Annapurna Panorama Trek

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, a Wind Horse representative will meet and greet you, and transfer you to your hotel. No activities are planned for this day, so you will have the rest of the day at your leisure until the evening.

Later in the evening, your trip guide will meet you and present you with a brief orientation about the trek. After the briefing, you will enjoy dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant with a cultural performance. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, you will visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar (palace) squares in Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu Durbar Square is rich with its intricate wood carving and its history. Also known as the “Musuem of Temples” there are over 50 temples in the square. You will explore the area around the former palace of the kings of Nepal, viewing various temples and monuments.

Following the visit, you will drive to Boudanath Stupa. Boudanath Stupa is one of the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal and also a World Heritage Site. Boudanath signifies peace and tranquility, and is a Centre of religious and spiritual significance. You will see thousands of pilgrims circumambulating the stupa, you will circumambulate with pilgrims and visit the surrounding monasteries.

Afterward, you will proceed to Pashupatinath Temple. The Pashupatinath temple is situated on the banks of the Bagmati river and is one of the most revered Hindu temple in Nepal. The main temple complex is not accessible to non-Hindus, but you can explore around the periphery of the temple complex which is quite large and impressive. Overnight in Kathmandu.

This morning you will drive to Pokhara in  a private vehicle. The drive to Pokhara is a picturesque journey that unveils the stunning beauty of the Nepalese countryside.

Meandering along the riverbanks, the route showcases quaint local villages, terraced farmlands, and the backdrop of the majestic Himalayas. Upon reaching Pokhara, you can take the opportunity to unwind at the hotel or explore around the lakeside area. Overnight in Pokhara.

The journey from Pokhara involves a drive along the Pokhara Baglung highway to Nayapul, at Nayapul you will take a diversion towards north and drive to Ulleri (Banthanti)

The drive goes through beautiful landscape past the villages of Birenthanti, Tikhedhunga, to Ulleri , where you will begin your Annapurna Panorama Trek. Today’s hike is a short one, it will take about 3 hours to reach Ghorepani from Ulleri .

The trail goes through thick forest, past waterfalls, rivers and guest houses with the views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri, and Hiunchuli along the way. Ghorepani is a large village with a number of guest houses and tea houses and a popular stop over for trekkers in this region. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Starting early before dawn allows you to witness the gradual unveiling of the stunning scenery as the sun rises, casting its golden hues upon the snow-capped peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and South Annapurna.

Poon Hill is considered to be one of the best view points in Nepal. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the Poon Hill viewpoint (3210m), it is a steep ascent all the way from Ghorepani. The panoramic vista from Poon Hill is truly awe-inspiring and well worth the early start. The view point rewards you with the panoramic views of the Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and the Annapurnas as the sun rises.

This is one of the highlights of our Annapurna Panorama Trek. After taking in the beautiful mountain scenery, you will retrace back to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast, you leave Ghorepani and continue along the ridge through pine and rhododendron forests towards Deurali (3130m) .

From Deurali, it is gradual decent passing by stunning waterfalls, gurgling streams, and lush forests to Banthanti. The last section of the hike just before arriving at Tadapani village is a steep uphill climb. Overnight in Tadapani.

Beginning the descent from Tadapani, you’ll pass through vibrant rhododendron forests and terraced fields, enjoying the picturesque beauty of the surrounding. The path gradually leads towards Kimrong Khola, transitioning from a steep downhill to a gentler incline, revealing an evolving landscape along the journey.

Continuing from Kimrong Khola, the trail gradually ascends towards Chhomrong, situated strategically on the slopes of the Annapurna range. Chhomrong offers breathtaking panoramas of towering peaks including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and the majestic Machapuchare. Overnight in Chhomrong.

Beginning with a steep descent over a series of stone steps to Chhomrong Khola, the trail is a gradual uphill hike followed by a steep ascent to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa, the trail traverses through bamboo forest, meandering alongside the Modi Khola past the beautiful forest of Kuldighar and than it is an easy descent to Bamboo.

Bamboo is a popular stopover along this route, you will continue further through forests of bamboo along the Modi Khola, the trail undulates through the dense vegetation with occasional view of the surrounding landscape. The trail gradually ascends through forests of rhododendron and oak past a small clearing as you approach the village of Dovan.
Overnight in Dovan.

The journey to Deurali starts with a gentle climb through a bamboo glade. As you ascend, you’ll observe a noticeable transformation in the scenery. The dense vegetation gives way to shorter bushes and shrubs. The gradual transition from lush greenery to a more barren landscape offers breathtaking vistas of the Machhapuchhre, serving as a stunning backdrop against the sky as you approach Himalaya.

From Himalaya hotel, it is a steep ascend through much drier landscape over a small gorge along the Modi Khola valley, passing by Hinku Cave. Hereafter, the trail descends to the river below before finally ascending to Deurali. The vegetation becomes more sparse aloowing the beautiful view of the valley, and the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Overnight in Deurali.

Today’s journey begins with a gentle incline that progressively steepens while traversing the mountainside towards the Machhapuchre Base Camp. Breathtaking panoramas of the neighboring peaks unfold, showcasing the grandeur of Machhapuchhre, Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli, and Gangapurna as you approach the Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m).

Leaving the Machhapuchre Base Camp, you will turn left and continue on for approximately two or more hours along a rocky trail will eventually reach the Annapurna Base Camp. This final leg of the journey rewards you with a breathtaking panorama of the Annapurna massif and its peaks.

The stunning view serves as a testament to the natural beauty and grandeur of the region, making this trek worthwhile for those who reach this point. Nestled at an altitude of approximately 4,130 meters, Annapurna Base Camp is surrounded by towering peaks and offers a unique perspective of the amphitheater-like landscape formed by these majestic mountains. Overnight in Annapurna Base Camp.

Today is an important day, you will wake up early to observe the sunrise view over the Annapurna ranges. It offers one of the best view in the world, the sun changing the color over the Machhapuchre, Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli is outstanding.

The return journey retraces the same path that you took earlier. From Annapurna Base Camp, you will descend past Machhapuchre Base Camp, Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan, and arrive at Bamboo. This segment of the trek primarily involves downhill terrain and should not be much difficult. The trail provides distinct perspectives of the scenery and mountain vistas compared to the upward journey. Overnight in Bamboo.

Today’s hike begins with a steep uphill climb that gradually transforms into a more leisurely flat walk until arriving at Sinuwa. The path descends through stone stairs until reaching the Chhomrong Khola. Crossing over the Chhomrong Khola it is a steep ascent towards Chhomrong,

From Chhomrong, the trail gradually descends, leading over narrow stone stairs to Jhinu Danda. Here, you can unwind and revitalize yourself at the natural hot springs before resuming your trek towards Samrung.

From Jhinu Danda, you will descend down the stone stairs until you arrive at a suspension bridge. This is one of the longest and the talleset suspension bridge in this region. After crossing the suspension bridge, you will arrive at Samrung, where you will meet your vehicle and drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

Retrace your drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, check into your respective hotel, you’ll have the afternoon free. This could be a great opportunity to explore the city further or relax after your journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.