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 staff member will be waiting with a Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition placard with our guests’ names displayed. Dropping luggage at the hotel take rest after tiring long air journey.

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 4.00pm. Lunch and dinner, you will be responsible for.

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

Today we travel for 6-7 hours if we are going by bus. But if we are going by air, it will take just 35min to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Immediately after we left Kathmandu we climb to the pass over the mountain ridge that surrounds Kathmandu valley. If it is a clear day, we can enjoy the phenomenal view of Ganesh Himal, LamjungHimal, 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: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul – Ghandruk (1,940m) Drive 2-3 hours-walk-4-5hours

Today From Pokhara, we will be transferred by road to the starting point of the trek at Nayapul and after that guide and porters organize the load, we will set off on the walk. We will cross a small stream via suspension bridge and continue on a dirt road before crossing the Modi River to reach Birethanti. Soon we will reach the small hamlet of Shyauli Bazaar where we will stop for the lunch. After lunch, we will start the climb to Ghandruk. From here the trail climbs more steeply up stone steps through settlements of Klieu, Kimche, and Chane, where one can see beautiful scenery and village life. From the small village of Chane the path traverses and then climbs up to the village of Ghandruk. Stay overnight at Ghandruk.

 Day 05: Ghandruk – Tadapani (2,630m) 5-6 hours walk

Another day, ascending ahead, but the walk will be comparatively easier with Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff, now that we’ve found our trekking legs! Leaving the terraced hillsides and the village of Ghandruk behind, we will enter oak and rhododendron forest. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. This is a particularly pretty part of the walk, the forest is alive with the sound of birds and small tumbling waterfalls which gives the perfect combination of nature and flora and fauna, In Spring, the rhododendron will be in full bloom. There are no villages on today’s route, but there will be a few teahouses at BaisiKharkha, providing welcome drinks and a place to rest. There will be fine views of Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m) Annapurna South (7237m), Machapuchare (6993m) and LamjungHimal (6931m) along the way our lodge at Tadapani is the perfect setting for sunset and sunrise views. Stay overnight at Tadapani.

Day 06: Tadapani –  Dobato(3,420m) 5-6 hours  walk

Today we will leave the main trail that leads to Ghorepani poonhill and follows a rarely used trail initially through thick rhododendron forest – that leads to local domestic buffalo pastures. The climb is gradual and soon we will emerge above the tree line to superb views of the Annapurna range. We will take lunch by a small stream and then continue to climb gradually through open countryside to reach a small pass, where the trail descends through rhododendron to an open clearing known as Dobato. From the Tea house of Dobato, we can have great views of Dhaulagiri Himal. We may hike to Muldai view point(3637m) to watch sunset along with 360-degree Annapurna Mountain range.  Stay overnight at lodge in Dobato.

 Day 07: Dobato –  Chistibung (2,975m) 3-4 hours walk

This early morning, if we wish we may go same view point to enjoy sunrise. Trek from Dobato will descend through open ground and forest to reach the pastures of Lower Chistibung, where we will have lunch. After lunch we will continue to walk through a forest, ascending gradually and passing through several buffalo grazing pastures to reach a clearing and temporary herder’s settlement at Upper Chistibung, where we will stay in the small community lodge. We will stay in lodges run by the local communities. Being off the beaten track, the villages haven’t previously enjoyed the benefits of tourism. Now with the network of our Community Lodges, there are profits to benefit local projects and schools. Stay overnight at Upper Chistibung.

Day 08: Chistibung – Khopra Ridge (3,660m) 3-4 hours walk

To reach the ridge at Kopra, we will embark on a steady climb that carries us above the tree line. This area is noted for wildlife, so we should keep our eyes open for Himalayan tahr and Danfe Himlayan pheasant. The best way to tackle the climb is to ascend steadily, take our time and rest as often as we wish. we will reach the lodge on Kopra Ridge in time for lunch and will be greeted by more awe-inspiring views. This extraordinary panorama includes Annapurna South, towering directly above us at only six kilometers away, with Fang and Nilgiri prominent to the north. Across the depths of the Kali Gandaki Valley, the Dhaulagiri Himal dominates the entire western skyline. Stay overnight at Kopra Ridge.

