Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 200km about 6 hour by tourist bus or about 30 minute fligh. Pokhara is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu . Its flame rests on the natural beauty of its lakeside location and its proximity to the mountains, not on any great historical or cultural endowment, it is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal.
For those seeking short and relatively easy trekking at warmer, lower elevations Annapurna trek can be an ideal choice. Annapurna is considered to be the most famous and popular trekking destination of Nepal . It has many diversity of the country such as close view of snow capped mountain mid-hill range, Tibetan Plato, hot spring and many more. Trekking through the lowland villages and mountains communities will expose you though the variety of different cultures of the local people.
Annpurna Panorama Trekking Itinerary
Days 1:
Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel
Days 2:
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Days 3:
Drive to- Pokhara stay overnight,hotel
Days 4:
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga- One hour drive to Nayapul and walks through the lust, green Modiriver valley. Past waterfalls with plunge pools that invite you to swim.
Days 5:
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani: A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields as you climb up you walk up besides the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest.
Days 6:
Ghorepani to Tadapani: Early morning work up to Poonhil, One of the best Himalayan view points in Nepal Early morning working to the Poonhil, which provides a unobstructed view of the high Himalaya and start our trek to Tadapani, A short early morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna, Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life to Tadapani which provides you a close up sunset view.
Days 7:
Tadapani to Ghandruk: working through the forest and arrive A huge Gurunbg village at 1940m is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and explores the maze like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement, You can have a good view of Annapurna south and Fisthail. Over night in hotel.
Days 8:
Ghandruk To Pothana : We descent down through the paved courtyards of Ghandruk village past several tea houses, After crossing a stream on a suspention bridge the trail emerges in to the main Main Modi Khola valley and reaches Tolkha. After that continue working to Pothana, You will have a excellent view of Mt Fish tail ( Machhapuchhare 6697m) from here.
Days 9:
Pothana to Pokhara: you will follow the trail with pavel stones through rhododendron forest. You will arrive Dhampus.It is inhabited by a mix of people: Gurung, Brahman, Magar communities. From here work down to mostly down hill through fields to forest to Phedi from here 30 minutes drive to Pokhara.
Days10:
Pokhara to Kathamndu: Drive back or fly out to Kathmandu.
Days 11:
Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with Nepali dinner, hotel
Days 12:
Final departure, transfer to airport
Cost for Standard Tour
Cost for Deluxe Tour
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 705.00
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 875.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 675.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 825.00
16 & more
US $ 625.00
16 & more
US $ 790.00
Cost Includes :
Cost Excludes:
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
All meals during trekking [3 meals a day + tea & coffee]
Valley Sightseeing with English speaking guide
English Speaking trekking guide and porter
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Trekking permits or national park entrance permits
Insurance for Nepali staffs
Airfare domestic / international
Visa Fee US $ 30.00
Airport tax domestic / international
Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral water
Annapurna Region
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 200km about 6 hour by tourist bus or about 30 minute fligh. Pokhara is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu . Its flame rests on the natural beauty of its lakeside location and its proximity to the mountains, not on any great historical or cultural endowment, it is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal.