Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Your driver picks you up around 6:30 am from your hotel and heads toward Pokhara. The drive takes you through dense green forests along winding hill roads, passing through villages and stopping for lunch at a roadside restaurant along the way. Once you reach Pokhara and check into your hotel near Lakeside, there's time to walk around the city and relax by the lake as the sun sets, with mountain views in the background.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a roadside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Explore Pokhara city
- Sunset viewing at Lakeside
Landmarks/POIs Pokhara Lakeside - Day 2
Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
After a one-hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, your trek begins. You'll follow the Bhurungdi Khola river, walking through rice fields and orange groves on an easy trail. The path gradually climbs to Tikhedhunga where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul following Bhurungdi Khola river
- Pass through rice fields and orange groves
Landmarks/POIs Bhurungdi Khola Nayapul - Day 3
Tikhedhunga to Ulleri
This day involves a steep climb of 3,300 stone steps up to Ulleri through dense rhododendron and oak forests. Keep an eye out for Langur monkeys and musk deer along the way. When you reach the top, you get views of Machapuchare, Gandhraba Chuli, and Annapurna II and III in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb 3,300 stone steps to Ulleri
- Trek through rhododendron and oak forests
- View Machapuchare, Gandhraba Chuli, Annapurna II and III
Landmarks/POIs Machapuchare (Fishtail) Annapurna II Annapurna III - Day 4
Ulleri to Tadapani
Wake up before dawn and climb Poon Hill to catch the sunrise over the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri ranges. After returning to Ghorepani for breakfast, you'll ascend through jungle to Deurali and then descend to Tadapani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Poon Hill for sunrise views
- View sunrise over Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri
- Trek through jungle from Ghorepani to Deurali
- Descend to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill Ghorepani Annapurna Range Dhaulagiri Range - Day 5
Tadapani to Chomrong
Start with a steep descent through dense, dark forest and reach the charming village of Chomrong. Along the way, you'll have views of Annapurna South and the sacred Mt. Machapuchare before staying overnight at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep descent through dense forest
- Trek to Chomrong village
- View Annapurna South and Mt. Machapuchare
Landmarks/POIs Chomrong Annapurna South Machapuchare - Day 6
Chomrong to Dovan (Himalaya)
Follow an undulating trail to Chomrong Khola River and cross a suspension bridge, then climb uphill for two hours to Sinuwa. You'll walk through bamboo groves and past rhododendron and walnut trees. After lunch, pass Bamboo Village and continue to Dovan or Himalaya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek on undulating trail
- Cross suspension bridge at Chomrong Khola River
- Trek through bamboo groves and rhododendron forest
- Trek to Sinuwa
- Walk through Bamboo Village
- Trek to Dovan/Himalaya
Landmarks/POIs Chomrong Khola Sinuwa Bamboo Village - Day 7
Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp
Pass Hinku Cave and Deurali on the trail leading to Annapurna Base Camp. You'll trek close to Annapurna glaciers and stop at Machhapuchare Base Camp for views. At ABC, you get 360-degree views of surrounding peaks including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I-III, Khangsar Kang, Gangapurna, Machhapuchare, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu. Spend the night at base camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
- Pass Hinku Cave and Deurali
- Stop at Machhapuchare Base Camp
- View glaciers and 360-degree mountain panorama at ABC
Landmarks/POIs Hinku Cave Machhapuchare Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna I Annapurna Massif Gangapurna Hiunchuli Khangsar Kang Manaslu Tilicho Peak Pisang Peak Paungda Danda - Day 8
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
If you rise early, catch the sunrise views of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Later, descend and follow the Modi Khola River until you reach the village of Bamboo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Optional early morning sunrise viewing at Annapurna Base Camp
- Descent along Modi Khola River
- Trek to Bamboo village
Landmarks/POIs Modi Khola Bamboo Annapurna Sanctuary - Day 9
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
Trek up to Sinuwa, descend to Chomrong Khola river, then ascend back to Chomrong. Make one final descent to Jhinu Danda and soak in the thermal hot springs, which will help relax tired muscles before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Sinuwa
- Descend to Chomrong Khola
- Ascend to Chomrong
- Descend to Jhinu Danda
- Soak in thermal hot springs
Landmarks/POIs Sinuwa Chomrong Chomrong Khola Jhinu Danda thermal hot springs - Day 10
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
Head down to the Modi Khola river and trek to Nayapul. From there, you'll drive approximately 1.5 hours by private car back to Pokhara and check into your hotel near Lakeside. In the evening, you can explore lakeside bars and clubs to celebrate finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final descent to Modi Khola
- Trek to Nayapul
- Return to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Celebrate at lakeside bars and clubs
Landmarks/POIs Modi Khola Nayapul Pokhara Lakeside - Day 11
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive through the mountains back to Kathmandu, passing the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers along the way. Once you arrive, you'll be taken to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, and your guide can help arrange activities if you'd like.
Included Activities
- Return drive to Kathmandu
- Optional sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks/POIs Marsyangdi River Trishuli River Kathmandu Valley
