Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu,
Check in to your Hotel (Yak and Yeti) right in the centre of the town, just off Thamel. It’s easy to get all the important sights in Kathmandu valley.
Overnight 4-Star Hotel, Meals included: breakfast
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1350m),
Today there is a half day guided tour to visit the old part of Kathmandu Durbar Square in the heart of the old city. Here is the old Royal palace, with its intricate woodcarving and four fine towers. There are several Hindu temples to house for different Hindu deities and images including the resident for Kumari, the young girl who is revered as a living Goddess from mid 18th century. You will get magnificent example of Nepali architecture from medieval period around this Durbar square. Leading away from the square in all directions are narrow alleys, full of the most amazing variety of shops and stalls.
You are free in the afternoon to visit the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world at Bodnath or you may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambunath.
Overnight 4-Star Hotel, Meals included: breakfast,
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara (825m),
This morning you can choose to join a thrilling mountain flight over the Himalayas, and then take a short but exciting flight to Pokhara. It is a Nepal’s fifth largest town and presents a far more relaxed aspect than other cities. It is a beautiful lakeside setting, beneath the imposing shadow of the stunning Annapurna Range, making it the perfect ending point for our trek. There should be time to enjoy some of the town’s many attractions today.
After lunch, you join an included tour of this enchanting town and its serene lake. You will visit the Devi’s fall, thriving Tibetan village of Tashiling nearby and mountain museum. Perhaps you may take a boat trip out onto the lake to visit the small Hindu temple of Barahi Mandir and turn back for an overnight stay at the Shangri-La Village Resort.
Overnight Comfort Hotel, Meals included: breakfast
Day 04: Drive to Birethanti (1,100m),
Drive to the starting point of your trek to Naya Pul from where you begin by walking along the lower foothills. You will arrive at the Sanctuary Lodge in time for lunch. Later on, you may wish to explore the village of Birethanti situated by the confluence between Modi and Burungdi Khola.
Overnight Comfort Lodge, Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 05: Trek to Ghandruk (1,951m),
Follow the Modi River valley up into the mountains. Your five-hour hike which is mostly steep uphill on steady paths, takes you through paved 1000 terraced steps on to charming hamlets, paddy fields and lush forests, with plenty of opportunity for interesting and refreshing stops along the way. Upon arrival in Ghandruk, enjoy a late lunch at the Himalayan Lodge, your base for the next two nights.
Overnight Comfort Lodge, Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 06: Explore Ghandruk Village,
Admire the sunrise over the magnificent Annapurna’s before setting off to the village tour of Ghandruk. It is an interesting, prosperous and the largest Gurung village in the area. This region is populated mostly by Gurungs, one of the many tribes of Nepal. Gurungs are famous as a large number of them fought in the Gurkha Regiments of the British Army and many come from this area. You may well find retired Gurkhas running teahouses in this part of Nepal. After venturing into the countryside, return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Comfort Lodge, Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 07: Trek to Birethanti,
Return from Ghandruk and head down to the banks of the Modi River. Pass the village of Kimche before reaching the Sanctuary Lodge, your base for the night. After lunch, you have time to relax or to do some local exploration.
Overnight Comfort Lodge, Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 08: Trek to Majgaun,
Today you follow the course of the Modi River, crossing a cable bridge to reach an uphill path, which leads to the Gurung Lodge, where you stay overnight. After lunch, discover the nearby villages of Majgaun and Patlekhet.
Overnight Comfort Lodge, Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 09: Trek to Dhampus (1,650m),
Trek through the unspoilt villages of Tanchok and Pothana this morning. Then arrive at the Basanta Lodge for lunch and an overnight stay. Later, you may wish to join an optional walk through the old village of Dhampus.
Overnight Comfort Lodge, Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10: Trek to Pokhara,
Hike along a mountain ridge through terraces and descend to the valley floor where you board a minibus for the half-hour drive back to Pokhara. Spend the night at the Shangri-La Village Resort.
Overnight Comfort Hotel, Meals included: breakfast
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu,
Fly back to Kathmandu and check in to the Hotel for your final night.
Overnight 4-Star Hotel, Meals included: breakfast
Day 12: Depart Kathmandu,
The trip ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport for the flight back home.
Meals included: breakfast