ANNAPURNA SUNRISE TREK – 10 DAYS

On the very first day, our representative welcomes you over the Airport and transfers you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle.

Then you can either have some rest or explore the area near the hotel. You can do some shopping for the trek or just stroll around the streets.

In the evening we will provide you with further information about the journey.

We will also enjoy our welcome dinner together and relax. Then after, you can live the city nightlife in Thamel.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Shankar Hotel www.shankerhotel.com.np/

or  Manaslu Hotel https://hotelmanaslu.com

This day is set to explore the UNESCO listed World Heritage sites in Kathmandu. Kathmandu, also known as the City of Temples, has many beautiful architectures.

First, we will visit Swayambhunath-a fine Buddhist Stupa. Swayambhunath is located to the west of Thamel on top of a hill. It is popular as ‘Monkey Temple’.

We shall then visit Pashupatinath temple, another place full of vibrancy in Kathmandu.

Pashupatinath temple is the finest temple of Lord Shiva in Nepal, and it’s also the oldest. It is a sacred place for Hindus in every nook and corner of the world.

From Pashupatinath, we drive towards Boudhanath which has the largest spherical stupa of Nepal. The aesthetic monks, rolling Mani Wheels prayer hymn and effused incense stick make the area beautiful.

Patan Durbar Square is our last stop for the day. Patan is known as the beautiful city of festivals, art, feast, and culture.

After visiting the major heritage sites, we drive back to the hotel to complete the preparation for the trek and pack your final bag.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Shankar Hotel www.shankerhotel.com.np/

or  Manaslu Hotel https://hotelmanaslu.com

After a delicate breakfast over the hotel, we commence our drive to Pokhara. The tourist bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7 am.

The drive along the bank of Trishuli is beautiful. The view of the River, hills, temples and settlements will accompany us.

About 8 hours of the drive, you reach the beautiful city of Pokhara. The city is famous for its seven lakes.

In Pokhara, you can enjoy boating in Phewa Lake. At night, you can stroll around the Lakeside and enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara.

Or you can take a flight to Pokhara from Tribhuwan International airport.

The flight is only 25 minutes long and thus you will have enough time to explore the beautiful city of Pokhara.

Overnight in Pokhara

After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, we drive from Pokhara and head towards Nayapul.

The journey can be exhausting or monotonous due to the bumpy drive.

But in a private jeep, we will try to make it as comfortable as possible. The scenery of the dense forest, green rolling hills, rivers, and a pleasant environment will fuel you with happiness and excitement.

About 2 hours of the drive takes you to Nayapul. After some preparations in Nayapul, our trek begins.

The trail then continues along with the local settlements on the bank of Modi Khola before we climb up to Tikhedhunga.

The path with a well-paved staircase is quite easy and fun.

Overnight in Tikhedhunga

Today you will have an easy, comfortable and short trek. From Tikhedhunga, you ascend slowly to a viewpoint where you can witness the sparkling Hiunchuli and Annapurna at distance.

You further ascend through the dense forest of Oak and rhododendron. On the path, you trace small villages such as Banthati and Nangethati.

These settlements with well-decorated houses will lure you with their beauty. The climb takes you further to the lower Ghorepani.

After getting your papers checked, we need to take a right turn from lower Ghorapani and hike to upper Ghorepani.

Upper Ghorepani has some finest tea houses for our night.

Overnight in Ghorepani

Today is the most important day on our trek. We wake up very early in the morning.

Then, we hike through the dense forest towards the magnificent viewpoint of Poon Hill. About an hour of the trek on the beautiful stone-paved way takes us to the top.

The wide hilltop called Poonhill is the perfect place to get the stupendous sunrise view.

As the ray of sun falls over Mount Annapurna and other snow-covered peaks such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Annapurna south, Dhampus peak, etc.

We will stop in Poonhill for about an hour to enjoy the breathtaking views of vistas.

Once we walk back to Ghorepani, we stop for our breakfast. From Ghorepani, the trail first ascends to another hill where the view of the Himalayas is stunning.

We pass through the dense rhododendron and Oak forest. After a few hours of trek, we finally reach Tadapani.

Overnight in Tadapani

Today’s trek is very easy and short. We wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise from Tadapani.

Then we will have our breakfast and head towards the village of Ghandruk.

First, we take a steep descent along the dense, shady forest. A few hours of trekking takes us to Ghandruk village.

Ghandruk village has many stone houses that are inhabited typically by the Gurung people. It’s an ideal place to enjoy the affluent Gurung culture.

On the day, we will also visit Gurung Museum. From the village, we can enjoy the backdrop of Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Hiunchuli.

Overnight in Ghandruk

Today, we witness the mesmerising sunrise from Ghandruk.

The mountain ranges appear clear and giant. As you sip your cup of coffee, you can see them turning from white to orange and then white.

After a delicious breakfast in Ghandruk, we head towards Nayapul. The trek takes a couple of hours and is mostly downhill.

Along the path, you will also see a beautiful waterfall. When we reach Nayapul, our jeep will be waiting for us.

The drive back to Pokhara will be scenic and adventurous. When you reach Pokhara, you can enjoy your time roaming the city.

Overnight in Pokhara

After breakfast in a hotel over Pokhara, we will drive to Kathmandu.

The drive takes about eight hours. The road along the bank of the river offers a beautiful drive.

The view of the hills and the rivers look prodigious. Or you can take a 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara.

When you reach Kathmandu, you can spend your time shopping around Thamel. Thamel has many shops that offer classic crafts and artwork.

You can buy a gift for yourself and your loved ones. You can also further explore Kathmandu city.

In the evening during our farewell dinner, we will talk about the journey we accomplished together.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Shankar Hotel www.shankerhotel.com.np/

or  Manaslu Hotel https://hotelmanaslu.com

Breakfast will probably be your last meal in Nepal. As per your flight schedule, you can check out your room.

Then our representative will drive you to Tribhuvan International airport.

You will transfer to the airport three hours before the flight time. Waving a final goodbye to the county of Himalayas, you can head to your respective destination.