DAY 1 : Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu >
Airport pick up by our guide to a hotel situated in the heart of Thamel, one of the busiest and popular markets in Kathmandu. Kindly inform us your time of arrival. Our guide will brief you on the trip information and bring you to the best eateries/ shopping at your request.
DAY 2 : Kathmandu - Pokhara >
Take a 6-7 hour morning bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic city known for its lakes and panaromic view of the mountains. You’ll reach in the evening and you can do some light exploring around the lakeside filled with both modern and traditional cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a nice and chill evening before the trek next morning.
DAY 3 : Pokhara - Ulleri >
Maximum height: 1860m | 5-6 hours of walking
After breakfast, we will take a 45 min jeep ride to Nayapul, (1100m) the starting point of our trek. You will embark on a uphill trek to Ulleri (1860m). You’ll walk through beautiful local villages, terraced farmlands, hills, waterfalls, rivers and some steep rocky stairs.
DAY 4 : Ulleri - Ghorepani >
Maximum height: 2860m | 5-6 hours of walking
You will embark on 4-5 hours of uphill and downhill walking to Ghorepani (2800m), a prosperous village where you also see the splendid Annapurna mountain range at this altitude. Explore Ghorepani village upon arrival.
DAY 5 : Ghorepan–Poonhill viewpoint–Tadapani >
Maximum height: 3210m | 5-6 hours of walking
The highlight of this trek is the one hour sunrise hike to the Poonhill viewpoint. You will ascend a flight of rocky stairs before the sun is up and witness the surreal and majestic mountain peaks glowing in the first rays of the light. At the peak you can see mountains like Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,040m), Annapurna South (7219m), Himchuli (6441m), Lamjung Himal (6,986m), Machhapuchhre (6,997m), and other smaller peaks. After breakfast, you will descend to Tadapani, crossing thick Rhodendron forest.
DAY 6 : Tadapani–Ghandruk >
Maximum height: 1960m | 4 hours of walking
You will trek to Ghandruk, a well-preserved village that is home to the Gurung people. This village is unique for its stone roofs and beautiful tea plantations. You will get to explore this village, its monastery and nature in the evening.
DAY 7 : Ghandruk–Pokhara (800m) >
After breakfast, you will descend to Nayapul and enroute you’ll catch good views of Annapurna South. Relax and enjoy the 1 hour jeep ride from Nayapul to Pokhara. If you would like to reach Pokhara earlier, enquire with your guide (about the cost) to catch a jeep nearer to Ghandruk.
DAY 8 : Pokhara–Kathmandu >
Catch the early bus to Kathmandu and stay the night in Kathmandu. You deserve a celebratory dinner before you depart for home. Check with your guide for dining recommendation!
DAY 9 : Departure >
Do some last minute shopping or take your own sweet time in Kathmandu before you depart for home. Our guide will drop you at the airport.