Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

   • Arrive in Kathmandu, get picked up and transfer to the hotel. 

   • Get a briefing and check your equipment for trekking and prepare everything required for the trek.

   Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

2. Day 2: Flight or Drive to Pokhara

   • Proceed to Pokhara on a 25 minutes flight or by car for 6 hrs. 
   • If you choose to fly, there will be time for paragliding and sightseeing. 
   • If you choose to go by car, you can do sightseeing then dinner.

   Overnight in Pokhara hotel.

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

   • Take in the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna range and others that Pokhara has to offer.

   • From Pokhara, drive to Naya Pul (42km) by tourist bus via the large village of Lumle and walk for about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town.

   • Trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going through the route to Jhinuda by off-road and up to Chomrong.

   Overnight stay at Chomrong.

4. Day 4: Trek to Deurali (3200m)

   • Proceed to Kuldi Ghar about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs walking. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on; from there, the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. 

   • Pass by the pasture of Tomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, where there is a small trail and a shrine. The track climbs to the Himalayas.

   Overnight at guesthouse.  

5. Day 5: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)

   • Climb past the Machhapuchhre Base Camp to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. 
   • From here, it is a two-hour trek to Annapurna Base camp, which offers spectacular views. 

   Overnight at guesthouse.

6. Day 6: Explore the Hidden Valley

   • Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas. The peaks are lit golden by the sunlight. 

   • Take your time to snap as many pictures as you want. 

   • After breakfast, retrace your steps back to Bamboo. The trek is now downhill, so it shouldn’t be very difficult.

   • Enjoy playing with the crystal clear torrential glacier water pounding through huge boulders. 

   • Soon after, be back in the forest, starting with dry forest and then humid forest near Bamboo.  It is a long climb down, nearly 2000 meters, but it should only take 7-8 hours, including short breaks for tea and lunch.

   Accommodation at a Local Lodge.

7. Day 7: Trek to Nayapul & Transfer to Pokhara

   • Trail is downhill until the stream, and the trail climbs back up to the terraced fields before levelling off a bit and continuing to follow the river down through the jungle.  

   • Reach Sauli Bazaar and enjoy the straight levelled walk until Nayapul. 

   • Enjoy the beautifully terraced fields among the villages throughout the day.

   • Upon reaching Nayapul, board the vehicle to Pokhara. 

   • Upon reaching Pokhara, take a shower, rest and relax in your hotel or roam around Phew Lakeside.

   Walking Time: 8 hrs

   Accommodation: City Hotel

   Included Meal: B&B

8. Day 8: Back to Kathmandu & Sightseeing

   • Drive back to Kathmandu.

   • Enjoy the greeneries, mountains, river gorges, villages and terraces during the drive.

   • In the evening, have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. 

   Driving Time: 6 hrs

   Accommodation: City Hotel

   Included Meal: B&B

9. Day 9: Final Departure

   • Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.