Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. After checking in and getting your itinerary briefing, settle in for a welcome dinner to start things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in and itinerary briefing
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Tikhedhunga
A short half-hour flight from Kathmandu gets you to Pokhara with mountain views the whole way. From there, you trek through farmlands and cross suspension bridges while seeing vegetation and distant snow-capped peaks. The walk ends in Tikhedhunga, a small river community nestled in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through farmlands and suspension bridges to Tikhedhunga
Optional Activities
- Explore and socialize with locals at Tikhedhunga
Landmarks/POIs Tikhedhunga - Day 3
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
After breakfast, trek uphill to Ulleri, a hilltop village with great valley views where you can see Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peaks. You'll walk through dense oak and rhododendron forests for about 4 to 5 hours before reaching Ghorepani with its mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri
- Tea stop at Ulleri hilltop village
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani
Landmarks/POIs Ulleri Ghorepani Annapurna Machhapuchhre - Day 4
Ghorepani to Upper Chistibung
Watch the sunrise from Poonhill, then trek down through grassy slopes and open pasture lands. You'll see local shepherds, herds, herders' huts, and if you're lucky, the Danphe, which is Nepal's national bird. This 5 to 6 hour descent and uphill walk takes you to Upper Chistibung.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with a view), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Poonhill
- Trek down through grassy slopes and pasture lands to Upper Chistibung
Landmarks/POIs Poonhill Upper Chistibung - Day 5
Upper Chistibung to Kopra Danda
Trek through alpine meadows and wide green pastures with steady climbs. Views of Annapurna South keep you going. You'll reach Kopra Danda where there are 360 degree views of Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Fang, and Nilgiri peaks. After lunch, walk down Kopra Ridge and see Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through alpine meadows to Kopra Danda
- Lunch at Kopra Danda
Landmarks/POIs Kopra Danda Annapurna South Dhaulagiri Fang Nilgiri Kopra Ridge Kali Gandaki - Day 6
Khayer Lake - Kopra Danda
Stay another day at this location to really take in the scenery. Enjoy the 360 degree mountain views from the ridge, then hike to sacred Khayer Lake, which takes about 7 to 8 hours total. You'll pass Hindu and Buddhist shrines along the way. Later, relax by bathing in the pristine waters with Annapurna, Fang, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri as your backdrop before trekking back to Kopra Danda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 360° ridge viewing experience
- Excursion hike to Khayer Lake
- Visit to Hindu and Buddhist shrines
Landmarks/POIs Khayer Lake - Day 7
Kopra Danda to Tatopani
Head down from Kopra Danda for a 4 to 5 hour trek. Stop in Paudwar, a small village, to grab lunch. Continue downhill to Tatopani, where the name means 'hot water' in Nepali. Spend your evening soaking in the natural hot springs and letting your muscles relax after all the trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Paudwar), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down from Kopra Danda to Tatopani
- Lunch at Paudwar
Optional Activities
- Soak in natural hot springs at Tatopani
Landmarks/POIs Paudwar Tatopani - Day 8
Tatopani to Pokhara
After breakfast, take a private jeep back to Pokhara, which takes about 4 hours. You'll travel through Beni and watch the landscape change from rolling hills and small villages to the busy city. Spend the rest of the day checking out the lakeside, relaxing by the water, or celebrating your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private jeep transfer to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara lakeside
- Rest and relaxation
- Participate in nightlife activities
Landmarks/POIs Beni - Day 9
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, another half-hour flight. Take the rest of the day to do some sightseeing or just rest. In the evening, there's a fantastic dinner and cultural show to mark the end of your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with cultural show)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner and cultural show
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Rest and relaxation
- Day 10
Kathmandu to Departure
Your representative will meet you and take you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. You're leaving with memories from your trek and plenty of photos to share.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
