Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)

   • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. 

   Meals: No

   3 * Accommodation

2. Day 2: Acclimatize in Kathmandu

   • After breakfast, we will depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, known as ''The City of Glory”. We will visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with old glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap and Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess. 
   • Afterwards, we will visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. 
   • We will proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple's courtyard, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. 
   • Later, we visit Boudhanath; a Buddhist stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for the righteous behaviour of humanity and human prosperity. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner

   3* Accommodation

3. Day 3: Fly to Pokhara (884m/2900ft) & Trek to Mardi Pul (1050m/3445ft)

   • Our trip starts with a 25-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, during which we will enjoy the magnificent and sensational sights of snow-clad mountains. 
   • Start our trek through the busy trail to Hyenja, past the new water irrigation project. Shortly after passing the original Tibetan Refugee Camp, the trail divides. 
   • Take the right-hand branch, which leads north across paddy fields and then follows the west bank of the Seti Khola and the trail that drops down to the river just after the confluence of the Seti and Mardi Khola. 
   • Cross the small bridge which leads to the village of Mardi Pul. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

4. Day 4: Trek to Odane Hill (2510m/8235ft)

   • The trail follows the east bank of the Mardi upstream before turning right up the hill to the Gurung village of Riban (1676m) and moves ahead along the route which now becomes much steeper as it climbs uphill from the village, shortly after which the trail divides. Taking the right-hand trail past some cowsheds, the trail now becomes even steeper. 
   • We will climb through the bamboo forest towards a massive slab of grey rock. The path bears round to the left on the rhododendron covered ridge. Despite the steepness of the route, the ridgeline path offers ever-increasing views of the surrounding country. 
   • The path passes through a small clearing, Lalghar Kharka, and continues along a faint track to a high point on the ridge, which is Odane Hill. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   3* Accommodation

5. Day 5: Trek to Kumai (3049m/10004ft)

   • Being careful of the false trails, we will continue along the ridgeline to reward the previous day’s hard work with cool mountain air and a stunning panorama, with Machhapuchhre (6997m) straight ahead. To the west is the Annapurna I (8091m), towering above Annapurna South (7219m) and Hiunchuli (6441m), the western bastion guarding the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary. To the east are views of the granite mass of Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna IV (7525m) and Lamjung Himal (6986m), like the bulk of a sleeping elephant. Further east, beyond the Marshyangdi, are the triple giants of Manaslu (8156m), Peak 29 (7835m) and Himalchuli (7879m). 
   • Eventually, a short, sharp climb leaves the main forest behind and leads us to a fine camping area amid alpine grassland at Kumai. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

6. Day 6: Trek to Khorchon (3568m/11707ft)

   • Today is a short yet relatively steep trail. Leaving Kumai, we will continue climbing steeply along the ridgeline to grazing pastures called Khorchon. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

7. Day 7: Trek to Base Camp (4100m/13452ft)

   • The trail now leads steeply across a ridgeline to a hidden plateau beneath the south face of Mardi Himal and the southwest ridge of Machhapuchhre. 
   • Trek along the trail to reach the Base Camp at around 4100m. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   3* Accommodation

8. Day 8: Trek back to Kumai (3049m/10004ft)

   • Leaving the base camp, we will descend through the high grazing country called Khorchon and follow the same trails back to Kumai. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   3* Accommodation

9. Day 9: Trek to Ghachok (1067m/3501ft)

   • Today, we will descend for nearly eight hours to reach Ghachok. Descending steeply, we will reach Odane Hill and just before the high point, a small track goes to the left down the east flank of the ridge, dropping steeply to grazing country and a good lunch spot at Hile. 
   • Later, the trail further descends more steeply to the prosperous farming village of Ghachok in the valley of the Seti River. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

10. Day 10: Trek to Pokhara

    • Today is the last day of our trek as we continue along the direct route crossing the Seti River to the east bank and follow the main trail south. 
    • Descending down the east bank of the Seti, we will finally reach Pokhara in about five hours. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    3* Accommodation

11. Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu

    • Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and drop at the hotel. This is a leisure day which can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. 
    • In the evening, you will be invited to join the farewell reviewing great photos and sharing experiences of the trip. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

    3 * Accommodation

12. Day 12: Fly back Home or extend your Holidays

    • If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. 

    Meals: Breakfast