Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1320m)

   • Get picked up from the airport, check-in hotel, and hang around in Kathmandu's Thamel at the main tourist place.

   Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or Skyline Hotel).

2. Day 2: Kathmandu (1320m) to Pokhara (914m)

   • Take an early drive/flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.). One can view green hills, beautiful valleys and some mountain views on the way. Pokhara is regarded as a tourist paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples, etc. One can have the pleasure to observe views of Phewa Taal (lake), Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. 

   Overnight at 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).

3. Day 3: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1577m)

   • Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul with your Nepali guide.

   • Start your trek from Nayapul (1050m.). From Nayapul, trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours. 

   Overnight at tea house lodge.

4. Day 4: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m)

   • Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m). Today you could ascend down gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, one could see the majestic view of Machhapuchhre (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna South (7219m.). 

   Overnight at Ghorepani at tea house lodge.

5. Day 5: Ghorepani to Punhill (3180m) and then to Tadapani (2675m)

   • Proceed to trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m) and then to Tadapani (2675m). Cover the distance within five and half hours of normal trek.

   • Early morning, start your trip to Punhill (3180m) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and numerous other snowcapped mountain peaks.

   • Have breakfast at Ghorepani.

   • Trek to Tadapani (2650 m) through the deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. En route, one can observe waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds and green valleys. 

   Overnight at Tadapani at tea house lodge.

6. Day 6: Tadapani (2675m) to Ghandruk (1950m)

   • Comparatively, today is the easiest trek of all days. One has to trek through the forests of Rhododendron and oak and one could hear the soothing chirp of birds on the way. This trek also offers the best alternative for birds lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There are a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village, you could observe good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m), Annapurna III (7755m) and Fishtail. Ghandruk village is listed on the World Heritage Site.

   • Stay overnight at Ghandruk.

   • In the evening, attend a typical Gurung Cultural program which can be organized on demand. 

   Overnight at tea house lodge.

7. Day 7: Ghandruk (1950m) to Nayapul and then Pokhara (1990m)

   • Now the rest of the trail descends gently down to Dhampus passing through Pothana village (1900m).

   • Drive back to Pokhara from Nayapul. 

   Overnight at 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).

8. Day 8: Rest day in Pokhara

   • Do self-paying adventure like paragliding, ziplining, ultra-light, etc or rest in Pokhara.

   Overnight at 3 star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel third Pole)

9. Day 9: Pokhara to Kathmandu

   • Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.

   • After a normal drive of seven hours, reach Kathmandu.

   • While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable Car is operated to reach Manakamana Temple. One can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. 

   Overnight at 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or Skyline Hotel).

10. Day 10: Departure

    • After breakfast, enjoy some free time for last moment shopping or rest and get dropped at the airport by private vehicle.