Arrival in Kathmandu - Transfer to Hotel and Trek Preparation

Thamel - A guide representing will greet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel. Check-in and spend some time resting. Later in the day, you can attend a trip briefing Meet your trek guide and the rest of the members. Pack your stuff and get ready for your adventure.

Drive from Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft) to Chame (2,660m/8,725ft)

Chame - You begin your adventure by leaving Kathmandu in the morning and driving towards Besisahar. The highway is smooth and you have a pleasant ride driving past hills, forests, and rural settlements. It is an off road drive from Besisahar to Chame. As the road is not pitched the journey is rough and bumpy.

Set amongst green hills, Chame is a charming little settlement filled with stone houses. You spend a night here at a teahouse run by a local family.

Trek to Upper Pisang (3,300m/10,824ft)

Trek to Manang (3,540m/ 11,612ft) via Ngawal

Manang - The views of Annapurna II and III are incredible as you make your way to Manang. The air gets thinner and colder as you ascend higher. The trail goes through hills covered with conifers, icy rivers, and snow-covered mountains. You stop briefly at the picturesque village of Ngawal before continuing to Manang. Chortens, Buddhist shrines, and prayer flags dot the trail. After a rough hike, you feel glad to reach Manang your stop for the night.

Manang: Acclimatization Day, Hike to Ice Lake (4,600m/15,088ft)

Trek to Yak Kharka (4,050m/13,284ft)

Yak Kharka - More amazing sights of the snow-covered Gangapurna and Annapurna await you on the trail to Yak Kharka. Herds of Blue sheep, yaks, and Himalayan Tahr graze on the stubby shrubs and mountain grass. Riders on horseback gallop on the dusty trails. Horses are still a common means of transport in these parts. Yak Kharka which was a camp for yak herders has a couple of stone and wooden teahouses. You make your way to one of them where rooms have been booked for you and check-in

Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,525m/14,842ft) (4,525m/14,842ft)

Trek to Muktinath (3,800m/12,464ft) via Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,765ft)

Muktinath - You wake up before dawn and head up to High Camp. You need to have an early start as the weather starts deteriorating as the day progresses. You will have to cross the Thorung La Pass before it gets too windy and foggy.

Using a headlamp you make your way up in the dark. At High Camp, you stop for refreshments and warm yourself before plodding on. The hike is tough because of thin air which makes breathing difficult. Once you reach the pass, take selfies and pictures of the incredible views of the mountains. You can view the Tibetan peaks rearing in the distant horizon. After spending ample time at the snow-covered pass decorated with vibrant prayer flags, you head down to Muktinath.

Drive Muktinath to Tatopani (1,190m/3,904ft)

Trek to Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft)

Ghorepani - The trail to Ghorepani is well laid out and paved in stones. There are signs at interactions indicating the way to Ghorepani. It is a long walk past lush forests of oak and rhododendron. Follow and up and down route till you reach Ghorepani. The settlement was named Ghorepani or Horse Water as it was a popular rest stop for traders journeying to Tibet on horses. There are several lodges and teahouses with modern amenities, and you choose one where you can spend a restful night.

Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft) – Trek to Tadapani (2,600m/8,530ft)

Poon Hill - Wake up before sunrise and head to the hilltop vantage point of Poon Hill. The most popular Himalayan sunrise viewpoint in the Annapurna Region, Poon Hill offers amazing 360-degree views of the Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli. The sun rising over the snow-covered mountains is a sight to remember. After taking in the views and clicking pictures head down to Ghorepani, collect your stuff, and proceed towards Tadapani.

Follow an up and down trail past a thick rhododendron forest. The forest along this route is one of the world’s biggest rhododendron forests. During spring the path is filled with blooming trees. Cross Deurali and Birethanti before finally arriving in Tadapani, your overnight stop.

Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m/7,119ft)

Chhomrong - Continue on an up and down trail to Chhomrong, a picturesque Gurung village. The village has cute cottages that have been converted into lodges or teahouses. Stay at one of the beautiful local teahouses with an open porch and awesome view of Annapurna South.

Trek to Himalaya (2,310m/7,579ft)

Himalayas - Take a downward trail and cross a suspension bridge. From there climb up and cross Sinuwa. The river and the waterfalls look pristine and beautiful. Walk past the settlements of Doban and Bamboo. Thickets of Bamboo and gnarly roots of oak trees cover the trail.

It is a tough walk, and you are relieved when you finally reach Himalaya, a popular stop for trekkers on the Annapurna Base Camp route. Rest your tired feet and enjoy some hot brew at the teahouse.

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,550ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp

Annapurna Base Camp - You make an early start and head to Annapurna Base Camp, another major highlight of your trip. You walk past the Machhapuchhre Base Camp located at the foot of the Fishtail Peak. This is one of the few mountains in Nepal which hasn’t been climbed. This is a sacred mountain worshipped by locals and stepping on it is prohibited.

As your body has gotten used to high altitude, you won’t feel the discomfort attached to walking at such a high altitude. Savors close up views of the Annapurna Massif from the Annapurna Base Camp.

Trek to Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft)

Trek from Bamboo to Matque and drive to Pokhara (800m/2,625ft): 6-7 hours (12 km) trek and 2:30 hours (58 km) drive

Pokhara Lakeside - From Bamboo head down to Matque. En route cross the villages of Sinuwa, Chhomrong, and Jhinu Danda. The final walk of your trek takes you past a typical Nepalese countryside with terraced fields, traditional mud houses, and farms.

On reaching Matque walk to the highway and catch a vehicle bound for Pokhara.

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft)

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal - Take a long drive back to Kathmandu city through the Prithvi Highway. Along the way, you will get to observe the views of hills, green farms, and rivers. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to your hotel.

Final Departure

TIA - You will be driven to the airport in due time to catch your flight (three hours prior to the scheduled departure). If you want you can extend your trip and explore more of the country. Choose from our vast range of itineraries or allow us to customize a tour for you.

• Private tour
• Round trip transfer by sharing bus or jeep according to itinerary
• Emergency normal first aid kit with guide
• Kathmandu 2 night and Pokhara 1 night 2-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Hotel pick up and drop off round trip according to itinerary
• Trekking permit and all official documents
• Guide food, accommodation and all expenses
• Accommodation in guest house during the trek (Tea house)
• Experienced Government-licensed English speaking trekking guide

• Food and drinks (Available on purchase: Approx US$ 25 per day))
• Gratuities (Optional)