Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

   • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and connect with your tour representative. 
   • Escort to the hotel for your stay in a private vehicle to take proper rest. 
   • In the afternoon, get briefed by the representative about the tour. You may also use your free time in the afternoon to explore the surrounding area. 
   • In the evening, have an authentic dinner. 

   Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

2. Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

   • Prepare for guided sightseeing of the ancient heritages in Kathmandu.

   • Explore the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages and ancient monuments with your tour guide.

   • Explore the significant heritage from the ancient royal complex of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Historical royal places, temples, and courtyards to the Buddhist sacred pilgrimage of Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple.

   • Visit the Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest and oldest stupas globally that has the unique octagonal design of the shrine, and the Hindu sacred site of Pashupatinath Temple located on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

   • Then, interact with the Nepali trekking guide to get all the material information and instructions about the trek.

   Overnight in Kathmandu.

3. Day 3: Drive to Pokhara

   • For your trekking adventure, you shall today leave for scenic Pokhara after breakfast. 

   • Drive along the winding roads along the mountainside with fast-flowing rivers below to the other end. Have a pleasant, adventurous and entertaining journey to Pokhara.  

   • Drive up to the confluence of Marshyangdi and Trishuli Rivers at Mugling, follow the road leading to Pokhara to the west. This drive of around 7 hours shall take past the beautiful view of terraced fields, lush green hills, forests, rural settlements, rocky gorges, cool waterfalls and sight of the lofty Himalayas greeting us from far. 

   • After being welcomed by the representatives, take some rest at the hotel in Pokhara. 

   • Later in the day, stroll around the streets of Pokhara and explore the quaint Phewa Lakeside and/ or have boating there, or visit the market area here.

   Overnight in Pokhara.

4. Day 4: Pokhara to Nayapul to Tirkhedhunga (1570m/5150ft) about 2 hrs drives and 3-4 hrs walk

   • The actual trekking shall begin from today as you drive to the trailhead of your adventure trek, the settlement of Nayapul. 

   • After driving around 2 hours through some famous settlements such as Lumle, reach Nayapul and have further preparations with the other trekking members.

   • Beginning your walk towards Birethanti, navigate past the small shops and houses of locals, across some bridges and on the stone stairs accompanied by the Modi River to reach the settlement of Birethanti. Here, you shall have your trekking permits checked and then move ahead along the Bhurungdi River trail. 

   • The trek to Tirkhedhunga from here shall take us through the dense forest adorned with rhododendron, bamboo and moss, beautiful waterfalls and serene landscape, several warm, welcoming rural settlements and pleasant views of the Himalayas overlooking the entire trail. Tirkhedhunga is a Gurung settlement with a scenic landscape. 

   Overnight in Tirkhedhunga.

5. Day 5: Tirkhedhunga - Ullery - Ghorepani (2780m/9121ft) 5-6 hrs walk

   • As usual, start your trek after breakfast, as you trek out of the beautiful settlement of Tikhedhunga. 

   • As you emerge out of the valley and trek along the steep trail for a couple of hours, take notice of the increasingly beautiful scenery. 

   • Walk along around 3200 stone steps in this steep trail which shall be a bit strenuous experience before reaching Ulleri, a village dominated by the Magar community. The beautiful view of the Annapurna range and scenic landscape shall make this ascent easier. 

   • Relaxing for some time, march ahead in a trail relatively relaxed and with gradual elevation. Through the pine and rhododendron forest, crossing over streams a couple of times over suspension bridges and through some beautiful settlements of Banthati and Nayanthati.

   • Gradually, trek to the destination for today, the settlement of Ghorepani. A traditional rest-stop where traders found water (pani in the Nepali language) for their horses (ghora in Nepali), Ghorepani sits beautifully within the Annapurna Conservation area and provides the view of Annapurna massifs and Dhaulagiri.

   Stay overnight in Ghorepani. 

6. Day 6: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2660m/8727ft) 4-5 hrs walk

   • When you are at Ghorepani, it is an absolute must for you to reach the celebrated viewpoint of Poonhill and watch the marvellous sunrise over the Himalayas.

