Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll get picked up at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and head to your hotel. Once you're checked in, your guide will go over details about the trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC. The evening includes a welcome dinner to meet other trekkers and get oriented.
- 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
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Trek briefing
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Your guide picks you up early, and after a quick 10-minute walk, you'll reach the tourist bus station in Thamel. The drive to Pokhara takes about seven hours. When you arrive, you can either relax at the hotel or wander around the city of lakes if you have energy left.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara and its lakes
Landmarks Thamel - Day 3
Pokhara to Ulleri
Starting after breakfast, a private car takes you to Nayapul in roughly 1.5 hours where trekking begins. From there, hike to Hile over about 3 hours with views of villages and hills along the way. After lunch in Hile, continue through Tikhedhunga and Ulleri to see Magar culture. You'll sleep at a teahouse in Ulleri tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Hile
- Hike through Tikhedhunga and Ulleri
- Experience Magar culture at Ulleri
Landmarks Nayapul Hile Tikhedhunga Ulleri - Day 4
Ulleri to Ghorepani
Following breakfast, trek early through oak and rhododendron forests heading toward Ghorepani. You'll pass the small village of Banthanti, and during spring, colorful rhododendron blooms line the trail. Two hours of uphill walking gets you to Ghorepani village where you'll stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forests
- Pass through Banthanti village
- Arrive at Ghorepani
Landmarks Banthanti Ghorepani - Day 5
Ghorepani to Tadapani
Get up at 4:00 am to hike to Poonhill viewpoint at 3,210m for sunrise over the Annapurna region, including South Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. After several hours at the viewpoint, trek back down to Ghorepani for breakfast. Then continue climbing through pine and rhododendron forests past Deurali at 3,000m and reach Tadapani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Poonhill viewpoint at sunrise
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forests
- Pass through Deurali and arrive at Tadapani
Landmarks Poonhill Deurali Tadapani Annapurna Dhaulagiri - Day 6
Tadapani to Chhomrong
Breakfast at your teahouse offers views of Mt. Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Mt. Fishtail before you head to Chhomrong. The trail goes down and crosses Kimrong Khola stream on gentle terrain. Chhomrong is a large Gurung village with beautiful peak views and serves as the gateway to ABC. You'll stay at a teahouse here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chhomrong
- Cross Kimrong Khola stream
- Explore Chhomrong Gurung village
Landmarks Kimrong Khola Chhomrong Mt. Annapurna South Hiunchuli Mt. Fishtail - Day 7
Chhomrong to Dovan
After eating, trek from Chhomrong village with a steep descent to Chhomrong Khola followed by a steep climb. Expect multiple ups and downs throughout the day. Once at Sinuwa Village, the trail becomes gentler as you reach Dovan. One more hour down from there and you'll stop for the night at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep descent to Chhomrong Khola
- Trek through Sinuwa Village
- Reach Dovan
Landmarks Chhomrong Khola Sinuwa Village Dovan - Day 8
Dovan to Deurali
The trail from Dovan to Deurali takes you through bamboo and rhododendron forests with mountain views. You'll climb through the Himalayan region with lunch along the way, then trek about two more hours to Deurali. The path sits between Mt. Annapurna South on one side and Mt. Fishtail on the other. Stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through bamboo and rhododendron forests
- Trek between Mt. Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail
- Reach Deurali
Landmarks Deurali Mt. Annapurna South Mt. Fishtail - Day 9
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
Trek from Deurali through high alpine forests with views of snow-capped peaks. The trail passes areas prone to avalanches, adding to the challenge. After several hours climbing uphill, you'll reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp for lunch. Continue another three hours through steep terrain reaching Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by high peaks. Sleep at a teahouse tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through high alpine forests
- Reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC)
- Reach Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp 
- Day 10
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Following breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp, trek down to Bamboo village by retracing your route. The path drops about 1,700m along Modi Khola to reach Bamboo at 2,345m elevation. Once there, take time to explore the area a bit. You'll stay at a teahouse in Bamboo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down to Bamboo village
- Explore Bamboo village
Landmarks Modi Khola Bamboo - Day 11
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
After breakfast in Bamboo, trek to Jhinu Danda with a steep climb to Kuldi Ghar. Head from Bamboo to Sinuwa, climb stone steps to Lower Chhomrong, then continue up a thousand stone steps reaching Chhomrong. Descend steeply to Jhinu Danda where natural hot springs sit about 20 minutes from the village. Spend the night at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep ascent to Kuldi Ghar
- Trek through Lower Chhomrong
- Climb thousand stone steps to Chhomrong
- Enjoy natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Landmarks Kuldi Ghar Sinuwa Lower Chhomrong Chhomrong Jhinu Danda - Day 12
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
After breakfast, trek to Siwai then catch a shared jeep or bus to Nayapul followed by a private car back to Pokhara. This is one of the easier days with mostly flat terrain and the Modi River flowing nearby. You'll walk through rice paddies surrounded by green hills, enjoying your final trekking day before returning to Kathmandu tomorrow. Stay at a hotel tonight.
- 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, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Siwai
- Scenic walk through rice paddies and green hills
Landmarks Siwai Modi River Nayapul
