Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Kathmandu Guest House (KGH Suite). The day is intentionally light so you can settle in, refresh, and ease into Nepal at a comfortable pace.
If you arrive early, an easy walk and a calm dinner is a great way to start the trip.

A relaxed day in Kathmandu to keep the trip smooth and unhurried. This is ideal for trip orientation, a gentle city outing, and enjoying the comfort of your suite.
If you want, you can add optional sightseeing and still return to the hotel with plenty of downtime.

Fly to Pokhara and check in at Hotel Barahi. The shift in pace is immediate - lakeside calm, great dining, and a softer, holiday-like atmosphere before you start trekking.
Use the afternoon to rest, enjoy the lake area, and get an early night for a fresh start tomorrow.

After a short drive to Phedi, you begin trekking into the Annapurna foothills on classic village trails. The route climbs through terraced farmland and small settlements, giving you a close feel for rural life in the hills. Dhampus is a well-known ridge village, and staying at the MLN lodge adds comfort and quality service in a beautiful setting. The evening is ideal for a relaxed lodge meal and a calm night in the hills.

Today you trek along scenic foothill trails with a mix of forest sections and terraced hillsides, often with wide viewpoints when the weather is clear. The route links villages in a natural ridge-and-valley rhythm, keeping the day varied and enjoyable. Landruk is a charming village known for its traditional feel, and the MLN lodge makes the overnight comfortable and unhurried. After arrival, you will have time to relax and enjoy the lodge setting rather than rushing.

You continue through classic Annapurna village landscapes toward Ghandruk, one of the region’s most famous Gurung villages. The day includes a mix of village paths and hillside trails that feel scenic and lived-in, with cultural details appearing in architecture and daily life. Ghandruk’s stone lanes and village atmosphere make it a highlight even before the lodge comfort. The MLN lodge stay here is a premium way to experience the village with excellent service and a relaxed evening.

Today is your final trekking day as you descend toward Birethanti through greener trails and warmer air. The landscape becomes more lush as you lose altitude, and the day has a satisfying “return to the valley” feel. From Birethanti, you drive back to Pokhara and return to Hotel Barahi for lakeside comfort. The evening is perfect for a long shower, a great dinner, and a relaxed walk by the lake.

Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Kathmandu Guest House (KGH Suite). It is a comfortable final night to unwind, pack calmly, and enjoy a farewell dinner.
This day also keeps your departure smooth by bringing you back to the capital with time to spare.

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for your onward flight.