Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu(1337m)

You are welcomed to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal renowned for historical monuments, Hindu Temples, and Buddhist Stupas/Monasteries. We meet our guests at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A representative will be waiting with a Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition placard with our guests’ names displayed. After dropping luggage at the hotel, guests are taken for a short sightseeing tour.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu(1337m)

A local guide will be available. According to your wishes, the guide will escort you for sightseeing. Sightseeing may include the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupati,  Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, and the Swoyambhunath areas.  Starting after breakfast, usually at 9.00am, the exploration of Kathmandu Valley can continue until 5.00pm. Lunch and dinner, you will be responsible for.

Day 03: Kathmandu-Pokhara (820m) by bus 6-7hours 

This day we travel for 6-7 hours if we are going the bus. But if we are going by air it will take just 35min to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Immediately after you left Kathmandu you climb to the pass over the mountain ridge that surrounds Kathmandu valley. If it is a clear day, you can enjoy the phenomenal view of Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna on the way. The road descends to about 400 meters and runs along the Trishuli River. Sometimes we can see a group of people in rafts in the Trisuli River. The bus stops for lunch on the way. Finally, we reach Pokhara the most beautiful city of Nepal by the afternoon. From today onwards, after the dinner or before we go to bed, the Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition trekking guide will take a report and give a briefing in every evening about the trek that we are going to make next day.

Day 04: Pokhara – Tikhedhunga (1540 m) 4-5hours

We set off early in the morning by bus or a taxi to go to the starting point of the trek. The road winds sometimes hairpins up to a point where the villages called Naudanda, Khare and Lumle lie. Breathtaking view of Annapurna range can be seen clearly. The driving takes about an hour. After that, we have descended steps to walk to the new bridge over the Modi Khola. Then begins our fast walk. First, we follow the path to the big village called Birethati. The path runs through the rice fields slowly up to the few houses of Tikhedhungha. The Total trekking duration is 4-5 hours.

Day 05: Tikhedhunga-Ghorepani (2860m) 4-5 hours

After the 400m. uphill climb over the well-known stairs Ulleri begins. The steps are uneven and that makes us quite tiring. The path winds up through several steps. Above Ulleri there is thin habitation of people. Hence, it is quiet and calm. We can see very few people working to in cultivation. Often there are ancient tattered huts as shelters. We walk through oak and rhododendron forest, growing along the river that leaps down in waterfalls. Especially in the spring, it is a fairy tale with the beautiful flowers wealth of rhododendrons. Ghorepani literally means “horse water”. It lies atop a pass and traditionally the horses which are the caravans to Mustang are drenched here. It is in the altitude of 900 meters. The duration of trekking is about 4 ½ hours.

Day 06: Ghorepani (2860m) (Poon Hill) –Tadapani (2630m)  3-4 hours

We have to wake up before the dawn to watch the sunrise. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition trekking guide will lead us to the viewpoint. It takes about 45 minutes to climb the hill. Before the breakfast we can enjoy the most beautiful views of the central Himalayas from Poon Hill. We reach at the altitude of 3193m at Poon Hill from where we can see the splendid view of mountains.in the form of a panorama. We back to Ghorepani and after breakfast, we slowly climb heading to Tadapani. The sunlight keeps on changing the color of snowy peaks dark grey to light grey. We can see the last foothills of the Dhaulagiri-chain including Churen Himal, the right of the dark deep crevice of the Kali Gandaki valley, the peaks of Annapurna, the Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Macchapucchare (the “fishtail mountain”) and then further to the right the peaks of Manaslu. After we enjoy the breathtaking views we descend to the lodge for breakfast. At a gentle pace, we go down through an incredible rainforest with many rhododendrons. After having been a few hours in nature we find a few lodges in the wasteland. This is Tadapani (“far away from water”).

Day 07: Tadapani- Chomrong (2170 m) 5-6 hours

Today we follow the outlines of the foothills of Annapurna South. The route is a bit up and down and the area is surrounded by two river valleys, including the Kimrong Khola.  Our path runs in the large drapes of nature. The route to Chomrong is sometimes blocked by landslides or washed away a bridge. In such case, we will have to walk, through Ghandrung, a beautiful Gurung village. Chomrong itself is a charming village on the slopes of Annapurna South. It has a few nice lodges and the views are again overwhelming.

