Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, one of our representatives will greet you and assist you to reach hotel. You will be served with welcome dinner with Nepali cultural show. Few discussions for entire travel plan during dinner. Overnight stay in hotel.
Kathmandu valley comprises of unique tradition and culture with beautiful world heritage sites. Within valley, there are six world heritage sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar square. You have choices among these heritage sites to visit in a day tour. Patan Durbar square, Swoyambhunath and Bouddhanath can be visited or you can think of organic town Bhaktapur and Pashupatinath one of the greatest temples of Hindu. Even Kathmandu Durbar square can be visited during evening time or in morning time. It is near- by Thamel.
The Durbar Square of Kathmandu holds many old palaces, buildings, temples and statues from medieval times. The destructive earthquake of 2015 destroys many monuments which are currently repairing and rebuilding in similar look as before. Overnight stay in hotel.
Note: You have option to select Kathmandu City sightseeing tour along with your trekking plan or we can drive to Pokhara for trekking in 2nd day of your arrival.
In the early morning, we catch a Tourist bus or our private vehicle to reach Pokhara city. We will drive around 7 hours altogether to reach Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful city with magnificent Himalayan views from every corner of the town. After check-in to the hotel, we stroll around Fewa lake.
Drive from Pokhara to Phedi in a private car/jeep. Hike via Pothana (1990m) to reach Tolkha(1790m/5873ft), a small Gurung village. The trail passes through a rhododendron forest. During spring, rhododendron flowers bloom and make the forest beautiful. The beautiful Machapuchure observation will be fascinating.
Today, the second day of trekking starts after breakfast, we walk through small Gurung village Landruk with beautiful view of terraces and of course mountains. The trail continues to Jhinu, via rhododendron forests and fine terraces to Chhomrong village. Above the village is the mighty peak of Annapurna South with the Mt. Fishtail, facing it across the valley. Chhomrong is a beautiful village with lots of Lodges providing good facilities. Chhomrong is a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal.
Leaving Chhomrong, the trail descends via a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a swaying Suspension bridge. Then climb out of the side valley, passing through deep forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak. The portion of the day’s trek follows another ascent to Kuldi (2470m). Descend a long, steep, slippery stone staircase into a deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Dovan.
Today we trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp through Modi Khola valley. The views from M.B.C are fabulous, the panorama makes you excited with the stunning view of Hiuchhuli, Annapurna ranges and the ever-changing Machhapuchhare. This area is called the Annapurna sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. A huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, Annapurna III and the fish tail spire of Machhapuchhare.
Today we climb up to Annapurna Base Camp, which takes almost two hours to climb. The stunning looks of the base camp make you freshen up, and your joy has no limit. You descend a small ridge branching out from the mountain pass to the mountainside with widespread terraced fields showcasing tranquil meadows and lush, fertile farming land before you reach Annapurna South Base Camp. We explore around Annapurna Base Camp, and for a night stay, we descend to Dovan.
Today, we will walk a-bit more in steep slippery stone staircase from village of Dovan to Jhinu hot spring. We cross through deep forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak to Chhomrong, from here to reach Jhinu it takes 45 minutes where you can enjoy the natural hot spring small polls near Modi Khola..
Almost we have done it. We finished one of the spectacular trekking of Annapurna region. We learned different customs and cultural traits during trekking with stunning mountain views. The walking is comparatively easier and can use vehicle before reaching Nayapool. We continue our walk to Nayapul and catch a private vehicle to get to Pokhara. We spend pleasure moment in lakesides of Pokhara city. Boating in Fewa lake or spend few hours in the streets of lakeside makes it beautiful.
We will Drive towards Kathmandu from Pokhara which will take around 6/7 hours to reach Kathmandu. Free Time then onwards.
Note: Annapurna region trekking starts from Pokhara and ends in Pokhara too. Besides this trekking, we organize the Kathmandu valley tour, Chitwan Jungle Safari, White water rafting, and many other tour activities. If you are willing to do other activities, we will organize a tour for you. Please feel free to write. We are used to planning customized tours for our valued guests.
One of our Representative will drive you to the TIA Airport for your next Flight before 3 hours. Enjoy your Flight with the memories of Nepal.