Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu a. Altitude: 1,400 m / 4,593 ft. Flight Details: TBA b. Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon arrival at the airport, clear all the immigration formalities and outside the airport, our team members will be waiting outside with the Pla-card. You will then be transferred to the hotel. Remaining day at leisure or stroll around the area. c. Overnight at Hotels in Kathmandu (-/-/-).
Day 2: Drive to Pokhara a. Drive Distance: approx. 200 kms b. Drive Durations: approx. 6 hrs. c. Altitude: 820 m / 2,690 ft. d. Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will drive to Pokhara which take approx. 5 – 6 hrs.On the way enjoy the scenic drive along the Trishuli river. e. Pokhara’s bewitching beauty has been the subject of many travel writers. Its pristine air, spectacular backdrop of snowy peaks, serene lakes, and surrounding greenery make it ‘the jewel in the Himalaya’, a place of remarkable natural beauty. f. Upon arrival, at Pokhara, check in to the hotel. After lunch (own your own expense), we will stroll around the Lakeside and visit Bindabasini Temple, one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. g. Overnight at Hotels in Pokhara (B/-/-)
Day 3: Drive to Nayapaul and trek to Tikhedunga a. Drive Duration: approx. 1 hr. b. Trek Duration: approx., 4-5 hrs. c. Altitude: 1,570m / 5,150 ft. d. Early morning pleasant drive to Nayapaul. After meeting the crew members start your trek. 20 minutes’ walk takes us to Birethanti, the check post of Annapurna Conservation check post. Follow the trail along the Bhurungdi river till Tirkhedunga, passing small villages on the way. e. NOTE: Today, the accommodation will be on a simple lodge with basic and limited facilities f. Overnight at Simple Lodge; Meals– (B/L/D).
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani a. Trek Duration: approx. 6-7 hrs b. Altitude:2,874 m / 9,427 ft. c. The day start with normal breakfast then a climb through some steps for about 1.5 hrs to Ulleri – a large Magar village. Then the trail moves gently through the pastures and to the deep forest of Banthanti leading to our next stop for the day to Ghandruk. This village offers a specular view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. d. Overnight at Simple Lodge; Meals– (B/L/D).
Day 5: Trek to Poonhill and to Tadapani a. Trek Duration: approx. 7-8 hrs b. Altitude:2,610 m / 9,427 ft. c. Start your day early to make to Poonhill to view the sunrise over the magnificent Himalayas. We then return back to the lodge for breakfast. From Ghandruk the trail takes into the forest of pine and rhododendron followed by the Deurali. We then descend to Banthanti followed by Tadapani. d. Overnight at Simple Lodge; Meals– (B/L/D).
Day 6: Tadapani –Ghandruk –Pokhara a. Trek Duration: approx. 8-9 hrs b. Altitude:1,940 m / 6,363 ft. c. After Breakfast you will start trek down to Nayapul via Ghandruk village.Nayapul, where our vehicle will be waiting for us. d. Drive to Pokhara and check in to the hotel, where the remaining day will be at leisure. If time permits, we will boat along the Phewa Lake. e. Overnight at Simple Lodge; Meals (B/L/D).
Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu a. Drive Duration: approx. 6 hrs. b. After leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we will leave Pokhara for our journey back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check in to the hotel where the remaining day will be leisure. c. Overnight at Hotels in Kathmandu; Meals – (B/-/-)
Day 8: Final Departure – Breakfast a. Breakfast at the hotel. b. Depending on the flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport 3 hrs., prior for your final departure.