Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu with mountain views greeting you right away. The airport pickup gets you settled, then it's off to your hotel to drop your bags. Later this evening there's a briefing about the trek ahead, followed by traditional Nepali dinner at Thakali Kitchen where you can try local specialties.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (From you hotel , 06:00 - 08:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Nepali food at Thakali Kitchen)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to accommodation
- Evening trip briefing
- Traditional Nepali dinner at Thakali Kitchen
Landmarks Kathmandu Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After an early breakfast, you'll head out on the tourist bus toward Pokhara via the Prithvi highway. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours, so settle in and watch the landscape change. Once you arrive and check into your accommodation, the evening is yours to walk around and see what the city has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- City exploration in Pokhara
Landmarks Pokhara - Day 3
Pokhara to Deurali
Eat early, then drive to Phedi where your trekking starts. The path takes you through local towns, then into dense forest with terraced fields on the hillsides. You'll reach Deurali by afternoon, a settlement on a hilltop where you get views of Annapurna, Mardi Himal, and Machhapuchhre. Spend the rest of the day exploring around the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Phedi
- Trek through local towns, dense woods and terraced fields to Deurali
- Explore Deurali area
Landmarks Phedi Deurali Annapurna Range Mardi Himal Machhapuchhre - Day 4
Deurali to Forest Camp
Another early breakfast before heading out again. From Phedi you'll trek onward, passing through those same towns and forests with the terraced fields. The route continues toward Deurali and then on to Forest Camp. Throughout the walk you'll have mountain views with Annapurna, Mardi Himal, and Machhapuchhre visible along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phedi through local towns, dense woods and terraced fields
- Trek to Forest Camp
Landmarks Annapurna Range Mardi Himal Machhapuchhre 
- Day 5
Forest Camp to Low Camp
Today's trek goes through thick woodland and dense vegetation where you'll see the region's wildlife and plant life. By the end of the day you reach Low Camp, positioned with views of a green valley and the peaks of Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal in front of you. It's a nice spot to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense woodland and thick vegetation
- Explore biodiversity of the region
- Trek to Low Camp
Landmarks Mt. Machhapuchhre Mardi Himal 
- Day 6
Low Camp to High Camp
After waking early and having a light breakfast, you'll trek higher into the valley. The trail runs alongside Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal as you climb. You'll reach High Camp where the mountain views open up and you can see the isolated Annapurna valley stretching out below.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to higher part of valley
- Trek alongside Machhapuchare and Mardi Himal
- Trek to High Camp
Landmarks Machhapuchare Mardi Himal Annapurna Region - Day 7
High Camp to Mardi Base Camp and return to High Camp
This is a very early start after breakfast. You'll head to base camp on a narrow trail with steep drop-offs, so you need to stay careful and focused. The route takes you to an upper viewpoint and then to Mardi Base Camp itself where you get views of Mardi Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. After spending time there taking it all in, you'll head back down to High Camp to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mardi Base Camp
- Visit upper viewpoint
- Descend back to High Camp
Landmarks Mardi Base Camp Mardi Himal Annapurna I Annapurna South Hiunchuli - Day 8
High Camp to Siding
Most of today is downhill, which is easier on the legs though it takes focus to manage. You'll move through settlements and woodlands at a comfortable pace. By evening you'll arrive at Siding where you can relax and recover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Downhill trek through settlements and dense woodlands
- Trek to Siding
Landmarks Siding - Day 9
Siding to Lumle to Pokhara
Starting early from Siding, you'll trek to Lumle in about 3 to 4 hours, passing through the villages of Kalimati and Khalil along the way. After resting at Lumle, you'll travel to Pokhara. Once there, take the evening to walk around the lake city and get a feel for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Siding to Lumle through Kalimati and Khalil villages
- Transfer from Lumle to Pokhara
- City exploration in Pokhara
Landmarks Siding Lumle Kalimati Khalil Pokhara - Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll make your way back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. After settling into your hotel, head out to see the sights and walk through Thamel where you can pick up souvenirs and gifts. In the evening there's a cultural program and farewell dinner to celebrate finishing the trek and say goodbye to the people you've met.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special cultural program and farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Stroll through Thamel
- Souvenir shopping
- Special cultural program
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Thamel - Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
The airport drop-off is arranged for your departure. It's time to say farewell to your new friends and Nepal as you head home with memories from the trek.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (to your hotel, 13:00 - 18:00)
Included Activities
- Airport drop-off by private vehicle
Landmarks Kathmandu Airport
