Annapurna Panorama Trek

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu. Upon our arrival at Kathmandu, we will be received at the Tribhuvan International Airport and  transferred to a hotel in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. A short pre-trek briefing regarding any outstanding trekking formalities will follow the hotel check in.  After the briefing we can spend the leisure time resting in the comfort of our hotel or stroll around to explore the vibrant surroundings. In the evening, we will be picked up for a wonderful welcome dinner with a cultural program at an authentic Nepali restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 02:  Half Day Cultural Sightseeing in Bhaktapur

After a hearty breakfast, we will be picked up for a guided tour around the UNESCO listed world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley. Bhaktapur boasts a rich Newari culture along with the artistically designed temples and palaces. The art and architecture of the valley show the unique fusion of Hindu and Buddhist influences. We have plenty of time to explore the site in our pace. After the insightful tour around, we will meet our guide who will give us a trek briefing helping us with our final trek preparations. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 03:  Flight to Pokhara/ Start Trek to Bhumdi (1525m)

After an early breakfast in the hotel, our trekking guide will meet us for our transfer to the domestic airport. We take a 30 minute scenic flight to Pokhara, a beautiful city on the lap of stunning mountains. As we arrive in the fine-looking city of Pokhara, we will take the 30 minute ride to the Thare Khola river through the Tansen road. We start our trek to Bhumdi from Thare through various Brahmin and Chhetri Villages. Along the way we enjoy magnificent views of the Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Annapurna range.  We will set our camp near a forest in Bhumdi. (3 hrs)

Day 04:  Bhumdi-Panchase Bhanjyang (2134m)

We will start our walk from Bhundi along the ridge enjoying  the beautiful views of the hills, farms and the mountain.  We will then enter the thick deciduous forest with rich fauna and flora. Birds, orchids, and rhododendron trees make the walk along the forest a pleasant journey. As we continue along the dark and moist trails to the Chautara, we can see a beautiful Bhanjyang. We will walk further to the President’s camp below the Panchase Lekh.Gorgeous Mountain views in the clear sky can be enjoyed from our camping area. ( 5hrs)

Day 06: Panchase Bhanjyang – Bhadhaure (1400m)

We climb the Panchase Lekh in the early morning  to a shrine  where we can enjoy the stunning Panorama views of the Himalayas and its lush green foothills. After the Lunch, the route follows through the forest to Tashi Camp in the Village of Bhadhaure where, we will spend our night. (6hrs)

Day 07:  Bhadhaure to Modi River Bank (1110m)

We will walk through the stunning villages on the motor-able road appreciating the simple village life.  We walk along the farmland into the forest of Bagini to descend down the highway to Baglung . We will cross the highway to walk through the Nayabasti along the Modi river towards Birethanti. We take the trail east to Syaule Bazaar to walk through beautiful villages until we reach our camp on the bank of the Modi river. (5hrs)

Day 08:  Modi River Bank to Tadapani (2650m)

We will walk on the motor-able road to the Syaule Bhatti from where we will gradually ascend into the stone paved trails. We enjoy the green terrace farms and the changing mountain view along the way to Ghandruk. We will enjoy a nice lunch at Ghandruk village.  Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung village known for its culture, views and hospitable people. We will  explore the Gurung culture and lifestyle of the Gurung Ethnic Museum in the Ghandruk  village. After the visit to the museum, we will continue our walk toward Tadapani along the charming forest and the beautiful gorges. Tadapani is a wonderful viewpoint of Mountain such as Hiunchuli, Annapurna South and the Holy Machhapuchhre. (7hrs)

Day 09: Tadapani to Ghorepani (2850 m)

We start our tranquil walk along the rhododendron mixed forest through to Banthati. We enjoy the beautiful rhododendron trees that blooms during the spring time as we walk along the ridge to Deurali.  We can enjoy the stunning views of the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri from Deurali. As we walk along the trail along the rhododendron forest , we reach one of the most beautiful villages called the Ghorepani. (6 hrs)

Day 10:  Ghorepani to Hille (1410m) after Poonhill hike (3145 m)

We rise early to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas from the Poon Hill.  The Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoints to appreciate the sunrise over the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range with a warm cup of tea.

