Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Stop At: Asian Heritage Treks and Expeditions, Thabahi Road 1st Floor, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
You will be welcomed at Kathmandu International airport, and transferred to your hotel in Thamel. The rest of the day you have time to explore the area. In the afternoon, you will have a briefing at your hotel lobby where you receive all necessary information regarding your trip.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Kathmandu: Yatri Suites & Spa 4* (or similar)

Day 2: Kathmandu full-day sightseeing

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Kings square in Kathmandu
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
Temple located on a hill overlooking Kathmandu. Also called the "Monkey temple"
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Biggest stupa in Nepal. Nice to wander around this beautiful stupa, and have lunch at one of the rooftop terraces.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Kathmandu: Yatri Suites & Spa 4* (or similar)

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara by A/C tourist bus, and free time at Lake Side

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, 6X84+3JQ, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Great area to relax, wander around, shop or have a drink in one of the lake-side bars./ .
Duration: 4 hours

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Accommodation included: Pokhara: Hotel Crystal Palace 3* (or similar)

Day 4: From Pokhara to Nayapul and start hiking to Ulleri (driving duration: 1.5 hours, hiking duration: 5-6 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
In the morning, our guide will receive you and then drive you to Nayapul, which acts as the gateway to most of the destinations in Annapurna region. From Nayapul, you will start hiking to Ulleri. As you ascend, you’ll see many terraced farm fields along the hills and the fresh air gushing in your face makes for a pleasant hike as you enjoy the landscape. After a while, you’ll reach Tikhedhunga and from there, the trail is hard and straight uphill until you reach Ulleri.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 5: Hike from Ulleri to Ghorepani (hiking duration: 6-7 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
Continuing our trek, we head towards the forest and slowly on ward to, Ghorepani. The trail is much easier than the day before and much enjoyable as we pass through amazing rhododendron and pine forests while crossing little bridges. Hiking for some time, we’ll reach the Nangethathi low and further on to Ghorepani village. From upper Ghorepani, we could observe great view of the magnificent Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and many more mountains.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 6: Hike from Ghorepani, via Poonhill to Tadapani (hiking duration: 6-7 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
In the early morning you will start trekking from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) and then to Tadapani (2650m). You will begin the trek to Poon hill (3210m) in the early morning to catch the first ray of sunlight. The pleasant sunrise at Poonhill trek passes through culturally rich villages that are set against the background of majestic mountains. Along with sunrise view over Mt. Annapurna, Poonhill also offers panoramic views of several mountains including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountains. You will return and have your breakfast at Ghorepani, and then commence trek to Tadapani (2650 m). The trek will begin through the thick forest of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. One can observe and appreciate nature’s beauty; waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds and green valleys.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 7: Hike from Tadapani to Chhomrong (hiking duration: 5-6 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
From Tadapani, we descend down and cross Kimrung river. Then, we walk alongside the rice fields and little settlement beside the river bank and then ascend to reach Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, we have a fantastic view of Fishtail and Annapurna South.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 8: Hike from Chhomrong to Dovan (hiking duration: 6-7 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
We have a short distance but the long and tiring day ahead of us. Climbing down 2000+ stone steps to cross the Chhomrong River, we are welcome by a great ascent to Sinuwa. After some rest at Sinuwa, we descend down through the rocky steps and beautiful bamboo forests to reach Bamboo village (2300 m). The village is famous for its large Lemurs colonies and with a little luck, one can see one of them hanging around the trees. We then have an easy trail ahead of us to reach Dovan.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 9: Hike from Dovan to MBC (hiking duration: 6-7 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
We start our hike to Deurali and then to Hotel Himalayan while crossing beautiful rhododendron and bamboo forests. After crossing Hotel Himalaya, there is a steep climb up through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here, the trail drops closer to the river before climbing again to Deurali (2920 m). After some rest, the trails lead us to beautiful Modi Khola. Walking alongside the river, enjoy the beautiful scenery and then ascend to Macchapuchare Base Camp (MBC). Here, you have an amazing view of Fishtail mountain and changes its shape with respect to the angle of view.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 10: Hike from MBC via Annapurna Base Camp to Deurali (hiking duration: 5-6 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
If you wish to watch the sunrise at ABC, you will have to wake up early (3 A.M) in the morning and hike to Annapurna Base Camp. It is about 2 hours ascend and has to catch our breath to be careful of altitude. The setting of the Annapurna Base Camp is absolutely unique and incredibly spectacular. We get excellent views of the majestic Machhapuchhre along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna. It is also called Annapurna Sanctuary because of its oval-shaped plateau which is surrounded by a ring of mountains. Arriving at ABC, we find ourselves face to face with the magical Annapurna I (8091 m). The sunrise there is truly breathtaking and worth the journey we took. Spend some time and print the scenery in the memory while enjoying yourselves. Later, we’ll return to MBC and descend down to Deurali, which takes around 3 hours.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 11: Hike from Deurali to Jhinu (hiking duration 6-7 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
Continuing our way back, we descend down passing through the small settlements of Himalaya, Dovan, and Bamboo. We then climb up the stone staircase and follow the trail to Sinuwa. Rest for a bit and descend down to Chhomrong River. Till now, the trail is the same as we used before. On ascending, we follow the trail to the left which leads to Jhinu which features hot springs to melt away all of your fatigue.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Trekking lodge

Day 12: Hike from Jhinu to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (hiking duration 4-5 hours, driving duration 1,5 hours)

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
Today is the last day of trekking. You’ll start the day by descending down the stone staircase and will start to see more of the villages and settlements and pass through the farmlands, tea houses along the way. The trail is much easier and make your way back to Nayapul where Asian Heritage private jeep will be waiting to receive and transfer you to Pokhara.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Pokhara: Hotel Crystal Palace 3* (or similar)

Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
You will have your breakfast in the hotel in Pokhara. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tourist buspark of Pokhara and catch the airconditioned tourist bus to get back to Kathmandu. The bus will stop for short tea and lunch breaks on the way. In the late afternoon you will reach Kathmandu where you will be directed to your hotel where you will stay the night
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Yatri Suites & Spa 4* (or similar)

Day 14: Departure day

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Approximately 3 hours before departure of your flight, you will be transferred to Kathmandu international airport where we guide you to the check-in hall. From here we hope you had an amazing journey through our country, Nepal. And we hope to see you again.

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

• Accommodation Kathmandu and Pokhara in hotel
• Accommodation during trek in trekking lodge
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Conservation Park fees and trekking permits
• Transportation as mentioned in itinerary
• Professional English-speaking trekking guide
• Fuel surcharge
• Landing and facility fees
• 13x Breakfast
• 8x Dinner
• 9x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 13 nights

• Entrance fees for temples and monasteries
• Drinks and beverages
• Tipping
• Donations at monasteries etc.
• Porters (if wanted, 25$/day. 18kg max. weight for one porter)
• Helicopter rescue and evacuation
• What is not mentioned in inclusions.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• A large distance hiking is required.
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.