Enchanting Encounters and Annapurna Trekking

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1:

  Arrival in Kathmandu

  

  Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your driver who will take you to your hotel. Afterward, you can enjoy some free time to wander around the city, exploring the small streets and shops. We recommend visiting Durbar Square, the central square of Kathmandu, to admire the ancestral monuments, especially the temples.

• day 2:

  Visit of Sacred Temples (Kathmandu)

  

  Breakfast served at the hotel. You will then set out to discover the sacred temples of the Kathmandu Valley: the Bodnath Temple and the Hindu site of Pashupatinath, where you can observe the temples and cremation ceremonies by the river. You will have the late afternoon free to stroll or relax before returning to the hotel for the night.

• day 3:

  Kathmandu to Pokhara

  

  Breakfast served at the hotel. You will head to Pokhara with your driver. Afterward, visit the city and stroll through the lively streets. Next, head to the port to visit an island where the Tal Barahi Temple, the most important religious site in Pokhara, is located. While enjoying a free meal in small restaurants, you can admire traditional dances. You will spend the night at the hotel.

• day 4:

  Start of the Trek in Annapurna (Galeshwor)

  

  After breakfast, you will travel by jeep to Galeshwor with your driver. Galeshwor is the village where your trek in Annapurna begins. The hike starts at a low altitude, passing through lush forests. Along the way, you will discover new vegetation before finally reaching the village of the Magar ethnic group. Overnight stay with locals.

• day 5:

  Continuation of the Trek in the Magar Valleys

  

  After breakfast, you will start your second day of trekking early in the morning. You will head towards the village of Danda Kaske, where you can interact and engage with the locals. Once you arrive in Nangi, you will have the opportunity to observe the process of making paper from local plants by the villagers. Overnight stay with locals.

• day 6:

  The Machapuchare

  

  Typical breakfast. You will then embark on the Mohare Danda trekking trail, which enters a rhododendron forest. Be surprised by herds of yaks along the way. Upon reaching Mohare Danda, head to the top of the village to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. Overnight stay with locals.

• day 7:

  Annapurna

  

  Breakfast, then departure for a new stage of your journey. Meet the local population along the way—smiling children and villagers working in the fields. Once in the village of Tilkot, you can rest before enjoying a traditional Magar show. Dinner before enjoying a well-deserved night of rest.

• day 8:

  Kali Ghandaki, Himalayan River

  

  Your trek in the Himalayas is coming to an end, but the adventures and wonders are not over yet, especially during the descent to the village of Tipling. Enjoy stunning views of the Kali Ghandaki River. After 2 hours of descent, you will reach Pokhara by car. Once at your hotel, you can rest or head out to explore the city and enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant.

• day 9:

  Return to Kathmandu

  

  No trekking today. After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will take you on a drive through the Gandaki mountains. On the way back to Kathmandu, you will stop to enjoy a free meal while admiring the mountains. Back in the Newar Valley, your driver will drop you off at the hotel. Enjoy your free time.

• day 10:

  Kathmandu

  

  This day is free. You can choose how to spend your time. Stroll through the historic district or browse the markets. If you are feeling adventurous, visit the royal city of Bhaktapur, its historic center, and the artisan streets of the Timi district. If you seek relaxation, enjoy a peaceful moment in the Garden of Dreams. In the evening, you will return to the comfort of your hotel.

• day 11:

  Departure

  

  Enjoy one last Nepalese breakfast accompanied by Masala Tea. While waiting to go to the airport in Kathmandu, it’s the perfect time for a final relaxation session with a massage at a spa or perhaps try out some yoga. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the international flight terminal.