Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu International Airport where someone from the tour company meets you at arrivals. After the transfer to your hotel, you can settle in and get cleaned up. Later, meet at the reception desk to go over the details of your trip and what to expect over the next few days.
- Start point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Your hotel at inside Thamel, 06:30 - 07:00)
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Head out from Kathmandu early in the morning, traveling along the Prithvi Highway toward Pokhara. The drive takes you past the Trishuli and Marshyangdi River valleys with their green hillsides and terraced fields. Once you reach Pokhara, check into your hotel by the lake and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga
After breakfast, drive to Nayapul, which takes about an hour from Pokhara. From there, start trekking on wide paths for roughly 40 minutes until you reach the checkpoint and enter the Annapurna Conservation Area officially. Continue walking past Bhurungdi Khola waterfalls and through the villages of Hile, then head steadily uphill to Tikhedhunga where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
- Entry to Annapurna Conservation Area
Landmarks Annapurna Conservation Area Project Bhurungdi Khola Waterfall - Day 4
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Trek out from Tikhedhunga, crossing several suspension bridges and climbing steep stone steps up to Ulleri village on the mountainside. The path winds through rhododendron forests filled with bird sounds, and if you're here in spring, you'll see the blossoms along the way. Keep going through Nange Thanti and arrive in Ghorepani by evening, a Magar village with nice views of the surrounding mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
- Crossing suspension bridges
Landmarks Ulleri Ghorepani - Day 5
Ghorepani to Tadapani
Start early with a steep 45-minute climb to Poon Hill where you'll catch the sunrise over the Himalayan peaks including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail, and Himchuli with their golden light. Head back down for breakfast, then trek all day to Tadapani, going through Deurali and Banthanti with plenty of ups and downs along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise trek to Poon Hill
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani via Deurali and Banthanti
Landmarks Poon Hill Mount Dhaulagiri Mount Annapurna - Day 6
Tadapani to Ghandruk to Pokhara
After eating breakfast, trek the four-mile route from Tadapani to Ghandruk mostly through cool forests with mist hanging around. Once you arrive in Ghandruk, walk around this town to see the Gurung culture and check out the traditional museum. Later, head down through steep stone stairs past Khimche and Sayuli Bazar, then drive back to Pokhara for your last night in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk
- Visit to traditional Gurung museum in Ghandruk
Landmarks Ghandruk - Day 7
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu, watching the river and terraced mountainsides pass by during the journey. When you get to Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel for your final night before heading home.
- End point
- Lakeside, Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (lakeside Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
