Booking open for Annapurna Excursion Trek 12 Days 2026. This is a complete package including different adventurous activities.
Annapurna Excursion 12 Days is a customized trip by Adventure Treks Nepal that allows our valuable customers to see a glimpse of all geographical features of Nepal. The trip is mixed with multiple activities allowing you to have most of Nepal. With diversified landscapes and easy days, this can be a good choice for Family Trekking in Nepal.
Our Annapurna Excursion is filled with thrilling activities as on 2nd day you will get into a raft and paddle your way through various levels of rapids in Trishuli River. Along with our professional river guides you will spend 2 - 3 hrs navigating your way. The next section of the trip is Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, one of the most popular treks in Nepal. During the hike you will be exposed to 7th and 10th highest mountains of the world. Once you step inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, many awesome views will appear in front of you. The Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Range providing 180 degree views of the Himalayan Giants is a major attraction of the trip.
This Ghorepani Chitwan trek ends up in Chitwan National Park once you complete Poonhill trek. In Chitwan National Park we have various cultural and wildlife activities planned for you which can be a good experience learning about animals and their natural habitats. There are various luxurious hotels in Chitwan National Park, making it a good destination to relax after a trek in the Himalayas.
In the course of 12 Days during Annapurna Excursion trek, travelers will have an opportunity to witness lifestyles and culture of many ethnic groups of Nepal such as Gurung, Magar, Poon, Tharu and Bhramins. Not just the culture but the variety in landscape and fauna will also be diversified from high altitude grassland to sub-tropical forests in Chitwan National Park.
Adventure Treks Nepal is very flexible with the travel date of this Ghorepani Chitwan Trek as this is our own customized trip. The trip has many activities suitable for big groups as well so it is better to book this trip as it will minimize the cost and will be a good experience. If you are a small group you can still book this trip. For private groups we can begin Annapurna Excursion 12 Days at any preferred date.
Tharu Cultural Tour: Exploring the local villages and houses will showcase authentic displays of the Tharu community. Along with the local guide you will get to learn many things about them. Tharu people in central Nepal are also believed to be descendants of Gautam Buddha.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu [1,330 m]
A Representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting outside the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for your welcome. You will then be transferred to your Hotel in Kathmandu. Looking at the time of your arrival trip, a briefing will be planned where your last minute question will be answered by our expert team members and you will be provided with a trekking map and duffle bags during the briefing. The evening is free for you to explore the hustling alleys of Thamel and surrounding areas.
Day 2: Drive to Pokhara [970 m] Via Rafting. (09-10 Hrs).
Today is the first day of getting in contact with Nepal's nature. We begin our drive west from Kathmandu towards Pokhara, also known as Nepal's Lake city. It is an exciting day as today we leave the highway for some time and get into the boat and paddle our way through rapids of Trishuli River. Anyone without any experience can easily do this Rafting as it is not a technical section and our river guides are very reliable and helpful to first time river runners.Continue towards Pokhara after spending some time at the river. You will be staying at the Lakeside area, which is a popular place with various good hotels, restaurants and stretches on the side of Phewa Lake. The evening is at leisure for you to explore on your own.
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul trek to Ulleri [2,020 m]. "B,L,D". (Drive 01-01:30 Hours). Trek (05-06 Hrs).
The day starts off with a scenic drive as the entire Annapurna Range with Fishtail greets us while we head in the direction of Annapurna Conservation Area. An hour drive to Nayapul offers some of the great views of the outskirts of Pokhara valley. The trek begins at Nayapul from where we follow a wide road towards Birethanti where our permits will be checked for the first time and we will officially enter the Conservation Area. The trail then goes through the settlements of Ramghai, Sudame before reaching Hile from where we leave the wide road and step into the ancient trekking route. Generally, Tikhedhunga is an ideal place to have lunch and relax for some time before climbing up to Ulleri where we need to gain almost 500 meters of altitude. The climb from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri will take around 1 hr 30 min and offers outstanding views of the surrounding valley and terraced rice fields.
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani [2,810 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (03-04 Hrs).
