Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu - Welcome Dinner
Day 02: Visit Swoyambunath / Patan & Patan Museum
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04: Drive Pokhara to Nayapul & trek to Ulleri
Day 05: Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani
Day 06: Trek Ghorepani to Tadapani
Day 07: Trek Tadapani to Chhomrong
Day 08: Trek Chhomrong to Landruk
Day 09: Trek Landruk to Pothana
Day 10: Trek Pothana to Phedi & drive to Pokhara
Day 11: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu – Welcome Dinner: You will be transferred to the Hotel by one of our representatives. Welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu with folk music and dances.
Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m

Day 02: Visit Swoyambunath, Patan and Patan museum: Start our tour visiting a magnificent Buddhist stupa, Swoyambunath which is 10 minutes drive from Thamel followed by a visit of Patan to witness its incredible architecture from medieval period. We visit Patan Museum as well.

Swoyambunath is one of the oldest stupa of the Kathmandu Valley. It is situated on one of the highest hills in the valley. It watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest and most glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the stupa are painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha.

Patan- the second largest town in the valley is situated to the south of Kathmandu. Patan's great building boom took place under the Mallas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Numerous temples of widely diverse styles, as well as many Buddhist monasteries, are scattered around the fascinating town. Patan is famous for its crafts and metal works which are wonderful souvenirs.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m): A scenic drive for about 7 hours to Pokhara by private vehicle. We will explore the lake city in the afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel
Drive Time: 6 - 7 hours (200Km)
Difference in Elevation: - 514m.

Day 04: Drive Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (1960m): Start our adventure with about an hour drive to Nayapul where we begin our trek following a small stream to Tikhedunga which is fairly easy walk for about 4 hours. Then we cross over a suspension bridge and start climbing to Ulleri (STEEP CLIMB / ROCKY STEPS) which takes about 2 hours.
Overnight: Lodge
Driving Time: 1 hour
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 1140m.

Day 05: Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m): Today we have about 6 hours of walking via Nangethati. From Ulleri, we begin our journey with rocky STEPS to upper Ulleri then goes through one of the biggest rhododendron forests in the world.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 900m

Day 06: Trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2590m): Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) to catch wonderful mountain scenery at sunrise, including Dhaulagiri( 8167m), Machhapuchhre (commonly called Fishtail(6993m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II( 7939m), Annapurna III(7555m), Annapurna IV(7525m), Himchuli(6441m), Annapurna South(7219m), Tukuche Peak(6920m), and Lamjung Himal(6986m). Then we retrace our steps to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we continue our trek climbing a small hill leaving behind the view of Poon Hill then trail descends through dense mossy forest rich with bird life to Tadapani.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 to 7 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 270m

Day 07: Trek Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m): Our day starts with a steep descend from Tadapani through rhododendron forest. As we approach to Gurjung, trail ascends through paddy field and continues with gradual uphill to Chhomrong, where we get very close view of Annapurna and Fishtail.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 420m

Day 08: Trek Chhomrong to Landruk (1565): The trek to Jhinu Danda takes about an hour where we stop for a relaxing plunge into a natural hot spring. After our relaxing dip in hot spring, we continue our trek to Landruk, a small Gurung village, where you can see some traditional Gurung houses.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 605 m

Day 09: Trek Landruk to Pothana (1890m): We continue our trek towards Pothana enjoying the view of Annapurna and Pokhara valley. It is about 5 hours trek, goes through several small Gurung settlements.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 325m

Day 10: Trek Pothana to Phedi and drive to Pokhara (820m): Start our hike down to Phedi early in the morning enjoying the view of Pokhara valley. As we arrive in Phedi, our vehicle picks us up and drives to Pokhara. We will explore this Lake city in the afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel
Walking Time: 3 Hours
Driving Time: ½ hour
Difference in Elevation: - 1070m

Day 11: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu (1334m): We will have a scenic drive for about 7 hour back to Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Drive Time: 6 - 7 hours (200Km)
Difference in Elevation: +514m.

Day 12: Transfer to the airport for departure.

Cost Includes

• Airport transfers
• Hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara (Based on double occupancy BB Basis. If you would like a single room, or plan to travel alone, this can be arranged for an additional fee.)
• Accommodation in Lodges/Tea Houses during the trek (Based on double occupancy. Single rooms are often not available at the lodges. If you are traveling alone, your guide can try to arrange a single room for you, but this is not guaranteed.)
• Welcome dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
• All meals while on the trek (BLD)
• Coffee and tea with breakfast
• Professional, English speaking Culture guide for Kathmandu visit
• Professional, English Speaking Trekking Guide for trekking part
• Porters for the trekking part
• Private vehicle for Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu drives
• Private vehicle for Pokhara – Nayapul / Phedi – Pokhara
• Trekking permit/TIMS, and Annapurna Conservation Area entry fee as well as all necessary documents and government taxes
• Insurance for all staff (including guides, and porters as applicable)

cost Excludes

• International Flights to and from Kathmandu
• Nepal Tourist Visa ($30, obtained upon arrival)
• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu (except for the welcome dinner)
• Personal expenses such as snacks, cold drinks, water, alcoholic drinks, telephone, WiFi/internet access, charging of personal devices, hot showers, laundry service, medications or medical care, etc.
• Travel Insurance (This is required. We strongly advise that your coverage include accidents, repatriation, helicopter evacuation and medical care.)
• Alternative/additional transportation (flights/vehicles), food and accommodation in case of bad weather, flood, landslide, heavy rain, strike, road blockade, political unrest, flight cancellation etc.
• Emergency evacuation rescue charge, if needed
• Tips for tour guides, trekking guides and porters

Trekking Gear:

Weather Report

Climate:
From the eternal snow of the high peaks to the extensive tropical lowlands, Nepal has a wide variety of climates.

Spring: March to late May: In this season, Kathmandu is in full bloom, lots of different types of flowers can be seen at this time of the year. Temperature is mild, end of the cold winter and approaching warm and hot summer. Temperatures vary between 10 ° C to 28 ° C but can rise up to 30 ° C. Between 2000 and 3000m, temperature rarely drop below 0 ° C. However, few frosts or snowfalls are possible in March above 4000 m.

The summer/monsoon period: It interrupts the majority of trekking from late June to late August. Some of the trekking regions "trans-Himalayan", Dolpo and Mustang, however, remain protected from monsoon prevailing rest of the country. They are the only channels available in Nepal in the summer.

Autumn: mid September – mid December - Perfect temperature and weather for trekking. Brings cooler days, but clear skies. Above 3000 m altitude, temperatures can drop to -10 ° C at night.

In winter: mid-December - mid-February - Nights are generally cold, dry climate, Above 3000m, temperature drop down to 0 ° C to - 15 ° C at night, the days are often sunny.