Itinerary

1. Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara [6 hrs]

   • Meet your Annapurna tour guide in your hotel around 6.30 am in Kathmandu.

   • Drive for around 6 hours through lush green forests, roads meandering through the hills and gracefully flowing riverside.

   • Get to see the lively markets and clusters of villages on the way.

   • Have lunch at one of the roadside restaurants.

   • After arrival at Pokhara, take some rest and explore Pokhara City and Lakeside during the evening.

2. Day 2: Trek to Tikhedhunga [1540m, 6 hrs]

   • After breakfast, take an early morning 1-hour drive to Nayapul.

   • Start trekking following the River Bhurungdi Khola.

   • Pass through the low land rice fields and orange groves along an easy trail with a gentle incline.

   • Following the trail reach the first teahouse and spend the night.

3. Day 3: Trek to Ghorepani [2860m, 7 hrs]

   • Leaving Tikhedunga,  begin the journey with a steep climb to Ulleri ascending a steep stone staircase consisting of 3300 steps, a difficult challenge that rewards excellent views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain), Gandharba Chuli and Annapurna II and III.

   • Passing through a huge, dense rhododendron and oak tree forest reach Ghorepani, home to Langur monkeys and musk deers.

4. Day 4: Poonhill [ 3210m], Trek to Tadapani [2630m, 5 hrs]

   • Before breakfast take an early morning climb to the top of Poon Hill for spectacular, panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri mountain range.

   • After breakfast head out for an uphill trek through the jungle to Durali before a slight descent to Tadapani.

5. Day 5: Trek to Chomrong [2170m, 5 hrs]

   • From Tadhapani,  make a steep descent through a dense, dark forest to the beautiful village of Chhomrong. 

   • Trek past farmland and local, traditional Gurung villages offering marvellous views of Annapurna South and the sacred Mount Machhapuchhre before reaching the teahouse for the night stay.

6. Day 6: Trek to Dovan [2500m, 5 hrs]

   • Descend for 1 hour to the Chhomrong Khola River and cross its waters on a suspension bridge. 

   • Ascend for the next 2 hours to Sinuwa. Bamboo grows wild in this area and there are many beautiful rhododendron and walnut trees along the trail.

   • After having lunch, pass through an area named after all the bamboo before reaching Dovan and our teahouse for the night.

7. Day 7: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp [3720m, 6 hrs]

   • Gradually ascend following the banks of the river Madi passing through a sacred valley. No meat or fish is allowed in the area to comply with Buddhist and Hindu beliefs.

   • Continue to pass bamboo trees and if lucky, get to spot the Lophophorus bird, the national bird of Nepal. 

   • Continue the ascent to the base camp and to the teahouse for the night.

8. Day 8: Trek to Annapurna base camp [4095m, 3 hrs]

   • After leaving Machhapuchhre Base Camp, enter a desert wilderness known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, an area of pristine natural beauty, surrounded by the glorious Annapurna Himalayas and glistening Annapurna glacier. Stay overnight in the teahouse.

9. Day 9: Trek to Bamboo [2310m, 6 hrs]

   • Get an early wake-up to enjoy the wondrous sunrise views of the Annapurna Sanctuary. 

   • Begin the descent following the Modi Khola River to Bamboo Hut.

10. Day 10: Trek to Jhinu [1760m, 5 hrs]

    • Start the day with an uphill trek to Sinewa and then descend to meet the Chhomrong Khola River.

    • Ascend to the Chomrong before the final descent of the day to Jhinu.

    • Get to visit the natural hot springs to bathe in the relaxing warm waters.

11. Day 11: Trek to Nayapul and then drive to Pokhara [4 hrs]

    • Descend to the banks of the Modi Khola River and on to Nayapul.

    • Take a private car for a one-and-a-half-hour drive back to Pokhara and stay overnight in a hotel.

12. Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu [6 hrs]

    • Arrive back to the capital and spend some time relaxing in Thamel.

    • A farewell dinner is served at a cultural restaurant in Kathmandu.