After a good night’s sleep and enjoying a hearty breakfast, we proceed for our tour of Swayambhunath (popularly known as Monkey Temple) “Swayambhu” means “self-created” and refers to the myth that the hill sprung up suddenly from a vast lake that once covered Kathmandu Valley. After this tour, we drive for a visit to the famous Boudhanath Stupa (said to be the largest in the world) and a significant center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu. The stupa is designed to be like a giant mandala (a representation of the Buddhist cosmos).
After lunch, we return to our hotel to get refreshed then we process for necessary gear shopping & checking. We will help to check your essential gear for Packing as well as we will have an early supper and retire to bed.

After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and drop you off at the domestic airport for a short but very picturesque flight to Pokhara. We can catch amazing views of the Himalayas from the right side of our airplane. Pokhara is a beautiful lake city and we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, the five peaks of Annapurna, and others.
We meet our Sherpa crew at Pokhara Airport then you will transfer to Kimche by Private Jeep. Which is about 2:30 hours’ drive from Pokhara, from where we'll begin the first steps of our trek.
Our trek begins as the trail ascends slightly through forests to Ghandruk, a bustling village of the ethnic Gurung community that has its own dialect, culture, dress, and traditions. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a well-known destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and also because it's just a stone’s throw from Pokhara and Kathmandu. The afternoon is ours to visit the Annapurna Conservation Office, museums and explore the interesting village.

We first descend further along the trail showcasing rich rhododendron forests, splendidly cascading sparkling mountain streams, and other magical vistas of nature that surprise us. After continuously climbing for 3 hours, we step on the territory of Tadapani at an altitude of 2590m. Tadapani offers the most awesome mountain views of the overpowering peaks of Annapurna South.

At Tadapani morning offers stunning sunrise over chain of peaks, having breakfast where walk leads in the hidden path away from main trails and villages for some days.As walk progress and then climb into forested areas to reach at Dobato facing tremendous views of Annapurna peaks, a peaceful spot in the middle of forest.

From Dobato in the morning, we steep up to great viewpoint Mulde (Muldai 3600m). from the Mulde you can see altogether 25 mountains such as Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal range, etc. after spending a short time, we trek back for tea break & proceed to trek the Bayali 3400m. we overnight stay at Bayali community Lodge.

After breakfast, we descend through the clear ground and fine-looking forest to reach the pastures of Chistibung. After this, we ascend gradually through a forest before reaching Upper Chistibung which is a temporary herder’s settlement. If you are able to identify it, you might be fortunate to catch sight of the colorful Lophophorus (Danphe), the national bird of Nepal, as well as Himalayan Thar on the grassy ridge high above the trail. Overnight in Chistibung in our tented camps.

After a warm hearty breakfast, we set out on a steady climb above the tree line through alpine meadows and pastures to reach Khopra. On nearing the Khopra Ridge, we see the tip of Annapurna South. Upon reaching Khopra we go for a brief hike down Khopra Ridge to a viewpoint overlooking Kali Gandaki river far below in this deep valley. From Khopra we also approve of the stunning mountain panorama including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna South. We Overnight at nice Stone House of Community Lodge

Today we embark on a journey to nice stone plate areas from where we attain excellent views of the Fang and surrounding mountains.
For those who want to walk further from the nice stone plate areas or visit the sacred lake from Khopra can also be arranged.

From Khopra Ridge we descend off the hillock and hike coolly downhill on a steep trail. Along the route, we get more views of Mount Dhaulagiri with the towering peak providing a glorious backdrop to the terraced lush green fields and traditional houses in the villages scattered close by. Overnight in Pauda village in private Lodge.

From Sauta farm village where walk leads on gradual path down to a stream with short climb to reach at Chitre village, and within main trails to reach at scenic Ghorepani village.After a refreshing break at Chitre continue walks with steep ups for few hours into cool alpine woods of rhododendron and pine trees then ending the walk at nice Ghorepani village facing views of Dhaulagiri range.

Morning hike to scenic Poon Hill for stunning sunrise over chain of Himalayan peaks with Dhaulagiri-Nilgiri’s-Annapurna-Manaslu as far to Ganesh Himal towards far-east horizon.Enjoying fantastic panorama of mountains and sunrise back to Ghorepani and continue walk into serene rhododendron forest towards Ulleri village with long descend to reach at Tirkhedhunga for last overnight stop of the treks.

After a refreshing and pleasant time at Tirkhedhunga with views of cascading water-falls, today walk completes after heading down at warmer low areas at Bhirethati a nice village, where trekking ends and then taking a drive back to Pokhara, as morning drive leads on Beni and Pokhara highway, and then on good road of few hours exciting ride to reach at scenic Pokhara for last overnight stop by its calm Phewa Lake.
In the Evening, you can invite a welfare dinner to your supporting team (guide and porter) and give TIPS directly.

After breakfast, we get into our vehicle for a short drive to Airport & fly back to Kathmandu. Make sure your video cams are loaded for some great pictures from the windows of your plane of the fantastic landscapes & Himalayas. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. There is nothing much else to do except to shoot off some emails to your loved ones and companions you met on the course of your holiday, and yes, you’d want to organize those lovely photos. You can spend the evening laid-back at your pace, perhaps catch up on some last-minute shopping and celebrate a complimentary dinner together in the evening with the Sherpa Guide Services staff.

Sherpa Guide Services office representative and office vehicle will be on standby at our hotel to transfer us to the airport for our connecting flight home. Serving you was a wonderful joy and pleasure, we at Sherpa Guide Services will cherish the bonds of our relationship created over the time you spent with us and we thank you for choosing us as your travel partner and for visiting this amazing country Nepal. We are sure that trekking in this beautiful region of the Annapurnas and Khopra ridge will give your lifetime memories of a vacation well enjoyed. Adios friends! Till we meet again.
Please Note: Although we try to follow the itinerary given above, at times local trail or weather conditions may necessitate slight changes if necessary. The trekking itinerary may also vary slightly depending on our trekkers' acclimatization rates. This adventure goes into wild territory above the timberline, so we seek to request maximum flexibility if and when required for the safety of your trip and your life.