Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek

Welcome to Kathmandu, the gateway of your Luxury Annapurna Trek. On arrival, you are greeted with scented marigold garlands as a traditional Nepali welcome ceremony. A private transfer delivers you to a Nepali Style Luxury Hotel at the heart of the city with a mix of modern luxury and real Himalayan charm.

Evening features a specially crafted welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant. Experience live cultural shows and traditional dances, providing an immersive cultural exposure of Nepal. The first night is meant to help you get used to comfort, style, and adventure before your hike.

Highlights of the experience:

• A Nepali traditional greeting with marigold flowers.
• Private ride to a Typical Nepali Style hotel.
• Staged dinner with live cultural entertainment.

Visit the cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley with a personal guide. The Pashupatinath Temple, the Boudhanath Stupa, the Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the Swayambhu Mahachaitya (The Monkey Temple) all have architecture that are hundreds of years old, carvings that are very detailed, and cultural traditions.

Visit the palace of the living goddess Kumari and take part in this spectacular ceremony. Get engaged in the local rituals and take pictures that will last a lifetime. When you go back to your boutique hotel, the modern luxuries will make you feel at home after a long day of exploring. This day mixes culture with luxury and prepares you ready for the Himalayan experience that comes next.

Experience Highlights:

• Kathmandu Valley Private World Heritage Site Tour.
• Visit Kumari's palace and local rituals.
• Photographic shots at famous squares and temples.

Begin with a morning visit of Chandragiri Hill with breathtaking views of the Himalayan range. Ride a cable car and enjoy a panorama of Kathmandu Valley and faraway mountain peaks.

Later, depart for a quick flight to Pokhara, the picturesque entrance to the Annapurnas. Then proceed to Sarangkot, renowned for breathtaking views of the dawn. Overnight at a mountain lodge with comfort and Himalayan ambiance. Unwind and absorb the landscape before the trek.

Experience Highlights:

• Cable car ride to Chandragiri Hill.
• Panoramic shots of Kathmandu Valley and Himalayan mountain range.
• Mountain lodge stay at Sarangkot.

Depart Pokhara and embark on a picturesque journey to the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk, one of the Annapurna region's most scenic Gurung villages. Along the route you travel through terraced agriculture, tiny villages and dramatic Himalayan landscape and are slowly acclimated to mountain society.

Stay at a breathtaking mountain lodge of native stone and woodcarvings in Ghandruk. From your own window you can look out at Annapurna South and Machapuchare with the late afternoon sun.

Experience Highlights:

• Scenic drive to Ghandruk village.
• Stay at a mountain lodge boutique with an Annapurna view.

You will start your trek with a downhill walk and a stroll through suspension bridges and jungle tracks. After 3–4 hours of walk, you will get into Landruk, a quiet Gurung village overlooking the Modi River Valley.

Stay at another quaint mountain lodge, where cultural furnishings, hospitality, and expansive views combine to create a peaceful atmosphere. Afternoons are free to ramble through the village, visiting the houses of residents, or taking photos of the terraced gardens. Evenings feature specially designed meals made with the freshest locally available ingredients.

Experience Highlights:

• Walk through woods, bridges, and terraced land.
• Reside in a boutique hotel with Gurung architecture.
• Photography and cultural encounters during a village walk.

Short scenic walk of the day leads you through rhododendron and oak forest towards Majgaun. The walk is peaceful with bird songs and mountain views at every step. In Majgaun, you arrive at an exquisitely designed lodge with elegant simplicity and classic Gurung architecture.

You may while away afternoon hours with a sit-out at your patio overlooking the fishtail peak of Machapuchare. Or you may accompany a short cultural stroll and familiarize yourself with host families and rural Gurung village culture. Evenings' meals are a mix of international comfort food and special Nepali delicacies.

Experience Highlights:

• Easy hike through oak and rhododendron woods.
• Sleep at a real Gurung-type mountain lodge.
• Voluntary cultural walk through neighboring village homes.

Start your last trekking day with an easy 4–5 hour trek towards Dhampus. The route passes through rhododendron jungle, terracing agricultural land and tiny villages where day-to-day activities are conducted with Himalayan ranges as a backdrop.

Dhampus is an old Gurung village situated atop a ridge with spectacular vistas of Annapurna South, Machapuchare and the Dhaulagiri range. Overnight at a picturesque mountain lodge that features local stonework, wood interiors and cultural influences. Evenings are quiet with warmth of hospitality and dramatic sunsets colouring the skyline.

Experience Highlights:

• Walk through forests, villages, and terraced agricultural land.
• Stay at a real mountain lodge at Dhampus.
• Sunset views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare.

After breakfast, drive downhill for approximately one hour to Phedi, where your own vehicle will be waiting. The scenic drive back from the mountains to the quiet lakeside city of Pokhara concludes your trekking adventure.

Stay at a lakeside five-star resort with luxurious facilities and enjoy majestic views of Phewa Lake. Take a boating ride at dawn or dusk and ride in a private boat across the glassy waters while you gaze at the silvery sheen of the Annapurna peaks above.

Experience Highlights:

• Gentle descent to Phedi with scenic landscapes.
• Transfer to a luxury resort at Pokhara.
• Evening private boating on Phewa Lake.

Spend a leisure day discovering Pokhara's natural and cultural best. Visit Davis Falls, Pumdikot Shiva Statue and Gupteshwor Cave. Visit picturesque Bindhyabasini Temple and Mountain Museum. Take a walk around the lake, where there are small cafes and a stunning view of the Annapurna range reflected in Phewa Lake.

You can go paragliding, stroll a short distance to the World Peace Pagoda, or take a quiet boat ride on the lake. This day is a good mix of adventure and relaxation, and you'll still be surrounded by Nepal's beautiful landscapes and culture.

Experience Highlights:

• Go and see Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave and Bindhyabas.
• Lakeside walk with panoramic views of Annapurna.
• World Peace Pagoda hike or Paragliding.

Fly back to Kathmandu during the morning with mountain & valley views. Check back into an elegant boutique hotel for one last day of relaxation.

In the evening, have a farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant that serves traditional food. While you remember your Luxury Annapurna Trek, you can enjoy live cultural performances. Your last night is a celebration of all the exciting and things you've done in the Himalayas.

Key Highlights:

• Scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
• Luxury typical Nepali style hotel stay.
• Farewell evening with live Nepali cultural program.

After morning breakfast, a private transfer will bring you to Kathmandu's airport from where you depart. Beyond Treks ensures a hassle-free send-off making your journey a breeze.

Travellers are also able to extend their holiday with cultural tours, health retreats or additional luxury trekking. It provides flexibility while concluding an unforgettable Annapurna luxury break.

Experience Highlights:

• Private airport transfer and smooth departure.
• Extension of vacation with additional luxury experiences.
• Last minutes reminiscing about the Himalayan trek.