Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

   • On arrival, be greeted by a representative and transfer to the hotel. 
   • In the evening, get a short briefing about the trip overview. 

   Overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Drive to Pokhara

   • From Kathmandu, drive to Pokhara in the morning. 
   • Through the Prithvi Highway, the drive offers the sceneries nearby the Trishuli and Marshyangdi River valley, green hillside and the terraced hillside.
   • Then, transfer to the hotel. It is a city of lakes and a wonderful place to see around. 

   Overnight at Pokhara hotel.

3. Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga

   • After breakfast at the hotel, drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, which takes about an hour. 
   • Begin to walk and, after about 40 min reach the check post and officially enter into the Annapurna Conservation Area project. 
   • It is an easy day to walk through the wide trail. The waterfalls at Bhurungdi Khola are amazing. Passing Hile, steadily walk to Tikhedhunga. 

   Overnight at lodge.

4. Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2750 m)

   • Begin to walk from Tikhedhunga, passing some lodges. 
   • Crossing the suspension bridge, climb through the stone-paved steps that are nose touching. Reach the Ulleri village after one and half hour and walk continually, passing Banthanti. Then the isolated part begins through the rhododendron forest. 
   • Passing Nange Thanti and reach Ghorepani, a beautiful Magar village. 

   Overnight at lodge.

5. Day 5: Climb to Poon Hill

   • Early in the morning, climb up to Poon Hill, which is about 45 minutes of a steep climb up. 
   • Admire the stunning Himalayan views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091m), Fishtail, Himchuli and the peaks nearby that changes into a golden colour with the sunrise. This is a precious moment to take photographs. 
   • Trek down to Ghorepani, have breakfast and trek all the way to Tadapani through an up and down trail via Deurali and Banthanti. 

   Overnight at lodge.

6. Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk

   • After breakfast at Tadapani, begin to trek down through the rhododendron forest. 
   • First the trail is easy with a flat landscape.
   • After about half an hour, descend through the stone paved staircase. 
   • Reach Bhaisikharka, a tiny community with some lodges. 
   • Walking further, gradually reach the Ghandruk village, which is a historic ethnic village with Gurung civilizations, preserving folk culture. 
   • Visit the Gurung museum in the afternoon. 

   Overnight at lodge.

7. Day 7: Trek to Birethanti & Drive to Pokhara

   • From Ghandruk, commence through the steep stone staircase. 
   • Pass Khimche, Syaulibazaar and walk steadily through the flat trail. 
   • See farmers working in their fields.
   • Reaching Birethanti, check out from the ACAP counter and drive further 1 hour to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. 

   Overnight at the hotel.

8. Day 8: Return to Kathmandu

   • From Pokhara, drive back to Kathmandu, enjoying the Riverbank sceneries. If you have one more day, Pokhara sightseeing is a recommended thing to do along with the boating in Phewa Lake. 
   • Transfer to the hotel and take a rest. 

   Overnight at the hotel.

9. Day 9: Final Departure

   • According to the time of your flight, our airport representative will drop you at the International Airport for your final departure.