Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Your guide picks you up from the hotel early and takes you to the tourist bus station, about a 10-minute walk from Thamel. The journey to Pokhara takes nearly seven hours. Once you arrive, you can rest at your accommodation or wander around the city of 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)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the city of Pokhara
- Day 2
Nayapul to Hile
After breakfast, you'll drive around 2 hours to Nayapul where your porter takes your luggage and trekking begins. The path descends to Modi Khola river, and crossing the bridge gives you views of Machhapuchhre mountain. After 3 to 4 hours of uphill walking, you'll reach Hile for your first night at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Hile
- Cross Modi Khola river
- View of Machhapuchhre from Modi Khola bridge
Landmarks Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) Modi Khola - Day 3
Hile to Ghorepani
You'll trek through the small village of Tikhedhunga and then Ulleri at 1,960m, known for its 3,000+ stone staircases. About 7 hours of uphill trekking through oak and rhododendron forests leads to Ghorepani at 2,860m, a clean village where Magar people live with their own unique culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tikhedhunga village
- Trek through Ulleri village (1,960m) with famous stone staircases
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forests
Landmarks Ulleri Ghorepani - Day 4
Ghorepani to Tadapani
Starting at 4:00 am, you'll hike to Poonhill at 3,210m for sunrise, which is the best viewpoint in the Annapurna region with views of South Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. After a few hours there, you'll trek back to Ghorepani for breakfast, then continue through pine and rhododendron forests via Deurali to reach Tadapani at 2,610m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Poonhill (3,210m)
- Sunrise viewing at Poonhill
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali
- Trek to Tadapani (2,610m)
Landmarks Poonhill South Annapurna Dhaulagiri Deurali - Day 5
Tadapani to Sinuwa
After breakfast, you'll trek down about 6 to 7 hours to Sinuwa at 2,340m through rhododendron forests. You'll pass Gurung villages and can see their lifestyle along the way. Lunch stops at Chhomrong at 2,140m where you get close-up views of Annapurna South and Himchuli before climbing to Sinuwa Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chhomrong with views of Annapurna South and Himchuli), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Visit Gurung villages
- Explore Gurung culture, tradition, and lifestyle
- Lunch stop at Chhomrong with views of Annapurna South and Himchuli
- Trek to Sinuwa (2,340m)
Landmarks Annapurna South Himchuli Chhomrong 
- Day 6
Sinuwa to Himalaya Hotel
After breakfast, you'll trek 5 to 6 hours on strenuous terrain to Himalaya Hotel at 2,900m. You'll descend to Chhomrong Khola, cross it, then climb through dense forests and head downhill to a gorge at Dovan. A short uphill section from there brings you to Himalaya Hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense forests
- Cross Chhomrong Khola
- Trek through Dovan gorge
- Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2,900m)
Landmarks Dovan 
- Day 7
Himalaya Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp
After breakfast, you'll trek to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m, your final destination. You'll have a short break and lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp, then continue for about six hours total to reach the sanctuary. Surrounded by mountains, you'll see the Himalayas and a great sunset before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machhapuchchhre Base Camp
- Lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
- Sunset viewing at Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks Machhapuchchhre Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp - Day 8
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
After spending time in the mountains, you'll have breakfast then trek down to Bamboo village at 2,345m. Your trail drops about 1,700m along the Modi Khola bank. When you arrive, you can walk around before settling into the teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down to Bamboo village (2,345m)
- Trek along Modi Khola bank
- Explore Bamboo village
Landmarks Modi Khola - Day 9
Bamboo to Bamboo
After time in the mountains, you'll have breakfast then trek down towards Bamboo village at 2,345m. Your trail drops about 1,700m along the Modi Khola bank. When you arrive, you can explore the area before staying overnight at the teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Modi Khola bank
- Explore Bamboo village
Landmarks Modi Khola - Day 10
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
From Jhinu Danda, you'll trek to Siwai on mostly flat terrain following the Modi river through rice paddies and green hills. From Siwai, you'll take a shared jeep or bus to Nayapul, then a private car or jeep to Pokhara. This is one of the easier days and your last trekking day before heading back. You'll stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu Danda to Siwai
- Trek along Modi river
- Trek through rice paddies and green hills
Landmarks Modi Khola - Day 11
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll take a scenic bus ride following the highway through rivers, hills, and small Nepalese settlements for about seven hours from Pokhara back to Kathmandu Valley. From the tourist bus park, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Later in the evening, you can explore Thamel or pick up souvenirs to wrap up your trek.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus journey through Nepalese landscape
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel
- Buy souvenirs
