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Duration
14 Days
Difficulty Level
Moderate Plus
Best Season
Mar-May, Sept-Dec
Max. Altitude
4200 m
- Airport transfers for both domestic and international flights
- Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on a twin-sharing basis
- Full board meals while on the three passes trekking
- A porter for each trekker
- Accommodation at a teahouse or lodge on twin shares a private room.
- Welcome dinner with a cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- Half-day guided city tour with world heritage entrance permit
- All domestic flights and airport taxes listed in the itinerary.
- Free use of quality trekking gear, including a sleeping bag, fleece liner, down jacket, and rain poncho as required.
- Professional trek guide trained in Wilderness First Aid and trek crew with salary, wages, transportation, proper insurance, and required trek gear.
- Supplementary OXYGEN cylinder and comprehensive First Aid Kit as a safety backup
- Complementary trek Duffle bag, T-shirts, and trek map
- TIMS or VDC trekking permit, Annapurna sanctuary Trek entry fees, VAT, all government taxes, etc.
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Travel insurance of any kind
- Internationaltional airfare
- All beverage drinks
- Main meals (lunch and dinner) in cities
- Tips and items of personal expenses such as hot showers, battery charges, telephone, and beverage drink
Details Itinerary
A warm welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly company representative who will take you to your 4-star hotel in Kathmandu. You will have the rest of the day to yourself to explore the nearby markets in Thamel.
Early in the morning, you will take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara with a scenic view of the Himalayas. After arriving in Pokhara, you will drive for about an hour to Nayapul, and from there, you will start your trek to Tikhedunga, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. You will walk through lush forests with small waterfalls along the way before arriving at Tikhedunga where you will spend the night at a cozy lodge.
Today, you will trek from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani, which takes about 5 to 6 hours. The trail leads you to Ulleri after 2 hours of steep climbing. From there, you will continue on the uphill track slowly until you reach Banthanti, which offers a great view of Machhapuchhre (6993m), Hiunchuli (6443m), and Annapurna South (7219m). After lunch, your trail goes slowly uphill until you reach the Gurung village of Ghorepani, which takes about 2 hours to reach. You can enjoy stunning views of the mountains from your lodge. You will spend the night at a lodge in Ghorepani.
Early in the morning, we trek up to Poon Hill through the rhododendron forest for an incredible dawn vista across the Annapurna massif, the Dhaulagiri range, Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Machhapuchhre (6993m), among others. Then we descend to Ghorepani and continue uphill to Deurali Pass (3090 meters). We go through the dense forest to reach Banthanti. After lunch, we travel approximately an hour to Tadapani village, which is surrounded by beautiful trees. Tadapani will provide us with a great view of the surrounding mountains. Stay overnight at a resort in Tadapani.