Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the tour company will meet you and drive you to the hotel. The rest of the day is open, so you can rest and clean up after traveling.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan international Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This day takes you through Kathmandu's key religious and cultural spots. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple sitting along the Bagmati River, then head to Boudhnath Stupa (a UNESCO site with several monasteries nearby), walk through the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, and climb up to Swoyambhunath Temple where prayer flags cover the hillside and you get sweeping views across the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhnath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swoyambhunath Temple
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhnath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Swoyambhunath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Ulleri
After breakfast you'll fly to Pokhara, then drive out to Hille where your trek kicks off. From there you cross the Burungdi Khola and climb steeply up toward Ulleri, where you'll stay overnight in a teahouse lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Pokhara
- Trek from Hille to Ulleri
- Day 4
Ulleri to Ghorepani
There's an option to wake early and hike up to Poon Hill to catch the sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Once you've eaten breakfast, the trek heads east along forested ridges through fir, spruce, oak and rhododendron trees. You'll pass through Banthanti and reach the pass at Tadapani where Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare come into view, then descend down to Ghorepani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani
Optional Activities
- Optional ascent of Poon Hill at sunrise (approximately 1 hour walk from Ghorepani)
Landmarks Poon Hill Annapurna South Machhapuchhare - Day 5
Ghorepani to Tadapani
Another sunrise option at Poon Hill if you want to see the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges light up. The trek continues through uninhabited forest with fir, spruce, oak and rhododendron where you might see monkeys and alpine birds. You'll go through Banthanti and climb to Tadapani pass for strong views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani
Optional Activities
- Optional ascent of Poon Hill at sunrise (approximately 1 hour walk from Ghorepani)
Landmarks Poon Hill Annapurna South Machhapuchhare - Day 6
Tadapani to Ghandruk
Today's a gentler trek through nice uninhabited forest with good mountain views along the way. Watch for monkeys and alpine birds like Tragopan and Rosefinches. Later you'll descend to Ghandruk, the biggest Gurung village in this area, known for its small-scale farming on steep terraces. Your guide will walk you through the village and you can catch the sunset over Annapurna South from the teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk
- Village walk in Ghandruk
Landmarks Ghandruk - Day 7
Ghandruk to Pokhara
You'll head down stone steps toward the Modi Khola and walk through Shyauli Bazaar to reach Birethanthi village where lunch waits overlooking the river. After eating, continue to NayaPul where you meet the road and get driven back to Pokhara. The afternoon is free to check out the lakeside town, maybe take a boat out on the water or relax at one of the cafes by the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandruk to Birethanthi
- Drive from NayaPul to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on Pokhara Lake for water bird watching
Landmarks Pokhara - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll fly back to Kathmandu after breakfast (the flight takes about 25 minutes). That evening, your group gathers at a traditional Nepalese restaurant for a farewell dinner where you share stories from the trek, trade photos and contact info with the others.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner at traditional Nepalese restaurant
- Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast the day is yours to do as you like before heading to the airport. You'll be taken to catch your departure flight at whatever time it's scheduled.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan Tnternational Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
