Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll touch down at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport where a Sherpa Expedition Teams representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel in Thamel. After settling in, there's a briefing covering what to expect on your trek to Ghorepani, Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp.
- Start point
- Trivandrum International Airport (New Terminal), Chackai,Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Airport pick up by private car., 00:00 - 00:00)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel in Thamel
- Trek briefing
Optional Activities
- Kathmandu sightseeing in private car
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
A 6 to 7 hour drive takes you from Kathmandu through to Pokhara Valley. You'll check in at your hotel next to Phewa Tal lake, then explore the Lakeside area with its shops, bars and restaurants. Stick around for sunset from Lakeside to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Pokhara Valley
- Check-in at hotel next to Phewa Tal lake
Optional Activities
- Lakeside shopping, dining, and sunset viewing
Landmarks Phewa Tal Lakeside (Pokhara) - Day 3
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga
You drive from Pokhara through Lumle Village on the mountainside and continue to Nayapul Village where the trek starts. After passing through Birethanti to show your tourist permit, the trail winds through rhododendron forest and along the Modi River with a teahouse stop. The 3 to 4 hour trek finishes at Tikhedhunga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul Village
- Trek through rhododendron forest and along Modi River to Tikhedhunga
Landmarks Lumle Village Nayapul Village Birethanti Modi River Tikhedhunga - Day 4
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
The day begins with a steep climb to Ulleri village and then to Banthanti, where you get fantastic views of Mt. Machapuchare, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. The trail continues through lush pink flowering rhododendron forest and across a small bridge before reaching Ghorepani with peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Annapurna creating a backdrop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri (2070m)
- Trek to Banthanti with mountain views
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani
Landmarks Ulleri Banthanti Mt. Machapuchare Hiunchuli Annapurna South Dhaulagiri Ghorepani 
- Day 5
Poon Hill - Tadapani
An early start gets you to Poon Hill viewpoint to watch sunrise and changing colors across the Annapurna Ranges, including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I through IV, Nilgiri, Tukuche and Lamjung Himal. After breakfast back in Ghorepani, you trek via Deurali to Tadapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Poon Hill viewpoint for sunrise
- Trek from Ghorepani via Deurali village to Tadapani
Landmarks Poon Hill Dhaulagiri Annapurna I Annapurna II Annapurna III Annapurna IV Nilgiri Tukuche Lamjung Himal Deurali Tadapani - Day 6
Tadapani to Chomrong
The trail winds through oak and rhododendron forest with views of the Annapurna Ranges. You'll stop for lunch at Kimrong Khola, a tributary of the Modi Khola River. From there the trail climbs to a ridge where trekking becomes easier before reaching Chomrong Village, the last village before ABC.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forest from Tadapani
- Lunch break at Kimrong Khola
- Trek to Chomrong Village
Landmarks Kimrong Khola Modi Khola River Chomrong Village - Day 7
Chomrong to Dovan
The trail climbs to Chomrong Khola river then heads up to Khuldighar where there's an Annapurna Conservation checkpoint. You'll enter the Annapurna Conservation Area and descend into the valley, trekking along riverbanks through a bamboo grove before taking a steep path to Dovan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chomrong to Chomrong Khola
- Trek to Khuldighar (2,380m)
- Pass through Annapurna Conservation Area checkpoint
- Trek through bamboo grove to Dovan
Landmarks Chomrong Khola Khuldighar Annapurna Conservation Area Dovan 
- Day 8
Dovan to Deurali
The trail heads higher through rhododendron forest next to the Modi Khola river to the Himalaya Hotel at 2,920m/9,580ft. You'll stop for lunch before continuing to Hinku Cave, a historic stopping point for early explorers. The trek continues to Deurali at 3,200m/10,500ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest along Modi Khola
- Visit Himalaya Hotel (2,920m)
- Lunch break
- Visit Hinku Cave
- Trek to Deurali (3,200m)
Landmarks Himalaya Hotel Hinku Cave Modi Khola Deurali 
- Day 9
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Today you trek to Annapurna Base Camp along a trail that may occasionally have snow depending on the season. From ABC you'll see Annapurna I towering at 8,091m/26,545ft right before you. ABC has several teahouses where you can rest and take in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
- View of Annapurna I (8,091m)
Landmarks Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna I - Day 10
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo Village
You'll leave ABC and follow the trail through lush vegetation until reaching Bamboo Village where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp through lush vegetation to Bamboo Village
Landmarks Bamboo Village - Day 11
Bamboo Village to Jhinu Danda
You leave Bamboo in the morning with a short climb to Sinuwa Village and then trek to Chomrong Village. After a short break at Chomrong, you head uphill and then down to Jhinu Danda, where you can relax in the therapeutic hot springs just below the Modi River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo Village to Sinuwa Village
- Trek to Chomrong Village
- Trek to Jhinu Danda
- Relax in hot therapeutic springs at Jhinu Danda
Landmarks Sinuwa Village Chomrong Village Jhinu Danda Modi River - Day 12
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
On this final trekking day, you follow a gentle trail alongside the Modi Khola River for about 4 to 5 hours, reaching Birethanti Village. From there you head to Nayapul before driving back to Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu Danda alongside Modi Khola River to Birethanti Village
- Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara
Landmarks Modi Khola Birethanti Nayapul Village - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You head back to Kathmandu, taking with you warm memories of Nepal and its unique culture and landscape. The Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC trek stays with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Kathmandu sightseeing in private car
- Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Sherpa Expedition and Trekking staff take you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal. You leave with this trek firmly embedded in your memory.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport drop off by private car., 00:00 - 00:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer and drop-off
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
