Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where an Alpine Club representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to wander around Thamel district at whatever pace suits you. That evening, there's a welcome dinner with authentic Nepalese cuisine hosted by Alpine Club of Himalaya.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal (alpine-club-of-himalaya)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with cultural program featuring authentic Nepalese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with cultural program
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel district for souvenir shopping
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour through Kathmandu's historic landmarks including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), and Boudhanath stupa. In the afternoon, you'll meet your trek leader and fellow team members for a pre-trip discussion. The evening is set aside for picking up any trekking gear you still need.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu valley including Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Boudhanath
- Pre-trip discussion with trek leader and team
Optional Activities
- Purchase trekking gear in the evening
Landmarks Durbar Square Pashupatinath Swayambhunath Boudhanath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Early morning you'll depart by tourist bus toward Pokhara, watching lush green mountains and villages roll by during the journey. Once you arrive, take in the panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After checking into your hotel, you can explore Pokhara's serene lakes and do a leisurely lakeside walk as evening approaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tourist coach transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Fishing, boating, and swimming at Pokhara lakes
- Explore Pokhara city
Landmarks Dhaulagiri Manaslu Machhapuchhare Annapurna 
- Day 4
Pokhara to Kalikasthan
After breakfast, you'll drive to Bijayapur Khola where the trek begins. The first hour takes you through flat paddy fields before crossing a river, then the trail heads upward toward Kalikasthan with lunch provided partway. You'll have time to rest and explore the area before settling in at a local guesthouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Bijayapur Khola
- Trek through paddy fields and river crossing
- Trek to Kalikasthan
- Day 5
Kalikasthan to Syaklung
You'll walk through local villages along the mountain ridge throughout the day, catching views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. The path takes you through rhododendron forests as you wander from village to village. By evening you'll reach Syaklung and stay at a local guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek through villages along mountain ridge
- Explore rhododendron forests
Landmarks Annapurna Lamjung Himal - Day 6
Syaklung to Chisapani
This day you walk through Gurung villages to get a feel for local life, then trek through rhododendron and Sal tree forests. After a 400-meter descent, you'll then climb about 600 meters to reach Chisapani, which offers panoramic Himalayan views. From here you can see Dhaulagiri to the west and Annapurna to the east. You'll overnight at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek through Gurung villages
- Trek through rhododendron and Sal forests
- Trek to Chisapani with scenic views
Landmarks Dhaulagiri Annapurna - Day 7
Chisapani to Pokhara
You'll walk partway downhill to Rupatal, then climb roughly 200 meters to arrive at Sundare Danda. After walking 15 minutes down, you reach Begnas Tal where you'll spend an hour boating on the lake. Later you transfer to Pokhara, check in at your hotel, and have the rest of the day to rest or wander the lakeside area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek downhill to Rupatal
- Trek to Sundare Danda
- One hour boating on Begnas Tal
- Transfer to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Walk around Pokhara lakeside
Landmarks Begnas Tal - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Early morning brings another tourist bus ride back to Kathmandu, with scenic countryside views along the route. Once you arrive, your guide will take you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is open for relaxing, shopping, or checking out any sites you didn't get to earlier.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tourist coach transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Explore any missed sights
- Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu
You'll spend the day connecting with travel companions, organizing your photos, and doing any last-minute shopping or sightseeing if time allows. An Alpine Club representative will escort you to the airport about 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal (alpine-club-of-himalaya)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Sightseeing
