Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)

   • Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from Alpine Club of Himalaya (ACOH), who will drop you at the hotel. After check-in, take a rest or visit Alpine Club’s office. You can stroll around Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu, for some souvenir shopping. 
   • In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by ACOH where you will be served delicious authentic Nepalese cuisine and experience Nepal’s beautiful cultures.

   Overnight in Kathmandu. (Included Meals: Dinner)

   3 * Accommodation

2. Day 2: City Tour in Kathmandu

   • After breakfast, start the tour to several most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Among these are the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) is also one of the largest stupas in the world. 
   • At noon, get your equipment checked by the trek leader, get introduced to fellow participants and discuss details of the trip at ACOH’s office. 

   Overnight in Kathmandu. (Included Meals: Breakfast)

   3 * Accommodation

3. Day 3: Fly to Pokhara, Visit Syauli Bazaar and Trek to Ghandruk

   • Fly to Pokhara early morning, where you can catch amazing views of the Himalayas from the right side of our airplane. 
   • Upon arrival in Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, you will be enchanted with magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna and others. 
   • Later, drive to Syauli Bazaar and start the trek to Ghandruk. The village is a major recruitment centre for the famous Gurkha soldiers and is the hub of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, which promotes many varied ecological projects. 

   Overnight in Ghandruk. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

   Basic Guest House

4. Day 4: Ghandruk to Tadapani (2590m/8497ft) (3-4 hrs)

   • In Ghandruk, we will enjoy astonishing views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and the Hiunchuli Mountains. 
   • From here, continue upwards through Deurali and into the dense rhododendron forests. The rhododendron is Nepal’s national flower, and when they bloom, the forests turn into gardens of dazzling red flowers when seen from the air or afar. 
   • After trekking over a small pass, we will reach Tadapani, where you can see excellent views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and the Hiunchuli mountains. There are many Tibetans in the village who sell things for the tourists to take back home as souvenirs. 

   Overnight in Tadapani. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   Basic Guest House

5. Day 5: Tadapani to Dobato (3350m/10,990ft) (4-5 hrs)

   • After Tadapani, leave the main trail, and for the next five days, we will walk in a more remote area of the Annapurna region. Our trek today will get more excited with the diverse flora and fauna of the region and of course the magnificent view of Dhaulagiri.
   • Trekking on a relatively easy trail, we will reach Dobato which is dominated by the excellent view of the Annapurna South. 

   Overnight in Dobato. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   Basic Guest House

6. Day 6: Dobato to Upper Chistibung (2975m/3198ft) (4-5 hrs)

   • After breakfast, descend through open ground and beautiful forest to reach the pastures of Lower Chistibung. 
   • Next, ascend gradually through a forest before reaching Upper Chistibung which is a temporary herder’s settlement. If lucky, you might spot the colourful Lophophorus (Danphe), the national bird of Nepal, as well as Himalayan Thar on the grassy ridge high above the trail.

   Overnight in Upper Chistibung. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   Basic Guest House

7. Day 7: Trek to Khopra Ridge (3660m/12,007ft) (3-4 hrs)

   • Today, we will embark on a steady climb above the tree line through alpine meadows and pastures to reach Khopra. As we approach Khopra Ridge, we will see the tip of Annapurna South. 
   • Upon reaching Khopra, go for a short walk down Khopra Ridge to a viewpoint overlooking the Kali Gandaki river far below in this deep valley. 
   • From Khopra, you can admire the stunning mountain panorama, including Mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna South.

   Overnight in Khopra. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   Basic Guest House

8. Day 8: Rest Day in Khopra Ridge & Tour to Kaire Lake (4500m/14,763ft)

   • Start the trek around 6 am towards Kaire Lake, where you will attain excellent views of the Fang and surrounding mountains. Considered to be a sacred lake by the Hindus, it is believed that bathing in this lake will help attain Nirvana. As Hinduism and Buddhism are intricately related in Nepal, you can see several Hindu and Buddhist shrines on the lakeside. 
   • For those who do not want to walk all the way to the lake, a half-day walk from Khopra can also be arranged. 
   • Take a rest and have a packed lunch. 

   Overnight in Khopra Ridge. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   Basic Guest House

9. Day 9: Trek to Swanta Village (2200m/7217ft) (5-6 hrs)

   • From Khopra Ridge, descend off the hillside and continue downhill on a steep trail. 
   • Along the way, you can get more views of Mount Dhaulagiri, with the mountain providing a lovely backdrop to the terraced fields and traditional houses in the nearby villages. 

   Overnight in Swanta village. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   3* Accommodation

10. Day 10: Trek to Ulleri (2050m/6725ft) (5-6 hrs)

    • From Swanta, descend through the village fields to a small river and take a quick look at the local watermill. 
    • From here cross the suspension bridge and head upwards to the village of Chittre, where you will join the main trekking trail at Ghorepani. 
    • After Ghorepani, descend through rhododendron forest to Ulleri to stay a night. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

    Basic Guest House

11. Day 11: Trek to Naya Pul & Drive to Pokhara (5-6 hrs trek, 1 hrs drive)

    • On our way to Nayapul, you will enjoy the amazing hill landscape of western Nepal. Our trek will end at Nayapul, where we will board our vehicle to Pokhara, the beautiful lake city. You will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8156m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), the five peaks of Annapurna and others. 
    • Check in to our hotel and take a rest. 
    • You can also stroll in the streets of Pokhara and spend your time relaxing in one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal. 

    Overnight in Pokhara. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

    3* Accommodation

12. Day 12: Sightsee in Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu

    • Leave your hotel early morning to visit the Shanti Stupa, a famous Buddhist stupa. While here, enjoy the amazing view of the sun as it rises from the mighty Himalayas. 
    • Continue touring the city’s landmarks, including Davis Falls, Shiva Cave and the International Mountain Museum (IMM). 
    • You can also do some boating in Phewa Lake, the largest lake in Pokhara and visit Bindyabasini Temple located at the lake's centre. 
    • Fly to Kathmandu in the late afternoon. 
    • In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of your journey. (Included Meals: Breakfast)

    3* Accommodation

13. Day 13: Final departure

    • Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from ACOH will send you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. 
    • On your way home, you have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in Nepal. 

    Have a safe journey home. (Included Meals: Breakfast)