After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport our representatives will be on site to receive you from where you will be driven directly to the hotel. After refreshments, a short introduction session with the guides and other staff members will follow after which you are free to do as you wish. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Tharpu Chuli Peak (Tent Peak) with Annapurna Base camp Trek
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Day 1 Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu
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Day 2 Day 02 - Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Today, we prepare for the trek starting with an early morning briefing and gathering equipment for the trek. Once the preparations are complete, we head out for our Kathmandu Valle Sightseeing tour beginning from the tranquil Swayambhunath perched atop the hill. Enjoying the tranquility and enchanting views of the valley from up above, we head towards the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. The journey takes a cultural turn as we head towards Kathmandu Durbar Square and finally ends at Boudhanath. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 3 Day 03 – Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (823m)
Our day kicks off with an early morning bus drive to Pokhara. The journey soon leaves the hustling and bustling Kathmandu Valley heading away through enchanting hilly landscapes. Settling down on the winding bends of the Prithvi Highway, we continue our journey beside the raging Trishuli River. Enjoying the alluring landscapes, we reach the City of Lakes. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 4 Day 04 - Drive from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga (1540m) Duration: 4 hrs
The day begins with a lovely breakfast in the company of Himalayan peaks before we begin our journey to reach the trailhead at Nayapul. The trek begins as we gradually pick our way past dense forests to reach the large and prosperous town of Birethanti. Heading out through the cobbled streets we continue our journey through bamboo forests reaching Tikhedhunga. Overnight stay at Tikhedhunga.
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Day 5 Day 05 - Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) Duration: 6 hrs
The journey begins with a suspension bridge over a lovely stream beyond which an ascending trail stretches towards the hamlet of Ulleri. The hamlet of Nangethanti is next on our list located beyond towing jovial streams from where we continue to reach Ghorepani for the night. The hamlet of Ghorepani is blessed with mesmerizing Himalayan views including Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Nilgiri (6,940m), Annapurna I (8,091m), and Hiunchuli (6,441m). Overnight stay at Ghorepani.
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Day 6 Day 06 – Hike to Poonhill (3180m), and Trek to Tadapani (2500m) Duration: 6 hrs
The day kicks off with an early morning journey heading up to Poonhill. The early morning rays of the sun cast an ethereal glow on the snowy caps of the majestic Himalayas paving the way for a picturesque Himalayan sunrise. Enjoying the enchanting views of the Himalayas we make our way down to reach the hamlet of Ghorepani where a lovely breakfast awaits us. We once again set off from Ghorepani surrounded by the majestic Himalayas towards the hamlet of Tadapani. Overnight stay at Tadapani.
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Day 7 Day 07 - Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m) Duration: 5 hrs
The journey begins with a descending trail towards Chhomrong. Lush green forests filled with a wide array of floras and faunas govern the landscapes which make for a lovely journey. The hamlet of Chhomrong boasts authentic cultures and way of life of the Gurung people and, if time permits, we can get a closer look at their norms which has been carefully preserved for centuries. Overnight stay at Chhomrong.
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Day 8 Day 08 - Trek to Dovan (2600m) Duration: 5 hrs
The journey begins with a lovely descend through the lush green forests to reach Chhomrong Khola beyond which it once again picks up the ascending route. Gradually climbing up to Kuldighar, we continue our journey through stunning views of the Himalayas crossing an ACAP check post beyond which the trail continuously descends to reach Dovan. Overnight stay at Dovan.
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Day 9 Day 09 - Trek to Deurali (3200m) Duration: 4 hrs
From Dovan, we begin our journey ascending through the lovely lush green forests overlooking the valley down below. Adorned with pine, rhododendron and fir trees the trail gradually picks up its pace to reach the hamlet of Hinku. The trail beyond Hinku climbs onto a ridge heading towards Deurali for our final night before reaching Annapurna Base Camp.
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Day 10 Day 10 - Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) Duration: 5 hrs
The trail kicks off through rugged Himalayan landscapes towards Annapurna Base Camp. En route, we reach the Machhapuchhre Base Camp located an altitude of 3,700m. Since climbing the mountain is forbidden, this is the closest we can get to the Fish-tail Mountain (6,993m). From Machhapuchhre Base Camp, the trail continues for another 2 hours to reach Annapurna Base Camp at an altitude of 4,210m. The area well known as Annapurna Sanctuary boasts mesmerizing panoramic views of the Himalayas including the majestic Annapurna Himalayan Range. Overnight stay at Annapurna Base Camp.
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Day 11 Day 11 - Trek to Tharpu Chuli Peak Base Camp (4910m) Duration: 3-4 hrs
Wrapping up things at Annapurna Base Camp, we make our way towards Tharpu Chuli Base Camp located at an altitude of 4,910m. The trail picks its way through glaciated icy Himalayan passes and trails full of adventure and thrill. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours after which our guides will conduct a short training session regarding the techniques essential for the scaling of the summit. Overnight stay at Tharpu Chuli Peak Base Camp.
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Day 12 Day 12 - Summit Tharpu Chuli Peak (5695m), and return to ABC (4210m) Duration: 8-9 hr
The day begins early as we head up the Tharpu Chuli Peak (5,695m) navigating past the rocky Himalayan trail covered with snow and ice. The hours of trekking reflected by our aching bodies and labored breathes the trail finally reaches to the final ridgeline leading up to the summit. The majestic Annapurna Himalayan Range stretching endlessly towards the horizon with snowy tops welcomes us as we finally conquer Tharpu Chuli. Enjoying the mountain vistas, we begin our slow descent heading back to Annapurna Base Camp. Overnight stay at Annapurna Base Camp.
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Day 13 Day 13 - Reserve day for contingency
The Himalayas are an unpredictable place and sometimes the climate brings unfavorable tidings to those who wish to conquer the Himalayas. In view of this, a day is separated for contingency purposes to make sure we do not miss out on the highlight of this entire journey.
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Day 14 Day 14 - Explore the hidden valley and trek back to Bamboo.
With the Himalayan adventure nearly approaching its end, we begin our way down. Exploring the hidden valley guarded by the majestic Himalayas, we begin our descent towards Bamboo. The trail is pleasant one filled with wonders of nature and stunning views of the lush green valleys down below and the majestic Himalayas up above. Through the forests filled with pine and bamboo trees, we make our way towards the hamlet at Bamboo. Overnight stay at Bamboo.
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Day 15 Day 15 - Trek to Jhinu Danda Duration: 6 hrs
Heading out through the familiar stretches of the trail enclosed by enchanting forests filled with bamboo, pine and fir trees, we begin our way towards Jhinu Danda. The trail gradually reaches the hamlet of Kuldighar and then to Sinuwa. The trail finally lands at Jhinu Danda which is also the home to Hot Springs which is a great way to wind down from our days of travel. Overnight stay at Jhinu Danda.
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Day 16 Day 16 - Drive from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara, 5-6 hrs.
The final day of the trek; today, we make our way back to Pokhara but the trail ends at Nayapul from where we take a bus back to Pokhara. Enjoying the enchanting landscapes we continue towards Nayapul which ends our Himalayan adventure. An hour via bus takes us to Pokhara for our final night on the go. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 17 Day 17 - Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
After our final breakfast in the company of Himalayas, we board the bus to get back to Kathmandu Valley. The journey continues along the Prithvi Highway and the thrashing Trishuli soon joins us for one last time as we revel in the stunning hilly landscapes surrounding the region. Back at Kathmandu, we head directly to our hotel for much-needed rest. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 18 Day 18 – Departure
Our representatives will once again drop you back at Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your next flight back home. We hope you had an amazing time with us touring the Himalayas.