Day 1: Fly to Pokhara, drive to Nayapul and trek to Uleri
Walking Hour:3 to 4 hours of trek
Altitude: Ulleri- 1960m
You will be received at the airport after a short and scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu. After some refreshments, you will leave the hotel for Nayapul which is around half an hour to an hour drive from Pokhara.
Nayapul or newbridge (1070m) is where your actual trek on foot starts. After passing some beautiful villages with terraced hills for farming, you will reach the famous Ulleri steps. These will lead you to your destination for the day, Ulleri village.
Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani.
Walking Hour: 5 to 6 hours of trek
Altitude: Ghorepani- 2874m
On clear mornings, you can see the beautiful, terraced farms, lush green hills all around you with the stoned tiled houses. You can also get a view of the magnificent Annapurna south from Ulleri.
After trekking 5-6 hours you reach Ghorepani.
On this part of the trek you not only pass the beautiful villages, you also pass through beautiful, lush green forest area with beautiful waterfalls.
You can pause to take pictures, take water breaks along the way to enjoy at the beautiful mountains, forest, animal life which helps to ease your tiredness.
Day 3: Early Morning Poon hill for sunrise view and trek to Tadapani
Walking Hour: 1 to 2 hours to Poon hill, 6 to 7 hours to Tadapani
Altitude: Poonhill-3210m, Tadapani- 2650m
Today is all about getting up early and trekking up to Poon hill to see the spectacular, golden sunrise.
You can view some of the highest mountains from here including Annapurna South (7219m), Mt. Machapuchare (Fishtail- 6991m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8177m), Mt Annapurna (8091m).
This place is included in the list of the world’s 100 must places to visit before you die.
See for yourself.
After your breakfast in Ghorepani, you trek to your destination of the day, Tadapani. This part of the trek is most beautiful in early springs as the forest around the trails is filled with the full blossoms of red, pink rhododendrons and other beautiful wildflowers. It is a heavenly view.
Day 4: Trek to Sinuwa
Walking Hour: 6/7 hours
Altitude: 2340m
Today the trek is mostly downhill and comparatively easier than Day 3. Most of the people in this part of the trail belong to the Gurung community. You can see and explore their lifestyle, culture on this trek.
You will stop for lunch at Chomrong(2140m) and then head on towards the quiet village of Sinuwa.
Day 5: Trek to Deurali
Walking Hour: 6/7 hours
Altitude: 3230m
Today you will be trekking through different forests of bamboo, rhododendrons, oak and so on. You will also encounter waterfalls, temples, caves and suspension bridge on your way to Deurali.
We rest for the night at Deurali.
Day 6: Trek to Annapurna base camp
Walking Hour: 6/7 hours
Altitude: Annapurna Base Camp 4130m
This is the day where you reach your ultimate destination, the Annapurna Base Camp. You trek through Machapuchare Base Camp at 3700 m to reach ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), your main destination of the entire trek.
This is the day where you know for sure that the trek was all worth it. This place provides you with an almost panoramic view of the mountain ranges.
The majestic peaks of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Machapuchare (Fishtail), Gangapurna, Fang can be seen from here. This place is also great for camping. You get to enjoy the beautiful sunset in the mountains and rest for the evening here.
Day 7: Trek down to Sinuwa
Walking Hour: 5 to 6 hours
Altitude: 2340m
After enjoying some magical moments in the laps of the mountains, Annapurna Base Camp, you will trek back to Sinuwa, our destination for today. The trek back is much more comfortable with more down hill trekking than uphill ones.
Enjoy your way back and relive the moment. We will rest for the night at Sinuwa.
Day 8: Trek down to Siwai and drive to Pokhara
Walking Hour: 5 to 6 hours
Altitude: Phewa tal (Pokhara)- 827m
The trek down from Sinuwa to Siwai goes through the beautiful villages of Chomrong,Jhinu, Kyumi. You can choose to indulge in the natural hot spring in Jhinu to help relax your tired muscles.
After you reach Siwai, you will be taken to Pokhara, our destination for today.
From hereon, you can choose to relax and explore the beautiful, lake city of Pokhara or carry on your journey onwards to Kathmandu and other places.