   • Whether lit by moonlight or pitch-black condition, begin your trek before dawn equipped with torch lights and cameras and walk for around 45 minutes to reach Poonhill. Named after the local indigenous ethnic group of Pun, Poonhill provides a magnificent view of the sunrise over the stunning Himalayas including Annapurna massifs, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail Mountain, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and many other peaks. The sight when the orb of the sun slowly lightens the silhouette of peaks, crests, valleys and hills, and then glows over the extensive range of mountains is truly outstanding.

   • After capturing beautiful moments, descent and head towards lush Tadapani village. Traversing through the forest that is home to above 15 varieties of rhododendron besides the pine and bamboo trees, you shall also witness the langur monkeys swinging from one tree to the other. 

   • Climbing on a steep trail to the hilltop called Deurali, then trek down through bamboo and rhododendron forest and reach to Tadapani after a climb for the final half an hour. 

   Overnight in Tadapani. 

7. Day 7: Tadapani to Chomrong (2060m/6759ft) 4-5 hrs walk

   • This section of the trail has ups and downs for the trekkers as they embark on another beautiful section of this trekking expedition. 

   • Heading out to the north of the valley, navigate through the forest with rhododendron and other flora and faunas, walk along the green ridge to reach a small village of Chule.

   • After having a beautiful view of Kimrong River from here, descent steeply to the Komrong village and further on to the riverbed of the Kimrong River through terraced fields and green landscape surrounded by cascading hills.

   •  After this steep descent to the river, have a steep ascend out of the valley on a steep path to the Taulung village ahead where the trail meets another trail from Jhinu Danda before turning towards Chomrong village.

   •  As you progress ahead, reach the Gurung settlement of Chomrong. With some teahouses, Chomrong provides a beautiful view of the Annapurna South towering above the village and the Fishtail Mountain across the valley.

   Overnight in Chomrong.

8. Day 8: Chomrong to Dovan (2606m/8550ft) 5-6 hrs walk

   • As the altitude increases, the trek becomes problematic in the same proportion. 

   • From the end of this beautiful village of Chomrong, start your trek with a long descent via 2500 stone steps to the riverbed of Chomrong River and across the river, climb to Sinuwa village via a few smaller settlements after exploring the forest of oak, rhododendron, and bamboo.  

   • Ahead is the trail surrounded by rhododendron, orchids, and ferns that lead us to another settlement of Kuldighar, which has a helicopter base used generally for medical emergencies in the region. 

   • Continue your trek on the rocky path. Have a long and steep stone staircase before reaching Bamboo village and ahead to Dovan village after trekking through the mixed vegetation of bamboo and rhododendron on a less steep trail. The view of Annapurna South, beautifully arranged towns and scenic landscapes add to the beauty of this trek. 

   Overnight in Dovan. 

9. Day 9: Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3707m/12163ft) 4-5 hrs walk

   Today the Machhapuchhre Base Camp is the destination, and it is one of the most scenic sites in the region.

   • With the beautiful view of the unique Fishtail Mountain, begin your trek through the higher trail above the river surrounded by bamboo forest and gradual ascent through dense forest, crossing over several smaller streams, and traverse past some places of solitude. 

   • On a muddy canyon trail, trek ahead and sometime later climb on to Hinku cave, which the passerby uses for an overnight stay on many occasions. 

   • Traversing further along the trail, past huge boulders and rocks and ascent through the riverbed to reach the village of Deurali for lunch. 

   • Climb ahead to the mountainside past a steep ravine and continue your trek. 

   • Progressing through the rocky trail, you have to trek carefully at several places which are prone to avalanches. 

   • Follow the path to the river and then the narrow trails, which shall take you through increasingly rocky and bit narrower paths with some sections prone to avalanches, glimpses of Hiuchuli and Machhapuchhre and more ravines before reaching the almost non-existing Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

   • Enjoy the sunset where this unique peak is painted by the setting sun and relax with the view. 

   Overnight in Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

10. Day 10: Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4135m/13567ft) 2-3 hrs walk

    • The ultimate destination is waiting today. On this day, the beginning is decorated with the glorious view of the sunrise over the Fishtail Mountain. The trek shall proceed ahead through a trail with rocks, ice and a grassy path which increases the chance of slipping. 

