This brief 5-day itinerary for a well-rounded Himalayan experience blends adventure with ease. Start your journey in Kathmandu and work your way to Astam, where three days of hiking will begin. If you share the path with shepherds and donkey trains and travel through rhododendron woods, hike mild to steep slopes to introduce you to stunning scenery.
You will remain in luxurious cabins at night, in fair comparison to the day's challenge. So here's every detail you need to know about the five days Annapurna Panorama Luxury trek.
Highlights of the Five Days Annapurna Panorama Luxury trip
- Experience cultural heritage in Dhampus, Patlekhet, and Majgaon Villages
- Enjoy classic sights of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range
- Read regarding the culture of Gurung, the leading ethnic community in the Himalaya of Nepal
- Stay in the renowned lodges of Ker & Downey for a taste of luxury every night.
Itinerary in Brief
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu (1,400 m) to Pokhara (1,400 m) and the trek from Astam (540 m) to Dhampus (1,650 m)
Day 03: Trek from Dhampus (1,650 m) to Majgaon (1,400 m)
Day 04: Trek from Majgaon (1,400 m) to Kande (1,770 m), Drive to Pokhara
Day 05: Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, followed by Departure
Detailed Itinerary of the Five Days Annapurna Panorama Luxury Trek
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,400 m)
As you enter the Kathmandu Valley, you will witness terraced farming down below and the mountains surrounding the valley. There'll be a representative from your respective travel agency waiting for you at the Tribhuwan International Airport who will then accompany you to your accommodation.
Kathmandu Valley Scenic Panorama
Once you have checked in at your lodge, you can take the day off and enjoy the cultural heritage of Kathmandu. You can visit the Durbar Squares, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath.
During the end of the day, you can take a walk to Thamel, the tourist of Thamel, where you can enjoy your meal at a restaurant that serves Nepali ethnic dishes as well as other Western cuisines.
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu (1,400 m) to Pokhara (1,400 m) and the trek from Astam (540 m) to Dhampus (1,650 m)
You will be moved to the domestic airport for your flight to Pokhara after early morning breakfast.
This is a breathtaking half-hour flight across the Himalayan Range, seeing four of the world's 14 giant peaks over 8,000 m before landing in Pokhara: Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna I (8,000 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), and Shishapangma (8,027 m).
Dhampus Village: Serene Himalayan Beauty
Credit: Holiday to Nepal
You will be then picked up and driven out of town upon your entrance in Pokhara, taking the scenic route to the beautiful village of Astam, entering a world entirely different from that of Kathmandu.
You can see magnificent views of the Annapurna Range and Machhapuchhere along the way. You will launch your trek from Astam, following the mountain ridge to Dhampus, a breathtaking village with one of the spectacular views of the Himalayas in Nepal.
Time in a Vehicle: 1-2 hours
Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
Day 03: Trek from Dhampus (1,650 m) to Majgaon (1,400 m)
A trek from Dhampus to Deurali after breakfast. You will climb gently from there through rhododendron and oak forests until you reach Pothana.
Dhampus Village in Himalayan Serenity
Credit: Holiday to Nepal
There will be excellent points of interest along the way to see Machhapuchhre and other giants of the Himalayas. Continue hiking to the untouched Gurung village of Patlekhet through sub-tropical forests of magnolias, tree orchids, and rhododendrons.
A well-known ethnic group in Nepal, the Gurung people, living in this part of the Himalayas are well known for their position in the Gorkha regiments of the British, Nepalese, and Indian armies.
Trekking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 04: Trek from Majgaon (1,400 m) to Kande (1,770 m), Drive to Pokhara
Leave the beautiful Majgaon behind after breakfast and hike along a rough Jeep trail to Kande. Here before you move back to Pokhara, you can bid farewell to your trekking crew.
Majgaon: A Peaceful Himalayan Gem
Credit: Mountain Lodge of Nepal
Trekking Time: 1-3 hours
Day 05: Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, followed by Departure
You will be moved to Pokhara's domestic airport for your flight back to Kathmandu following breakfast.
If you're flying home early today from Kathmandu, you need to make sure that your flight leaves no earlier than 11 a.m. to make sure that you have enough time to catch it.
