Day to Day Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On reaching at Kathmandu international airport received by Nepal High Point
Trekking staff and guide with warm welcome then transfer to your hotel in centre
of Kathmandu city, after getting refreshed in your rooms join for group briefing
regarding your stay in Nepal, where guides will provide information of the trek-
local lodge-hotels-culture and other necessary information related to this
trekking.
Free day in Kathmandu trek preparation with optional tour around
world heritage sites.
In Kathmandu, a free day preparation for trekking with optional sightseeing
around Kathmandu, as the valley is steeped with many world heritage sites and
important monuments and religious-historical sites.
Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m (30 mins on air) -06 hrs overland ride.
Morning after early breakfast transfer for a long drive of 5 to 6 hours of exciting
drive to reach at scenic city in Pokhara, located Nepal Mid-West a warmer
country but with incredible views of Annapurna Himalaya that reflects on its calm
Begnas and Phewa Lakes.
On reaching at Pokhara then transfer to a nice hotel by the lakeside of Phewa
Lake, with to wander around the lake shore full of stores, shops, restaurants and
hotels.
(For interested people can take 30 minutes of scenic flight to Pokhara from
Kathmandu).
Drive to Dhampus 1,540 m - 02 hrs, trek to Potana 1,895 m - 03 hrs.
Morning short drive takes you beyond Pokhara valley to reach at the foot of
Dhampus Hill at Phedi, located on the road of Pokhara and Beni Highway.
From here starting our first day walks with gradual climb for few hours past rural
farm fields and villages to reach on top of a hill ridge at Dhampus village with
spectacular panorama of Annapurna-Dhaulagiri-Manaslu with towering
Machhapuchare Himal or Fish Tail peak,
After enjoying super views walk to Potana village along with views of Annapurna
peaks then our route leads to climb reaching at another scenic spot at Deurali for
overnight stop facing tremendous views of Annapurna Himalaya.
Trek to Kokar Forest camp 2,515 m via Deurali 2, 050 m - 05 hrs.
Catch lovely morning views of Annapurna range and then taking a slow climb into
forest to reach at Deurali situate above 2,050 m high rewards you with super
views of scenic landscapes and mountains, from here our route diverts away from
the main trail heading into hidden pockets of Annapurna Himalaya to reach Forest
or Jungle Camp also called Kokar located in the midst of beautiful forest.
Trek to Low Camp 2,968 m - 05 hrs.
From Forest Camp, morning walk leads higher on uphill path with steep climb to
reach a pasture land for overnight stop on route Mardi base camp at Low Camp
also called as Badal Danda, a high ridge with couple of nice simple lodge facing
super views of surrounding landscapes and mountains at close range.
Trek to High Camp 3,710 m - 05 hrs.
From peaceful spot, morning walk leads with climb into dense woods of tall
rhododendron-hemlocks-oaks-magnolia and pine trees, as walk slowly follows the
hidden trails within tranquil environment with glimpse of peaks and then heading
closer to mountains where tree lines stops for short alpine bushes and shrubs
with dwarf rhododendron known as azalea, junipers and Burberry facing
towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ with Mardi Himal at close distance.
Slowly walk leads to high ridges at High Camp for overnight stop, afternoon
enjoy marvelous views of grand landscapes and snow capped mountains.
At High Camp for hike to Mardi Himal base camp above 4,495 m.
Another overnight stop at High Camp, where hike takes you at the base of
Mardi Himal, walks follows a faint trail on high ridge of Mardi Himal facing
grand panorama of Annapurna Himalayan range, leading at the bottom of Mardi
Himal located right beneath towering peak of Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’.
Here great views and on the highest spot of the adventure above 4,495 m high
within mountains and then retrace walk back to High Camp for last overnight
around high Mardi Himal area.
Trek to Low Camp - 06 hrs.
From High Camp enjoying wonderful time around high hills of Mardi and
Annapurna Himalaya, where morning walks leads on the same path retracing
the journey back at Low Camp for overnight stop.
Trek to Landruk village 1,520 m - 05 hrs.