    • Carefully move ahead through a relatively easy and steady plod that opens up gradually as you inch closer to the heart of the sanctuary.

    • Trek away from the valley of Modi River far below the trail and turn to the base of Annapurna peak, through a trail surrounded by glaciers and neighbouring hills and paved with glacial moraines. 

    • After a trek of around 3 hours, reach the final destination of this trek, the Annapurna Base Camp.

    • With the awe-inspiring mountains such as Annapurna I and III, Machhapuchhre Mountain, Hiuchuli Peak, Annapurna South, Annapurna Fang and Gaganpurna peaks encircling, observe their grandeur.

    • Have a leisurely walk around the scenic landscape where prayer flags and memorials enhance the magnificence of this place. 

    Overnight in ABC, looking over the majestic glacier and breathtaking sunset over these glittering peaks. 

11. Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) to Dovan (2505m/8219ft) 5-6 hrs walk

    • Today, leave the heart of Annapurna sanctuary and the landscape with 360 degrees panoramic view of some of the tallest and most beautiful peaks in the world after a breathtaking sunrise over these lofty peaks.

    • After breakfast, retrace your steps back on the same route that led you here, after taking enough pictures of this beautiful display of natural wonder in the form of sunrise. 

    • Through glacial moraines, join the trail to the valleys formed by Modi River across several small glacial streams. and

    • Gradually trek past several shepherd huts, giant boulders, trail sections marked with landslides and avalanche tracks, and the greenery of forests with bamboo, oak, and other vegetation.

    • After lunch in Deurali, trek down past Hiku cave, Himalaya hotel, to reach Dovan. 

    Overnight in Dovan.

12. Day 12: Dovan to Jhinu (1780m/5840ft) 4-5 hrs walk

    • The trek from Dovan to Jhinu has many sections of ups and downs for the trekkers today, accompanied by some steep trails. 

    • Beginning with the descent to Bamboo through the forested trail, you shall be ascending to Kuldighar and descend back through orchid and ferns to Chomrong village past small settlements of Sinuwa, Bhanuwa, and others. 

    • After some refreshments at Chomrong, have a short ascent before descending to Jhinu. 

    • Trek straight on the trail or through gradual winding trails and then through the steep section for almost an hour to reach Jhinu Danda. 

    • If you have enough time and energy, you may trek to the natural hot water springs below the Modi River and near Jhinu village. 

    Overnight in Jhinu. 

13. Day 13: Jhinu Danda to Pokhara (820m/2690ft) 5-6 hrs walk and about 2 hrs drive

    Today you shall participate in the last section of this trail with trekking. 

    • Beginning your trek in Jhinu, descend via New Bridge, past a waterfall and green landscapes to Landruk.

    • From here, follow the downhill path to the Modi River and climb back to the trail from Ghandruk, meeting near Purgiyu. 

    • Descend to Syauli Bajar through trails with tracks of a landslide, some stone staircase and flat sections, and several small settlements.

    • Ahead from Syauli Bajar, enter into more accessible terrains through smaller settlements to reach Birethanti near the Modi River and then reach Nayapul. 

    • From Nayapul, drive a couple of hours to reach Pokhara. 

    Overnight in Pokhara. 

14. Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)

    Ending an incredible adventure in the Annapurna region and reaching the base of Annapurna peak, drive back to Kathmandu. 

    • After breakfast, get transferred to the tourist bus station.

    • Then, through the scenic landscape, rural settlements, rocky gorges and lush hills, fast-flowing rivers and incredible waterfalls, and overlooked by the Himalayas from far away for a considerable part of the journey, we reach Kathmandu.

    • Be escorted to your hotel, where you can rest. 

    • Later in the day, you may go for some souvenir shopping, stroll around the streets of Thamel or take complete rest at the hotel. 

    Overnight in Kathmandu. 

15. Day 15: Final Departure

    • Your adventurous and enriching Annapurna Base Camp Trekking comes to an end today. The representative shall drop you at the international airport per your departure schedule. 

    Thank you for being a part of this trekking team on this beautiful adventure, and we hope to welcome you back for some other adventurous experiences in Nepal.