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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga
Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Day 06: Ghorepani – Pooh Hill - Tadapani
Day 07: Tadapani to Ghandruk
Day 08: Ghandruk to Pokhara
Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour: Kathmandu Durbar Square / Swoyambhunath Stupa / Patan Durbar Square
- Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is listed as UNESCO Heritage site. Kathmandu Durbar Square comprises of palaces of the then Royal family, ancient temples, courtyards and small alleys which date back to 12th and 18th You can find Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple (dedicated to Goddess Durga), residence of Kumari (a living goddess).
- Our next stop is Swoyambhunath Stupa, which means “self-created”. Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site. The history of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started with the beginning of Swoyambhu. The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the stupa. Behind the hilltop is a temple dedicated to Manjushri of Saraswati - the goddess of learning. Statues and shrines of Buddhist and Hindu deities dot the stupa complex.
- From Swoyambhunath, we will head towards Patan for the tour of Patan Durbar Square, an UNESCO Heritage site. Patan is one of the three cities in Kathmandu valley which is famous for its fine arts. You can find Krishna Temple, Golden Temple along with other different temples and courtyards which surround the Palace area.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m/2,984ft) Duration: 6 hrs
- We will depart from Kathmandu enjoying a scenic drive to Pokhara which takes approximately 6 hours. On the way, we will get to see cultivated terraced fields, rocky gorges, rivers, green valleys and typical rustic life of Nepal. Pokhara also popular as a natural paradise will present an astonishing views of the Himalayas including Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, as well as the five mountains of Annapurna. In Pokhara, we will stay at the hotel in the beautiful lake city to let you enjoy the experience of boating in stunning Phewa Lake accompanied by the vast panorama of Himalaya range, lush hills and more. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,570m/5,150ft) Duration: 4 hrs
- Taking approximately four hours we will trek to Tikhedhunga after driving to Nayapul (42 km) via a private vehicle today. This is the first day of our trek and we will have short and easy walk. We will pass through the well-off village named Lumle. We will also reach to a prosperous town- Birethanti set on the union point of the Burundi and Modi River. Here, we will notice a number of tea houses and shops. Walking all the way through bamboo woods, we will also walk passing a large cascade. Furthermore, we will climb gradually up beside the valley to reach Hille lying at the height of 1,495 m. With a short ascend from Hille, we will reach Tikhedhunga. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,348ft) Duration: 7 hrs
- We will leave Tikhedhunga and walk passing the steep climb in order to reach Ulleri on this day. Ulleri is a big Magar village set at the height of 2,070m. After an hour walk from Ulleri, we will arrive at the resting point. The track ascends slightly from this point and we will be passing by oak and rhododendron forests until we get to Banthanti lying at 2,250m. From this point, we will walk to reach Nangethanti situated at 2,460m. With an hour walk from Nangethanti, we will reach Ghorepani (2,840m). Ghorepani is the conserved area holding the largest rhododendron woods. If you are trekking on the best season of the year, you will notice the area enclosed with snow. Ghorepani will actually reward you with the spectacular vista of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Nilgiri (6940m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and more. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill and onto Tadapani (2,610m/8,560ft) Duration: 7 - 8 hrs
- This is the most important day of the Annapurna Panorama Trek. We will begin walking early in the morning to reach Poon Hill and witness the dreamlike moment. The magnificent experience of watching first ray of sun over the Himalayan giants like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,040m), Annapurna south (7219m), Himchuli (6441m), Lamjung Himal (6,986m), fishtail or Machhapuchhre (6,997m), and more will be memorable forever. We will spend time at the hill taking pictures and return to Ghorepani. From here, we will trek to Tadapani passing through rhododendron woods. If you are trekking in spring, you will notice 15 different species of rhododendron budding colorfully before reaching Tadapani. Tadapani also flaunts the stunning views of Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and Himchuli. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 07: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,950m/6,396ft) Duration: 3 hrs
- From Tadapani we will on this day trek to Ghandruk lying at the altitude of 1950m. We will pass through a thick rhododendron trees and after walking for approximately 3 hours, we will reach Ghandruk. Ghandruk is an undulated settlement occupied by houses made up of stones and it is mostly occupied by the Gurung inhabitants. In Ghandruk, the close-up soaring views of Fishtail, Hiunchuli mountains, Annapurna South, and more will allure you again. Here, we will explore around the village and also visit the Gurung Museum to understand about culture and tradition of the Gurung inhabitants. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 08: Ghandruk to Pokhara (910m/2,984ft) Duration: 5 hrs
- We will move ahead from Ghandruk to Nayapul on this day, and then, drive back to Pokhara. On the way, we will descend down to Birethanti. We will also stroll on stony staircase, pass by the terraced farms and reach near to Modi River valley. From Birethanti, it takes around an hour to reach Nayapul from where we will drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu
- We will today drive to Kathmandu. On the way, from the left side of the vehicle, we will get to see enjoyable sight of the river gorges, mountains, rustic settlements and terraces. Then you will be transferred to the hotel where you can just relax. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Day 10: Departure.
- On time transfer to the airport for onward flight.