
Low Camp to Rest Camp
You'll wake early to catch sunrise views of Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Mardi before heading up through the jungle. The trail gets steep in sections, and you'll catch glimpses of Annapurna South as you climb. After pushing through the harder terrain, the path opens up as you approach Rest Camp (3170m), where the views shift to open vistas of the mountains around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Low Camp to Rest Camp through jungle
- Sunrise and sunset viewing of Mount Machhapuchhre and Mardi
Landmarks/POIs Mount Machhapuchhre Mardi Annapurna South Ghandruk Village Rest Camp 
- Day 5
Rest Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp and High Camp
From High Camp, you'll trek uphill toward Mardi Himal base camp along an open ridge with views of Machhapuchhre and the surrounding peaks, including Annapurna South. The terrain changes as you walk above the tree line through meadows where flowers grow and yaks roam. Take care on the steeper sections and follow your guide's lead. On the way back to High Camp, you'll see the Pokhara valley, the Annapurna base camp area, and river gorges stretching out below.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mardi Himal base camp from Rest Camp
- Trek descent to High Camp
- Open ridge trekking above tree line
Landmarks/POIs Mardi Himal Base Camp High Camp Machhapuchhre Annapurna South - Day 6
High Camp to Sidding
The trek from High Camp to Sidding is mostly downhill through forest, making it a more relaxed day physically. You'll walk through nice forest with mountains visible through the trees, and the quiet forest air fills with bird sounds. Stay alert since you might encounter animals in the jungle, but generally it's a peaceful descent.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from High Camp to Sidding through forest
Landmarks/POIs Sidding - Day 7
Sidding to Pokhara
A jeep transfers you from Sidding village back to Pokhara, and you'll arrive before noon. After checking into your hotel, you'll take a guided sightseeing tour of Pokhara in a private car to explore cultural and anthropological sites around the city and learn more about Nepal.
Included Activities
- Jeep transfer from Sidding to Pokhara
- Guided sightseeing tour of Pokhara
- Cultural and anthropological tour of Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Pokhara - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll drive back to Kathmandu following the same scenic route you took on Day 1, completing your journey through the same landscape but in reverse. The 8-hour drive gives you time to reflect on the trek and enjoy the views one more time before returning to the city.
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Pokhara
