Himalayan Conquest
Detailed Itinerary
- Meet up with your crew at Tribhuvan International Airport or Kathmandu tourist bus station and set off on an budget road trip to the adventure capital of Nepal.
- Drive past terraced fields, mountain rivers, and highway bazaars along the Prithvi Highway.
- Arrive in Pokhara, check into a backpacker hostel/hotel near Lakeside, and prep gear.
- Enjoy budget street food, evening chill vibes, and coffee along Phewa Lake.
- Start early with a group jeep ride up into the mountains to hit the trail towards the gateway of the Annapurna Sanctuary.
- Drive via Nayapul to Matkyu / Syauli Bazaar to kick off the trekking trail.
- Hike up stone staircases, crossing suspension bridges and passing traditional Gurung hamlets.
- Reach the mountain village of Chhomrong for overnight stay in a local teahouse with views of Annapurna South.
- Push deeper into the Modi Khola valley as the scenery shifts from farmland to dense bamboo and rhododendron forests.
- Descend the steep Chhomrong steps to cross the river and climb up to Sinuwa.
- Trek past Bamboo and Dobhan through narrow river gorges.
- Rest overnight at Deurali teahouse to acclimate before the high-altitude push.
The ultimate thrill day—enter the natural amphitheater of the Annapurna Sanctuary surrounded by 7,000m+ and 8,000m+ Himalayan giants.
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Trek past Hinku Cave and ascend to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,700 m) for lunch.
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Complete the final 2-hour walk across snowfields to reach Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal (4,130 m).
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Watch a sunset over Annapurna I (8,091 m), Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Hiunchuli.
Wake up at freezing temperatures to witness the golden sunrise hitting the peak of Mt. Annapurna.
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Capture group photos at the iconic Annapurna Base Camp signpost.
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Begin a rapid downhill descent following the Modi Khola river down through MBC and Deurali.
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Reach Bamboo teahouse for dinner, hot tea, and rest after a long trek day.
Finish the trekking leg and celebrate the accomplishment with a relaxing dip in natural riverfront hot springs.
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Trek down to Jhinu Danda and walk down to the riverbank natural hot springs to soothe sore muscles.
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Cross the suspension bridge to Samrung / Matkyu to board shared jeeps back to Pokhara.
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Celebrate with your crew at Lakeside Pokhara with music, food, and drinks.
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Destination: Pokhara to Kathmandu (Departure)
Wrap up the trip with optional lake activities before returning to Kathmandu for departure.
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Optional early morning walk to Pame Beach or lakeside souvenir shopping.
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Board an overland tourist bus or shared vehicle back to Kathmandu.
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Destination: Pokhara to Kathmandu (Departure)Wrap up the trip with optional lake activities before returning to Kathmandu for departure.
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Optional early morning walk to Pame Beach or lakeside souvenir shopping.
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Board an overland tourist bus or shared vehicle back to Kathmandu. Arrive at Kathmandu bus station / Tribhuvan International Airport Click to open side panel for more information for your onward flight or bus home.