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Trek Through the Himalayas on a Guided Tour

No other place on Earth can make a traveler feel, quite literally, so on top of the world as the Himalayas. The famous peaks of Everest, K2, and Lhotse loom over travelers in the Kathmandu Valley during this 11- or 12-day trek.

Flights & Transportation:

• Roundtrip economy class air on Cathay Pacific or similar from:
  • New York (JFK) - See Parking Deals Here or
  • Los Angeles (LAX) - See Parking Deals Here
• Airfare is non-refundable
• Round-trip airport transfers
• All taxes and service charges
• Trekking permits and on the trek, one porter per two trekkers
• Transfer via tourist bus from Kathmandu Pokhara to Kathmandu
• For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Pacific Holidays at (800) 355-8025
• Airline & flight times determined at the time of booking

Hotels

11-Day/9-Night (9 nights + 2 overnight flight)

• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Kathmandu Eco Hotel (or similar 3-star) in Kathmandu
• 1 night standard accommodations at Hotel Pokhara Choice Inn (or similar 3-star) in Pokhara
• 1 night standard accommodations at Tikhedhunga Lodge in Tikhedhunga
• 1 night standard accommodations at Ghorepani Lodge in Ghorepani
• 1 night standard accommodations at Tadapani Lodge in Tadapani
• 1 night standard accommodations at Ghandruk Lodge in Ghandruk
• 1 night standard accommodations at Hotel Pokhara Choice Inn (or similar 3-star) in Pokhara
• 1 night standard accommodations at Kathmandu Eco Hotel (or similar 3-star) in Kathmandu

12-Day/9-Night (9 nights + 3 overnight flight)

• 2 night standard accommodations at Hotel Ramada Encore or Hotel Shambala (or similar 4-star) in Kathmandu
• 1 night standard accommodations at Mount Kailash Resort or Hotel Landmark (or similar 4-star) in Pokhara
• 1 night standard accommodations at Tikhedhunga Lodge in Tikhedhunga
• 1 night standard accommodations at Ghorepani Lodge in Ghorepani
• 1 night standard accommodations at Tadapani Lodge in Tadapani
• 1 night standard accommodations at Ghandruk Lodge in Ghandruk
• 1 night standard accommodations at Hotel Pokhara Choice Inn (or similar 3-star) in Pokhara
• 1 night standard accommodations at Kathmandu Eco Hotel (or similar 3-star) in Kathmandu

Meals

• Daily breakfast at the lodges -4 per person
• One complimentary farewell dinner

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu. Remember to have two photos and USD $25 per person ready for visa processing upon arrival at the airport after clearing immigration and customs (passport must be valid for at least 6 months). After clearing immigration and customs, transfer for check-in at the hotel.* (Kathmandu Eco Hotel or Similar)*

Day 2: Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,600 ft)

After an early morning Yoga class at the Mandala Yoga Studio, enjoy a day at leisure to explore the area on your own or take an optional tour. (B)

Day 3: Kathmandu → Pokhara (827m / 2,713 ft | 5 Hours Drive)

Overland transfer on tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. For $110 extra per person you can transfer partially doing a river rafting trip (3 hours) and then private transfer to Pokhara. (Hotel Pokhara Choice Inn or Similar) (B)

Day 4 – Pokhara → Hille → Tikhedhunga (1,540m / 5,052 ft)

Meet the sherpa trekking crew and drive to Nayapool. Begin trekking towards Birethanti, a large and prosperous town with a winding street paved with large stones. After crossing two suspension bridges over the Modi Khola River, stop for lunch. Beyond Birethanti the trail is well defined at first, but then loses itself in rice fields. An hour past Birethanti and beyond Mathathanti, start climbing towards Sudre and Hille. Walk further up to Tikhedhunga. Overnight at your lodge. (4 miles: 4–5 hrs, gradually uphill) (B)

Day 5 – Tikhedhunga → Ghorepani (2,874m / 9,429 ft | 12 km / 6 hrs)

Begin your journey towards Tikedunga. Once there, cross a bridge and a waterfall taking in the views. Then, head uphill towards Ulleri. From Ulleri, an hour-long journey takes you to Banthanti, a settlement in a forest clearing at 7,545 feet (2,300m), offering breathtaking views of Annapurna south and Mount Fishtail. After lunch, head uphill through oak and rhododendron forests to Deurali and then further to Ghorepani. Arrive and transfer to your lodge (7 miles: 3 hrs steep uphill—approx. 3,600 steps; 3 hrs gradual forest ascent) (B)

Day 6 – Climb Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,531 ft) → Tadapani (2,647m / 8,684 ft)

An early morning excursion takes you to Poon Hill, which provides an even better and unobstructed view of the high Himalaya peaks such as Dhaulagiri I, Tukuche Peak, and Dhampus Peak. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast, continue to trek towards Tadapani. Stop in Banthati for lunch. Beyond Banthati, the trail starts climbing, leaving the moist, high mountain forests and entering a field of cane. The trail climbs steeply for about 30 mins before reaching Tadapani, which means "Far Water." This is an ideal place to see the views of Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and the Glacier Dome. Spend the night at your lodge. (7 miles: 1 hr steep up + 45 min return; 3 hrs steep up; 2 hrs steep down; 1 hr mixed terrain) (B)

Day 7 – Tadapani → Ghandruk (1,980m / 6,500 ft)

This morning, descend through a forest of wildflowers. Try and spot some of the long-tailed monkeys that inhabit this area! Arrive in the village of Ghandruk, beautifully set against the peaks of Mount Fishtail, Annapurna South, Ganga Purna, Annapurna III, and HiunChuli. Visit the Annapurna Area Conservation Project, the Gurung Museum, and a sheep wool weaving workshop. Overnight at your lodge in Ghandruk (4 miles: 3–4 hrs gradually downhill) (B)

Day 8 – Ghandruk → Nayapool (1,070m / 3,510 ft | 15 km / 6 hrs) → Pokhara (1 hr)

The trail descends at first on a stone staircase and then traverses high above a river on a wide stone-paved lane. The trail keeps heading downhill through terraced fields at Kilu, onto a suspension bridge over the Sadhu Khola, finally arriving alongside Modi Khola in Shauli Bazaar where you stop for lunch. Continue on this beautiful trail until you arrive at Nayapool. From here, drive back to Pokhara (about 1 hr) and transfer to your hotel. (Hotel Pokhara Crown Plaza) (9 miles: 4–5 hrs gradually downhill) (B)

Day 9 – Pokhara → Kathmandu (4–5 Hours Drive)

After Breakfast drive to Kathmandu. It’s a around 5 hours scenic drive along the riverside hilly  road. After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and the evening to stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping. There is a farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Overnight at Kathmandu Eco Hotel or Similar

Day 10 – Departure

After check-out, services end.

Optional Tours & Upgrades 

price is per person, minimum 2

• Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square & Swoyambhunath Stupa: $80
• Pokhara Half-Day Sightseeing: $50
• Pokhara 30-Minute Paragliding: $160
• Bungy Jumping in Pokhara: $125