Annapurna Expedition

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our team will greet and transfer you to your hotel. After settling in, attend a pre-expedition briefing to review the itinerary, safety protocols, gear, and expedition details. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Nepali welcome dinner featuring authentic local cuisine and cultural performances.

Discover Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Durbar Squares. A professional city guide will share insights into Nepalese history, art, and culture. Post-sightseeing, return to the hotel for last-minute expedition preparation, ensuring all equipment and permits are ready.

Start a scenic 6–7 hour drive along the Prithivi Highway. Enjoy views of rivers, terraced fields, and hill settlements. Upon reaching Pokhara, explore the lakeside area or take a boat ride on Phewa Lake. Overnight stay in a comfortable hotel.

Drive to Nayapul, the trek starting point. Register permits at Birethanti. Begin the trek along the Modi Khola River, gradually ascending through subtropical forests and villages. Arrive at Tikhedhunga and spend the night in a local teahouse.

Ascend steep stone staircases and forested trails, passing Ulleri village and rhododendron forests. Reach Ghorepani, a popular trekking hub, with panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Overnight in a teahouse.

Early morning hike to Poonhill for a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast, then descend through terraced fields and rhododendron forests towards Tatopani, famous for its natural hot springs. Overnight in a local teahouse.

Follow the Kali Gandaki River valley, ascending through forested trails. Visit Rupse Waterfall along the way and experience cultural transitions from Hindu to Tibetan Buddhist influences. Overnight in Ghasa village, known for its traditional Tibetan-style architecture.

Ascend through pine and conifer forests, enjoy birdwatching opportunities, and cross Dhampus Pass for panoramic mountain vistas. Arrive at Lete, a serene village with spectacular high-altitude landscapes. Overnight in a teahouse.

Follow trails along rivers and alpine meadows. Enter remote alpine landscapes surrounded by majestic peaks. Set up camp at Thulo Bugin, a tranquil high-altitude site ideal for acclimatization.

Navigate remote highlands and pastures to reach Hum Khola, a less-frequented area offering peaceful trekking amidst glaciers and high-altitude landscapes. Overnight in a tented camp.

Trek through rocky terrains and glacier-fed streams. Witness untouched Himalayan wilderness, then descend towards Miristi Khola campsite for an overnight stay.

Ascend through rugged glaciers and ice formations. Reach North Base Camp, surrounded by Annapurna I and neighboring peaks. Acclimatize, train, and prepare for the summit climb. Camp overnight.

Progress through multiple high-altitude camps (Camps I–IV), undertaking acclimatization hikes, glacier crossings, and technical climbing. Summit attempts are planned based on weather and climbers’ conditions. Descend carefully back to Base Camp after the summit.

Retrace the route through alpine meadows, forests, and rivers. Overnight stays in camps and teahouses, with opportunities to relax in hot springs at Tatopani.

Complete the trek in Beni and drive to Pokhara, enjoying panoramic landscapes along the way. Overnight stay in a hotel.

Return to Kathmandu via scenic roads along the Trishuli River, passing villages, hills, and rivers. Check-in at hotel and rest.

Free day for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxation. Enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the expedition’s success.

Private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. End of the Annapurna Expedition.