Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll head out early from your hotel for the drive to Pokhara. The road trip along Prithivi National Highway takes roughly 6 to 7 hours, but if you prefer to skip the drive, there's a 35-minute flight option from Kathmandu instead. Either way, you'll check into your hotel and settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (35 minutes)
Landmarks Prithivi National Highway - Day 2
Pokhara to Galeshwor and Bans Kharka
After breakfast, it's a three and a half hour drive to Galeshwor along the Kali Gandaki river. You'll grab lunch at the trekking point, then start hiking to Bans Kharka. The trail climbs through green forest for about 3 hours and crosses a suspension bridge over the deep gorge. You'll stay overnight at a community lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Bans Kharka (approximately 3 hours ascend) crossing suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki river
Landmarks Kali Gandaki River Galeshwor - Day 3
Bans Kharka to Nangi
A hot breakfast gets you going before the 6 to 7 hour trek to Nangi. The path winds through villages with mountain views and you'll pass an organic farm school and Magar settlement along the way. By evening you'll be at an eco community lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Nangi (approximately 6-7 hours)
- Visit organic farm school
- Visit Magar settlement
Landmarks Magar Settlement - Day 4
Nangi to Mohare Danda
Today's hike takes you through Oak and Rhododendron forests where you can see Mt. Fishtail, South Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Tukche. In the evening, head to Mohare hill station to catch the sunset before staying overnight at an eco community management lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Mohare Danda through Oak and Rhododendron forests
- Sunset view observation from Mohare hill station
Landmarks Mt. Fishtail South Annapurna Dhaulagiri Tukche Mohare Danda - Day 5
Mohare Danda to Deaurali
Rise early to catch sunrise views of Mt. Fishtail, Dhaulagiri I and II, Tukche, South Annapurna, and Nilgiri. After breakfast, the trek gradually moves up and down to Deaurali via Ghorepani, which takes about 5 hours. You'll stay overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Sunrise view from Mohare Danda
- Trek to Deaurali via Ghorepani (approximately 5 hours walk)
Landmarks Mt. Fishtail Dhaulagiri I Dhaulagiri II Tukche South Annapurna Nilgiri Ghorepani - Day 6
Deaurali to Ghandruk Village
The 5 hour hike to Ghandruk crosses flatlands, forests, and cultivated fields before crossing a suspension bridge over Khumnu Khola. The village sits with views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare, and Hiunchuli. Local teahouses and hotels offer hospitality for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghandruk village (approximately 5 hours)
Landmarks Ghandruk Village Annapurna South Gangapurna Annapurna III Machhapuchhare Hiunchuli Khumnu Khola - Day 7
Ghandruk to Nayapul and Pokhara
Your final trekking day involves a 5 hour walk on stone-paved trails through villages and terraced fields heading to Nayapul. You'll cross Modi Khola, pass through Birethanti, then reach Nayapul about 30 minutes later where transport back to Pokhara is available. Later, walk around Pokhara's lakes before heading to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Trek to Nayapul (approximately 5 hours walk)
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll around Pokhara lakes
Landmarks Modi Khola Birethanti Nayapul Pokhara Lakes - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The drive back to Kathmandu takes you through Damauli, Dumre, Mugling, and Kurintar. Along the way, you'll ride Nepal's first cable car up to Manakamana Temple, a sacred site where people go to have wishes granted. From there, continue climbing to Thankot, the gateway into Kathmandu.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (kathmandu,Nepal)
Included Activities
- Visit Manakamana Temple via cable car
Landmarks Manakamana Temple Thankot Damauli Dumre Mugling Kurintar
