Itinerary
- Day 1
Pokhara to Galeshwor to Bans Kharka
You'll drive from Pokhara to Beni and continue on to Galeshwor, a journey that takes about 3 hours. Once you arrive, your trek starts here. The route takes you across a bridge spanning the Kali Gandaki River, then you'll climb up to Bans Kharka village where you'll spend your first night at a community eco-lodge.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from the hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Galeshwor
- Cross bridge over Kali Gandaki River
- Trek/ascend to Bans Kharka village
Landmarks Kali Gandaki River Bans Kharka - Day 2
Bans Kharka to Nangi
The day focuses on the village of Nangi and its sustainable practices. You'll learn about organic farming from villagers at their organic school, then check out the hand-made paper workshop, which shows another way the community works to reduce environmental impact. You're staying at a community lodge again.
Included Activities
- Explore Nangi village
- Visit organic farms and organic school
- Visit hand-made paper workshop
Landmarks Nangi Village - Day 3
Nangi to Mohare Danda
You'll trek through forests filled with rhododendron, oak, and bamboo trees, heading toward Mohare Danda ridge. Once you reach the ridge, the views open up across the surrounding mountains. This spot is particularly nice at sunrise when light catches the snow-covered peaks. Another night at a community lodge.
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron, oak, and bamboo forests
- Reach Mohare Danda ridge
- View surrounding mountains from the ridge
Landmarks Mohare Danda Ridge - Day 4
Mohare Danda to Poon Hill to Santa Village
Start early to catch sunrise reflections on the snow-covered peaks. After that, you'll descend through rhododendron, pine, oak, and juniper forests (good for spotting birds along the way) down to Poon Hill, which offers 360-degree views of Annapurna Massif. From there, continue downhill to Ghorepani for lunch, then trek to Chitre Village and Santa Village, where the trail to Khopra begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- View sunrise reflections at Mohare Danda
- Trek through rhododendron, pine, oak, and juniper forests
- Visit Poon Hill (360-degree Annapurna Massif views)
- Trek to Ghorepani
- Trek to Chitre Village
- Trek to Santa Village
Landmarks Poon Hill Ghorepani Chitre Village Santa Village Annapurna Massif - Day 5
Santa Village to Khopra Ridge
Head uphill to Khopra Ridge, sitting at 3,660m elevation, for your overnight stay. Internet and phone service are available at Khopra if you need to check in with anyone. All your meals for the day are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill to Khopra Ridge
Landmarks Khopra Ridge 
- Day 6
Khopra Ridge to Khayer Lake and return to Khopra Ridge
Trek up to Khayer Lake at 4,600m, a high altitude destination with clear water views. Later, you'll make your way back down to Khopra Ridge for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek to Khayer Lake
- View crystal clear lake from 4,600m elevation
Landmarks Khayer Lake - Day 7
Khopra Ridge to Swanta to Ghorepani
An easier trek day takes you to Swanta, where a cheese factory produces local varieties including yak cheese. From there, head to Ghorepani, known for its sunrise and sunset views. You'll walk through Chitre Village, then take the larger trail into Ghorepani with views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Machapuchare, Annapurna South, and other peaks. If you're interested, there's an optional trek to Poon Hill for sunset. Stay at a lodge in Ghorepani.
Included Activities
- Trek to Swanta
- Visit cheese factory and sample cheeses
- Trek to Ghorepani
- View Mt. Dhaulagiri, Machapuchare, Annapurna South and other peaks
Optional Activities
- Short trek to Poon Hill for sunset views
Landmarks Swanta Poon Hill Mt. Dhaulagiri Machapuchare (Fishtail) Annapurna South 
- Day 8
Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Nayapul to Pokhara
Rise early to catch the well-known sunrise at Poon Hill, which gives great Himalayan views including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna ranges, and the peaks around them. After you've taken photos, head back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Then you'll descend to Nayapul and get driven back to Pokhara.
- End point
- Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (we will drop you at Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View sunrise at Poon Hill
- Return to Ghorepani for breakfast
- Trek from Ghorepani to Nayapul
- Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara
Landmarks Poon Hill Dhaulagiri Annapurna I Annapurna II Annapurna III Annapurna IV Nilgiri Tukuche Lamjung Himal
