Annapurna Panorama Trek - 12 Days

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Welcome Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Welcome to Nepal, a country in the Himalayas. Our representative will be waiting to greet you upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport and will be helping you with the transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to re-energize, you will meet for the welcome dinner. We will also have a short trip briefing at a traditional Nepalese restaurant in the center of Kathmandu. You will then spend the night at the hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

After an early morning breakfast, we'll get ready to go for our escorted day excursion to the world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley to see the main attractions of Kathmandu and its surrounding areas. We will take you to the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, one of the most revered Shiva shrines in the subcontinent, where you may find thousands of devotees and Saddhus (Holy men/Baba), who frequently burn their dead along the holy Bagmati Riverbank. You can take some time to explore the neighborhood. We will then stop at Bouddhanath Stupa, another major and well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site. You can go around with a revolving prayer wheel and an attractively colored flag while listening to chanting music. We will then visit the Swoyambhunath stupa, commonly known as the monkey temple, after eating at Bouddha to take in the panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley from its highest point. After touring the neighborhood, we will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the city's former royal palace, where you can see a variety of temples, buildings, and Kumari (a living goddess). After walking through a strange street and we will return to the hotel in the late afternoon, get a briefing about the trip, including your responsibilities and what to do and avoid while on the trek. We will also meet the other members of the trekking staff, have an opportunity to ask any last-minute questions, and use the remaining time to explore the neighborhood or just unwind at the hotel.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara Valley (823m/2,700ft) 5-6 hrs drive

Car

5-6 Hrs

Overnight

Pokhara

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

We will take a private vehicle early in the morning. We will ride for about six hours passing through the picturesque Nepalese countryside and river view till we reach Pokhara, where you can check into a hotel. We will spend the remaining time exploring the nearby lakeside locations. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 04: Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana (1,990m/6,527 ft) 4hrs walk

Car

30 Minutes

Overnight

Pothana

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will take a little drive for about 40 minutes to get to Phedi, where our walk for the day will begin. We will go for approximately 1-1/2 hours uphill to reach Dhampus hamlet, passing through terraced fields and a little woodland. After a 2-hour rise to reach Pothana, where we will sleep at our neighborhood teahouse for the night, we will continue our walk after lunch in the village of Dhampus. Pothana is a tiny community encircled by a small forest with a good view of Machhapuchre (Mt. Fishtail) and Annapurna South, with the settlement of Dhampus at its base.

Day 05: Trek from Pothana to Ghandruk village (1,940m/6,360 ft) 6-7 hrs walk

Overnight

Ghandruk village

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we'll spend around three hours ascending and descending peaceful woodland trails, stopping at a few tiny teahouses along the way for a quick tea and cold beverage breaks. We'll get to Landruk, a lovely settlement with terraced landscapes, in time for lunch. After continuing the trek for another 40 minutes, we will reach the Modi River, where you may view bee hives on the cliff's edge as you cross the bridge. As we continue our trek to Ghandruk, the trail ascends and becomes steeper before we arrive at the town, which is the largest Gurung settlement in the area with the closest views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchre mountains to the north. In the evening, we will enjoy exploring the nearby village and people in traditional clothing. Stay tonight at a local lodge or hotel.

Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk village to Tadapani (2,710m/8,891ft) 4hrs walk

Overnight

Tadapani

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will pass the Ghandruk village on this day. We will go uphill to the dense rhododendron forest. After about three hours of entirely forested trekking, we will arrive at Bhaise Kharka, where there are a few teahouses. After lunch, we will continue our trip through the forest for another few hours till we reach Tadapani. We will get to Tadapani in the end for an overnight stay. This tiny location has a rhododendron forest surrounding it that offers the best views of Mt. Fishtail and the Annapurna range.

Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Ghorepani

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 bHrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, there will be a brief descent to the stream and a short local wooden bridge crossing, which will be followed by a three-hour ascent to the Deurali ridge's high ridge for lunch and a longer ascent to the top of Deurali pass (3,160m/10,365 ft). The trails will descend to Ghorepani, where we will spend the night, after an easy hour-long trek. This is a well-liked location where people come to explore the area and get a good panoramic view of the Mt. Dhaulagiri range.

Day 08: Trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,200m/3,937ft) via Poonhill (3,210m/10,531ft)  6-7 hrs walk

Overnight

Tatopani

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Your guide will knock on your door this morning at the crack of dawn to get you up before the 45-minute journey through the rhododendron forest to the top of Poonhill, where you can see the sunrise and hear birds tweeting. Poonhill is a fantastic vantage point from which we can take in stunning panoramic views of the Mustang and Pokhara valleys as well as the views of more than 20 of the highest mountains in the world. After returning to the hotel and eating breakfast, we will make the long descent to Tatopani. A few lovely local villages with views of the Himalayas are passed by before we arrive at Tatopani. Before arriving in Tatopani, which in Nepali means "hot spring". We will stop along the way for lunch at Shikha. On the Kaligandaki riverbed, we will also visit a hot spring to take a soak. Take advantage of the hot springs and the hotel stay.

Day 09: Trek from Tatopani to Galeshowor (900m/2,952 ft) 6-7 hrs walk

Overnight

Galeshowor

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will proceed along the Kaligandaki River's downstream stream. After a three-hour enjoyable stroll that passes through villages, fields, and a construction zone, you will arrive at Tipling for lunch. Then we take the direct route to Galeshowor, a sizable town. After checking in at the hotel, you can spend the remaining afternoon exploring the well-known Shiva temple, the neighborhood, and the riverfront before spending the night there.

Day 10: Drive from Galeshwor to Beni to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) 4-5 hrs drive

Car

4-5 Hrs

Overnight

Pokhara

Meal

Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation

Hotel

After leaving Galeshowor in the morning, we'll travel through gorgeous scenery for about 4-5 hours to get to Pokhara, where we'll check into our hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the lakeside region. We'll spend the night at the hotel.

Day 11: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) 5-6 hrs drive

Car

5-6 Hrs

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

In the morning, we'll return through the lovely countryside, stopping along the way for breakfast and lunch. Going back to Kathmandu takes 5 to 6 hours. Once in Kathmandu, check into a hotel. In the afternoon, unwind or explore the neighborhood before spending the night at the hotel.

Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Meal

Breakfast

You will have some free time for any last-minute souvenir or gift purchasing for family, friends, or relatives before your departure flight or drive, or to start any further adventures or activities you may have planned with us. You will be transferred to the international airport if you are departing in order to catch a flight to another location. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!