Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A driver picks you up from Kathmandu airport and takes you to your hotel. Once you're settled, you can either rest or head to Himalayan Glacier's office if you want. The evening brings a welcome dinner where you'll try authentic Nepalese food for the first time.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner - authentic Nepalese cuisine)
Optional Activities
- Visit Himalayan Glacier's office in the afternoon
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Ghandruk Trek
You'll catch an early morning flight to Pokhara with great views of the Himalayas from your window on the right side. After landing, it's about 1 hour 20 minutes by car to Naya Pul. From there you trek to Ghandruk, a village where the Gurung community lives. If there's time left, the Gurung museum is worth checking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Pokhara
- Trek from Birethanti to Ghandruk
- Visit Gurung museum (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Mountain Range - Day 3
Ghandruk to Chhomrong Trek
An hour of climbing gets you to Kimrungdanda where you see Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain, and Ganggapurna. The trail drops steeply to Kimrong Khola, then climbs sharply again to Chere Danda. From there you descend gradually into Chhomrong, a nice village on the Annapurna massif.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kimrungdanda with mountain views
- Trek to Chere Danda
- Trek to Chhomrong
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna South Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) Hiunchuli Ganggapurna - Day 4
Chhomrong to Bamboo Trek
You'll descend 2500 stone steps and cross a bridge over Chhomrong Khola. After that, the trail goes uphill to Sinuwa, passes through forest toward Kuldihar, then eases downhill the rest of the way to Bamboo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend 2500 stone steps to Chhomrong Khola
- Trek to Sinuwa
- Trek through forest to Kuldihar
- Trek to Bamboo
- Day 5
Bamboo to Deurali Trek
The trek goes through damp bamboo forest with steady climbing and some steep sections. Once you reach Himalaya Hotel, the trees open up and you see views of the glacial river. Continue climbing through drier forest to Hinku Cave, then take the scenic path to Deurali with valley views and waterfalls along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through bamboo forest
- Trek to Himalaya Hotel
- Trek to Hinku Cave
- Trek to Deurali
- Day 6
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp Trek
You start with gentle climbing through a river bed, then go steeply up the mountain side. The section from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is fairly hard work. When you reach Annapurna Base Camp, you get 360-degree views of Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna peaks, and all the surrounding mountains from the sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
- View Annapurna mountain panorama
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Base Camp Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna I Annapurna III Gandharvachuli - Day 7
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo Trek
You retrace the route from Annapurna Base Camp back down to Bamboo. Since today is mostly downhill, it's not too tough on your legs, and the landscape around you stays extraordinary the whole way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
- Day 8
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda Trek
Starting from Bamboo, you go uphill to Kuldighar, then downhill to Chhomrong Khola. Next you climb the stone steps into Chhomrong, then descend to Jhinu Danda. If you want to relax your muscles, the hot springs are a 15 to 20 minute walk downhill from Jhinu Danda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kuldighar
- Trek to Chhomrong Khola
- Trek to Chhomrong
- Trek to Jhinu Danda
Optional Activities
- Visit hot springs near Jhinu Danda (15-20 minute downhill walk)
Landmarks/POIs Jhinu Danda Hot Springs - Day 9
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara Trek & Transfer
The trek takes you from Jhinu Danda to Naya Pul through the nice hill landscape of western Nepal. You'll stop for lunch along the route. Your trekking ends at Naya Pul where you get in a vehicle and drive to Pokhara for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu Danda to Naya Pul
- Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
An afternoon flight brings you back to Kathmandu. Once you land, your guide takes you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day wandering through landmarks you might have missed on day one or doing some last-minute shopping. A farewell dinner in the evening marks the end of your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu landmarks
- Last-minute shopping
- Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
Today your Nepal trip ends. A Himalayan Glacier representative will drive you to the airport about 3 hours before your flight departs, giving you plenty of time to think about your next trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
