Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m):
– Meet & greet at Tribhuvan International Airport
– Transfer to hotel, rest and trek briefing
(81 hr)
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m):
– Scenic drive through hills, rivers, and villages
– Evening stroll around Phewa Lake in Pokhara
(6 to 7 hours)
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul, Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m):
– Drive 1.5 hrs to Nayapul
– Trek through Birethanti village and rice fields
(4 to 5 hours)
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2,860m):
– Climb steep stone steps to Ulleri
– Pass through beautiful rhododendron forests
(6 to 7 hours)
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m), then Trek to Tadapani (2,630m):
– Early morning hike for sunrise view of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri ranges
– Continue trek to Tadapani
(6 to 7 hours)
Day 6: Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m):
– Trek through forests and descend to Kimrong Khola
– Climb to Chhomrong village
(5 to 6 hours)
Day 7: Trek to Dovan (2,600m):
– Descend to Chhomrong Khola, ascend through bamboo forests
(5 to 6 hours)
Day 8: Trek to Deurali (3,230m):
– Follow the narrow Modi Khola valley
– Pass through Himalaya and Hinku Cave
(4 to 5 hours)
Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m):
– Trek via Machapuchare Base Camp
– Reach the panoramic sanctuary of ABC
(5 to 6 hours)
Day 10: Trek down to Bamboo (2,310m):
– Descend the same trail enjoying mountain views
(6 to 7 hours)
Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,780m):
– Trek via Chhomrong
– Relax in natural hot springs at Jhinu
(5 to 6 hours)
Day 12: Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara:
– Final trek day, then drive back to Pokhara
– Rest and celebration dinner
(5 hours trek + 1.5 hours drive)
Day 13: Drive/Fly back to Kathmandu:
– Optional flight (25 mins) or drive (6-7 hrs)
((6-7 hrs))
