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Arrive at Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our airport representative will meet and welcome you. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can visit shops, restaurants, and bars.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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City Tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur
On this day, you will visit famous world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhaktapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.)
After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about six hours. Enjoy scenic views of snowy mountains, green hills, villages and rivers along the highway.
Pokhara is a tourist's paradise featuring lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
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Drive from Pokhara and trek from Ulleri (2070 m.) to Ghorepani (2675 m.)
After early morning breakfast, drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Ulleri (2070 m.) which takes approximately 3 hours. Then trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2675 m.) passing through dense forests of oak and rhododendron. Stay overnight at a lodge.
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Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3232 m.)
Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3232 m.) takes about one hour. Poon Hill is a popular viewpoint to see sunrise/sunset and majestic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), and Lamjung Himal (6931m.).
After spending sometime in Poon Hill, return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then continue trekking towards Tadapani (2630m) which takes about five hours.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2950m)
Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2950m) takes about 3 hours. It is a very easy trek descending gently all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. This is one of the popular stretch for bird lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village offering great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong
Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong takes about 5 hours. For the first part part, you ascend gently for an hour to Ghandrukkot (2100m.) and then descend steeply to the Kimrung Khola (1700m.). The trail then abruptly climbs to Chhomrong- a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek and inhabited by Gurung ethnic group of Nepal.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m)
Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m) takes approximately 5 hours. The trail makes a descent that involves crossing a small bridge that makes long steep ascent up to Sinuwa. From this point on, you will enter bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests and exit in Dovan.
Stay overnight in lodge.
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Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m)
Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m) takes about five hours. The trail ahead is devoid of any villages until you reach Macchapuchre Base Camp. You will gently ascend through bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests to Himalaya. It takes one and a half hour trek from here to reach Deurali and another two hours to Macchapuchre Base Camp.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Macchauchre Base Camp (3720m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m)
Trek from Macchauchre Base Camp (3720m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m) takes about two hours. You will walk for 2 hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp is a vantage point to witness 360 degree Himalayan view. Some of the impressive ones include Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.) etc. You can also explore the great Annapurna South Glaciers.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo via Machhapuchhare Base Camp
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo via Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes about six to seven hours. The trail gradually descends passing through bamboo forests.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.)
Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours. The trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and then flattens towards Sinuwa. From here you will descend to Chhomrong Khola and then follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. Another hour’s walk will lead you to Jhinu Danda. You can visit a natural hotspring in Modi Khola, which is 20 minutes hike from Jhinu Danda.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Jhinudanda (1750m.) to Pothana (1890m)
Trek from Jhinudanda (1750m.) to Pothana (1890m) takes about six hours. You will pass through many villages, farms and terraced fields. You will cross Landruk and Deurali villages on the the way. Pothana is a beautiful village surrounded by green forests.
Stay overnight at lodge.
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Trek from Pothana to Phedi and then drive to Pokhara.
Trek from Pothana to Phedi and then drive to Pokhara. The trek from Pothana to Phedi takes about 3 hours followed by an hour’s drive to reach Pokhara. On your way to Phedi from Pothana you will pass by Dhampus village. You will enjoy scenic terraced fields and mountain views.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
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Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, early morning drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about six hours. En route, you will enjoy views of mountains and, terraced fields, vegetable gardens and locals engaged in their daily chores.
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Departure from Kathmandu
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.