Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your tour begins when you land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, where your representative will meet you. You'll travel by private vehicle to your hotel and spend the day resting and checking your gear before the trek starts.
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
Start early for a guided tour through Kathmandu, visiting Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple while your trekking permits get finalized. You'll handle trek prep as arrangements happen for the restricted areas ahead. The night is spent at your hotel.
Included Activities
- Kathmandu Durbar Square sightseeing
- Pashupatinath Temple sightseeing
- Permit application and arrangement
- Guided city sightseeing with car and tour guide
Optional Activities
- UNESCO World Heritage Site entrance fee (approx. USD $26 per person)
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
A 6 to 7 hour drive takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara. After checking in and freshening up at your hotel, you'll explore Pokhara in the evening, the local city known for its lakes. You'll stay overnight in Pokhara.
Included Activities
- Coach bus transfer Kathmandu to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (40 minutes, available at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Pokhara - Day 4
Nayapul to Ulleri
You'll drive to Nayapul and begin trekking toward Ulleri at 2,960 meters (9,711 feet). The roughly 5 hour walk takes you through areas with Magar communities. Your accommodation is in Ulleri for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Nayapul
- Trek to Ulleri (2,960m)
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul Ulleri - Day 5
Ulleri to Ghorepani
Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani at 2,780 meters (9,121 feet) over about 5 hours. From Ghorepani you'll have great views of the Annapurna range and the landscape around it. You'll overnight in Ghorepani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,780m)
Landmarks/POIs Ghorepani Annapurna Range - Day 6
Poon Hill and Ghorepani to Tadapani
Get up early to head to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters (10,531 feet) for the views there. After breakfast and a rest period, you'll trek toward Tadapani at 2,590 meters (8,497 feet), taking roughly 4 hours. Overnight in Tadapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning excursion to Poon Hill (3,210m)
- Trek to Tadapani (2,590m)
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill Tadapani - Day 7
Tadapani to Chhomrong
From Tadapani you'll trek downward through forested paths toward Chhomrong at 2,340 meters (7,677 feet). Along the way you'll pass through villages where Gurung communities live. The walk is about 5 hours total. You'll stay overnight in Chhomrong.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2,340m)
- Gurung village visit
Landmarks/POIs Chhomrong - Day 8
Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel
Trek from Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel at 3,280 meters (10,761 feet) in approximately 5 hours. After arriving, you'll rest and walk around the surrounding area in the evening. Your overnight stay is at Himalayan Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel (3,280m)
- Day 9
Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp
Head from Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters (13,550 feet), the Annapurna Sanctuary. This takes roughly 5 hours. You have the option to visit Machhapuchhre Base Camp or continue to Annapurna Base Camp. You'll overnight at the base camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Optional Activities
- Machhapuchhre Base Camp detour
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Day 10
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Spend the morning exploring the Annapurna Base Camp area, then after breakfast head through the hidden valley toward Bamboo at 2,335 meters (7,661 feet). This longer walk takes approximately 7 hours. You'll overnight in Bamboo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Annapurna Base Camp vicinity
- Trek through hidden valley to Bamboo (2,335m)
Landmarks/POIs Bamboo - Day 11
Bamboo to Jhinudada
Trek downward from Bamboo to Jhinudada at 1,610 meters (5,282 feet). The walk takes about 4 hours and passes through nice mountain scenery. Jhinudada is small but has its own charm. You'll stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Jhinudada (1,610m)
Landmarks/POIs Jhinudada - Day 12
Jhinudada to Nayapul to Pokhara
In the morning you'll trek from Jhinudada to Nayapul, then take a taxi back to Pokhara, about 2 hours by vehicle. Once there, you can check out temples, Mahendra Cave, Davis Falls, or try boating and cycling. Sample Thakali khana, the local food. You'll overnight in Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinudada to Nayapul
- Taxi transfer Nayapul to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Mahendra Cave visit
- Davis Falls visit
- Religious temple visits
- Boating on Pokhara lakes
- Cycling
- Local shopping
- Thakali khana dining
Landmarks/POIs Mahendra Cave Davis Falls - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast you'll head to the bus station for the drive back to Kathmandu, which takes approximately 6 hours. Flying is an option too if you prefer (40 minutes, additional cost). You'll stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach bus transfer Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (40 minutes, available at extra cost)
- Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
You'll have breakfast early and check out of your hotel. Your representative will take you to the airport for your next destination or to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel checkout
- Airport transfer
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
