Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Your guide will meet you at the hotel early in the morning and walk you to the tourist bus station, which is about 10 minutes from Thamel. The bus ride to Pokhara runs roughly seven hours. When you arrive, you can either relax at your hotel or wander around the city and check out the lakes on your own.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara city
Landmarks Thamel Pokhara - Day 2
Pokhara to Ghandruk
Take a private car or taxi from Pokhara to Nayapul, then start your trek toward Ghandruk through Sauli Bazar. The steep uphill trail takes around five to six hours to reach Ghandruk Village, where you'll see Mount Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, and South Annapurna. Sleep at a teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Ghandruk via Sauli Bazar
- Views of Mount Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, and South Annapurna
Landmarks Nayapul Ghandruk Village Mount Machhapuchhre Himchuli South Annapurna - Day 3
Ghandruk to Chhomrung
From Ghandruk, trek through Kumrong Danda with sections that go up and down until you reach Chhomrung. Along the way, you'll see how the local Gurung people live and pass through natural areas. Stay at a teahouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Kumrong Danda
- Visit to Chhomrung village with Gurung cultural experience
Landmarks Kumrong Danda Chhomrung - Day 4
Chhomrung to Dovan
After breakfast, you'll descend steeply from Chhomrung to Chhomrung Khola, then climb sharply across the stream. The rest of the day has multiple uphill and downhill sections as you go through Sinuwa Village and follow a gentler path to the top of Dovan before dropping down for about an hour. Overnight at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrung to Dovan via Sinuwa Village
Landmarks Chhomrung Khola Sinuwa Village Dovan - Day 5
Dovan to Deurali
Trek from Dovan to Deurali through bamboo and rhododendron forests with views of the Himalayan peaks around you. You'll stop for lunch at a hiking stop, then walk another two hours or so to reach Deurali. The route goes between Mount Annapurna South and Mount Fishtail. Sleep at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through bamboo and rhododendron forests
- Trek between Mount Annapurna South and Mount Fishtail
Landmarks Deurali Mount Annapurna South - Day 6
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Walk through high alpine forests with views of snow-capped peaks, passing through areas prone to avalanches that make the trek more challenging. After climbing uphill for several hours, reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp for lunch with peaks surrounding you in all directions. Continue for roughly three more hours to Annapurna Base Camp, ringed by high Himalayan peaks. Stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through high alpine forests
- Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC)
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp - Day 7
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
After time in the mountains, have breakfast and trek down to Bamboo Village the same way you came up. The descent covers approximately 1,700 meters along the Modi Khola riverbank to reach Bamboo at 2,345 meters elevation. Explore the area once you arrive. Overnight at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo Village
Optional Activities
- Short exploration of Bamboo area
Landmarks Modi Khola Bamboo - Day 8
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda with a steep climb to Kuldi Ghar, then continue to Sinuwa and follow stone steps to Lower Chhomrung. Climb about 1,000 stone steps to Chhomrung, then descend steeply to Jhinu Danda. There are natural hot springs about 20 minutes from Jhinu Danda if you want to visit. Teahouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda via Chhomrung
- Access to natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Optional Activities
- Bathe in natural hot springs (20 minutes from Jhinu Danda)
Landmarks Kuldi Ghar Lower Chhomrung Chhomrung Jhinu Danda - Day 9
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
After breakfast, trek to Siwai and catch a shared jeep or bus to Nayapul, then get a private car or jeep back to Pokhara. This is one of the easier days with mostly flat ground. You'll walk along the Modi River through rice paddies and green hills, giving you time to reflect on the trek. Stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu Danda to Siwai
Landmarks Modi River Siwai Nayapul - Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Head back to Kathmandu along the same highway, passing through rivers, hills, and small Nepalese towns. The bus ride takes about seven hours. From the tourist bus park, you'll get a ride to your hotel. In the evening, check out Thamel or pick up souvenirs.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel
- Buy souvenirs
Landmarks Thamel
