Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

We will welcome you to Tribhuvan International Airport and help you to the hotel with the short description of the program.

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 6 hrs.

Our early schedule is set early morning at 6:30 am, we will pick you and escort to the bus station. We drive towards Pokhara after an hour where we will have dramatic rivers, valley, cascade rice porch and rocky gorges on our side. Night moments will be created with boating and superior reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Range in the lake.

Day 3: Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana (1,925m) Duration: 4 hrs.

We drive to Phedi and march onward to Pothana.

Day 4: Trek to Forest Camp at Kokar (2,600m) Duration: 4 hrs.

Next destination after Pothana will be a place known as Pitam Deurali. Through our way, we sight dense forest of oak, hemlock, maple, and rhododendrons. Our night will be calm on forest Camp, known as the name Kokar. Our camp contains splendid services.

Day 5: Trek to Low Camp (3,150m) Duration: 5 hrs.

We proceed to Low Camp continuing through a forest. Rhododendrons and tree covered with moss, Lichen, and ferns come on our way. The Low Camp is designated with Mt. Machhapuchhre visible up to the valley.

Day 6: Trek to High Camp (3,600m) time: 4 hrs.

The trail flares up towards the west with an adoring view of the Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. The trail leads along the Mardi Himal edge with Rhododendron bushes and colorful Danphe on the section. We will uplift to the lodge at high camp that captures the wonderful view of Annapurna, Huinchuli, and Machhapuchhre(fishtail).

Day 7: Day walk to Upper viewpoint (4,200m) time: 4 hrs.

We are scheduled for an early wake up in order to have morning sunrise view. Then we follow as per routine towards Mardi Himal. Our sightseeing on the occasion includes Danphe pheasant, Nepali national. After approximation of 3 hours, we shall stand on the Upper viewpoint. This viewpoint helps us with south faces spectacular Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Fishtail via the Machhapuchhre and all of the peaks in the Sanctuary.

Day 8: Trek to Siding village (1,750m) time: 6 hrs.

We will have our takeoff completing a circuit and low camp. The trail takes us to Siding. Siding is well known for the traditional village and is the busy destination of a journey.

Day 9: hike to Lumre and drive to Pokhara (910m) time – 3 hours walking and 2 hours driving

We forward to Lumre from Siding. On the way, we will pass Kalimati and Ghalel villages. Kalimati has Brahmin inhabitant whereas Both Brahmin and Gurung in Ghalel. We catch up our transportation from Lumre that will take us to Pokhara.

Day 10: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Our day tracks back to Kathmandu, a beautiful drive for about 6 hours.

Day 11: Farewell

We will go through final schedule by taking you to the Tribhuvan International Airport, 3 hours earlier than flight time.

Inclusions

Cost Includes

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle.

Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle.

All your standard Meals during the Lodge to Lodge trek and Camping (Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners).

Local Gautam holidays Expeditions licensed English speaking guide.

The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage and equipment during the trek

Area permits.

Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.

Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day.

All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.

Official expenses.

Exclusions

Cost does not include

Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.

Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.

International airfare and airport departure tax.

Nepal entry visa.

Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.

Hot shower, wifi, and Battery charge during the trek.

Personal trekking Equipment.

Tips for trekking staff and driver.

Any others expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Price Includes’ section.

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