Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your flight arrives in Kathmandu with Himalayan views visible as you approach. A Female Guide Holiday representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. This evening you'll try authentic Nepalese cuisine that gives you a real introduction to the country's flavors before settling in for your first night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Nepalese cuisine)
Landmarks Kathmandu 
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara to Ulleri
You'll fly to Pokhara with great Himalayan views from your seat on the right side of the plane. After getting picked up at the airport, it's about an hour and 20 minutes driving to Nayapul. From there you start trekking through valley forests, cross the Bhurundi Khola river, then climb thousands of stone steps and boulders to reach Ulleri village by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Trek from Nayapul through valley forest to Tikhedhunga Village
- Trek up Ulleri Hill via stone steps and boulders
Landmarks Pokhara Nayapul Tikhedhunga Village Ulleri 
- Day 3
Ulleri to Ghorepani
This morning you head uphill to Ghorepani village along stone stairs, passing waterfalls, small villages, and several tea-houses where you can rest. As you climb higher, you get to see Annapurna South, the Nilgiri mountains, and other peaks around you. By afternoon you reach this scenic mountain village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani via stone stairs through villages and tea-houses
Landmarks Annapurna South Nilgiri Ghorepani - Day 4
Poon Hill - Tadapani
Start early and trek to Poon Hill to see the sunrise over the Himalayas with views of Mustang, Pokhara, and over 20 of the highest mountains visible. You'll head back to Ghorepani for breakfast, then trek east over a ridge. From there you descend through rhododendron forests and waterfalls before arriving at Tadapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Poon Hill to view Himalayan sunrise
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani via ridge and rhododendron forests
Landmarks Poon Hill Tadapani - Day 5
Tadapani to Chhomrong
You'll walk down through large rhododendron forests to terraced fields below. The trek then goes uphill for around 5 km until you reach a suspension bridge, then continues with more climbing and descending sections. By evening you reach Chhomrong, a village that sits directly below the massive Annapurna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani through rhododendron forest and terraced fields
- Trek to suspension bridge and onward to Chhomrong
Landmarks Chhomrong Annapurna - Day 6
Chhomrong to Bamboo
Start by descending 2,500 stone steps and crossing the bridge over Chhomrong Khola river. After that you climb uphill to Sinuwa, walk through forests to Kuldihar, then take an easier downhill path to reach Bamboo village where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down 2,500 stone steps from Chhomrong
- Cross bridge above Chhomrong Khola river
- Trek through forest from Sinuwa to Kuldihar to Bamboo
Landmarks Sinuwa Kuldihar Bamboo - Day 7
Bamboo to Deurali
The day involves trekking through damp, cold bamboo forest then climbing steep sections higher up. At Himalaya Hotel the forest opens up and you see the glacial river below. You'll continue climbing steeply through drier forest to Hinku Cave, then descend closer to the river before climbing to Deurali with its views of valleys, cliffs, and waterfalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through bamboo forest
- Trek through Himalaya Hotel area with glacial river views
- Trek to Hinku Cave and ascent to Deurali
Landmarks Hinku Cave Deurali - Day 8
Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp
You'll climb gently through a river bed, then take a steep trail along the mountain side. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is somewhat strenuous, but then you enter the Annapurna sanctuary where 360-degree views surround you. You see Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, and other peaks. You reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters (13,550 feet).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deurali through river bed to Bagar
- Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp
- Views of Annapurna sanctuary peaks
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna I Annapurna III Annapurna South Hiunchuli Gandharvachuli Gangapurna - Day 9
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
You'll start your descent from Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters and trek back down to Bamboo at 2,310 meters. This downhill trek takes about 7 to 8 hours total, taking you through alpine meadows and rhododendron forests. Throughout the day you see the Annapurna and Machapuchare ranges from different angles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Landmarks Bamboo - Day 10
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
Trek uphill from Bamboo to Kuldighar, then downhill to Chhomrong Khola. After that you climb stone steps to reach Chhomrong, then descend to Jhinu Danda for your overnight stay. If you want, there's a 15 to 20 minute walk downhill in the evening to visit the hot springs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo to Kuldighar to Chhomrong Khola to Chhomrong
- Trek from Chhomrong to Jhinu Danda
Optional Activities
- Visit to hot springs at Jhinu Danda (15-20 minute walk downhill)
Landmarks Jhinu Danda - Day 11
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
You'll trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul while taking in the hill landscapes of western Nepal around you. From Nayapul, you drive to Pokhara. Note that if road construction connecting Jhinu Danda to Nayapul is finished, the trek might be skipped and you can drive directly from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul
Landmarks Nayapul Pokhara - Day 12
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Take a scenic afternoon flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu with panoramic Himalayan views from the air one last time. Once you arrive, you'll have time to walk through Kathmandu's busy markets and shop for handcrafted pashminas, traditional Nepali artwork, and local crafts. This evening you'll celebrate your trek with a special farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner at traditional Nepali restaurant)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner at traditional Nepali restaurant
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Kathmandu markets for pashminas, artwork, and local crafts
Landmarks Kathmandu - Day 13
Kathmandu Departure
Your Annapurna Base Camp trek comes to an end today. A female guide and Female Guide Holiday representative will go with you to the airport for your final departure, making sure everything goes smoothly as you leave Nepal with great memories from your time trekking.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to departure
