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Kathmandu, Pokhara and Foothills Trek

Explore Kathmandu, fly to Pokhara and walk through Dhampus, Landruk and Ghandruk in the Annapurna foothills.

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Sunset over Phewa Lake in Pokhara
Sunset over Phewa Lake in Pokhara.
Duration
9 daysOutline programme
Foothill villages
TourKathmandu, Pokhara and Annapurna foothills
Season
Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Moderate walking and cultural tourTour

A closer look at the journey.

This journey begins among the cultural places of the Kathmandu Valley before changing pace in Pokhara and the Annapurna foothills. After the valley visits, a flight to Pokhara connects with the walking approach to Dhampus. The trek then follows village paths toward Landruk and Ghandruk, with mountain views when conditions are clear.

The walking stages involve stone steps, descents and climbs between settlements. They offer a shorter alternative to a high mountain trek while still requiring comfortable daily walking. Return through Nayapul to Pokhara, then spend time around the city before flying back to Kathmandu. The nine-day programme includes arrival, sightseeing, travel and departure as well as the trek.

  • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
  • Dhampus, Landruk and Ghandruk villages
  • Time in Pokhara beside the foothills

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.

Day 2Kathmandu, Swayambhunath and Patan

Explore historic squares and religious places in Kathmandu and Patan, with a visit to the hilltop stupa at Swayambhunath.

Day 3Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur

Visit the stupa setting of Boudhanath, the Pashupatinath area and the streets and squares of Bhaktapur.

Day 4Fly to Pokhara and walk to Dhampus

Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.

Day 5Dhampus to Landruk

Follow the walking route from Dhampus to Landruk. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 6Landruk to Ghandruk

Follow the walking route from Landruk to Ghandruk. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 7Walk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.

Day 8Explore Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 9Depart Kathmandu

Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Local guiding and sightseeing arrangements
  • Accommodation standards and the meal plan
  • Ground travel and any flights shown in the agreed programme
  • Site visits and any local access arrangements

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

Comfort with sightseeing walks and steps. Optional hill walks can be discussed separately when arranging the daily programme.

Accommodation: Hotels along the route, with walking-stage accommodation where shown; standards and meal plans to be agreed.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Can the visits be tailored?

Discuss your interests and preferred pace with the team. Site access, opening times and travel connections shape the final daily order.

Is the trek an easy stroll?

The foothill trail has steps, climbs and descents over consecutive days. Comfortable hill walking is needed even though the programme avoids a high mountain pass.

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