Detailed Itinerary
DAY ONE: Explore Kathmandu (4 hours)
Kathmandu guided city tour covering Patan Square , Hindu temple, and Monkey Temple . Upon completion is the city tour, participants will have personal, free time to explore the exciting, vibrant city of Kathmandu .
Overnight Accommodations: Backpack Hotel or Guesthouse
Meals Included: None
DAY TWO: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus (approximate 6-hour drive), passing by beautiful landscapes as well as a variety of the rural villages of Nepal . Hotel check-in upon arrival in Pokhara.
Overnight Accommodations: Backpack Hotel or Guesthouse
Meals Included: None
DAY THREE: Pokhara to Tirkhe Dhunga OR Urlegri
Drive to Nayapul, passing through the beautiful village of Lumle where preparations will be made in anticipation of the trek to Birethanti. This particular leg of the journey snakes along the main trail to Sudami with a steady ascent along the side of the valley before concluding the day's trek at Hile (1495m) with an overnight stay in Tirkhe Dhunga.
Overnight Accommodations: backpack Hotel or Guesthouse
Meals Included: None
DAY FOUR: Tirkhe Dhunga to Ghorepani
Departing Tirkhe Dhunga, traverse a stream before climbing a stone staircase to the far-stretching village of Magar at Ulleri (2070m). On the way to the day's final destination, journey through lush forests, across sparkling streams before arriving at Nangethanti and Ghorepani (2850m) respectively for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations: Tea house
Meals Included: None
DAY FIVE: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani
An early morning ascent to Poon Hill (3195m) treats trekkers to an enlightening scene as the sun climbs the sky to peak out from behind the Himalayan titans of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manalsu. Return to the lodge for breakfast before beginning your return-descent to Ghorepani, concluding the day's events with an overnight stay at Tadapani.
Overnight Accommodations: Tea house
Meals Included: None
DAY SIX: Tadapani to Ghandrung
Take a journey downhill descent and observe a cornucopia of breath-taking views of the Annapurna mountains before taking a somewhat-steep drop at Kimche (1630m) where you will rest for a moment before pressing onto Chane. Next, walk atop a flag-filled path which slides through the Gurung-inhabited village of Ghandrung .
Overnight Accommodations: Tea house
Meals Included: None
DAY SEVEN: Ghandrung to Birethanti to Pokhara
From Ghandrung, this begin day's excursion on a descending, downhill adventure through villages and intricate meadows before arriving at the wonder-filled Syauli Bazaar then Nayapul. End the day with a return-drive to Pokhara for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations: hotel/guesthouse
Meals Included: None
DAY EIGHT: Explore Pokhara
Tour the various sacred places within Pokhara and venture out to beautiful Fewa Lake .
Overnight Accommodations: hotel/guest
Meals Included: None
DAY NINE: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Return-trip/drive to Nepal 's capital city of Kathmandu .
Overnight Accommodations: None
Meals Included: None
This is a sample itinerary and may be changed to accommodate changes in field conditions
