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 - Ghandruk ¬-Tadapani >
Maximum height: 2530m | 4-5 hours of walking
After breakfast in the hotel, you will take a jeep ride Ghandruk. During your 4-5 hours hike, you will be passing rivers, terrace fields, farmlands, traditional houses, and villagers at Ghandruk. You will be having lunch at Ghandruk village and then continue your way through the Rhododendron forest. We will rest for the night at Tadapani and enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna south(7219M.), Himchili(6440m.) and fishtail (6997m).
DAY 4 : Tadapani - Bayali Kharka >
Maximum height: | 5-6 hours of walking
You will follow the Rhododendron trail to Ghorepani. Along the way you will see pastures occupied water buffaloes. Enjoy the scenic walk with the magnificent mountain panorama in the background. After climbing over a small pass, you can look for an easy downhill walk to Byali Kharaka.
DAY 5 : Bayali Kharka - Khopra Danda >
Maximum height: 3600m | 5-6 hours of walking
The highlight of the trek– the ascent to Khopra Danda–starts in the morning and you will reach by noon. Bask in the atmosphere on this ridge and enjoy the fresh air and panaromic view of the mountains such as Annapurna south (7219m) which is really close–only 6 km away from Khopra ridge–Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Kali Gandaki valley vista.
DAY 6 : Khopra Danda - Narchyang >
Maximum height: 3600m | 5-6 hours of walking
You will trek down to Narchyang, the biggest Magar village in the area.
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DAY 7 : Narchyang - Tatopani >
Maximum height: 1510m | 3-4 hours of walking
You will trek down to Tatopani, a gentle and short walk. At Tatopani, you can enjoy natural hot spa too soothe your body from the climb.
DAY 8 : Tatopani - Pokhara >
Maximum height: 1200m | 5-6 hours drive
You will descend gently to Pokhara via jeep or bus.
DAY 9 : Pokhara–Kathmandu >
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.