Our journey begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Upon arrival, a representative from Wonder Himalaya will greet you and transfer you to your hotel or other accommodation. Later, you will be introduced to our trek operator and crew members, followed by a brief orientation session about the trek. Afterward, you can explore the Kathmandu valley, take in its cultural richness, and visit local shops known for their traditional handicrafts. We recommend getting adequate rest, as our official journey begins the following day.

Our official journey begins from the day two, where we will leave the city’s buzz and move toward the Lake’s calm. We drive for 6 to 7 hours along the Prithvi Highway, following the Trishuli River and later Marshyangdi River. Throughout our journey to Pokhara we will pass terraced farmlands, roadside villages, and views of snowcapped peaks like Annapurna, Manaslu, and Machhapuchhre. After exploring all these views, we will finally reach Pokhara, the city of lakes. We will stay overnight in Pokhara, and prepare for our tomorrow’s journey.

After spending a peaceful night at the city of lakes, we’ll now begin our journey to Jhinu. We’ll drive through scenic rural landscapes and few local settlements while enjoying the beautiful road view. After driving for approximately four to six hours, we’ll finally reach Jhinu. From Jhinu, we’ll begin our actual trek as we’ll hike to Chhomrong. We’ll go through beautiful terrain as we ascend toward the scenic village of Chhomrong. Along the way, we’ll witness the first close up view of the Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre peaks. Eventually, we’ll reach Chhomrong, where we will settle for the night.

Today we’ll begin our journey with a warm breakfast at Chhomrong, then we’ll start our trek toward the Himalaya Hotel. We’ll go through the dense forest of rhododendron and bamboo forests passing by the settlements like Sinuwa snd Dhovam, enjoying the nature. Along the way, we might encounter different exotic birds and possibly monkeys and also few scenic waterfalls, bamboo groves, and mossy tees. After walking for almost six to seven hours, we’ll finally reach at the Everest Hotel. We’ll stay overnight at the Himalayan Hotel and prepare for the journey ahead.

The day five of our journey will be a memorable trek that will last life long in your memory as we’ll be heading towards the Annapurna Base Camp. We’ll begin our journey early in the morning from Himalayan Hotel as ascend toward the Annapurna Base Camp. Before reaching at the Annapurna Base Camp, we’ll first go to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m) as it falls on the same route. From here, a final push will take us to the Annapurna Base Camp. The Base Camp will offer us a breathtaking panoramic 360-degree view of Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and the sacred Machhapuchhre. We’ll setup our tent here, and will stay overnight at the Base Camp.

The day six will begin with a magical sunrise experience from the Annapurna Base Camp. After that we’ll bid a good bye to Annapurna Base Camp and descend toward Bamboo. We’ll once again return back through the same dense forests of rhododendron and pine. And soon, we’ll reach Bamboo, we’ll stay here tonight and will take a proper rest.

Today we’ll start our journey with a pleasant breakfast at Bamboo, from here, we’ll descend to Jhinu. We’ll follow the same route that we travelled earlier and once again will go through the same rhododendron and bamboo forests. Eventually we’ll reach Jhinu Danda, where we’ll stay overnight.

Today we’ll be going to the beautiful and culturally rich settlement of Gurungs, Ghandruk. We’ll start our journey with a warm breakfast at Jhinu Danda and ascend through the lush forests of rhododendron, bamboo and pine. Along the way, we’ll pass by few small settlements, terraced fields, and local farms. After walking for at least three hours, we’ll finally reach Ghandruk. We’ll settle here for tonight and will explore around the village to know more about its history and traditions.

After a peaceful night at Ghandruk, we’ll start our day with a delicious breakfast. After having our breakfast, we’ll make our way back to Pokhara. We’ll first trek to Nayapul, passing through terraced fields, forests, and traditional Gurung villages. After a complete walk of at least four to five hours, we’ll reach Nayapul. From here, we’ll take a sharing jeep and drive to Pokhara. We’ll stay overnight at Pokhara, enjoying the night view of the local streets.

Today we’ll have a reserve day at Pokhara, we’ll explore the city and enjoy our day. We’ll go for boating on Phewa Lake, also visit the popular attractions, such as the World Peace Pagoda and Devil’s Falls.
Also, we’ll visit the local markets and you can even buy some souvenirs to take it back with you as a piece of memory. Also, if you love adventure, you might also don’t want to miss activities like bungee jumping and paragliding.

Today we will bid a good bye to Pokhara and take a short domestic flight to Kathmandu. Once you reach Kathmandu, we’ll transfer you to your accommodation. You can take a proper rest as we just completed the challenging journey.

We have included an extra reserve day in our itinerary. We can use this day anywhere during the trek. The reserve day offers us the flexibility to adjust our schedule in case of unexpected delays due to the weather or slower trekking pace or even because of some minor health issues. In case, we completed our trek on time without using the extra day, then we can spend one more day at Kathmandu, enjoying its attraction spots like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The final day of your journey is here. You be living for your home country today and we will make sure you will reach to Tribhuvan University on time. With the hope of meeting, you once again in future, we bid you a goodbye. With this our journey of Annapurna Base Camp and Ghandruk concludes.