Nepal – The Best Annapurna Trek

ITINERARY

• DAY 1

  Welcome in Kathmandu, Nepal (1,300m/4,264 ft)

  Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

  What's included?

  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer
• DAY 2

  Kathmandu - Sightseeing in UNESCO World Heritage site of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa

  You will first head to Pashupatinath temple which is the largest Hindu religious complex of Nepal dedicated to Lord Shiva and important not only from a spiritual but historic and artistic point of view. After lunch, you will drive to Patan Durbar square that seated the medieval royal palace of Patan until the mid-19th century. The place is flanked with artistic and majestic monuments that recount a plentitude of interesting, esoteric legends as well as fascinating historical facts. Finally, you will visit the stupa of Swayambhunath situated at a vantage point that caters to you a good view of the valley.
  
  You’ll get a scenic view of Kathmandu city from there.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 3

  Pokhara Valley - Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara Valley (823m/2,700ft)

  Early morning drive by tourist bus to Pokhara through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 4

  Pokhara - Trekking to Birethanti and Climb gradually to reaching Hile

  Today after breakfast our trekking guide will take you for an hour's drive to Naya Pul and commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. We head up the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tikhe Dhunga.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 5

  Trek to Ghorepani - (2,850m/9,350ft) 5-6 hours walk

  After breakfast, we prepare for the long uphill and start with steeply ascending on the long stone steps to Ulleri village with the amazing landscape and the Himalayan scenery. We spend a pleasant day trekking through rhododendron and oak forests. The scenery gives you the inner power to climb up these steps and immerse you to walk more. After a few hours of walking with several breaks in between reaching Ghorepani, we can enjoy the fantastic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 6

  Tadapani - Poon Hill hike and Trek to Tadapani (2540m/8332ft), 6-7 hrs walk

  An early morning start for 40 minutes hike up to Poon hill (3210m/10530ft), the route offers a glimpse of the pleasant rhododendron forest. This brilliant viewpoint provides us with an unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and a wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalayas of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu. After a great time return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to Tadapani for overnight.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 7

  Trek to Chhomrong - (2,210 m/7,249 ft), 5-6 hours walk

  Dropping down from Tadapani to the Kimrong Khola offers good views of the upper Modi valley. After crossing the suspension bridge the trail follows up to the Gurung village for your lunch stop. The further trek leads uphill for half an hour we then arrive in the village of Chhomrong (2210m) which lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli.
  
  Chhomrong is the biggest Gurung settlement in this valley.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 8

  Trek to Dovan - (2,600m/8,528 ft), 5-6 hours walk

  After breakfast, our trail descent to the Chhomrong Khola, and then the trail leads us to a small place of Sinuwa hill. After that, the trek enters the upper Modi Khola valley. After lunch, we continue our trek going down to Bamboo through an uninhabited forest area to Dovan for an overnight stay.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 9

  Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp - (MBC- 3,700m/12,139ft), 4-5 hours walk

  After your breakfast, our day start with the route climbs to Himalaya Hotel (2840m). On the way, we can explore the Hinku cave, where the trail crosses a ravine and major avalanche track just further till Deurali (3,000m/9,840 ft) for lunch. After lunch, the trail continues into the Machhapuchre Base Camp for an overnight stay with the closest view of the Machhapuchre along with Annapurna I and Gangapurna Day.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 10

  Trek to Annapurna Base Camp - (ABC- 4130m/13550ft) 3 hrs walk

  After breakfast, this day leads you to the heart of the Sanctuary at the Annapurna Base Camp for an overnight stay. The trail follows uphill for a few hours passing a few roofless shepherd's huts along the side of a moraine and this area is windy and often snowbound. This is superb scenery of the Himalayas and can be seen rarely this amazing panoramic view of snow-capped mountains surrounding you. Full day you have time to explore and relax at the base camp as per your interest.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 11

  Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo - (2,300m/7,544 ft), 5 hours walk

  Today wake up with the glimpse of sunrise over Mt Annapurna I and after a great time retrace the journey back to Bamboo for the overnight. As you know that here as well few guest house settled for tourism service. You can rest and relax in the evening with a good memorable view of the many snow-capped peaks and enjoy dinner.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 12

  Trek to Jhinu Danda - (1,780m/5,859 ft), 5-6 hours walk

  After breakfast, our trail leads to the Khuldi Ghar and retracts to Sinuwa hill continuous trek up to the Chhomrong. After lunch, the trek steeply descends towards the Jhinu for an overnight stay. You may have a chance to visit a natural hot spring down to the stream and enjoy the hot bath.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 13

  Trek to Pokhara - (823m/2,700ft), 6-7 hours walk & 1 hour drive

  This will be a long day walk following the river Modi most of the way reaching Landruk village from here the route follows the downhill path leading back to Syauli Bazaar. The walk is pleasant most of the way following the Modi River until Birethanthi and an easy trek to Nayapul. Our adventure ends here and we drive back to Pokhara for the overnight. To celebrate the completion of the trek you will relax in the luxury natural resort of Rupakot where you can relax and enjoy.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 14

  Pokhara - Free day

  During your free time, you can choose a lot of activities in Pokhara like paragliding, zipline, ultralight, wellness, cycling canoeing, etc. or you can just walk and relax by the lake.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
• DAY 15

  Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu - (1,300m/4,264 ft), 5-6 hours drive

  Early morning drive to Kathmandu through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach Kathmandu. On arrival, the guide will transfer to the hotel. The rest of the time relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at the hotel.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 16

  Kathmandu - Departure

  Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. You'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer