Arrival in Kathmandu and Trek Preparation
Day 01. Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345 meters) and transfer to hotel (No meals): You will be met and greeted by our airport representative, who will be on standby to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Your evening is free, and you will stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02. Full-day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley and an orientation (B): After breakfast at the hotel, we will take you on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. A professional tour guide will escort you as you visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pasupatinath Temple, and Bouddhanath Stupa before returning to the hotel. You will also have some time to shop for your trekking equipment before your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 kilometers west of Kathmandu) - 6 hours (B): We drive along the scenic Trisuli and Marsyangdi rivers to reach Pokhara. It is a pretty good drive as we travel beside the beautiful river, which is also suitable for rafting. We will also view Ganesh Himal and Manaslu Peak during the journey. Pokhara is a tourist's paradise full of natural and cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, and temples of Buddhists and Hindus, along with its lovely mountains. After 6 hours of driving, we will arrive in Pokhara, the city of lakes. Welcome to this beautiful town of serene lakes that gives so much meaning to your holidays. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 04. Drive from Pokhara (915 m) to Nayapul (1050 m) and trek to Tikhedunga (1577 m) - 4 hours (B, L, D): After breakfast at the hotel, we start our drive to Nayapul, which takes approximately one and a half hours. Then we begin the first part of our hike to Tikhedunga (1577 m) via Birethanti (1065 m). This part of the trek is a pretty easy, flat hike as we pass through several small, lively villages and settlements. After some time, we will ascend gently to the day's final destination. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 05. Trek to Ghorepani (2675 m) - 6 hours (B, L, D): We start trekking after breakfast at the guesthouse and ascend steeply for the first 2 hours, then continue with a gentler climb, passing through Ulleri (2070 m) and Banthanti. This path gives us breathtaking views of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), and the grand Annapurna South (7219 m) along the way. Our trail now becomes relatively easygoing as we pass through rhododendron and shadowy forests amid the cackling of birds, which gives us good feelings until we ascend gently to the final camp. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 06. Hike to Poonhill (3180 m) and trek to Tadapani (2675 m) - 6 hours (B, L, D): Today, we hike to Poonhill (3232 m) to enjoy sunrise views over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche Peak (6920 m), Nilgiri (6940 m), Varaha Shikhar (7847 m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna III (7855 m), Machhapuchhare (6993 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), Annapurna II (7937 m), Lamjung Himal (6931 m), and many other snowcapped mountains in the morning. Poonhill has always been a symbol of beauty for the Annapurna region. We then hike down to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast at our lodge, and trek to Tadapani (2650 m). Most of the trail passes through blooming rhododendron forest, and the beautiful flowers make the jungle colourful in spring when they bloom. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 07. Trek from Tadapani (2675 m) to Chomrong - 5 hours (B, L, D): We start trekking after breakfast at the lodge and enjoy our hike by descending gently all along the way through rhododendron, oak, and other kinds of dense forests. We hear the chirping of different kinds of birds on the way to Kimrung Khola. We then ascend steeply straightaway and walk on a flat level for 45 minutes, with gentle steep paths in between, before continuing to Chomrong, the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp. Chomrong is a village situated at the base of the Himalchuli. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 08. Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya - 7 hours (B, L, D): We start our trek after a hot breakfast at the lodge. The trail descends on a stone stairway for the first one and a half hours and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a suspension bridge, then climbs out of the side valley. High above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail passes through bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests. Climbing further on a rocky path, we will reach Sinuwa at 2350 m, then trek gently through the forest and descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests to reach Bamboo, before continuing gently towards Dovan and Himalaya.
Day 09. Trek from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m) via Machhapuchare Base Camp (3820 m) - 6 hours (B, L, D): We start our trek after breakfast at the lodge. The valley widens and becomes less steep, and you can see the gates to the sanctuary from here. As the trail continues into the sanctum, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that climbs up against the cliffs. After a short trek, we will be at Bagar (3310 m), a green meadow with abandoned hotels. The typical trail follows the left side of the valley. The trail appears gently ascending until Machhapuchare Base Camp (3820 m), which is one place where we enjoy some of the best landscapes of the venture. We will enjoy views of Mount Hiunchuli (6441 m), Annapurna South (7229 m), Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna III (7555 m), Gangapurna (7454 m), and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997 m). The path follows through alpine meadows, and our trail goes gently up after some distance. After a short trek, we approach Annapurna Base Camp at 4170 m. Congratulations - you have now reached Annapurna Base Camp, our holiday destination. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 10. Trekking from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630 m) - 6 hours (B, L, D): After breakfast at the guesthouse, we will visit the base camp and enjoy the surrounding views. The views of the Himalayas from the base camp are fantastic. We then start trekking back to Dovan. It takes about six hours, and it is much easier as we go down. You should have no problem reaching Sinuwa from Annapurna Base Camp in a single day; however, we have chosen this route because some trekkers may have problems going down due to shaking or wobbling legs caused by fatigue. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 11. Trekking from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750 m) - 6 hours (B, L, D): After breakfast at the lodge, we start trekking, and the path descends to Bamboo through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks, and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up for an hour and is relatively flat until Sinuwa. We then descend gradually to the Chhumrong Khola and follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhumrong. The last part of the trail is steeply down to Jhinudanda. We enter our rooms at the guesthouse, and then we may go to the hot springs to take a refreshing bath in the warm natural waters. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 12. Trek from Jhinudanda to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara - 6 hours (B, L): After breakfast at the hotel, we start trekking. The first part of the trek is downhill and then continues across flat land until Birethanti. We will stop at Birethanti for lunch, and after walking about 30 minutes to Nayapul, our car or van will be waiting to take us back to civilization - Pokhara, the city of lakes and natural wonders. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13. Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu - 6 hours (B, L, D): We take a tourist bus at 7 AM after breakfast to drive to Kathmandu, and the journey will be a fantastic experience as we pass many satellite towns along the way and see rural settlements, gushing rivers, terraces, and green rural landscapes. After 6 hours of driving, we will arrive in Kathmandu and stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 14. Transfer to the airport for your departure (B): You will be transferred to the international airport for your final departure home. We have enjoyed serving you all these weeks. You counted on us, and we did not let you down because we know how hard you have worked to enjoy this holiday. Meeting you was an immense pleasure, and we hope you will remember us over the years with memories of the time you have spent in this amazing country, Nepal. A safe bon voyage home - take care.
