Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu and private transfer to the hotel
Welcome to Nepal! When you arrive in Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted warmly by our guide. Then you will be transferred to the hotel we booked for you in advance in Kathmandu city. You can move freely in the rest of the day. Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya (4 stars)
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Day 02: Full day private guided tour in Katmandu
Your guide will escort you to visit some famous attractions in Kathmandu, including Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Swayambhunath is the oldest Buddhist temple in Nepal and one of the oldest Buddhist holy sites in Asia. You can see a lot of monkeys playing in the temple. Boudhanath is the oldest stupa in the world and the largest in Nepal. Patan Durbar Square is one of three royal palaces in the Kathmandu Valley (the other two are Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares) and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya (4 stars)
Patan Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple
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Day 03: Take flight to Pokhara, Pokhara free time and prepare for the trekking
In the morning, arrive at Pokhara by plane and spend the rest time of the day on your own. You may explore this lakeside town, or recheck your hiking gears and get supplies ready for the following hike. Pokhara is not only the base for hikers in the Annapurna region, but also a great place for vacation due to its location in the Himalayan valley, and surrounded by the perennial snow-capped Annapurna Peak, Machapuchare Peak and the charming Phewa Lake. If you have enough time, you can also stay here for a few more days to have fun. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Swiss International Hotel Sarowar (4 stars)
Phewa Lake Pokhara Scenery
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Day 04: Trek to Tikhe Dhunga: 5-6 hours
Our hiking will begin today. First we will drive to Nayapul via Lumle village and then walk for about 20 minutes to Birethanti. After walking through the main street of Birethanti, we will pass through bamboo forests, a large waterfall, a water pool, and a pasture before reaching the village of Ramghai. After having lunch, there we will continue our journey to Tikhe Dhunga (1,525 meters), where we will stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
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Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani: 7-8 hours
In the morning we'll start from Tikhe Dhunga, cross a suspension bridge, and then climb over a steep stone staircase to Ulleri. Then trek through pastures, rice paddies, rivers and finally reach Nangethanti, where we will have lunch. After leaving Nangethanti, we will climb to the 2,850 meters high Ghorepani on which we can enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters), Tukuche Nilgiri (6940 meters), Annapurna I (8091 meters), Hiunchuli (6441 meters) and Tarke Kang (7193 meters). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
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Day 06: Hike to Poonhill, then trek to Tadapani: 6-7 hours
We will set off early today to Poon Hill where you can see the spectacular views of the whole Annapurna Range including Mount Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna South, the Fishtail Mountain and many others which are really amazing. After visiting Poon Hill (3,190 meters), we will return to Ghorepani and then continue the journey to Tadapani (2,540 meters). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
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Day 07: Tadapani to Sinuwa: 6-7 hours
Today we are going to Sinuwa Village (2,310 meters) and along the way you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Upper Modi Valley. First we will arrive at the west bank of Modi Khola, then pass through Chhomrong village and follow Chhomrong Khola until we arrive at Sinuwa to stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
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Day 08: Sinuwa to Deurali: 6-7 hours
After breakfast we will set off and walk about 2-3 hours to Kuldi Ghar. Then we'll walk through the bamboo groves at the bottom of the canyon, past Tomo's pasture, and trek along the Barah Canyon to Deurali (3,150 meters). We will lodge here tonight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
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Day 09: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp: 5-6 hours
Today we will climb up to the destination of this trekking tour, Annapurna Base Camp (4,095 meters). First we will follow the path to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and then hike for about two hours to Annapurna Base Camp. It is a spectacular and enchanting place where you can enjoy the vast snow fields, magnificent mountain peaks, like the Himalayas. We will stay here for one night today. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
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Day 10: Helicopter ride to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu
You will take an exciting helicopter trip from Annapurna Base Camp back to Pokhara today. From the helicopter window, you can see Annapurna surrounded by six or seven kilometer-high snow-capped mountains that seem like floating above the clouds. From Pokhara, the guide will send you to an afternoon flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and sent to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya (4 stars)
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Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu
Your 11 days trekking tour will come to an end today. Wish you have had an unforgettable holiday! Meals: Breakfast
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