Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Your pickup happens around 6:30 AM from your hotel in Kathmandu, and then you'll drive through forests and hill roads for roughly 6 hours. The route takes you past local markets, villages, and riverside areas. You'll stop for buffet lunch at a roadside restaurant somewhere along the way. Once in Pokhara, you'll have time to relax before heading out to walk around the city and lakeside in the evening.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Thamel, 07:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at roadside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through forests, hills, and riverside areas
- Visit local markets and villages
- Explore Pokhara City and Lakeside
Landmarks Pokhara Lakeside - Day 2
Nayapul to Tikhedunga
After breakfast, you drive for about an hour to Nayapul early in the morning. From there your trek starts, following the River Bhurungdi Khola through rice fields and orange groves on an easy path with gentle slopes. By afternoon you'll reach Tikhedunga where you'll stay at a teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning drive to Nayapul
- Trek following River Bhurungdi Khola through rice fields and orange groves
Landmarks Nayapul River Bhurungdi Khola - Day 3
Tikhedunga to Ghorepani
Starting from Tikhedunga, you'll tackle a steep climb to Ulleri with 3,300 stone steps that'll give you great mountain views as you go higher. After that, the trek takes you through rhododendron and oak forests to Ghorepani. You might see langur monkeys and musk deer in this area. Your teahouse awaits you at Ghorepani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep climb with 3,300 stone steps from Tikhedunga to Ulleri
- Trek through rhododendron and oak tree forest to Ghorepani
- Mountain viewing of Machhapuchhre, Gandharba Chuli, and Annapurna II and III
Landmarks Ulleri Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) Annapurna II Annapurna III - Day 4
Ghorepani to Tadhapani
You'll head out early to climb Poon Hill before breakfast so you can catch the sunrise views over the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri mountains. Later in the morning after eating, you'll trek uphill through jungle to Durali, then make a slight descent down to Tadhapani where you'll sleep at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning climb to Poon Hill for sunrise views
- Sunrise viewing of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges
- Uphill trek through jungle to Durali
- Descent to Tadhapani
Landmarks Poon Hill Annapurna Range Dhaulagiri Range - Day 5
Tadhapani to Chomrong
Today involves a steep descent through dense forest to reach the village of Chomrong. Along the way you'll pass farmland and traditional Gurung villages, and you'll have views of Annapurna South and Mount Machhapuchhre. You'll reach your teahouse in Chomrong by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep descent through dense forest
- Trek through farmland and traditional Gurung villages
- Views of Annapurna South and Mount Machhapuchhre
Landmarks Annapurna South Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) - Day 6
Chomrong to Dovan
Lots of elevation changes happen today. You'll descend for about an hour to Chomrong Khola River and cross it on a suspension bridge. Then comes a 2-hour climb to Sinuwa through areas with wild bamboo and rhododendron. After lunch you'll continue through bamboo forests to Dovan for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Chomrong Khola River
- Cross suspension bridge over Chomrong Khola River
- Ascent to Sinuwa through bamboo, rhododendron, and walnut forest
- Trek through bamboo areas to Dovan
Landmarks Chomrong Khola River Sinuwa - Day 7
Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
You'll gradually climb along the Madi River through a sacred valley where meat and fish aren't eaten due to Buddhist and Hindu beliefs. Keep an eye out for the Lophophorus bird, which is Nepal's national bird. Bamboo trees line the path as you ascend to Machhapuchhre Base Camp teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gradual ascent following Madi River banks
- Trek through sacred valley
- Potential wildlife viewing - Lophophorus bird (national bird of Nepal)
Landmarks Madi River Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Day 8
Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Sanctuary
Leaving the base camp, vegetation disappears as you enter the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high desert wilderness surrounded by the Annapurna mountains and glaciers. The setting here is quite different from everything below. You'll sleep at a teahouse at this high altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek into Annapurna Sanctuary desert wilderness
- Views of Annapurna Himalayas and Annapurna glacier
Landmarks Annapurna Sanctuary Annapurna Glacier - Day 9
Annapurna Sanctuary to Bamboo Hut
An early start today lets you catch the sunrise from the Annapurna Sanctuary. After watching the light hit the peaks, you'll begin your descent following the Modi Khola River down to Bamboo Hut where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing of Annapurna Sanctuary
- Descent following Modi Khola River
Landmarks Modi Khola River - Day 10
Bamboo Hut to Jhinu
The day starts with an uphill trek to Sinewa, then you'll descend to Chomrong Khola River. You'll go back up to Chomrong, and then make a final descent down to Jhinu. Here you have the chance to jump into the natural hot springs and soak in the warm water before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Uphill trek to Sinewa
- Descent to Chomrong Khola River
- Ascent to Chomrong
- Final descent to Jhinu
Optional Activities
- Visit natural hot springs at Jhinu for bathing in warm waters
Landmarks Natural Hot Springs at Jhinu - Day 11
Jhinu to Pokhara
Your last day of trekking is an easy walk down to the Modi Khola River and then on to Nayapul. After that, you'll get in a private car for about an hour and a half to drive back to Pokhara, where you'll check into a hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Easy descent to Modi Khola River banks
- Trek to Nayapul
Landmarks Modi Khola River - Day 12
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll drive back to Kathmandu in the morning. Spend the day taking it easy in the Thamel district. In the evening, you'll have a complimentary farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant in Kathmandu to celebrate finishing the tour.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Thamel, 06:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at cultural restaurant)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Thamel district
- Farewell dinner at cultural restaurant
Landmarks Thamel
