Itinerary

1. Day 1: Drive to Pokhara

   • Take a tourist coach from Kathmandu to Pokhara by scenic Prithvi highway, which will take you about a 6-hour drive, including a time for lunch on the way. The bus will drop you at the hotel.

   • Welcome drinks will be served in a hotel and then a short time for refreshment. 

   • In the evening, go for a boating trip on Phewa Lake and enjoy the spectacular views of Annapurna Himalayan Range reflected in all its glory in the calm green waters of the lake.

   • Visit the Barahi temple, which is only accessible by boat. If you take a flight, it takes only 45 minutes.

   Overnight at Guesthouse. (B, L, D)

2. Day 2: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga (4 hours)

   • After breakfast at the hotel, begin the trek at Nayapul after a 1-hour drive by tourist vehicle from Pokhara. After 20 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, reach Birethanti (1015 meters) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. 

   • From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, it climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and, after the short climb, reach Tikhedhunga at 1570m.

   • Today’s walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. 

   Overnight at guesthouse. (B, L, D)

3. Day 3: Trek to Ghorepani (7 hours)

   • Leaving Tikhedunga, begin the journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070 meters. 

   • Trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250 meters. 

   • Trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. 

   • After an hour of walking, reach Ghorepani at 2840m. 

   Overnight at guesthouse. (B, L, D)

4. Day 4: Trek to Tadapani to Ghandruk (7 hours)

   • Climb the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3210m). The efforts will be rewarded with spectacular views of Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and the Annapurnas. 

   • After taking photos and having some coffee, tea or hot chocolate, return back to Ghorepani. 

   • After breakfast, head east and climb a nearby ridge. 

   • Descend through rhododendron forest, pass by spectacular waterfalls along the way and reach Tadapani at 2650m. 

   • After Tadapani, start your walk through the dense forest. The trail leads the easy flat way to Bhaisekharka, then step downhill to the huge Gurung village, Ghandruk. 

   • Reach Ghandruk at lunchtime. 

   • Go sightseeing at the typical village, museum and observe their lifestyle. The views from Ghandruk is stunning and magnificent of Annapurna south, Himchuli and Machhapuchre. 

   Overnight at Ghandruk. (B, L, D)

5. Day 5: Trek to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara

   • After breakfast at Ghandruk, trek down to a large, typical Gurung village. Most of the man are Gorkha army from this village.

   • After a 1-hour walk through the stone-paved path, reach Syaulibazaar and continue trek to Nayapul through the riverside of Modi Khola. 

   • Finish your trek at Nayapul and take our transport to Pokhara. 

   Overnight at Pokhara. (B, L)