After relishing the remarkable sunrise, we descend back to the Ghorepani for a breakfast. After a hearty breakfast, we start our descend to Nagethanti and Ulleri through a dense Rhododendron forest.  We continue our descent through along the terrace fields on the stone staircases to Tirthedhunga. As we walk further from Tirthedhunga, we will reach a picturesque village of Hille. (8hrs)

Day 11:  Hille to Nayapool (1060m)/ End Trek

We start from Hille through the forest trail to the Chhorpati village. From here, we will walk on the stone staircases  along the beautiful terraced farms to Birethanti. The Birethanti is the place of confluence of Modi river and Bhurung Khola. We will continue our walk to Nayapool, where we will end our trek. We will take a ride back to the Pokhara city from Nayapool. We will spend the night in a relaxing Lake Side Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 12:  Pokhara to Charaundi – Start Rafting

We enjoy a hearty breakfast in our comfortable hotel in Pokhara before taking a 3 hours ride to Charaundi. We will start our thrilling rafting adventure from Kuringhat. Before starting our rafting adventure, we will be given an informative raft briefing for our safety. Three hours of the thrilling white water rafting experience in the thundering Bhote Koshi River is an exceptional adventure. After the rafting, we will enjoy a wonderful lunch on the bank of the river.

Day 13: Continue Rafting to Gaighat

We will start our second day of rafting from Kuringhat. At the start the tides are small but rafting gets more thrilling as we flow along the river in the Terai region of Nepal. We will enjoy a delicious meal on the picturesque bank of the river.  We end our rafting adventure on the sandbank in Gaighat. We relax on the beautiful river bank enjoying the diverse terrain of the region.

Day 14: End Raft / Drive to Chitwan National Park / Start Jungle Safari

We will take a ride to the Chitwan National Park to start exploring the Jungle with rich flora and fauna. We start our Jungle safari riding on an Elephant or a Jeep exploring the tall grassland and the dense Jungle of the Terai region. Chitwan National Park is known for its  rich ecosystem, including a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals. The highlights of the park are one-horned rhinoceros (One-Horned Rhino), Gharial Crocodiles and  Royal Bengal Tigers that live in the dense forests of the park. We enjoy a wonderful Tharu Cultural Dance in our hotel in the evening. Tharu is the aboriginal community of the region

Day 15:  Continue Jungle Safari

We will continue our Jungle safari into the dense forest as we encounter the rare wildlife. We may encounter the one horned rhino, lumbering elephants, crocodile, python or deer in the world of towering trees and twisting vines. The travel into the wild is an insightful adventure for all.

Day 16:  Flight to Kathmandu

After the Breakfast, we will be picked up to the domestic airport of Chitwan. We take a 25 minute flight from Chitwan to the historic city of Kathmandu. We can see the changing landscape as we travel from the plains of the Terai to the Hilly region. In Kathmandu, we will be picked up from the airport to a comfortable hotel.   We have a free day in Kathmandu, which can be  utilized to roam round the city. Kathmandu is a lively city where every statue or a monument holds its own story and history.

Day 17: Everest Flight / Leisure in Kathmandu

Everest Mountain flight is one of the world’s must to do adventure. We rise early to catch the world’s most scenic one hour flight over the beautiful Himalayas. We will enjoy the world most beautiful snow covered mountains along with the Majestic Mount Everest. After the astonishing flight, we come back to our hotels for a breakfast.

After the scenic flight and exquisite Mountain View, we have leisure to spend the day as we wish. Kathmandu is an ideal time to visit any miss out destinations in Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Valley has numerous temples, palaces and shrines that hold historical, cultural and architectural value. This is also a good opportunity to go shopping for souvenirs. Himalayan Eco treks and Travel Nepal offers extra drive and drop facilities round the Kathmandu valley.

Day 18: Departure Kathmandu

Finally, it is time to bid farewell to this wonderful country. Our tour Officer will meet us in the hotel and help us in our transfer to the International Airport. We play the pleasant memories of our beautiful adventure in this mystic land as we fly to our next destination. Himalayan Eco Treks and Travel Nepal is always happy to serve you for the Himalayan adventure in Nepal, Tibet, India and Bhutan.