Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where your representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are free to walk around this historic city at your own pace and get oriented.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll spend the day seeing Kathmandu's main sights. Start at Durbar Square to see the temples and Newari architecture including Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar. From there, head to Swoyambhunath Stupa for views over the valley, then visit Pashupatinath Temple along the Bagmati River. The day finishes at Boudhanath, the large Buddhist stupa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Durbar Square guided sightseeing tour - visit Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar
- Swoyambhunath Stupa visit
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
- Boudhanath Stupa visit
Landmarks Durbar Square Kal Bhairav Hanuman Dhoka Taleju Temple Kasthamandap Kumari Ghar Swoyambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Bagmati River - Day 3
Pokhara to Mardi Pul
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a 25-minute flight with views of snow-covered mountains. Once there, start trekking on busy trails toward Hyenja, passing the Tibetan Refugee Camp and paddy fields. Walk along the west bank of the Seti Khola, cross a small bridge, and reach Mardi Pul village by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pokhara to Mardi Pul
Landmarks Tibetan Refugee Camp Seti Khola Mardi Khola 
- Day 4
Mardi Pul to Odane Hill
From Mardi Pul, trek along the east bank of the Mardi upstream, then climb steeply uphill through the Gurung village of Riban. Continue through bamboo forest and rhododendron ridges with expanding views as you gain elevation. Pass through a small clearing at Lalghar Kharka and reach Odane Hill at the high point for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Mardi Pul through Riban to Odane Hill
Landmarks Riban Lalghar Kharka Odane Hill - Day 5
Odane Hill to Kumai
Trek along the ridge with broad mountain views from multiple peaks including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli to the west. To the east, see Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, and Lamjung Himal. Further east are Manaslu, Peak 29, and Himalchuli. A short sharp climb brings you to Kumai's camping area in alpine grassland.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Odane Hill to Kumai
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Annapurna I Annapurna South Hiunchuli Annapurna II Annapurna IV Lamjung Himal Manaslu Himalchuli Marshyangdi Kumai - Day 6
Kumai to Khorchon
Trek a short but steep trail from Kumai, climbing along the ridgeline to reach the grazing pastures called Khorchon. It's a shorter day but the elevation gain is significant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kumai to Khorchon
Landmarks Khorchon - Day 7
Khorchon to Mardi Himal Base Camp
Trek steeply across the ridgeline to a hidden plateau under the south face of Mardi Himal and the southwest ridge of Machhapuchhre. Follow the trail to Mardi Himal Base Camp at roughly 4100m/13,450 feet where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khorchon to Mardi Himal Base Camp
Landmarks Mardi Himal Mardi Himal Base Camp - Day 8
Mardi Himal Base Camp to Kumai
Leave base camp and descend through the high grazing area at Khorchon, retracing your earlier route back to Kumai. This is a downhill day following the same paths you came up on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Mardi Himal Base Camp back to Kumai
Landmarks Khorchon - Day 9
Kumai to Ghachok
Descend for nearly eight hours, passing back through Odane Hill then taking a small track down the east flank of the ridge to grazing areas. Stop for lunch at Hile, then continue descending steeply to Ghachok, a prosperous farming village in the Seti River valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kumai to Ghachok
Landmarks Odane Hill Hile Ghachok Seti River 
- Day 10
Ghachok to Pokhara
On your final trekking day, take the direct route crossing the Seti River to its east bank and follow the main trail south. Walk along the east bank of the Seti for around five hours to reach Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghachok to Pokhara
Landmarks Seti River - Day 11
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu and get dropped at your hotel. The day is yours to shop for gifts and souvenirs around the city. In the evening, you're invited to a farewell gathering to look through trek photos and share stories from the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Leisure time for shopping
- Day 12
Kathmandu
Your tour ends today. If you want to stay longer, you can talk with your tour operator about adding activities like national park game drives, rafting, mountain biking, or trips to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Game drive at national parks
- Rafting
- Mountain biking
- Tibet tour
- India tour
- Bhutan tour
