Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence. There will be a guided tour to the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath and after that to the most popular Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- Pashupatinath. We take a tour to Patan or Lalitpur (the City of Artisans), which is 5km away from Kathmandu. We walk through Patan Durbar Square, and delight in the architectural wonders of Malla era. Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple and Golden Temple are the major attractions at the square.

After breakfast, if you decide to take a bus to Pokhara, you will start off for a 7-hour journey to Pokhara. You can enjoy the beautiful hills, gorges, rivers, villages along the way. If you choose to fly, then it will be a picturesque one with beautiful hills and towering peaks. Once in Pokhara, you can either choose to explore Pokhara or rest at your hotel. You will be staying overnight at the beautiful lake city of Pokhara.

Your day starts early with an hour-long drive to Nayapul. From here, your actual trek on foot begins. The walk starts with a crossing of a suspension bridge and you follow the bank of the Modi River. We pass through local villages, tea houses, greenhills, rivers and meet local people of that place. We will cross Tikhedunga Khola by the suspension bridge and reach Tikhedhunga. After Tikhedhunga, the trail begins by climbing up quite steeply on a stone staircase which has more than 3200 steps. After climbing the hill, we can see Mt. Annapurna south (7219m.) and Hiunchuli (6441m.).

Ghorepani is a charming Gurung village resting on the lap of the majestic Himalayas. On the trails, you cross several small streams. You go up and down stone staircases. You also pass through the beautiful and quaint village of Ulleri. The village is famous for its stunning mountain views of Annapurna South, Himchuli and Mt. Machhapuchhre. From here, you pass through the beautiful, lush green forests of oaks and rhododendron to reach your destination of the day, Ghorepani.

Today’s trek begins early. You will begin with an ascent to Poon Hill, the ultimate point of the trek. You will feel blessed with an opportunity to see the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. And the view of the surrounding farm terraces adds in to the beauty of the scenery. The sunrise view from Poon Hill is quite alluring. With the stunning beauty of the Himalayas in mind, we head back to Ghorepani for breakfast.

Your trek today starts with a pleasant walk in the trails till Ghandruk. Have a hearty lunch at Ghandruk and then walk towards Landruk, which lies in the hills just opposite of Ghandruk. To get to Landruk from Ghandruk, you descend towards Tolka first and then take a steep uphill to Landruk. 

After having morning breakfast, our journey begins with a wonderful sunrise view over the Himalayas. The trail passes many villages like Tolka, Bhaisi Kharka, Durali, and Potana. In this day, Deurali is the panoramic viewpoint from where we can see the spectacular mountain views. The trail goes uphill until reach to Deurali, after this the trails goes downhill and reach to Potana then after some minutes of walk, we will reach Australian Camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Australian Camp.

The last day of Annapurna short trek will reach you to Phedi after a few hours of hiking. The trail provides extra pleasure with scenic views, charming villages, and local lifestyle. From Phedi, you will drive to Pokhara. Evening time free for boating at Phewa Lake or personal activities.

Today, you explore the lake city of Pokhara. It's worth spending at least one night in Pokhara, where there's plenty to see and do, and nice places to stay.

After the morning breakfast, your guide will take you to the Pokhara airport for the scenic flight to Kathmandu. On your interest, there is also the alternative way to return back to Kathmandu by public bus or private car from Pokhara. On your arriving at Kathmandu, you will drop to your respective hotel.

Just relax at your hotel room and travel around the beautiful cultural city of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. You have the day to your own, so enjoy your last day in Nepal. 

It’s time to leave Nepal, of course with smiles and many memories to cherish. Depending on your flight time we will drop you at Tribhuwan International airport for your final departure to your destination.