Itinerary

1. Day 1 : Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft)

   • You will be driving towards Pokhara by tourist bus. Starting your drive from Kathmandu, you will continue your journey via Prithvi Highway. The drive will take you through the green hills of western Nepal. Crossing the suspension bridge at Muglin, you will reach Dumre where you will stop for a lunch. 
   • Upon reaching Pokhara, you will get a distant glimpse of the Annapurna ranges and Machhapuchhre (6997m). 

   Overnight stay in Pokhara. 

2. Day 2 : Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (2050m/6725 ft)

   • From Pokhara, you will take a short ride to Nayapul via Lumle. Along the drive, you will notice a gradual increase in the natural vegetation of this region. Once at Nayapul, our real trekking begins. Alongside the bank of Bhurungdi Khola, you will ascend towards the settlement of Hile via Birethanti. 
   • After a quick lunch at Hile, you will continue your trek crossing a few suspension bridges and waterfalls. Enjoying a close-up view of Annapurna South (7219m), you will finally reach Ulleri via Tikhedhunga. Overnight stay in Ulleri.

3. Day 3 : Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m/9,020 ft): 4 - 5 hours trek

   • Leaving behind the village of Ulleri, you will start your trek toward Ghorepani. The trail takes you through a green forest of rhododendron and oak. 
   • You will also walk past stone-paved paths and lush landscapes. A steep climb to the top of the ridge takes you to Nangethanti. 
   • From here, you will reach your destination along with the sublime views of the Himalayas. Ghorepani is a beautiful settlement, which is a gateway to the most important point of the trek – Poon Hill. The Gurung communities will offer you mesmerizing hospitality. Overnight stay in Ghorepani.

4. Day 4 : Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft) with a visit to Poon Hill: 6 - 7 hours

   • Early in the morning, you will start your hike toward Poon Hill. Ascending through stairs ways and stony paths, you will reach Poon Hill. Here, you can get glorious views of Nilgiri (7061m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), and many other snow-capped peaks. 
   • Later, you will return to Ghorepani and start your trek toward Tadapani. The trail passes through Deurali and proceeds toward Banthanti. 
   • Along the way, you will cross-forested areas of rhododendron and bamboo. Overnight in Tadapani.

5. Day 5 : Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 3 - 4 hours

   • Along with an enchanting view of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m), you will descend through the forest of rhododendron crossing small rivers. 
   • Moving forward, you will walk past Bhaise Kharka following the sloppy trails. Finally, you will reach your destination. 
   • Once at Ghandruk, you can visit the local museum, a monastery, and nearby temples. Ghandruk is also the second biggest Gurung Village and sports glorious views of the Himalayas to the north. Overnight stay at the guesthouse in Ghandruk.

6. Day 6 : Ghandruk to Pokhara: 4 hours trek and 1 hour drive

   • After breakfast, you will start your trek toward Nayapul. Alongside the bank of Modi Khola, the trail passes through Syauli Bazaar and proceeds towards Birethanti. From Birethanti, you will reach Nayapul. 
   • From here, you will take a short drive to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara. 
   • After reaching Pokhara, you can spend the evening roaming around Phewa Lake. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

7. Day 7 : Drive back to Kathmandu

   • Bidding farewell to the Himalayas, you will take a long drive back to the capital. Crossing the settlement of Dumre and Muglin, you will drive along with Trishuli River. 
   • On the way, you will also get an opportunity to observe the settlements of Brahmin and Chhetri communities. 
   • After a quick lunch at Muglin, you will head towards Thankot to reach Kathmandu. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.