Explore Nepal: peaks & rivers

Today you will follow the Kathmandu to Pokhara Highway, stopping at Dumre for the turnoff to Bandipur. Enjoy a guided walk through Bandipur's traditional village, experiencing its historic charm and serene, traffic-free ambience, reminiscent of life decades or centuries ago.

Today you will drive to Pokhara, enjoying dramatic scenery. In the late afternoon, a boat ride on Lake Phewa offers stunning views, ending with the sunset aarti ceremony. You can then return to your hotel or dine at local restaurants.

Begin with a one-hour drive from your hotel to Naudanda, then trek uphill through villages and terraces. After a three-hour walk, reach Dhampus for an overnight stay at a tea house with panoramic views of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Mountain).

Today you will walk toward the ridgeline, taking a short break in Pothana to visit Tibetan traders. The trek to Landruk takes about five hours through timeless villages. In the afternoon, you will explore the area near the honey cliffs, known for the daring honey hunters. Overnight at a tea house in Landruk (1,565 m).

Today you will trek for three to four hours from Landruk to Ghandruk, passing livestock and mule trains. Enjoy close views of Annapurna and Fishtail mountains. Explore Ghandruk, known for rug weaving and its Gurkha history. Overnight in Ghandruk (2,012 m).

Today you will travel from Ghandruk through fields and forests with magnolia and rhododendrons. The air may feel thinner at 2,000 m, so take the necessary precautions. After four to five hours of trekking, you will reach Tadapani, where you might see monkeys. Enjoy views of Machhapuchhare and Annapurna South and visit the lively village for stories and crafts. Overnight at a teahouse lodge in Tadapani.

Today you will trek over 2,500 m with superb views of the Annapurna range. Walk down through the forest to a stream, then steeply up to Banthanti for tea. Continue uphill to Deurali (1,957 m) and on to the ridge with views of the western Annapurna’s, Dhaulagiri, and Kali Gandaki Valley. At the ridge top, buy a drink and look across to Poon Hill. Today's trek is four to five hours.

Today you will climb to Poon Hill (3,193 m) to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas, then return to your lodge for breakfast. You will descend to Tikhedhunga (1,540 m), trekking for about six hours.

After breakfast, you will make the descent from Tikhedhunga to Hile (1,400 m), where you will be met by your driver for the journey back to Pokhara.

Spend the day at leisure for a well-earned rest or discover the vibrant bazaar and picturesque lakeside for leisurely strolls. Shop for unique souvenirs, including books, paintings, and Nepalese tea along Baidam and Lakeside Roads. Visit the International Mountain Museum or Gurkha Memorial Museum, both a short taxi ride away. Enjoy diverse dining options along Lakeside and Baidam Roads or relax by Lake Phewa via the Lake Footway path.

After breakfast, you will transfer from Pokhara to Damauli (a 1.5-hour drive) where you will meet your boat crew. You will float down the unspoilt Seti River, spotting village life and birds, with a picnic lunch on a sandy beach. Navigate two small Grade 2 rapids; the rest is a relaxing float to the camp. Rafting time is about three hours, depending on water levels.

You will spend the morning rafting to reach the sandbank near Jugedi where you will be met and transferred to Kathmandu.

Later this morning, you will meet a Sherpa who has summited Annapurna and Everest multiple times at a local restaurant. Over lunch, he will share his experiences, making the conversation rewarding. The remainder of the day will be at leisure.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day. Your return flight will arrive the same day.