A short Annapurna walking block from Pokhara is paired with booked activity time such as a river, flight, or lakeside add-on as listed on your itinerary. Village trails and a viewpoint night sit alongside the extra day. A viewpoint night in the foothills plus a booked river or flight day keeps the week varied.
You sleep in teahouses on the hill and in Pokhara between activities. The crew keeps walking days and activity days clearly separated so kit and timing stay simple. Chitwan or lakeside slots sit on a different morning from the hill walk, so you are not carrying a paddle in a duffle.
You'll get an arrival briefing in Kathmandu and a daily plan as the week moves from the Trishuli put-in to Australian Camp, then Pokhara activities and Chitwan. We keep walking kit and river or flight kit on different mornings so paddles and helmets are not mixed with the hill duffle. Office staff trained in adventure tourism hold the rafting meet, the ridge lodge, and the park nights on one calendar.
After the Dhampus walk, your guide confirms paragliding, zipline, or bungee slots so they do not collide with the ridge night. Chitwan park days and the Manakamana cable-car stop sit on the same desk as the Pokhara hotel nights. We'll tailor an activity morning if wind holds a launch or the river runs high.
Welcome! We can’t tell you how pleases we are to receive you. Our Himalayan Adventure employee will be waiting to greet you at the TIA Gate.
After the welcome courtesy, he will then accompany you to your hotel. Today is mainly the group assembly day as the participants of the Annapurna short trek can arrive on different flights at different times. So you can make yourself at home and then stroll along the Kathmandu streets or reach Boudhanath or Swayambhunath (optional).
In the evening, once the group is in full force, our guide will arrive and give you the details about the Annapurna trek route. Then you can celebrate the beginning of your Annapurna adventure trek in the lively atmosphere of the capital with some spicy food and drinks.
A day of excitement, laughter, and adventure awaits you today as you take a rafting journey on the powerful torrent of the mighty Trishuli River. After the early morning breakfast, our private transport will take you out of Kathmandu through the busy streets of Kalanki and Thankot.
Then the long wide and asphalted Prithvi Highway will lead you slowly toward the serene Trishuli Valley. As you journey forward, you will be farther and farther away from the hustle of the city and will be surrounded by the tranquil beauty of rural Nepal.
The moment has come for us to set off towards the Queen City of Nepal, the mysterious yet very open Pokhara. From Trishuli, we will once again continue along the Prithvi Highway till we reach Mugling. Now, the Mugling-Narayanghat Highway will guide our way towards the charming little ancient Newari town of Bandipur.
We may pause here for a moment just to enjoy the tranquility of the town and its uniquely carved streets. We will now journey onward and slowly, one by one, the heads of the snowy peaks of Ganesh, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail start to appear.
After a delightful Himalayan morning in Pokhara, we will now prepare our luggage and set on a short yet very fulfilling drive of about 45 minutes to an hour towards the small village called Kande. From here, we will begin our first full day of walking through the stone streets and cultivated fields of Kande. Soon, the road will give way to the very steep lush forest path passing through the jungle zone of orchids, rhododendrons, vines, and oaks.
The path won't stop steepening till we reach Australian Camp which can take around 1 to 2 hours. Located on a 2055 m high Hill, this tiny settlement bestows the most astounding spectacle of Hiunchuli (6440 m), Lamjung Himal (6983 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), and Annapurna South (7219 m).
From the Australian Camp, we will make our way down through the jungle path. We will be descending about 300 m which can take us around an hour or so. This downhill trek will bring us to the ever-smiling Gurung Village of Dhampus framed by the majestic structure of the Annapurna range.
Next, our Annapurna trek itinerary will take us on another descent for about an hour towards Phedi. We will have a steep drop of around 600 m which will be made easier by the cool mountain breeze flowing through the Snowy Walls of Annapurna South (7,219 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Manaslu (8,156 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Lamjung Himal (6,983 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), and Ganesh Himal (7,446 m).
For those of you who don’t mind waking up before the sun, there is an exciting opportunity to see the never-seen-before magical sunrise over the high snowy ridges from the Sarangkot Viewpoint rested calmly at the altitude of 1600 m. Only a short 30-minute gentle upward walk will take you to this vantage point from where you can see the Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, Fishtail, and Himchuli basking under the warm glow of the rising sun. However, if rising before the sun is not your cup of tea, then you can also go in the evening for the mesmerizing sunset view.
Now, let’s get on with the main goal we have come to Pokhara for, a bunch of some exciting extreme activities are awaiting us. You can either pick and choose or you can try them all.
In the daybreak, we will now set off for our journey towards the Chitwan National Park. The Prithvi Highway will once again be our reliable companions guiding us through the charming towns of Byas and Bandipur.
Slowly, our route will take us through the expansive Terai plains leading us to the heart of Chitwan. The national park of Chitwan covers the vast 953 square km and was established in 1973.
Once a game reserve of formal royalties, this park now serves as the shelter for over 450 bird species and various wildlife including the elusive Bengal tiger, hyenas, leopards, elephants, and the iconic one-horned rhinoceros. The park is also home to Gangetic dolphins along with various reptiles like pythons and crocodiles.
Jungle Adventure in Chitwan National Park. (B/L/D)Today, we have a whole day planned with fun jungle activities at the park. We will begin our adventure with the jungle excursion for which we can either choose to ride on the back of an elephant, hike through the wilderness, or cycle along the route.
Hiking will be the most rewarding option though which will allow us to spot the wildlife more closely. Two local guides will be with us, one will be in the front leading our way and the other will be at the back for our safety. Another good and safer option will be the Jeep Safari.
The driver will stop at every sighting of wildlife or scenery so we will have plenty of chances to capture them in our camera. You will have the option to either go for a short 4-hour safari or a full-day exploration.
Today is the penultimate day of our Annapurna adventure trek. From Chitwan, we will journey along the Sauraha road making our way to the Mahendra Highway in Bharatpur.
After taking a right turn, we will exit onto the bypass road and continue our drive along the Narayangadh to Muglin Highway. Our route will then lead us along the Prithvi Highway until we arrive at Kurintar, Darechok.
Here, we will visit the cable car station that will take us to the top of the 1300 m high hill where the wish-fulfilling temple is located. Regarded as one of the most renowned and frequented Hindu temples of Goddess Durga, it is believed to be a mystical site venerated for over five centuries.
The ultimate day of your Annapurna extensive trek has arrived. After breakfast, one of our employees will accompany you to TIA.
We hope you have got every bit of adventure you have come for in Nepal. Until we meet again, Goodbye our endearing friend.
Most guests fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Share your arrival time ahead of travel so a Thamel hotel transfer can be arranged, or make your own way to the meeting hotel.
Many departures include a road transfer to Pokhara before walking starts from Nayapul or a nearby trailhead. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
March to May rhododendron bloom and October to November crisp air are peak windows for this itinerary. July and August mean leeches and cloud on lower slopes; December to February can ice steps above village level.
Your guide reads the forecast before long cols or sunrise hikes. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
You should be comfortable on steep stone steps and forest paths for four to six hours with a daypack. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Airport collection to your Kathmandu hotel is available when flight times are shared in advance. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Pokhara hotel meet applies when your package starts lakeside; allow a full day for the drive from the capital if that sector is included. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Road transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a short drive to Nayapul or another start point are common when transport is included. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS registration apply on this route. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
Operated by Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours, a partner of adventuro.
