Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport where an ASI Reisen representative meets you with a poster. From there, a private vehicle takes you to your hotel. Once you settle in, there's a briefing covering the trip itinerary and safety regulations to get everyone on the same page.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Breakfast starts at 9 a.m. Then you'll explore Kathmandu's spiritual center, visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square with its palaces and temples from the 15th-18th centuries. Next comes the Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath), followed by the ancient Boudhanath stupa. The day ends at Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River where you can see religious ceremonies and feel the spiritual atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square including entrance fees
- Visit Kumari Ghar
- Visit Kasthamandap
- Visit Kal Bhairab
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Ghar Kasthamandap Kal Bhairab Swayambhunath Boudhanath Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara to Lumle
After breakfast, you'll take a domestic flight to Pokhara, then drive to Lumle to start trekking. The hike goes through Annapurna foothills forests with mountain views, then through Tomijung bee village with traditional beehives. You'll cross a suspension bridge over the Modi River and walk to Syauli Bazaar by day's end.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Transfer to Lumle trekking starting point
- Trek through Annapurna foothills
- Visit Tomijung (bee village)
Landmarks Modi River Annapurna Mountains - Day 4
Syauli Bazaar to Ghandruk
This morning after breakfast, you'll hike uphill through terraced fields with views of Machhapuchhre Himal (6,696 m/21,975 ft). The trail passes through small villages, rice terraces and forests before reaching Ghandruk, a Gurung settlement with cobbled streets. You can explore the local culture, visit the cultural museum and monastery in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghandruk village
- Explore traditional Gurung village
- Optional cultural museum visit
- Optional monastery tour
Optional Activities
- Visit cultural museum
- Monastery tour
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Himal Annapurna massif - Day 5
Ghandruk to Tadapani
Start early to catch sunrise views of the Annapurna massif and snow-capped peaks. After breakfast, trek uphill through Deurali and rhododendron forests toward Tadapani. Spring brings hillsides covered in blooming rhododendrons. By evening, you'll settle into the forest setting with views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani through rhododendron forests
Landmarks Machhapuchhre Annapurna South - Day 6
Tadapani to Bayeli Kharka
Today you'll leave the main trail to explore less-traveled villages in the Annapurna region. The hike goes through oak and rhododendron forests, then climbs along a ridge to Deurali pass with views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m/26,795 ft). Grasslands at Bayeli Kharka offer views of mountain goats, sheep grazing, and distant snow-capped peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forests
- Cross Deurali pass
- Trek to Bayeli Kharka
Landmarks Mt. Dhaulagiri Deurali Pass - Day 7
Bayeli Kharka to Upper Chistibung
After breakfast, you'll leave Bayeli Kharka and hike across grassy slopes and pastureland toward Chistibung. Along the way, you'll see shepherd huts and dzos (yak-cow hybrids). Look for the colorful Danphe pheasant (Nepal's national bird) and Himalayan tahr on high ridges. Small villages dot the path to Upper Chistibung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across grasslands to Upper Chistibung
- Day 8
Upper Chistibung to Khopra Ridge
After breakfast, gradually ascend through alpine meadows toward Khopra Ridge. You'll reach the lodge in time for lunch with views of Annapurna South (just 6 km away), Fang and Nilgiri to the north. In the afternoon, a short walk takes you to a viewpoint overlooking the Kali Gandaki River far below and Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountains across the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khopra Ridge
- Short walk to viewpoint on Khopra Ridge
Landmarks Khopra Ridge Annapurna South Fang Nilgiri Kali Gandaki River Dhaulagiri 
- Day 9
Khopra Ridge to Swanta
After breakfast, descend steeply and retrace your path back to Chistibung through dense green oak forests and across a wooden bridge. Continue through bamboo forests to Swanta, a charming village with traditional houses surrounded by rice and potato fields. The afternoon and evening are free to explore the village or optionally visit the Swanta elementary school.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khopra Ridge to Swanta
- Explore Swanta village
Optional Activities
- Visit Swanta elementary school
Landmarks Swanta - Day 10
Swanta to Ulleri
After breakfast, descend through village fields to a small river and visit a local watermill. You'll cross a suspension bridge and climb to Chittre village, where you rejoin the main trail to Ghorepani. From there, a steep descent through rhododendron forests brings you down to Ulleri.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through village fields
- Visit local watermill
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek to Ulleri via Chittre and Ghorepani
Landmarks Ghorepani - Day 11
Ulleri to Pokhara
After breakfast, hike downhill through hills, farmland and ethnic villages to Birethanti. Your private jeep waits to transfer you back to Pokhara. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring Pokhara however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Ulleri to Birethanti
- Transfer from Birethanti to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara
Landmarks Pokhara - Day 12
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, take a domestic flight back to Kathmandu. Check into your hotel and you'll have free time to either shop for souvenirs or rest after your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic flight Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs
- Rest and relax
- Day 13
Kathmandu Departure
After breakfast, an ASI Travel representative will accompany you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. As you head out, you'll have time to look back on your trekking adventure in Nepal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay in Kathmandu Valley
