Itinerary

1. Day 1: Pickup at Kathmandu Airport and program briefing at hotel

   • We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. 
   • As you freshen up after your long journey, you will be briefed about your program. You will discuss the necessary equipment for the trek with your trekking guide, followed by the processing of trekking permits. 
   • If you arrive at night, we will have the same discussion the next day morning.

2. Day 2: Flight or Drive to Pokhara

   • After breakfast, we will drive you to the Domestic Airport to take a 25-minute flight to Pokhara.  You can also take a tourist bus to Pokhara, which will take around 6-7 hours. Enjoy the scenic beauty along the way. 
   • In the evening, there will be a boating trip on Phewa Lake, where you can enjoy the spectacular views of the Annapurna Himalayan range reflected in all its glory in the calm green water of the lake.

3. Day 3: Treking from Pokhara to Dhampus (1600 m)

   • Take a 30-minute drive to the roadside shacks of Phedi with the Nepalese tour guide.
   • The start of the trail heads up the hill on a set of steps across the road. The main part of Dhampus valley is on the top of the ridge, more than 500 m above. The area is inhabited by Brahmins, Chhetris, and a few Gurungs. Crossing the dirt road a couple of times and the stone staircases make the trail more adventurous. The spectacular panoramic view of the Annapurna Himalayan range makes your overnight camping much better.

4. Day 4: Head to Sarangkot from Dhampus

   • Wake up very early in the morning for the stunning sunrise view over the mountains and the amazing Himalayas range. 
   • The trail descends, crossing the Dhampus river and again ascends gradually through the fields of paddy and a small forest to Naudanda village. 
   • After lunch in this village, we will walk for 3 hours through the Chettri and Brahmin villages to Sarangkot. Sarangkot offers superb Himalayan panorama, consisting of mighty peaks such as the Annapurna, Himalchuli, Machhapuchhare, and Lamjung Himal. 
   • Spend your night here.

5. Day 5: Explore the city of Pokhara

   • Wake up early in the morning and hike to Sarangkot tower to witness the sunrise over the White Mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, including Machapuchare (Fishtail) mountain.
   • Post breakfast, we commence our trek downhill to Pokhara. 
   • Upon arrival, we will take a leisurely walk through the streets for the rest of the day.

6. Day 6: Return to Kathmandu and enjoy the Nepali dance program and cuisine

   • Take a 25-minute flight or travel 6-7 hours in a tourist bus/private car to Kathmandu. 
   • Spend your last night enjoying the Nepali cultural dinner show and taking some beautiful snaps in the evening. Relish delicious local foods from a huge range of Western, European, and Nepali cuisine all around the city. You can exchange greetings with friends and buy some souvenirs.

7. Day 7: Depart for Kathmandu International Airport

   • Get dropped off at the International Airport for your convenience.