Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land in Kathmandu and meet up with your group for the first time. After clearing the airport, you're driven to your hotel where you can check in and shake off the travel fatigue before dinner.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning starts with a brief orientation to get everyone on the same page. Then you'll walk through Kathmandu Valley hitting the major cultural and religious sites, including ancient temples and heritage areas that show off the city's different traditions and the UNESCO World Heritage spots scattered around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath
- Visit Swayambhunath
- Visit Basantapur Durbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Swayambhunath Basantapur Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
The drive to Pokhara takes you along the Prithivi Highway, which winds through dramatic gorges and gives you views of the big Himalayan peaks on the way. Once you arrive in Pokhara, you'll have time to check out lakeside temples, see the waterfalls, or rent a bike and wander around the lake area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Tal Barahi Temple
- Visit Bindhyabasini Temple
- Visit Davis Falls
- Cycling around the lakeside area
- Wander around Pokhara
Landmarks Tal Barahi Temple Bindhyabasini Temple Davis Falls - Day 4
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga Trek
After breakfast you head from Pokhara to Nayapul where the trek officially starts. You'll walk through rhododendron forests to Birethanti where permits get checked, then keep climbing through the valley to Tikhedhunga where you'll sleep at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
- Pass through rhododendron forest
- TIMS and trekking permit check at ACAP check-post in Birethanti
Landmarks Birethanti Tikhedhunga - Day 5
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani Trek
Today's trek has some steep sections and more rhododendron forests as you head toward Bhantanti, a Magar village where the Himalayan peaks come into view. From there you continue to Nangethanti and then climb up to Ghorepani for the night at another teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
- Trek through rhododendron and oak forests
- Pass through Magar village of Bhantanti
Landmarks Annapurna South Machhapuchhre Hiunchuli - Day 6
Ghorepani to Tadapani Trek
You'll get up before dawn to trek to Poonhill and watch the sunrise light up the Himalayas. Back at Ghorepani for breakfast, then you descend for about 5 to 6 hours through beautiful trails to reach Tadapani with mountain views all around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Poonhill for sunrise
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani
Landmarks Poonhill Machhapuchhre Annapurna - Day 7
Tadapani to Chhomrong Trek
The trek heads downhill from Tadapani to Gurjung Village as you lose elevation gradually. You'll cross waterfalls and suspension bridges navigating mixed terrain until you reach Chhomrong village sitting in the mountain landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong
- Cross waterfalls and suspension bridges
Landmarks Chhomrong - Day 8
Chhomrong to Dovan Trek
Today you trek downhill along the Chhomrong River gorge and cross it using a suspension bridge, then climb out of the side valley. Walking through green forests with different plants and wildlife gets you to Dovan by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan
- Cross Chhomrong River via suspension bridge
- Trek through green forest
Landmarks Chhomrong River - Day 9
Dovan to Modi Khola Trek
Starting the day by climbing through bamboo forests while taking in the scenery. You trek through valleys, cross rivers, pass waterfalls and stone steps reaching Deurali. The trail continues climbing toward an arctic valley with Fishtail Himalaya in view, ending at teahouses near Modi Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dovan through bamboo forests
- Trek to Deurali
- Continue toward Modi Khola
Landmarks Modi Himal Modi Khola Fishtail Himalaya - Day 10
Modi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp
This is the main event, a short trek to Annapurna Base Camp where you'll be surrounded by high Himalayan peaks in the Annapurna Sanctuary. You'll spend the day exploring the base camp area and taking in the high-altitude scenery from all directions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Modi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp
- Explore Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna Sanctuary - Day 11
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo Trek
Wake up early to see the sun hit the Himalayan peaks and get some photos. After breakfast, you start descending to Bamboo, walking through beautiful glaciers and forests. The downhill trek can be tough on the legs so take your time with it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Landmarks Bamboo - Day 12
Bamboo to Jhingu Danda Trek
Trekking continues downward toward Chhomrong on rough terrain with some climbs mixed in. After crossing the river you navigate stone stairs, then experience more ups and downs to reach Jhingu Danda where there's a natural hot spring perfect for relaxing before bed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Jhingu Danda
- Visit natural hot spring at Jhingu Danda
Landmarks Jhingu Danda - Day 13
Jhingu Danda to Nayapul Trek
Trek downward from Jhingu Danda toward the river, then climb through valleys and descend through forests. You'll navigate ascents and descents through varied terrain until reaching Sauli Bazar and Nayapul. From there you drive back to Pokhara to wrap up the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhingu Danda to Nayapul
- Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara
Landmarks Sauli Bazar Nayapul - Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu takes roughly 6 to 7 hours covering the distance back to Nepal's capital. By evening you'll head to a cultural restaurant for a farewell dinner with traditional performances celebrating the trek you just finished.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at cultural restaurant with performances)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at cultural restaurant with performances
Optional Activities
- Explore natural and cultural attractions in Pokhara (optional extension)
- Chitwan Safari
- Rafting
- Bungee jumping
- Paragliding
- Everest mountain flight
- Day 15
Kathmandu Departure
Check out of your hotel in the morning and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. You'll depart Kathmandu with great memories from the Annapurna Base Camp trek behind you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