Day 08: Chomrong – Dovan (2600 m) 4-5 hours

From Chomrong, the first path drops to the river where we cross a suspension bridge. Then it goes back steeply to a higher wallop in the valley. From here you look back into the depths of the valley of the Modi Khola. This is also the point where the valley is closer to the Annapurna Sanctuary. A very nice spot for lunch. Then the path is narrower and sometimes runs along the steep ridges. It is not hard or terrifying but must be careful while walking. This small valley is covered with lots of bamboo forests. There are several lodges in this area. Then it’s another hour to go through Dovan, where 2 rivers meet. It is in the altitude of 2600 meters.

Day 09: Dovan – Deurali (3230 m) 4-5 hours

A heavy but interesting day. The valley narrows further, the route runs down to the bottom of the gap between Hiunchuli and Macchapucchare. The walls are so steep that we cannot see the tops from here. The land contains shrubs that include cane –bamboo.  In the shrubs, we can see some animals like monkies. When climbing up, the view becomes clearer and open. To the right, the Fish Tail Mountain can be seen clearly. When the sun disappears here then it is soon cold and sometimes foggy too. So the warm clothes must be stand by. Furthermore, now we also can notice that we are at a much higher altitude than before. As we are in moderate altitude walking is not so easy but not difficult to climb up. We stay overnight in Deurali

Day 10: Deurali- Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 m) 2-3 hours

Today is the most adventurous and interesting day. It is a thick 400 meters up we have to walk and there we are in the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. On the way, we can find small shrubs. It contains small vertical streams and water rivulets.As we reach in Machhapuchhre Base Camp within 2 to 3 hours, we take some time to have rest there. After taking rest, we do hiking to over the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. We can see mountain views and glaciers. We can see the 10 peaks including South Annapurna, Gandrava Chuli (6248m) and Fish Tail (6997m)here surrounded by the snowy mountain giants; however, our journey is not yet over. We still have to climb. There are several lodges so we can sit quietly. All the lodge owners try to lure us with a delicious meal. We can stay here in one of the lodges. We stay overnight at Machhapuchhre Base Camp

Day 11: Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m) Annapurna Base Camp (4330m) -Dovan (2600m,) 7-8 hours

We have to wake up before the sunrise to enjoy the beautiful view in the morning. On this day, we do hiking to Annapurna Base Camp. We can see 10 peaks of 6000m to 8000 m including Annapurna 1 (8091 m). We can see glaciers and avalanche. The route contains the small shrubs. Then after, we return back to Dovan . We stay overnight at Dovan.

Day 12: Dovan –Jhinudada (1565 m)  6-7 hours

We go on the way and we can rest there down to Chomrong from Dovan where there is an ACAP office , Kerosene Depot Gurung village.. Chomrong is a beautiful Gurung village. We walk through Chemrong to Jhinudada.On the way, there are forests and plants with different catagories.In Jhinudada, there is a Hot Spring andModi rivers. From Jhinudada , we need to  walk about 25 minutes  to see Hot Spring,.. We stay overnight at Jhinudada.

Day 13: Jhinudada – Pokhara (1565 m) 4-5 hours

Just after Jhinudada, we walk 3 to 4 hours and we reach to Kimche. The way runs through the bank Modi river and green natural forest.  It contains some small villages which mesmorise the typical Gurung Culture  There are tea houses and coffee shops. From Kimche we drive to Pokhara through Nayapool. It takes around 3 hours to reach Pokhara. From Kimche to Nayapool , there is a offroad and from Nayapool to Pokhara, we drive in pitch road..

 Day 14: Sightseeing in Pokhara(827m)

Time to relax in Pokhara.  The ambiance is pleasant, the weather mild.  In Lakeside, we can enjoy boating, cafes, shops, and the restaurants along the Lake with their tasty international cuisines.  For the more energetic, we can visit the famous Peace Stupa, the Tibetan Settlement.

 Day 15: Pokhara –Kathmandu (1337) 6-7 hours travel by tourist bus

We take the pleasant and comfortable Tourist Bus back to Kathmandu. Arriving about 4pm, a Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff member will meet us and drive us to our hotel.  The rest of the day is unscheduled and you are free to spend it as you like.

Day 16: Shopping /Rest in Kathmandu Sightseeing in Bhaktapur 3-4 hours

This day is free too. If you wish, a sightseeing trip to the ancient temple/king’s seat of the world heritage site of incredible Bhaktapur can be arranged.  The tour lasts 4 hours, and will cost an additional upcharge. In the evening, a Farewell Dinner is given by Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition.

Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu (1337m)

A Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff representative will take our valuable guests to the airport (3 hours prior to your flight) and bid goodbye. It will be not only goodbye, but also the welcome for next visit to Nepal.