Itinerary

1. Day 1: Drive to Pokhara and explore the Phewa lakeside

   • Depart early morning at 7 o'clock with your Nepali tour guide and drive six hours in a tourist deluxe bus to Pokhara (827m), 200 kilometres west of Kathmandu. 

   • Explore Pokhara, a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fishtail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of Phewa Lake.  

   • After resting for an hour after arriving in Pokhara, explore the lakeside in the evening. 

   Overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Trek at Nayapul with visit tolocal villages at Tikhedhunga,

   • Begin the first day of trekking at Nayapul (990m). 

   • After completing an hour and a half drive in a private vehicle from Pokhara, walk along the bank of Modi Khola to arrive at Berithanti.

   • Continue towards Tikhedhunga, following the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola, passing through many small villages and tea houses. The day is relatively easy and short.

   Overnight at lodge.

3. Day 3: Explore Nangethanti and Ulleri

   • Leaving Tikhedunga, begin the journey with a steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at 2070 meters. The trail then continues to ascend more gently through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250 meters. 

   • Next, trek towards Nangethanti at 2460 m. 

   • After an hour's walk, arrive at Ghorepani at 2840 meters. 

   Overnight at lodge.

4. Day 4: Hike to Poon Hill

   • Early in the morning, start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at the elevation of 3210 meters; a brilliant sight; this vantage point provides perfect views of the early sunrise over the high Himalayas.

   • Spend about 1 hour and then return to Ghorepani to enjoy a hot breakfast at the hotel. 

   • After breakfast, trek back to Nayapul via Tikhedhunga, and drive for one and half hours to Pokhara by private vehicle. 

   Overnight at the hotel.

5. Day 5: Back to Pokhara

   • Go to Sarangkot for a sunrise view in the early morning. On a clear weather morning, the view of the Western Range of the Himalayas is just superb. 

   • Return to Pokhara; have lunch. 

   • Fly out from Pokhara to Kathmandu, enjoying the 30 minutes scenic flight, if so chosen.

   • Otherwise, have breakfast, and drive 7 hours to Kathmandu while enjoying the scenic views throughout the way.

   • Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

   End of tour.