Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll be picked up from Tribhuvan International Airport or a Kathmandu bus station and driven to your hotel. After getting settled in, your tour leaders will go over the trip details and handle required documents. The evening is yours to either walk around the city or stay at the hotel. Try some local Nepali dishes while you're here.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city in the evening
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, your tour leader will walk you through what's on the agenda for the day. You'll spend the full day seeing around Kathmandu, checking out historic temples and architecture plus UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the valley. Stop for lunch somewhere local and try different cuisines as you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
- Visit historic temples and UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Guided tour with English-speaking guide
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
A deluxe air-conditioned bus takes you to Pokhara on a scenic 7-hour drive with mountain views along the way. Once you arrive, you'll check into your hotel where you can see views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Machhapuchhare. Spend the rest of the day exploring local areas and getting a feel for the culture here.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the coach bus)
Included Activities
- Coach bus transfer to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore local places and culture in Pokhara
Landmarks Dhaulagiri Manaslu Machhapuchhare Annapurna - Day 4
Tikhedhunga
A private car drives you about 2 hours to Nayapul where your trek begins. From there you'll trek along the south bank through subtropical forests and steep cliff-carved trails. After crossing the Modi Khola River on a suspension bridge, you reach Tikhedhunga village for the night. You can push further to Ulleri by late afternoon if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul following the south bank of the river
- Cross Modi Khola River via suspension bridge
- Overnight stay at Tikhedhunga village teahouse
Optional Activities
- Trek further to Ulleri by late afternoon for overnight stay (instead of Tikhedhunga)
Landmarks Nayapul Modi Khola River - Day 5
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Your trek continues uphill to Ghorepani village, which historically served as a famous stop for traders. Today it's a popular trekker spot with small shops selling local crafts and souvenirs. The village sits at higher elevation in two sections, and nights here get cold so bring warm clothes. You'll stay overnight and take in views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghorepani village
- Overnight stay at Ghorepani teahouse
Optional Activities
- Shopping for local crafts and artisanal works
Landmarks Ghorepani Annapurna Dhaulagiri - Day 6
Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani
An early start gets you to Poon Hill for sunrise views over the high Himalayas. The route goes through rhododendron forests with views stretching from Dolpo and Dhaulagiri all the way to Manaslu. After sunrise, you head back for breakfast in Ghorepani, then trek to Tadapani for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Ghorepani), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Poon Hill
- View sunrise over the Himalayas
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Overnight stay at Tadapani teahouse
Landmarks Poon Hill Machhapuchhare Manaslu 
- Day 7
Tadapani to Chhomrong
You'll descend through the Kimrong Khola river area and rhododendron forests heading to Chhomrong village. This Gurung settlement gives close-up views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhare. The terraced village layout shows traditional mountain architecture and way of life. You stay overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chhomrong village through rhododendron forests
- Cross Kimrong Khola
- Overnight stay at Chhomrong teahouse
Landmarks Chhomrong Machhapuchhare Annapurna South Kimrong Khola - Day 8
Chhomrong to Dovan
After breakfast, you trek from Chhomrong up Sinuwa Hill as the trail enters the upper Modi Khola valley. You'll walk through bamboo forests, passing where two small rivers meet at Dovan. The steep 5-hour trek crosses bamboo and rhododendron forest before you reach Dovan teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through upper Modi Khola valley
- Pass through bamboo and rhododendron forests
- Trek to Dovan (approximately 5 hours)
- Overnight stay at Dovan teahouse
Landmarks Modi Khola Valley Dovan - Day 9
Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Trekking through the narrow Modi Khola Valley, you arrive at Machhapuchhare Base Camp in the afternoon. Climbing the mountain itself isn't permitted here. The area functions as an Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded completely by lush green mountains. You'll have the evening to relax and take in the panoramic views.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Modi Khola Valley
- Arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- Overnight stay at base camp teahouse
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna Sanctuary 
- Day 10
Annapurna Base Camp
After breakfast, the trail continues uphill for a few hours into the sanctuary toward Annapurna Base Camp. You'll spot shepherds' huts and rural mountain life along the moraine. Once you reach base camp, the rest of your day is free to rest and absorb the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
- Overnight stay at Annapurna Base Camp teahouse
Optional Activities
- Relax and explore the base camp area
Landmarks Annapurna Base Camp 
- Day 11
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo Forest
You wake early to see the sunrise over snow-capped mountains, then retrace your steps back to the Bamboo Forest area for your overnight stay. Spend the afternoon relaxing or doing activities that interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise over snow-capped mountains
- Trek back to Bamboo Forest area
- Overnight stay at Bamboo Forest teahouse
Optional Activities
- Relax and enjoy activities of your choice
- Day 12
Bamboo Forest to Jhinu Danda
Your trek today heads to Jhinu Danda, where natural hot springs sit on a small hill. The trail takes you through Khuldi Ghar to Sinuwa Hill and then down to Chhomrong before descending to Jhinu for the night. You can soak in the natural hot water pool once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Jhinu Danda (natural hot spring)
- Pass through Khuldi Ghar and Sinuwa Hill
- Visit Chhomrong village
- Overnight stay at Jhinu Danda teahouse
Optional Activities
- Soak in the natural hot water pool
- Visit the natural hot spring
Landmarks Jhinu Danda Chhomrong - Day 13
Jhinu Danda to Tolkha
You'll trek along the Modi River to Landruk village where lunch happens. After that, you push on to Tolkha for your overnight stay. Depending on your pace, you could stay at Pathana instead if you want a shorter day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Landruk village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Modi River to Landruk village
- Trek to Tolkha
- Overnight stay at Tolkha teahouse
Optional Activities
- Extend the trek by a few hours and stay at Pathana instead of Tolkha
Landmarks Landruk Tolkha Modi River - Day 14
Tolkha to Pokhara
The trek heads to Dhampus village, known among trekkers for its views of the entire Annapurna range. From there you'll reach Bhaise Kharka and then Pathana. After descending an hour, you get to Phedi where a vehicle takes you back to Pokhara for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dhampus village
- Trek to Bhaise Kharka
- Trek to Pathana
- Descent to Phedi
- Private vehicle transfer to Pokhara
Landmarks Dhampus Pathana Annapurna - Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Early morning, you take a walk around misty Pokhara Lake after breakfast. Later in the afternoon, you fly back to Kathmandu. Your tour company will help you at the airport and get you to your hotel. A farewell dinner in Thamel wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Thamel)
Included Activities
- Walk around Pokhara Lake
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Airport transfer
- Farewell dinner in Thamel
Landmarks Pokhara Lake Thamel - Day 16
Kathmandu
On your final day, there's time for shopping in Kathmandu before you head to the airport in the late afternoon for your departure.
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Kathmandu