 Day 09: Khopra  Ridge  – Swanta (2,214m) 5-6 hours walk

From Kopra Ridge we will descend off the hillside and continue steeply downhill. we will retrace the route back to Chistibung. We  will then head to the village of Swanta, where we will stay overnight in the  lodge. We have supported the local school over the years, and there is time to pay a quick visit, and perhaps interact with the kids. Stay overnight at Swanta.

Day 10: Swanta – Ghorepani (2,860 m) 5-6 hours walk

Today, we begin our trek from Swanta by descending through terraced village fields to a small river, where we’ll briefly stop to observe a traditional local water mill in action. After crossing a suspension bridge, the trail ascends toward the village of Chittre, where we join the main trekking route. From Chittre, we continue climbing to reach the village of Ghorepani, rewarded along the way with breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri massif. Ghorepani is primarily inhabited by the Magar community, especially the Poon clan, from whom the nearby viewpoint, Poon Hill, derives its name. We will stay overnight at Ghorepani.

 Day 11: Ghorepani – Poonhill (3210m) Via nayapul (1070m) -Pokhara (827m) 5-6 hours walk 

Today we hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill which is a short but rewarding hike, typically starting before dawn for a stunning sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from the Poon Hill viewpoint. After enjoying the panoramic mountain views, we return to Ghorepani for breakfast, then continue trekking through lush rhododendron forests and traditional villages. we descend steeply in some section of the trail and will reach at the Tikhedunga from where we hire vehicle to Pokhara. There is a pitch road from Naipaul to Pokhara. All the Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff will be with us up to Pokhara. We will have farewell at Pokhara. From Pokhara, our team of staff will come to Kathmandu themselves so our tour finally ends at Pokhara.

 Day 12: Explore Pokhara – paradise city of tourist (827m)

We are in a naturally beautiful city Pokhara. After breakfast, we go to Lakeside where we enjoy boating for some time go to visit Peace Stupa on a hillock across the Fewa lake. We come back and have lunch in one of the restaurants in the Lakeside. After lunch, we go to visit Devis Fall.  Then we visit some natural caves called Gupteshwor Mahadev cave, Mahendra Gufa and ChamereGufa (Bat Cave) international mountain museum.

 Day 13: Pokhara –Kathmandu (1337) 6-7 hours travel by tourist bus

Now the tour is almost coming to the end. We catch a bus to Kathmandu right after breakfast. The bus stops on the way for lunch. We can enjoy our bus tour since the road runs along the Marsyangdi and Trisuli River. The distance is just 200 km but the road is winding. So we drive slowly through the jungle along the Marsyangdi River in the beginning. Then from Muglin, we drive along the Trisuli River through the jungle, terraced fields and small cities on the way. At the place called Kuringhat, we witness Nepal’s cable car service: Manakamana Cable Car. The cable cars fly above the Trisuli River, several green hills and villages to the famous Manakamana Goddess Temple of Gorkha District. The term “Manakamana” means the “Wish of our Spirit”. The pilgrims to Manakamana Goddess Temple believe that the Goddess will make their wish fulfilled. We sometimes see the rafters in the Trisuli River through the window of the bus. Eventually we reach Kathmandu.

Day 14: Shopping /Rest in Kathmandu Sightseeing in Bhaktapur 3-4 hours

This day you spend on your own either looking around Kathmandu, buying a souvenir for your friends/family or you can have full rest or prepare for going back to your home country. Or if you wish you will be taken to Bhaktapur for sightseeing for 4 hours. But you have to extra charge for this. In the evening you will be served the Farewell Dinner by the company.

 Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu (1337m)

Today, we check the list of all necessary documents and goods of our guest. We confirm the flight tickets before 72 hours of departure flight. We advise our guest to put passport and tickets at their handbag for convenience. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff representative will take our valuable guests to the airport (3 hours prior to your flight) and bid goodbye.