Package Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! One of the company representatives will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport. He/she will drive you across the capital and take you to your hotel. You can also prepare for the trek as you explore the valley for the rest of the day.
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850m): 7 hours
On this day, you will get on a vehicle to traverse across the Prithvi Highway and head to Pokhara. The views of the Annapurna range and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m) will offer a glimpse of what's to come next on the trip. Pokhara is also known as the City of Lakes and houses numerous attractions and adventure sports.
Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, then trek to Ulleri (1970m): 5.5 hours
On this day, you will get on a short drive to the west of Pokhara and reach Nayapul. The trek officially begins from here and ascends to Ulleri. The trail sees you ascend around 900 meters through several villages and forested paths. As you climb uphill via the great stone steps of Ulleri, you will reach you stop for the day.
Day 4: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850m), 4 Hrs Day
Leaving Ulleri, you will ascend through the dense forests of rhododendron. This forest is one of the biggest ones in the entire nation and houses a wide variety of wildlife. En route, you will also visit a few Magar villages on the way to Ghorepani. It is a Gurung and Magar village which offers a mesmerizing display of local culture and lifestyle.
Day 5: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650m).6 hrs
Early in the morning, you will hike to the Poonhill viewpoint. A short hike will take you to the top of the vantage point where you can enjoy the view of the surrounding landscapes. Moreover, the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges along with Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m) decorate the lights. Then, you descend back to Ghorepani and head east to Tadapani.
Day 6: Tadapani to Chhomrong (2100m). 4.5 Hrs
Exiting the Gurung village of Tadapani, you will continue via a forested trail. You will begin to trek north along the Chhomrong River for the final part of the trek. You can enjoy the views of the landscapes and the Himalayas as you continue to Chhomrong. Here, you can enjoy the Gurung culture in the background of the Annapurna range.
Day 7: Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m): 5 hours
The trail heading out of Chhomrong joins the Chhomrong River and continues north. You will trek to Tilche and enjoy the views of the surrounding landscapes on the way. Next, you will hike past Kuldighar and join the company of the Modi River to pass Bamboo. The final part of the trek sees you trek past Bamboo, rhododendron, and oak forests to reach Dovan.
Day 8: Dovan to Deurali (3210m): 4 hours
As the trek continues northeast, you can enjoy the views of Patan Hiunchuli (6441m). After a short while, you will reach Pujinim Barah Temple and continue to Himalaya. The next destination on the trail to Deurali is Hinku Cave, one of the popular tourist stops on the trek. Next, the trek settles at Deurali, where you can explore around the village.
Day 9: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m): 4 hours
This is the main day of the trek and heads to the Annapurna Base Camp. Leaving Deurali, you cross the junction of Modi and Machhapuchhre Rivers. Next, you reach Bagar and continue ahead to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. From the base camp, you can enjoy the views of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m) and other nearby Himalayas. Heading west of the base camp, you ascend to the ABC. The base camp offers a surreal panorama of the Annapurna ranges. Here, you can enjoy the view of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), and many other mountains.
Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2600m): 5 hours
After spending the day at the Annapurna Base Camp, you will begin the return trek. First, you return to Dovan via the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Enjoy the views of the Annapurna, and Lamjung Himal ranges as you retrace your steps. The final part of your trip takes you along the Modi River to reach Dovan.
Day 11: Dovan to Jhinu Dada Hot Spring (1700m): 6 hours
From Dovan, you will trek south towards Bamboo and further continue to Kuldighar. The trail takes you back to Chhomrong, where you can rest for a while. Enjoying the views of the Annapurna Himalayas, you will take a different route from Jhinu Danda. Here, you can enjoy the famous hot water springs and relieve your body from the pain and aches of the trek.
Day 12: Jhinu Dada Hot Spring to Nayapul- Pokhara: 6 hours
From Jhinu Danda, you will descend south to Nayapul. The trek will be a short one as you pass several Magar villages and get to the vehicle road at Nayapul. From here, you will get a vehicle and head back to Pokhara. Here, you can explore the city and its famous landmarks. You can also enjoy boating around Phewa Lake and explore Lakeside for the rest of the day.
Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 7 hours.
This day sees you drive back to Kathmandu via the Prithvi Highway. The long drive will take you through several roadside settlements and hillside roads. As you drive along the Trishuli River, you will head back to Kathmandu. For the rest of the day, you can explore around or rest at the hotel.
Day 14: Departure
On this day, you will head to your next destination. We can schedule small tours according to the schedule of your flight. A company representative will take you back to the Tribhuvan International Airport.
