Annapurna Foothill Trekking-12 Days

On arrival in Kathmandu airport our representative welcomes you while you come out of immigration. From airport you will transfer to your selected hotel. In rest of time take rest or explore around your hotel. You will enjoy welcome dinner of Nepali cuisine with fantastic cultural dance show in the evening. 

  Hotel

  Dinner

Today we make a detail exploration of cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu. A professional city guide will guide us to fulfill our cultural needs. Swayambhunath- a 'self-existent Buddha', Kathmandu Durbar Square- a past King’s palace with living goddess power, Boudhanath- one of the largest Stupas in the world and Pashupatinath- a place of sacred Lingam (phallic symbol of lord Shiva) are our today’s attraction. After sightseeing is over, a brief discussion about the trek, buy some trekking gears (if you don’t have) and do other necessary preparation. 

  Hotel

  Breakfast

Morning breakfast in hotel is followed by drive to Pokhara. The hilly winding road extends for 200 km on passing majestic rivers, landscapes, town and villages. Pokhara: city of Lake is the touristic center of Nepal with perfect amalgamation of complex nature, culture and lifestyle. On reaching to Pokhara, visit around the Lakeside market and famous Phewa Lake. Overnight at hotel.

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  Breakfaat

Today in the early morning, we drive to Nayapul. From Nayapul (New Bridge), our actual trekking starts. On passing the small town, village and suspension bridges, we follow the muddy roadway towards the village of Hile. Further we leave Tikhedunga village (1,540m), face steep up stone steps and reach to Ulleri for overnight stop today. 

  Lodge/Guesthouse

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Along the dense Rhododendron forest we catch the gradual uphill trail to Ghorepani on passing the village of Banthati (2,210m) and Nangethati (2,430m). Ghorepani was an important place for traders to stop to water their horses. This big Magar village is very famous for super scenic view of Annapurna Himalayan ranges. Overnight at Ghorepani. 

  Lodge/Guesthouse

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early morning, make an incredible hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise view over the Annapurna Mountains. It is perhaps the best place to visualize the panoramic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges. Following the golden sunrise, we return back to Ghorepani to take breakfast and then, continue trek for Tadapani. On following the dense forest, we trace gradual up and down trail along high hills and big gorges. Tadapani is a small village situated at the top of a hill. We appreciate the beautiful view of Mt. Fishtail (6,993m) and Annapurna (8,091m). 

  Lodge/Guesthouse

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Tadapani, our journey continues through dense forest along the downhill trail. We pass through Modi khola and reach down to the Chuile village. On crossing the Kimrong Khola, the route leads steep up till to the village of Chhomrong. This big Gurung village is located at the lap of massive Annapurna south (7,219m), Fishtail and numerous others. overnight at Chummrung.

  Lodge/Guesthouse

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On leaving Chumrung, we follow gradual up down trail towards the village of Pothana. Jhinu danda (1,780m), Landruk (1,565m) and Tolka (1,700m) are the recognized landmarks we pass. Many suspension bridges and lush green forests welcome us in our each and every footstep. Today we get to examine many small scattered villages and their differences.Night stay at Pothana.

  Lodge/Guesthouse

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After the morning breakfast, descend down to Phedi (1,130m). These 3 hours is perhaps the last trekking hours of our Annapurna foothill trek. Enjoy the beautiful mountain ranges from all the way back especially from the beautiful Dhampus village (1,690m). From Phedi we drive back to Pokhara with worth fully summarizing the trek. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.

  Hotel

  Breakfast and Lunch

From Pokhara we set off at 7 in the morning and drive back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the fantastic beauty of hills and rivers. On arrival in Kathmandu, shift to the chosen hotel and have a pleasing rest.

  Hotel

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In this day, we do sightseeing tour to two more UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley: - Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares.  Both ancient cities are very rich in fine art, architecture and culture. The temples, monuments, water spouts and other religious shrines are the living images of ancient and medieval period of Nepal. Patan is also known as ‘city of fine arts’ whereas Bhaktapur is ‘city of Devotees’. The numerous things with deep cultural, religious and architectural value the titles with no doubt. After returning, you can take some rest and have your farewell dinnner.

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  Breakfast and Dinner

At about 3 hours prior to your flight time, we transfer you to the airport to fly your onward destination. Trekking Mart family wishes your best time ahead. 

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