Itinerary

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, meet & transfer to hotel. Overnight.

You'll be greeted at the airport by our representative from the company, so look out for our company sign written on a placard after you come out of the exit gate. From there you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 02: In Kathmandu

Sightseeing in Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. Overnight hotel.

Day 03: In Kathmandu

Sightseeing in Patan & Bhaktapur.

Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Overnight hotel.

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokharaby private vehicle following Prithvi highway. You will have a scenic drive as you will have an opportunity to see different landscape and nature beauty with panoramic views. On the way you will follow Trisuli River and Marshyandi River which is one of the most popular in Nepal for rafting. After arrival in Pokhara transfer to hotel.

Day 05: Drive from Pokhara to Kande, trek to Forest Camp (2,540M / 7-8 hours)

After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kande which lies on the top of a hill near Pokhara offers some views of Himalayas. From here we will start our trek approaching Pothana first. The trail is enjoyable throughout the villages. We will have some views of villages in the horizon. Continuing further will take us to PitamDeurali, our lunch stop. We will taste the first mountain meal in Deurai and continue further to Forest camp. The trail is mostly inside the green forests of oak, maple, hemlock and rhododendron. The section includes some ups and downs and takes about 3-4 hours to reach Forest Camp, a small village with few guest houses. Forest camp is known as Kokar among local people. It is a difficult walk from PitamDeurali to Forest camp.

Day 06: Trek to Low Camp (3,035M / approx. 4 to 5 hours)

Trekking today and onwards shall introduce you to the higher elevation which requires us to proceed carefully and steadily. The higher altitude you are introduced into, the beautiful vegetation you get to experience. Along the steep and challenging trail in the beginning, you shall have gradual climbing trail as you proceed further in the path. The flora changes into the cloud forest with the tree ferns, mosses and lichen and other hardier trees. Along the trail and through the natural ‘windows’ in the dense forest we have the glimpses of Hiuchuli and sharp traverse towards Annapurna South. While you have Modi River on your far left, ahead you shall be accompanied by the forest till you slowly reach to the Low Camp to have the marvelous view of the ever-beautiful Fishtail Mountain. Overnight in Low Camp.

Day 07: Trek to High Camp (3,590M / approx. 4 to 5 hours)

Another slower trek today as you need ample of time for your body to adjust to the increasing altitude in the trail. Further along the ridges, through the occasionally grassy landscape leading towards the Mardi Himal, you march into the alpine vegetation from the tree line. You left the ManjhiDanda near the Low Camp and move past the NanggeDanda before you reach to the High Camp.

High Camp is a small pasture with couple of lodges which provides awesome view of Annapurna range, the valley of Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal, and the Machhapuchhre Mountain. You shall be enthralled by the view wherein the Annapurna South seems to be a stone’s throw away and Fishtail Mountain even closer. Overnight at High Camp.

Day 08: Day Hike to Upper View Point (4,200M), back to High Camp (4 to 5 Hours)

We will wake up early in the morning before the sun rises. The plan is to watch sunrise over the Himalayas. We will then return back to lodge where we will be served with our breakfast. We have time to rest before we start hiking up to the upper view point for magnificent views of close Himalayan peaks. The trail heading to Upper View Point is well marked through the grassland involves few steep sections. In overall this is moderate walk, not too easy and not too challenging as well. In summer season this area is full of yaks and sheep along with several yak herder's huts. There are some narrow and steep trails that extensive care is required.

Day 09: Trek to Landruk village (1,560M / 6 to 7 Hours)

We take a separate route to Landruk village. Landruk is a remarkable village that falls in the Annapurna region and a part of Annapurna circuit trek as well is a fantastic terrace settled valley. We will come to a junction that separates us between the trail heading to Low Camp on the left and Landruk on the right so we take the right one. Descending further will again bring once again inside the tranquility of Rhododendron forest, until an opening to the ridge of the hill that leads to the village of Landruk. Landruk is a beautiful valley, surrounded by picturesque flourishing hills.

Day 10: Trek to Landruk village (1,560M / approx. 5 hours).

Landruk is a remarkable village that falls in the Annapurna region and a part of Annapurna circuit trek as well is a fantastic terrace settled valley. To reach Landruk you take an easy descend from Low camp and once again enter the tranquility of Rhododendron forest, until an opening to the ridge of the hill that leads to the village of Landruk. Landrukis a beautiful valley, surrounded by picturesque flourishing hills.

Day 11: Trek ends at Nayapul (1,070M) and drive back to Pokhara (7 Hours)

We descend down to Modi River before we start walking on the next side. The trail is pretty flat all the way to Nayapul with small and short gradual ups and downs. We will be walking on the right of ModiKhola until we reach Birenthanti, where ModiKhola meets BhurundiKhola coming from another side. Here we will cross the river once again making the ModiKhola on our right. In about 30 minutes from Birenthanti we will reach Nayapul from where we will catch our transportation that will take us to Pokhara for overnight stay.

Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to coffee farm in Dhading. Overnight at Country Paradise Resort.

Dhading, situated west of Kathmandu is close to the capital in terms of distance, but large parts of the district, especially in the north, are very remote due to lack of roads. The village is not situated very high, so it is nice and warm even throughout the winter, but still you have excellent views on the Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal, Mount Manaslu. You can see an impressive view and natural beauty which surrounds Nalang.

Here you will see organic coffee farm and will accommodate in a simple resort from where you can have good mountain views.

Day 13: In Dhading

Today you will enjoy your day at resort by exploring the coffee farm. Rest and enjoy the nature, you will see different panoramic views of the mountains from the resort.

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Afternoon rest and free time for shopping.

Day 15: Final departure from Kathmandu.

Cost Info

Cost Includes:

• Meeting & Assistance by Office Representative on Open arrival Kathmandu airport.
• Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on double sharing basis with breakfast.
• Private land transport for entire tour as per itinerary.
• Driver allowances, Petrol/Gas cost, Toll Tax, Parking and Vehicle Insurance.
• English Speaking City Tour Guide for Sightseeing’s as per itinerary.
• Sightseeing as per package itinerary details.
• Entrances Fees in the sightseeing places in Kathmandu.
• An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide.
• Necessary porters.
• Insurance for Guide & Porters.
• All accommodation during the trek best available lodge/tea houses.
• Trekking as per itinerary with full board.
• All trekking permits, conservation/ national park fees.
• Accommodation at Country Paradise Resort on full board.
• All Applicable Taxes.

Cost Excludes:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara and other than those specified as per itinerary
• Expense of personal nature such as bar bills (alcoholic Drink), extra beverages, mineral water, laundry, postal Service, telephone, Tips etc.
• Personal insurance and equipment.

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