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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Witness the sunrise from the top of Poon Hill
- Take a well-earned rest by the icy lakeside at Pokhara
- Explore temples and the winding streets of Kathmandu
- Challenge yourself with a trek of the Annapurna Route
- Admire the views as you cross the Thorong La Pass
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu
- Day 2 Trek briefing followed by a walking tour of Old Kathmandu
- Day 3 Drive to Bandipur and explore the town and its bazaar
- Day 4 Drive from Bandipur to Besisahar then on to Dharapani (1860m) by local jeeps
- Day 5 Hike from Dharapani to Chame (2670m) with views of Annapurna II and IV
- Day 6 Ascend from Chame to Pisang (3300m) through dense forests
- Day 7 Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m) via Ngawal
- Day 8 Acclimatisation day in and around Manang
- Day 9 Steady ascent from Manang to Yak Kharka (4018m)
- Day 10 Hike from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m), last stop before the Thorung La high pass
- Day 11 Cross the Thorong La (5416m); descend to Muktinath (3800m) with great Dhaulagiri views
- Day 12 Visit the famous pilgrimage site at Muktinath; drive to Tatopani (1190m) via Kagbeni and Marpha
- Day 13 Hike from Tatopani to Shikha (1935m)
- Day 14 Trek through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2860m)
- Day 15 Ascend Poon Hill for Annapurna views at sunrise; trek to Hille (1430m)
- Day 16 Final morning trek along Burumdi River to Nayapul; drive to Pokhara for post trek relaxation
- Day 17 Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 18 Trip ends in Kathmandu
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Mila Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2, 17Bandipur Mountain Resort
Hotelday 3Dharapani Tea House
Guesthouseday 4Chame Tea House
Guesthouseday 5Pisang Tea House
Guesthouseday 6Manang Tea House
GuesthouseDays 7, 8Yak Kharka Tea House
Guesthouseday 9Thorong Phedi Tea House
Guesthouseday 10Mukinath Tea House
Guesthouseday 11Tatopani Tea House
Guesthouseday 12Sikha Tea House
Guesthouseday 13Ghorepani Tea House
Guesthouseday 14Hile Tea House
Guesthouseday 15Hotel Aabas Pokhara
Hotelday 16
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Explore!
Number of tours
527
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- ASara· November 11th, 2023It was a really wonderful trip. The Explore leader and all the crew supporting us were amazing. The diversity in Nepal landscapes is breath taking.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AYannick· November 9th, 2023The variety of landscape among friendly people and superb support from the whole team lead by Jangbu Sherpa. I must also add a great guided tour of Kathmandu when we saw so much in a short space of time.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APeter· December 12th, 2023The company of the fellow travellers, the great viewsShow moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASylvia· November 13th, 2023Walking over the pass, all the mountains, prayer flags and people.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARosie· November 10th, 2023The great care taken by our guide Jangbu. Also the spectacular scenery and the lovely friendly Nepalese people.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJez· November 8th, 2023The views / vistas and changes of scenery exceeded my expectations.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APhillip· May 17th, 2019Very good trip. Will travel with Explore again.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback and review.Trip date: October 2018 - AThomas· May 17th, 2019Just like to say I enjoyed the trip very much. It was very well organized with a great group leader which made it even better. It was a big thing for me as I am not a very well travelled person so I'm very grateful for the whole experience.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: October 2018
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