Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Your guide picks you up from the hotel early and you'll walk about 10 minutes to the tourist bus station. The seven-hour bus ride to Pokhara gives you time to settle in, then you can explore the city at your own pace or just rest at your hotel after the journey.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara city
- Day 2
Pokhara to Nayapul to Hile
After breakfast, you'll drive two hours to Nayapul where the trek starts. Your porter handles the luggage while you hike down to Modi Khola and cross the river. You'll see Machhapuchhre (Fishtail mountain) from the bridge, then trek uphill for three to four hours through forest to reach Hile and your tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Hile via Modi Khola
- View of Machhapuchhre from Modi Khola bridge
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Modi Khola - Day 3
Hile to Ghorepani
You trek through Tikhedhunga and Ulleri, which has over 3,000 stone steps and sits at 1,960 m. The village is home to different communities, and you'll walk through oak and rhododendron forests on roughly seven hours of uphill trekking to Ghorepani (2,860 m) where you'll stay at a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tikhedhunga
- Trek through Ulleri village with 3,000+ stone staircase
- Trek through rhododendron and oak forests to Ghorepani
Landmarks Ulleri Ghorepani - Day 4
Ghorepani to Poonhill to Tadapani
Starting at 4:00 am, you hike to Poonhill (3,210 m) for sunrise views of South Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the surrounding peaks. After spending time at the viewpoint, you trek back down to Ghorepani for breakfast, then continue through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali and finally Tadapani (2,610 m).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike to Poonhill (3,210 m)
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forests to Tadapani
Landmarks Poonhill South Annapurna Dhaulagiri 
- Day 5
Tadapani to Sinuwa
After breakfast, you trek down through rhododendron forests for six to seven hours toward Sinuwa (2,340 m). You'll pass Gurung villages to see local life and culture, then stop for lunch at Chhomrong (2,140 m) with views of Annapurna South. From there you climb to Sinuwa for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chhomrong), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Visit Gurung villages along the trail
- Lunch at Chhomrong with views of Annapurna South and Himchuli
Landmarks Chhomrong Annapurna South Himchuli - Day 6
Sinuwa to Himalaya Hotel
This is a tough day of five to six hours trekking toward Himalaya Hotel (2,900 m). You'll cross the Chhomrong Khola and walk through dense forests before descending to a gorge called Dovan. A short uphill push gets you to Himalaya Hotel where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense forests
- Cross Chhomrong Khola
Landmarks Dovan - Day 7
Himalaya Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp
After breakfast, you trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) with lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp along the way. The six-hour trek takes you to the sanctuary surrounded by mountains on all sides. You'll catch the sunset and stay overnight at a tea house at base camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)
- Lunch at Machhapuchchhre Base Camp
Landmarks Annapurna Base Camp Machhapuchchhre Base Camp - Day 8
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
After breakfast you head down to Bamboo village, retracing your route along Modi Khola. The trail descends 1,700 m to reach Bamboo at 2,345 m. When you arrive, there's time to look around before checking into a tea house for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
- Explore Bamboo village
Landmarks Bamboo 
- Day 9
Bamboo
After breakfast you trek down to Bamboo village, retracing your route along Modi Khola. The trail descends 1,700 m to reach Bamboo at 2,345 m. When you arrive, there's time to look around before checking into a tea house for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Bamboo village
- Explore Bamboo
Landmarks Bamboo - Day 10
Jhinu Danda to Nayapul to Pokhara
Starting from Jhinu Danda, you take an easy, mostly flat trek to Siwai along the Modi river, walking through rice paddies and green hills. From Siwai you'll catch a shared jeep or bus to Nayapul, then a private vehicle back to Pokhara for the night at a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jhinu Danda to Siwai
- Day 11
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The seven-hour bus ride takes you back to Kathmandu through rivers, hills, and small settlements. From the tourist bus park you'll transfer to your hotel. In the evening you can explore Thamel or pick up souvenirs to finish your trip.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel
- Shop for souvenirs
