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When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will greet you and take you to your accommodation. After you've had some time to get used to things, we'll have a pre-trek briefing to go over your gear, the daily itinerary, and what you can expect on the path.
This is the best opportunity to ask any last-minute enquiries and meet the other people who will be hiking with you and your guide. Your first night will be in the lively capital city of Kathmandu.
3 star hotel
After a quick breakfast, we will drive through the Trisuli River valley to the picturesque lakeside city of Pokhara. As you get closer to the city, you'll see beautiful rolling green hills, terraced fields, and even some of the high Himalayas. You might even take a fast domestic flight for an extra fee to get the most out of your time lounging by Phewa Lake.
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The trailhead at Nayapul or Birethanti is a short drive from Pokhara. This is where our trekking officially starts. We will be walking down the Modi Khola river, past villages and beautiful terrain, till you get to Tikhedhunga. The trek next takes you up a steep stone staircase with more than 3,000 steps to the Magar town of Ulleri for the night.
5-6 hrs trek
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1,960m
The trek today takes you through beautiful rhododendron and oak woods. They are very colourful in the spring when the flowers blossom. You will follow the Bhurungdi Khola river until Nangge Thanti, and then you will go to the busy settlement of Ghorepani (2,880m). This town is a popular stop for trekkers and gives them great first views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs.
4-5 hrs trek
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2,860 m
You can start your day with a walk up Poon Hill (3,210m) before dawn to see the famous 360-degree Himalayan sunrise. Trekking up toward Poonhill is totally optional.
After breakfast at Ghorepani, we will leave the busier trails and go down through a mixed forest of pine and rhododendron. You will reach the tranquil, traditional Magar village of Swanta (2,214m) after crossing a wooden bridge over a fast-flowing river.
4-5 hrs trek
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2,214m
Today, we will start a gradual climb through thick forests and high alpine fields where local people graze their yaks and buffalo once we leave Swanta.
There are a lot of different kinds of plants and animals in this area. Keep a look out for the colourful Danphe (Nepal's national bird) or Himalayan Tahr on the hills. Our destination is Dhankharka, also known as Chistibung at 2,975m. It's a secluded village that has a real mountain feel and is very quiet.
4-5 hrs trek
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2,975m
Today, we will have to climb a short but steep hill to get above the trees and into the high alpine zone. When we get to the top of Khopra Ridge (3,660m), the view opens up to one of the most amazing views in Nepal, with Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri in the distance.
You will stay at the community-run lodge on the peak, which is at the best spot to see a spectacular sunset over the mountains.
3-4 hrs trek
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3,660m
The most difficult day of the trek is today, when you will visit the holy Khayer Lake. This glacial lake at a high elevation is a holy place for Hindus and Buddhists who think that the water in it can help them reach Nirvana. Even though the path is rough and steep, the view at the base of Annapurna South is worth it. After a well-earned rest, you can make your way back down to Khopra Ridge.
7-8 hrs trek
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4,660m
We will trek through high-altitude grasslands and rhododendron forests on your way to Bayeli Kharka after leaving the ridge. As we reach the Sumphul Danda pass, the trail gives you a new view of the mountains. We will walk through a quiet forest of magnolia and oak trees until we reach the village of Dobato (3,420m). From there, we can take a short nighttime climb to the Muldai Viewpoint to see the sunset.
5-6 hrs trek
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3,349m
Today, we will go down a long, nice path through thick woodlands. The trail is frequently much calmer than the main roads. Before you get to Ghandruk (1,940m), the largest Gurung settlement in the area, we will pass through Bhaisi Kharka. You can spend your afternoon at the Gurung Museum, the old Buddhist monastery, or just looking at the slate-roofed residences and the beautiful vistas of Machhapuchhre.
3-4 hrs trek
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We will go down a set of stone steps on your last morning of hiking to get to either Kimche or Syauli Bazaar. We leave the tracks here and get on a private jeep or bus to go back to Pokhara. Once we check into your hotel, you can spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing by the lake or having a meal at one of the city's many bars.
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You will leave Pokhara and return to Kathmandu. Once more, the drive follows the Trisuli River, giving you one last look at the beautiful Nepali scenery. We will all get together in the evening for a special farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant to celebrate the end of your journey.
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3 star hotel
Today is the end of your trip through the Himalayas. Depending on when your flight is, we will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport. We hope you have a safe trip home and that the peaceful feeling of the Khopra Ridge stays with you.
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