Annapurna Panoramic Trail Trek

Day 1 ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Arrive at Kathmandu. Upon arrival, meet, assist and transfer to Pokhara (210 km, 6 hrs drive)
Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet, assist and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 DRIVE TO POKHARA [210km, 6 hrs drive-730m]
After brekfast at hotel drive to Pokhara.
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. At an elevation lower than that of Kathmandu, it has much more tropical feel to it; a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diverse flowers that prosper in this environment. The enchanting city with a population of around 95,000 has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks. The valleys surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the views of world famous Himalayas. The serenity of the lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic.

Day 3 DRIVE TO NAYAPUL / TREK TO TIKHEDHUNGA [1552M]
We will cover 42km distance from Prithvi Chowk and cross beautiful Lumle village to Nayapul (1050m). Poonhill sunrise starts from Nayapul, following the Modi River, we will walk past forest of blooming rhododendron and cross small stream. We will cross Birethanti after about half an hour to trek and arrive at Tirkhedhunga. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Local Lodge.

Day 4 TREK TO GHOREPANI [2880M]
Steep trek for about 2hrs will take us to Ulleri (2070m). We will cross the Magar village of Banthanti from where we can get spectacular views of Machhapuchhre Mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441m) and Annapurna South Mountain (7219m). We will cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti. We will arrive at Ghorepani from where we can get soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and other mountains.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Local Lodge.

Day 5 HIKE TO POONHILL (3210 M, 2 HRS HIKE) TREK TO TADAPANI [2540M]
Poonhill is popular for best sunrise view in Ghorepani. We will rise very early and reach the base of Poonhill. About an hour of climb will take us to Poonhill viewpoint. We can get sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940m), Tukuche Mountain (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other mountains. We will return to hotel in Ghorepani for breakfast and then take descending trail to Tadapani village from where we can get views of Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Fishtail and other mountains.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Local Lodge.

Day 6 TREK TO GHANDRUK [1940M] & KIMCHE. DRIVE TO POKHARA
3hrs of easy walk through forest of oak, rhododendron and other alpine flowers will take us to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the large Gurung village. We can get striking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and other Mountains from viewpoint in Ghandruk. Continue one and half hour trek to Kimche to take bus to Nayapul.
From Nayapul drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath stupa.
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa.
KATHMANDU CITY: Kasthamandap, the source of the name Kathmandu means ‘made from the timber of a single tree’. Also known as Kantipur, the capital Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's art and culture. It is a place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Kathmandu Durbar Square with its arrays of temples, Seto Machhindranath and the ancient palace of the former Nepali Royals enriches your experience of the centuries old civilisation.
Swayambhunath Stupa A golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill, (4.8 Km 20 mins from Kathmandu) is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles and from all sides of the valley. Historical records found on a stone inscription give evidence that the stupa was already an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the 5th century AD. Its origins however, date to a much earlier time, long before the arrival of Buddhism into the valley. A collection of legends about the site, the 15th century Swayambhu Purana, tells of a miraculous lotus, planted by a past Buddha, which blossomed from the lake that once covered Kathmandu valley. The lotus mysteriously radiated a brilliant light, and the name of the place came to be Swayambhu, meaning 'Self-Created or Self-Existent'.
Saints, sages and divinities traveled to the lake to venerate this miraculous light for its power in granting enlightenment. During this time, the Bodhisatva Manjushri was meditating at the sacred mountain of Wu Tai Shan and had a vision of the dazzling Swayambhu light. Manjushri flew across the mountains of China and Tibet upon his blue lion to worship the lotus. Deeply impressed by the power of the radiant light, Manjushri felt that if the water were drained out of the lake Swayambhu would become more easily accessible to human pilgrims. With a great sword Manjushri cut a gorge in the mountains surrounding the lake. The water, draining away, left the valley of present day Kathmandu. The lotus was then transformed into a hill and the light became the Swayabhunath Stupa. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. We ensure that you will leave Kathmandu with cherishing memory and an experience of a lifetime. Our representative from our office will drive you to the airport in time for your flight back home.

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