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8 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
15 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
3210mHighest point reached
Starts
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ends
Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
Trek one of the best short routes in Nepal, with panoramic views of the Himalayas
Get spectacular sunrise views across the Annapurna Range from Poon Hill
Learn more about the local Gurung communities of the Annapurnas
Visit the picturesque Lake City of Pokhara
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What's Included
3-star accommodation in Kathmandu and tea houses during the trekAll meals during the trek, breakfast in Kathmandu as well as welcome and farewell dinnersNecessary paper works and permits for the trekAirport pickup and drop-offAll sightseeing on private vehicleKathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist coachStaff cost including food, accommodation, salary, equipment and insuranceLicensed, English-speaking trekking guideOne porter shared between two trekkersAll entrance feesMaster Himalaya t-shirt
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Itinerary
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day 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu
At the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, a Master Himalaya representative will be waiting for you with a warm welcome and will transfer you to your hotel. You will also be introduced to your trekking guide.
In the afternoon, explore the tourist hub of Thamel. In the evening, join the Master Himalaya team for a welcome dinner.
Duration:30 minutes
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Marshyangdi or similar
Meals:Dinner
day 2 - Drive to Pokhara
Start your journey to the Lake City of Pokhara early in the morning. Drive through green hills and along the Tirsuli River while enjoy scenic hilly views. In Pokhara, transfer to your hotel.
Pokhara is a beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is renowned for its panoramic views of the Himalayas, namely Annapurna and Machapuchare in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east.
Duration:6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel at Hotel Lake Star or similar
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 3 - Drive to Nayapul; trek to Ulleri (2,050 m)
After breakfast, we take a short drive to Nayapool for the start of our trek. We trail to Ulleri is mostly short uphills hikes through small villages, several waterfalls and suspension bridges.
Overnight in Ulleri.
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 4 - Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750 m)
The name Ghorepani means ‘horse-water’ in Nepali due to it being an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker's stop. Ghorepani is an interesting village with small shops and stalls selling local products and crafts.
The village has two parts: one on a saddle and the other a few hundred feet lower. We stop at the higher section of Ghorepani that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri. Since Ghorepani lies at a higher altitude, we begin to feel the chilly weather, especially during the evenings.
Duration:5 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 5 - Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani (2,700 m)
We start out very early this morning. We start an hour’s hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m), a brilliant vantage point with an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas.
You'll get spectacular glimpses of Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Annapurna III (7,855 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri peak (6,940 m), Lamjung Himal (6,931 m) and other smaller peaks.
We spend an hour in Poon Hill before returning to Ghorepani for a hot breakfast. Then we climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests towards Deurali (2,960 m).
Later, we descend to the Banthanti before heading to Tadapani for the night.
Duration:6 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 6 - Tadapani to Naya Pool via Ghandruk
Today, we make our way through Ghandruk. The quaint village has a rich Gurung tradition, the locals of the area. Return to Nayapool for a private jeep to Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 7 - Drive back to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu. You can do some last minute shopping around the capital during the afternoon. In the evening, join us for a farewell dinner as we reminisce about the wonderful trek to the Himalayas.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Lake Star
Meals:Dinner
day 8 - Farewell
Today marks the end of your tour.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and transfer to the international airport as per your schedule.
