Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your Adventure Himalayan representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Once you're settled in, your guide or tour leader will go over what's coming up on the trip and answer any questions you have about the days ahead.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Poon Hill Trek and Jungle Safari - 12 Days)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
You have the day free to rest or wander around Kathmandu on your own. If you want to see some sights, the city has several UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, and Swyambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. Later in the afternoon, you'll meet with your trekking guide to look over your gear and get ready for the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Patan
Landmarks Pashupatinath Boudhanath Swyambhunath Patan - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Early morning you'll head out from your hotel around 6:30 AM for a 6-hour drive to Pokhara along the Prithivi Highway. Along the way you'll pass through rural areas and local communities, getting a feel for how people live outside the city. You'll reach Pokhara by afternoon and check into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 4
Pokhara to Nayapul - Tikhedhunga
After breakfast you'll drive to Nayapul where your trek actually starts. From there you'll trek through terraced hillsides in the Annapurna Conservation Area, seeing paddy fields and following the Bhurungdi Khola. The 3-hour trek to Tikhedhunga takes you to your lodge for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga through terraced hillside and paddy fields
- Day 5
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
The day starts steep as you climb uphill for a couple of hours to reach Ulleri, then you'll move through rhododendron forest. After lunch at Banthanti, the trail flattens out gradually and leads into Ghorepani, a Magar village surrounded by rhododendrons where you'll stay tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani through rhododendron forest
- Day 6
Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani
Get up early to hike to Poon Hill and watch the sunrise over the Himalayas, seeing Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail. Back down in Ghorepani you'll have breakfast, then trek to Tadapani by way of Deurali with lunch at Banthanti. You'll end the day at a lodge in Tadapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing from Poon Hill
- Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani via Deurali
Landmarks Poon Hill - Day 7
Tadapani to Ghandruk
This trek descends steeply through forest and you'll come into Ghandruk around midday. Since it's not a tough or long day, you'll have time in the afternoon to check out the Annapurna Conservation Museum and walk around the village. Tonight you'll stay at a tea house or lodge in Ghandruk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk through lush forests
Optional Activities
- Visit to Annapurna Conservation Museum
- Day 8
Ghandruk to Birethanti - Nayapul - Pokhara
You'll finish the trek circuit today as the path goes down from Ghandruk through Seuli Bazar along the Modi Khola on relatively flat ground. At Birethanti you can grab lunch with fresh fish if you like. From there it's on to Nayapul, and then a private vehicle takes you back to Pokhara where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh fish at Birethanti), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandruk to Birethanti completing the circuit
- Day 9
Pokhara to Chitwan
After breakfast you'll drive from Pokhara to Chitwan, reaching the Sauraha area where you can see the sunrise and watch the Rapti River. The drive takes you through Tharu communities with their traditional villages and culture. You'll check in at a guesthouse for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 10
Chitwan
This is one of the key parts of your trip with several jungle options to choose from. You can do elephant riding, go on a jungle safari, watch birds, visit local villages, or see the elephant breeding center. Any of these activities will leave you with real memories from your time in Chitwan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Elephant riding
- Jungle safari
- Bird watching
- Village sightseeing
- Elephant breeding center visit
- Day 11
Chitwan to Kathmandu
You'll head back to Kathmandu after finishing up in the jungle. The drive brings you back to the capital, and you'll get to your hotel in the evening where you'll be dropped off directly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Nepali cultural dance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 12
Kathmandu
A representative will take you to the airport for your flight home. Adventure Himalayan Travels thanks you for trekking with them and hopes to see you again on a future trip.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Poon Hill Trek and Jungle Safari - 12 Days)
