Today you will be received by a driver and will be driving to Pokhara. Upon arrival we will be checking-in in the property reserved. After a short refreshment in the property, you will have the rest of the day to yourself during which you can walk around Lakeside or enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara.

After breakfast, it’s a relatively short drive to Naya Pool, the start of your trek. There is the choice of bus, local jeep, or private car/taxi to reach. From Naya Pool, it’s time to start hiking! Passing the checkpoint at Birethanti, the road gently climbs to Tikhe Dhunga. It takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to hike to the overnight lodge at Tikhe Dhunga. Thankfully it’s not a difficult trek today, but enough to wake up your hiking legs!

Crossing the suspension bridge near Tikhe Dhunga, we brace ourselves for today’s hike! It’s more of a climb than a hike, with (well) over 3,000 steps on the steep stone staircase leading up to Ulleri village. Preparing in advance by taking the stairs rather than the lift/elevator at home would be a great advantage. Above Ulleri and coming out of the forest, the trail becomes more gentle, crossing pastures and fields. Passing Banthanti village, we head on to Ghorepani, where we spend the night. Already we can see several mountains, including Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545 ft) and Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 26,794 ft).

Waking before dawn, we hike for about an hour up Poon Hill (3,210m) to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas! Hot tea is usually available in the early morning chill we sip while taking in the amazing scene of a huge array of mountains. These mountains are Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) – and many more, which your guide will point out to you. Once the sun has risen spectacularly over the mountains and we have clicked enough photos, we drag ourselves away and head back down to the lodge in Ghorepani for a well-deserved breakfast before heading on to Tadapani. The trail to Tadapani starts off quite steep until we cross the Deurali Pass, when the path becomes more forgiving. From the Deurali Pass, we get a second chance to take the mountains we saw from Poon Hill. Overnight in Tadapani.

Today it’s a shorter trek, giving us plenty of time to explore Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung villages. One of the Gurung Culture Museum highlights is an insight into people’s lives. It is mainly Gurungs who are the fierce and loyal Gurkha soldiers in both the British and Indian armies. With snowy peaks, rest and relaxation are welcome breaks today.

Enjoy the final breakfast of the trek before hiking through villages to reach Naya Pool, where we can take a bus or jeep back to Pokhara. Tonight enjoy the bright lights of the bars and restaurants in Pokhara and gaze once again at the lake and up at Fishtail Mountain.

After breakfast, head for the tourist bus or have your private vehicle meet you at your hotel for the drive back to Kathmandu.

You'll be departing for your destination today with a bag full of trinkets and a mind full of priceless memories