Hopefully on this day if the clouds favor us we will have our first glimpse of Annapurna South and Hiuchuli from our Tea House in the morning. The route today mostly follows Burungdi River towards Ghorepani and hikers need to cross many streams on the way. The trail enters into dense forest after Banthanti up until Nangethanti from where in spring Rhododendron blooms magically. It is an easy hike today as we head towards Ghorepani. Once arrived in Ghorepani our Permits will again be checked by the Tourist Police. After you reach Tea House you may relax and enjoy your time around this small town where you can also get Himalayan souvenirs for your loved ones.
Day 5: Ghorepani - Sunrise trip to Poonhill early in the morning back to Ghorepani, Trek to Chule [2,375 m] via Tadapani [2,645 m]. “B,L,D”. Trek (07-08 Hrs)
This day is the highlight of this whole Annapurna Region Trek. We begin our day very early to catch a breathtaking sunrise view with spectacular scenes of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Range. The 300 meters hike in the morning will be compensated by the Himalayan vistas which include Machhapuchre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri I,II,III,IV and V, Hiuchuli, Lamjung Himal, Barahi Shikhar (Annapurna Fang), and many more.Return back to Poonhill for our breakfast from where we head east towards Chuile, via Tadapani. After ghorepani the trail climbs up until thapla danda followed by a steep descent to Banthanti. Enter Rhododendron forest after Banthanti and cross a stream before starting the uphill climb to Tadapani. It's an hour walk from Tadapani to Chuile, where we will be staying the night. (If you feel Longer can stay in Tadapani).
Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk [1,945 m] afternoon village visit. “B,L,D”. Trek (03-04 Hrs).
An easy day as we retrace back towards Ghandruk, a Gurung village facing Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchre. The walk will take around 3 hrs to reach Ghandruk. In the evening, we visit the traditional Gurung museum where they have many things related to culture and lifestyles. Also take a walk round the alleys of Ghandruk village before getting back to Tea House.
Day 7: Trek to Kimchel (Syaulibazar) and drive to Pokhara [930 m]. “B,L”. (Trek+Car). Trek (03-04 Hrs). (Drive 02-02:30 Hours).
The day for us to exit from Annapurna Conservation area and retuen back to Pokhara. We will have a short hike to Kimche/ Klyiu . The trail today takes you into the village and provides you with the oppurtuinities to interact with the locals.The trail today is an old trail which people used to take before road construction and has some of the great view of the valley and terraced fields.Upon reaching Pokhara, the rest of the day is at leisure. You may relax or walk around the lakeside area.
Day 8: Pokhara Drive to Chitwan National Park [415 m] - (B,L,D): (05-06 Hours)
After breakfast in Pokhara, we leave for Chitwan for our jungle activities. A briefeing session will be conducted once you arrive at the hotel followed by Lunch. In the evening we take a walk with our local guide around Tharu village. Return back to the hotel for dinner. In the night time at 8 o clock we will drive you to the Tharu Stick dance show.
Day 9: In Chitwan National Park [415 m] - (B,L,D):
This will be a busy day for you as you have many activities waiting for you. First event of the day is Canoeing in Budi Rapti River. Then a short walk to the elephant breeding center before returning back to the hotel for Lunch. On the day, you have the option to do either Jungle safari or elephant safari. If you want to do both, you have to mention that to our team beforehand. After the safari you have free time. A walk down to the river bank would be a good idea this evening.
Day 10: Breakfast at Hotel Drive to Kathmandu [1,330 m] - (B): (06-07 Hours)
Early morning bird watching session will be conducted where you take a walk in the forest with our Guide. After that we return back to the hotel for breakfast and leave for Kathmandu. The drive today has some of the great views of Rivers and valleys. Once you arrive at Kathmandu you will get free time.
Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu [1,330 m] - (B):
There are plenty of interesting sites to visit in the Kathmandu valley like the Old Palaces at Patan, Bhaktapur, Durbar square, Swayambhunath (the monkey temple or you may wonder downtown Thamel to shop for souvenirs and sample the various restaurants of Kathmandu. We are happy to offer you some recommendations.
Day 12: Fly back home [1,330 m] - (B):
A representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will drop you to the airport. Return back home with the memories for lifetime.