Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon arrival at the airport, clear all the immigration formalities and outside the airport, our team members will be waiting outside with the Placard. You will then be transferred to the hotel.

Remaining day at leisure or stroll around the area. 

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu (-/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit some of the UNESCO heritage sites along with some last minutes of trekking shopping.

First, visit the Pashupatinath. The magnificent Pashupatinath temple with its astonishing architectural beauty is situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pashupatinath is also Nepal’s most renowned Hindu cremation site.

Then we will visit Swayambunath. Swayambunath a UNESCO WORLD Heritage Site is an ancient stupa is the most sacred Buddhist shrine of Nepal and is also known as a Self-Created stupa. The stupa lies in the heart of the valley above a hill.

Later visit Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal is the political as well as the cultural capital of the country. Kathmandu is blessed by a living goddess. The Kumari Devi is the most important of several living goddesses in Nepal. Walk across the Ason Bazaar exploring the spices and vegetable market all the way to Thamel a buzzing, visitor-friendly area. 

Also, Thamel is the ultimate place for trekkers to buy all the trekking stuff, ranging from local to an international brand, once can buy or rent trekking items as needed.  

Note: The Museum is under the restoration process.

Later drive back to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotels in Kathmandu (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will drive to Pokhara which take approx. 5 – 6 hrs. On the way enjoy the scenic drive along the Trishuli river. 

Pokhara’s bewitching beauty has been the subject of many travel writers. Its pristine air, spectacular backdrop of snowy peaks, serene lakes, and surrounding greenery make it ‘the jewel in the Himalaya’, a place of remarkable natural beauty.

Upon arrival, at Pokhara, check in to the hotel. After lunch (own your own expense), we will stroll around the Lakeside and visit Bindabasini Temple, one of the oldest temples in Pokhara.

Overnight at Hotels in Pokhara (B/-/-)

After early morning breakfast at the hotel, meet the trekking crew member, and you will be transferred to Phedi, which is about 30 mins drive. From Phedi, commence the trek through Australian Camp (2100m), from where one can witness the magnificent view of the Annapurna range and Pokhara valley (weather permitted). Continue the trail passing through the beautiful, lush green jungle and towards Photona. 

NOTE: From Day 4 to Day 6, the accommodation will be on a simple lodge with basic and limited facilities.

Overnight at Simple Lodge (B/L/D)

Enjoy your breakfast with a beautiful sunrise view over the mountains. Later, continue your trek ascending through the lush jungle with a glimpse of the Himalayan range such as Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. After walking for about 6 to 7 hrs., we reach Forest Camp. 

Overnight at Simple Lodge (B/L/D)

Start the day early with breakfast towards High Camp. The trek passes through the beautiful rhododendron forest. If luck, one can catch glimpses of the wildlife in these regions like Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, spotted Deer, Barking Dear, Snow leopard. Once ascend begins, the landscape starts to change

with the moss, lichen, and ferns covering the trees. After an hour trek to Low Camp, the trail reaches out above the tree line where one can witness the magnificent mountains like Annapurna South and Hiunchuli (weather permitted). The trail continues along the ridge of Mardi Himal and towards the Badal danda. From Badal Danda, the trail leaves the tree line and enters into the alpine zone from where the hike will be on the grassland. Continue the trail to reach our destination, High Camp. 

High Camp is a beautiful and small pasture land from where once can witness the beautiful snow-capped peaks in close. 

Overnight at Simple Lodge (B/L/D)

Start your day real early to Mardi Base Camp to witness the sunrise view over the Himalayas, situated at the elevation of 4500m. This can be a challenging day for beginners and learners as the trail is steep, rocky, and uneven; however, the amazing view all around will keep you motivated. Upon reaching the Mardi Himal Base Camp, treat yourself to the panoramic view of the gorgeous Mardi Himal, Mt. Macchahahpuchahre, Hiuchuli are right above you. Other Himalayan ranges like Annapurna I, II, and Gangapurna can be witnessed too. 

After the excursion to Mardi Base Camp, where the remaining day if free to explore on your own. 

Overnight at Simple Lodge (B/L/D)

Today, we retrace our way back until we reach Middle Camp and descend further to Sidding Village. Along the way witness, the Machhapuchhera peak gets higher and higher as we descend further. You will slowly start to witness some settlements leading our way to our destination, Sidding Village.

Overnight at Simple Lodge (B/L/D) 

Enjoy the last breakfast we start descending to our final trek point Lumre, where the vehicle will be waiting for you and will be transferred to Pokhara which is approx. 2 hours drive. 

Upon arrival in Pokhara, transfer to the hotel, where the remaining day will be at leisure. 

Overnight at Hotels in Pokhara (B/L/-)

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive back to Kathmandu. Remaining at Kathmandu will be at leisure. 

Overnight at Hotels in Kathmandu (B/-/-)

Leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today, depending on the flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your final departure. 

NOTE: 

The reporting time at the airport is 3 hrs. prior to the departure.

Most of the hotel’s check-in time is after 2 PM and check-out time is before 12 noon.