Magical encounters and trekking in Annapurna

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu

  

  Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your driver, who will take you to your hotel. Afterwards, you can enjoy some free time to stroll around the city, explore the small streets and little shops. We recommend visiting Durbar Square, the central square of Kathmandu, to admire the ancient monuments, especially the temples.

• day 2

  Visit of the sacred temples (Kathmandu)

  

  Breakfast served at the hotel. You then set off to discover the sacred temples of the Kathmandu valley: the Bodnath temple, the Hindu site of Pashupatinath. You can observe the temples and the cremation ceremonies on the riverbank. You have the end of your afternoon free to stroll or wander before returning to sleep at the hotel.

• day 3

  From Kathmandu to Pokhara

  

  Breakfast served at the hotel. You will go to Pokhara accompanied by your driver. Then, visit the city and stroll through the lively streets. Next, head to the port to visit an island where the Tal Barahi Temple, the most important religious site in Pokhara, is located. While you enjoy a free meal in small restaurants, you can admire traditional dances. You spend the night at the hotel.

• day 4

  Start of the trek in the Annapurna (Galeshwor)

  

  After breakfast, you will go by jeep to Galeshwor with your driver. Galeshwor is the village where your trek in the Annapurna begins. The walk starts at a low altitude, passing through a lush forest. Along the way, you will discover new vegetation before finally arriving at the village of the Magar ethnic group. Overnight with a local family.

• day 5

  Continuation of the trek in the Magar valleys.

  

  After breakfast, you start your 2nd day of trekking early in the morning. You head towards the village of Danda Kaske. A moment of exchange and meeting with the locals. Once you arrive in Nangi, you will have the opportunity to observe the process of making paper from local plants by the inhabitants. Night with a local host.

• day 6

  The Machapuchare

  

  Typical breakfast. You then set out on the Mohare Danda trekking trail which enters a rhododendron forest. Let yourself be surprised by the herds of yaks along the way. Upon arrival at Mohare Danda, head to the top of the village to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. Night with a local host.

• day 7

  Annapurna

  

  Breakfast, then departure for a new stage. Meet the local people along the way: smiling children, villagers working in the fields… Once you arrive at the village of Tilkot, you can rest before attending a traditional Magar show. Have a meal before enjoying a well-deserved night's rest.

• day 8

  Kali Gandaki, Himalayan river

  

  It's already the end of your trek in the Himalayas, but the adventures and wonder are not over yet, especially during the descent to the village of Tipling. You enjoy a breathtaking view of the Kali Ghandaki river. After 2 hours of descent, you reach Pokhara by car. Once at your hotel, you can rest or take the opportunity to go out in the city and visit a delicious restaurant.

• day 9

  Back to Kathmandu

  

  No trek for this day. After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will take you by car for a ride in the heart of the Gandaki mountain. On the way back to Kathmandu, you will stop to enjoy a free meal while admiring the mountains. Back in the Newar valley, your driver will drop you off at the hotel. Enjoy your free time.

• day 10

  Kathmandu

  

  This day is free. You choose what you do with your time. Stroll through the historic district or wander around the markets. If you are adventurous, go visit the royal city of Bhaktapur, its historic center, and the artisan streets of the Timi district. If you are looking for rest, enjoy a relaxing moment at the Garden of Dreams. In the evening, you return to the comfort of your hotel.

• day 11

  Departure

  

  Enjoy one last Nepali breakfast accompanied by Masala Tea. While waiting to head to Kathmandu airport, the moment is perfect for a final relaxing break with a massage in a SPA or, why not, trying out yoga. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel to take you to the international flights terminal.