Detail Itenerary

• day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) / Transfer to Hotel

  HAT Representative will be waiting with your name plate just outside the International Airport in Kathmandu. After your arrival, we will organize your transportation to the designated hotel in Kathmandu. Spend the afternoon browsing the beautiful streets of Thamel or visit the nearby Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the evening, we will meet for welcome dinner and tour briefing.
  Included Meals: Dinner
  Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu

• day 2

  Kathmandu Sightseeing / Trek Preparation

  After breakfast, we will join guided tour to visit various sites in the valley - most of them listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get off and browse the famous Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Come back to hotel and prepare for the morning flight, drive and short trek the next day.
  Included Meals: Breakfast
  Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu

• day 3

  Domestic flight to Pokhara (846m) [30-Minutes], drive to Nayapul (2070m) [1-Hour], & trek to Ulleri (2045m) [4-Hours]

  After breakfast, we will board an early flight to Pokhara. The flight will be beautiful with mountain views. Pokhara is a beautiful valley of lakes and a trekker's paradise. From Pokhara, we will drive towards Nayapul for 2 hours and start our trek from there. Trek to Ulleri is mostly uphill stair climbing and can be strenuous to your knees. Carry a trekking stick to remedy that. This will also be useful when climbing downhill.

  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea house / Ulleri

• day 4

  Trek to Ghorepani (2853m) [6-Hours]

  Trek to Ghorepani 2853m. This is little longer day and need to walk up for the first couple of hours steep. Banthanti is the place for the Lunch. After that, gradually climb up the forest of the Rhododendron. The stone stairs will test your climbing power as they are steep. We recommend resting at various places to avoid hurting your knee. Once at Ghorepani, you can either hike up to Poon Hill for a sunset view or just rest for the day.

  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea house / Ghorepani

• day 5

  Hike to Poonhill (3210m) [1-Hour], enjoy sunrise & trek to Tadapani (2652m) [7/8-Hours]

  In the early morning ascend 40-minutes towards Poonhill (3210m). We recommend waking up around 5 am so that the sunrise isn't missed. This is the highlight of this trip that can't be simply missed. Poon Hill is the most photogenic spot in Nepal for sunrise and mountain view. Watch the sun paint the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges to orange. It's stunning.

  Later, we will return for breakfast and continue towards Deurali, Banthanti and finally to Tadapani - a 6-hour journey.

  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea house / Tadapani

• day 6

  Trek to Ghandruk (1963m) [4-Hours]

  After breakfast, we will continue towards the Ghandruk, a beautiful village in the lap of Annapurna. Ghandruk is famous for their hospitality, the native Gurungs, their dialect, culture and home to the British Gurkha Battalion. Settle in for the day, with stunning views of the mountains up north and a beautiful agricultural settlement. Explore the local museum, conservation unit office and the rest of the village.

  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea house / Ghandruk

• day 7

  Trek to Nayapul [4-Hours] and drive to Pokhara [1-Hour]

  After breakfast, continue south for about 4-hours until you reach Nayapul, the start point of trekking into the mid-Annapurna region. We will descend significantly so watch your knees and make sure you have a trekking stick for balance. We will reach Pokhara by the afternoon. After that, feel free to explore the Lakeside restaurants, bars, Fewa Lake itself and enjoy the rest of the evening.

  Included Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel / Pokhara

• day 8

  Drive to Kathmandu via Tourist Bus [7-Hours]

  After breakfast, we will catch a tourist bus bound to Kathmandu from the beautiful city of Pokhara. The journey itself is ranked as beautiful and most-experience by world famous travel magazines like the lonely planet. You will enjoy the journey along the beautiful Trishuli and Marshyandi River, with stunning views on your left. Be prepared for some traffic jam before you enter the valley of Kathmandu. In the evening, we will gather for a farewell dinner and share our experience.

  Included Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

  Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel / Kathmandu

• day 9

  Airport Transfer / Departure

  We are back where we started in the capital city. Pack your bags and make sure you have brought some sovereigns to take back home to friends and family. Enjoy your breakfast in relief. Hiking Adventure staff will arrange your transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport according to your departure schedule.
  Included Meals: Breakfast