Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Activities: Sightseeing/hiking
Best Season: All Year Round
Highlight
- Visit the best and the most popular trekking route of Nepal - the Annapurna Circuit.
- Trek in the vicinity of the world's 10th tallest peak and several other mountains in the Annapurna Massif.
- Trek through the world's deepest gorge - Kali Gandaki Gorge and the Kali-Gandaki river basin.
- Trek in a beautiful landscape seeing varied flora and fauna including wildlife such as blue sheep and snow leopard.
- Trek to the mesmerizing waters of Lake Gangapurna.
Overview
This is an exclusive travel program by Sabbatical Explore Nepal, designed to help you experience Nepal beyond the usual tourist routes.
The journey combines UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Himalayan landscapes, beautiful hiking trails, wildlife, local culture, and community experiences.
We begin with a cultural tour of the historic cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan, where you will discover ancient temples, traditional architecture, art, and living heritage.
From Kathmandu, we travel around 200 km west to Pokhara, one of Nepal’s most beautiful natural destinations. Pokhara offers stunning mountain views, peaceful lakes, green hills, and a relaxed atmosphere.
From Pokhara, we explore the surrounding countryside through beautiful hikes to places such as Sarangkot, the World Peace Stupa, and Australian Camp.
The trails take us through traditional villages where Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung, and Magar communities welcome us with their unique culture and warm hospitality.
Along the way, we enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), the Annapurna range, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, and Himalchuli.
We have carefully selected different routes so you can experience peaceful nature, less-visited places, and the real everyday life of local people.
Experience Local Life with Social Tourism
After the main journey, our community organization, Social Tourism Nepal, can arrange a stay with a local host family.
This gives you an opportunity to experience local life, culture, food, traditions, and community activities. You can also take part in meaningful volunteering and community-based activities, depending on your interests.
This unique journey brings together the best of Nepal—ancient culture, Himalayan nature, wildlife, local livelihoods, community life, and unforgettable experiences.
This is not a standard package.
Tell us what you want to experience, and we will customize the trip according to your interests, time, travel style, and wishes.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 3: Drive to Begnastal, then trek to Syaklung
Day 4: Trek to Hangjakot, overnight camp
Day 5: Trek to Setigaun Camp
Day 6: Trek to Siklish (1980m)
Day 7: Trek to Chipli (1760m)
Day 8: Trek to Ghalegaun (2713m)
Day 9: Trek to Khalchok
Day 10: Trek to Batulechaur, then drive to Pokhara, overnight
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Day 12: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 13: Transfer to airport for final departure.