Morning from Low and High Camp with last day around Mardi Himal areas as walk
takes you on new fresh trail within forested areas on gradual winding path and
then descend to a large Gurung village at Landruk with views of Annapurna South
and Huinchuli peaks. A nice place for overnight stop and explore the village and
witness the local Gurung traditional farm life.
Trek to Tadapani 2,630 m - 06 hrs.
Morning walk leads past farm village with downhill walk to reach a bridge over
Modi River with steep climb on stone steps to reach at large Gurung village of
Ghandruk, after a refreshing break continue climb into cool rhododendron and
pine forest as walk heads past few cattle herders shades and grazing land, with
few hours steep climb to reach at Tadapani, located in the midst of lovely forest
with grand views of Annapurna peaks.
Trek to Dobato 3,349 m - 04 hrs.
At Tadapani morning offers stunning sunrise over chain of peaks, having breakfast
where walk leads in the hidden path away from main trails and villages for some
days.
As walk progress and then climb into forested areas to reach at Dobato facing
tremendous views of Annapurna peaks, a peaceful spot in the middle of forest.
Trek to Kopra Ridge 3,870 m-06 hrs.
On leaving Bayeli where heights gains slowly leaving tree lines behind where few
hours of scenic walk reach you at Kopra ridge for overnight stops, offers scenic
views of landscapes facing massive range of Mt. Dhaulagiri with Vara Shikar
(Annapurna Fang), Annapurna South from this wonderful spot.
Rest day Khopra Hill and Hike to Khayer Lake 4,620 m /15,157 ft.
Morning hike to holy lake at Khair Lake at an altitude above 4,620 m, a long day
hike, but worth the views of giant mountains, a religious site where festival held
annually around the month of August to worship and prayer to Lord Shiva and
bathe in the icy waters, sacrifice sheep and goats, after a great moment head
back to Khopra ridge for overnight stops.
Trek to Sauta village 2,200 m - 05 hrs.
Enjoying great walks within hidden areas of Annapurna remote wilderness from
Sauta village onwards, morning facing great views of Dhaulagiri-Nilgiri’s with
Annapurna Fang (Vara-Shikar) on downhill to Chistibung a small farm place.
After this lonely spot back to green vegetation and tree lines as walk leads to long
descend to reach a nice farm village of Sauta with views of Dhaulagiri range.
Trek to Ghorepani village 2,880 m - 05 hrs.
From Sauta village where walk leads on main trail at Chitre with steep climb into
woodland to reach Ghorepani located rhododendron forest with fabulous views
of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, this village where all houses painted blue
that blends with its beautiful surrounding, with many good lodges at the base of
Poon Hill, populated with Poon people of Magar ethnic tribe.
Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,460 m.
Early morning start with an hour hike to Poon-Hill at above 3,210 m and 10,531 ft
high, facing stunning views of sunrise over range of mountains from
Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna extends far towards Ganesh Himal
includes Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”.
After an enjoyable view of mountains with striking sunrise walk back to
Ghorepani and then continue trek downhill to Tirkhedhunga village, where walk
lead within nice cool forest with long descend from Ulleri village to overnight
stop at small nice farm village Tirkhedhunga with beautiful waterfalls.
Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara 860 m - 5 hrs.
Last day within high hills of Annapurna, where morning walks start with descend
towards low and warm farm areas past village of Hille and Bhirethati to reach
on the road head at Nayapul, where few hour drive takes you at Pokhara
for overnight stops by the famous and scenic Phewa Lake.
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Having early breakfast where interesting drive brings you back in Kathmandu, as
drive departs from Pokhara (either tourist coach or in private vehicles), as journey
leads past many nice farm villages and town, from Mugling Bazaar following
Trisuli River for sometimes, and then on winding uphill to reach into Kathmandu
valley as well back to your respective hotels.
Depart Nepal for international flight home-ward bound.
Last day in the country of Himalayan wonders, after an amazing experience and
wonderful memories of Mardi Himal-Poon Hill and Khopra trek with great services
of Nepal High Point Trekking and its friendly guide, then depart from the hotel as
per your flight time our staff transfers you to Kathmandu international airport for
your home-ward flight or to next respective countries.
