DAY 02  KATHMANDU - POKHARA  
We meet in Kathmandu and drive 200kms to Pokhara, taking around eight hours (flights can be arranged if you desire).  On arrival in Pokhara, we settle into your hotel beside the beautiful Phewa Lake.

DAY 03  POKHARA - KALIKASTHAN   Between five and six hours trekking through the lush valley around Beganas Tal (Beganas Lake) and away from Pokhara brings us to Kalikasthan (1160m), a beautiful settlement in a meadow on a hilltop.  We camp here overnight, relaxing in the natural surroundings.

DAY 04  KALIKASTHAN - LAMACHAUR   Around five hours walking through thick shady rhododendron forest hooks us up with the Modi Khola river, and we follow its west bank through the peaceful Conservation Project Area that lies south of Annapurnas II and IV.  We dip into the river valley in the afternoon to set up camp at Lamchaur (910m), surrounded on all sides by towering peaks.

DAY 05  LAMACHAUR - SIKLISH   Walking close to our trek companion, the Modi Khola, we reach the village of Siklish (1980m) after around five hours.  Nepal's largest Gurung village, this is an interesting place to explore, witnessing local culture that has remained unchanged for centuries in this remote land.  The change in scenery is a delight - the lush bounty of the valley below has been replaced by a more exposed, dramatic backdrop of the giant mountain figures watching over us from their great height.  Overnight is spent at our camp set up at Siklish.

DAY 06  SIKLISH - CHIPLI   We turn westward onto a ridge densely populated with trees, and trek steadily for six hours, enjoying the majestic panorama of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.  On arrival at Chipli (1760m) our camp is waiting for us and we relax over dinner.

DAY 07  CHIPLI - CHALE GAON   Five hours walking sees our descent into the sub-tropical forest, leaving behind the more stark mountainous terrain and passing the Gurung village of Ghachok on the way.  We reach Chale Gaon (1620m) after five hours of easy walking, and settle into our camp to enjoy our last night in the mountains.  

DAY 08  CHALE GAON  - POKHARA   We trek the short distance to the highway between Pokhara and Baglung, where our transport awaits to take us to Pokhara.  On arrival in Pokhara, we check into your hotel and teh rest of the day is free to rest, relax on the lake or explore this vibrant, bustling town.

DAY 09  POKHARA - KATHMANDU   We transfer by road back to Kathmandu, taking approximately eight hours, or you can fly directly in around 35 minutes.  On arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Airport for flight back to home.