Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the tour company will be waiting for you. From there, a private vehicle takes you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After settling in, you can check over your trekking gear and go through the itinerary to understand what's coming up over the next couple weeks.
Included Activities
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Hotel transfer
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
Get up early to visit Kathmandu's main sights while the tour company handles your trekking permits for the restricted areas you'll be crossing. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple are on your list, then the rest of the day is about preparing your equipment and going over what you'll need. You stay in Kathmandu again tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kathmandu City sightseeing with car and tour guide
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card application
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permits application
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
A bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes around 6 to 7 hours depending on road conditions. Once you get to Pokhara, check into your hotel and clean up, then in the evening you can walk around and see the lakes the city is known for. This is the first group discussion day where everyone talks about what they've seen so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (40 minutes, extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Pokhara - Day 4
Nayapul to Ulleri
Head out to Nayapul, also called New Bridge, where the actual trekking starts. You'll walk for roughly 5 hours to reach Ulleri at 2,960m/9,711ft elevation. Along the way you'll pass through several Magar communities and see how people live in these areas. Tonight you're sleeping in Ulleri.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Nayapul
- Trek to Ulleri (2,960m)
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul Ulleri - Day 5
Ulleri to Ghorepani
From Ulleri, you trek toward Ghorepani, which sits at 2,780m/9,121ft. The walk takes you through terrain where the Annapurna range comes into view. Ghorepani is a popular spot with trekkers for good reason. You'll stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghorepani (2,780m)
Landmarks/POIs Ghorepani Annapurna Range - Day 6
Poon Hill - Tadapani
Start before sunrise to climb to Poon Hill at 3,210m/10,531ft for the view, then return for breakfast and rest. After that, the trek continues down to Tadapani at 2,590m/8,497ft, which takes about 4 hours and goes through nice forest and open areas. You 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
The trek from Tadapani heads downward to Chhomrong at 2,340m/7,677ft over about 5 hours. You'll walk through forest and past villages where Gurung people live. This section drops in elevation and takes you through more populated trekking areas. Sleep in Chhomrong tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chhomrong (2,340m)
- Pass through Gurung villages
Landmarks/POIs Chhomrong - Day 8
Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel
An uphill trek from Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel takes roughly 5 hours and gets you to 3,280m/10,760ft elevation. The altitude starts to feel noticeably higher here. After arriving, you can rest at the hotel and walk around the immediate area. You stay at Himalayan Hotel tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Himalayan Hotel (3,280m)
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding areas in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Himalayan Hotel - Day 9
Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp
Today you trek from Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m/13,550ft, which takes about 5 hours. Near the end, you can decide whether to visit Machhapuchhre Base Camp or head straight to Annapurna Base Camp. Either way, you're sleeping at Annapurna Base Camp tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Optional Activities
- Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp instead of Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Day 10
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Spend the morning around Annapurna Base Camp, then after breakfast, head into the hidden valley and continue trekking to Bamboo at 2,335m/7,660ft. This is a longer day with about 7 hours of walking, mostly descending now. You overnight in Bamboo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning exploration at Annapurna Base Camp
- Trek to hidden valley
- Trek to Bamboo (2,335m)
Landmarks/POIs Bamboo - Day 11
Bamboo to Jhinudada
Trek downward to Jhinudada at 1,610m/5,282ft, which is a small village, and it takes about 4 hours to get there as you keep dropping in elevation. The trail continues down from where you've been staying. Jhinudada is where you sleep tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Jhinudada (1,610m)
Landmarks/POIs Jhinudada - Day 12
Jhinudada to Nayapul to Pokhara
In the morning, trek down to Nayapul and then catch a taxi back to Pokhara, roughly a 2-hour drive. Once there, you can visit temples, check out Mahendra Cave and Davis Fall, and try boating or cycling around the area. Stop by local shops and try some Thakali food. You stay in Pokhara tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinudada to Nayapul
- Taxi transfer to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Visit religious temples in Pokhara
- Explore Mahendra Cave
- Visit Davis Fall
- Boating in Pokhara
- Cycling in Pokhara
- Visit local shops
- Sample Thakali cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Mahendra Cave Davis Fall - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Wake up, have breakfast, then head to the bus station to start the 6-hour drive back to Kathmandu. After you arrive, there's a group discussion to talk about everything from the trek. You're staying in a hotel in Kathmandu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Travel to Kathmandu by bus
Optional Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (40 minutes, extra cost)
- Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Have an early breakfast and check out of your hotel. Your tour representative will drive you to the airport so you can head to your next destination or return home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel to airport transfer
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
