Short Trek to Annapurna Himalaya from Kathmandu

Day 1: Kathmandu - Pokhara

Enjoy a scenic drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu along the banks of Trisuli and Marshyandi rivers. Stay overnight in Nepal's 'Lake Valley.' Explore the city on your own of you want to.

Day 2: Pokhara - Nayapul (drive) and trek to Ulleri

Drive for nearly 1.5 hours from Pokhara to Nayapul. The trek begins by ascending through beautiful rice, millet and maze fields, past villages like Birethanti and Sudami. Reach Hile (1,495m) and continue your journey to Tikhedhunga (1,525m) for an overnight stay. You have the option of either spending the night in Tikhedhunga or climbing 3,500 stone steps to reach Ulleri (2073m).

Day 3: Ulleri - Ghorepani

Start your trek after breakfast. Reach Ghorepani, one of the most popular spots in the Annapurna region that is situated at an altitude of 2856m. Hike up to Banthanti, travelling through oak and rhododendron forests. Keep moving until you have reached Ghorepani. Spend your night there.

Day 4: Poon Hill sunrise view and trek to Ghandruk

Hit the trail early today. Travel to Poon Hill (3210m) to enjoy a beautiful sunrise view of mountains and surrounding areas. Spend an hour there before starting your descend. Walk downhill for 5 hours to reach Tadapani via Deurali and Banthanti.

Your journey continues to Ghandruk, which takes almost 2.5 hours more. Stay overnight in Ghandruk.

Day 5: Ghandruk - Pokhara

Ghandruk is much a cultural hub mingled with a picturesque scenery in its background. You can enjoy around several things like inside-home cultural museums, tiled roofs, people and their hospitality along with your lunch.

Now its only 3 hour ride in a local bus from Ghandruk to Pokhara leaving several beautiful landscapes and clear-water rivers.

Day 6: Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus

We will follow the same highway through beautiful rivers, hills and small Nepalese settlements. The drive will take about 7 hours to drop us in Kathmandu. Form the tourist bus park you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening you can explore the town probably buying souvenirs.