Itinerary
- Day 1
Pokhara to Ghandruk
A driver picks you up from your hotel in Pokhara and takes you to Nayapul, where your trek kicks off. The hike to Ghandruk takes around 4 hours through a major Gurung settlement with views of Annapurna South and Fishtail Mountain stretching out before you. If you've got time, the old Gurung museum and monastery are both worth a look.
- Start point
- Lakeside, Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (Hotel Splendid View)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Nayapul to Ghandruk (approximately 4 hours)
- Visit Gurung museum
- Visit monastery in Ghandruk
Landmarks Annapurna South Machhapuchare (Fishtail) 
- Day 2
Ghandruk to Chhomorong
From Ghandruk, you'll start on an easy, flat section of trail before gradually moving upward to Ghandruk Top where the views really open up. After that, the path drops steeply down to the Kimron Khola River where you'll cross on a suspension bridge, then climb gently toward Chhomorong. This Gurung village sits high with views of Annapurna South, Fishtail, Himchuli, and Nilgiri all in sight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Ghandruk to Ghandruk Top
- Cross Kimron Khola River suspension bridge
- Hike to Chhomorong
Landmarks Annapurna South Machhapuchare (Fishtail) Himchuli Nilgiri - Day 3
Chhomorong to Himalaya
Walking through thick forest with stone-cut steps, you'll cross the Chhomrong Khola and then climb higher through bamboo and rhododendron forest to reach Bambo and Doban. The trail keeps going upward from the Modi River area, and you'll see waterfalls and glimpses of Machhapuchare along the way. You'll have a lunch break during the day before finishing at Himalaya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through lush forest
- Cross Chhomrong Khola on stone steps
- Hike through bamboo and rhododendron forest to Bambo and Doban
- Trek along Modi River with waterfall views
Landmarks Machhapuchare (Fishtail) Modi River - Day 4
Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp
After breakfast, head toward Deurali for tea and a snack break. Keep going to Machhapuchare Base Camp at 3700m where you'll eat lunch, then the trail gets rockier as you move through the narrow Modi Khola glacier valley with Machhapuchare looming above. The gradual climb continues until you reach Annapurna Base Camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Himalaya to Deurali
- Trek from Deurali to Machhapuchare Base Camp (3700m)
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Landmarks Machhapuchare Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp Modi Khola 
- Day 5
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Get up early to catch the sunrise over Annapurna and Machhapuchare from the base camp. After taking in the mountain views, you'll head back down toward Bamboo using the same route, a descent that takes about 5 to 6 hours total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Annapurna Base Camp
- Descent from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (approximately 5-6 hours)
Landmarks Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna South Machhapuchare (Fishtail) - Day 6
Bamboo to Jinu Dada
Following breakfast, trek back to Chhomorong on the same path you came up. Walk through jungle, climbing and dropping as the valley winds, passing through the small Gurung village of Sinuwa before you descend to the river. Lunch happens in Chhomorong village, and then you'll continue downhill to Jinu Dada where natural hot springs offer a chance to soak and relax after days on the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Chhomorong through jungle and Gurung villages
- Pass through Sinuwa village
- Relax in natural hot springs at Jinu Dada
Landmarks Jinu Dada Hot Springs - Day 7
Jinu Dada to Pokhara
Your last trekking day is relatively short and flat, taking you through a few small Gurung villages to reach Siwai. Your driver meets you there with a local jeep or taxi for the rough roads to Nayapul, then you'll transfer to a private vehicle for the drive back to Pokhara, which takes around an hour and a half.
- End point
- Lakeside, Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (Hotel Splendid View)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Jinu Dada to Siwai
