It is no coincidence that Nepal is characterized as the Mecca of hiking and mountaineering tourism. 8 of the 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in the world are located here, while there are still thousands of lower peaks, while the scenery is complemented by deep ravines, rushing rivers, and countless villages.
The area of the country is slightly larger than Greece, but it has three times the population and outside Kathmandu it has few other major cities, so the vast bulk of the population still lives in the villages.
The dramatic terrain, combined with the delayed course of development, results in a very limited road network and correspondingly a huge network of trails, so extensive that even Nepalis are not fully aware.
Some of the routes have been known for decades, when hiking tourism began to develop, and some of the most popular ones have become so crowded that they are now characterized by hiking trafficking.
This trekking follows a route that has not yet been affected by the development of other regions and remains an authentic adventure in Nepal. We will cross the wild ravine of the Modi Khola River and reach the heart of the massif of Annapurna with dozens of peaks rising impressively around us and we will reach an altitude of 4,200 m.
The program also includes a visit to Pokhara and a tour of the main attractions of the Kathmandu Valley, while we will also take the time to wander around the endless market of Thamel.
Meeting at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and
departure for Kathmandu, via a stopover, with Air Arabia, with a departure time of 14:05 in the afternoon.
Arrival in Kathmandu at 8:00 a.m. After completing the necessary entry formalities, immediate departure by tourist bus to Pokhara, Nepal's second largest city, located at an altitude of 900 m at the foot of the an altitude of 900 m, at the foot of the great mountain range of Annapurna.
Overnight stay at the Hotel Lake View Resort 4* or similar next to Lake Phewa Tal.
Day's journey 205 km, 7 hours
It is worth waking up early to enjoy the view of the sunrise painting the impressive peaks of Annapurna red.
Then we depart by 4x4 bus for the village of Hile (60 km, 2 ½ hours), in Annapurna National Park. From here we begin our trek to the village of Ulleri, where we will spend the night in a guesthouse. We have chosen a relatively short route for the first day of our hike so that we can adjust to the demands, conditions, and pace of the following days.
Hike 3 ½ km, 2 ½ hours, elevation +550 m
After breakfast, we embark on the first challenging day of our journey. Following a continuously uphill path with stone steps, which is frequented by many locals and other hikers, we arrive at the village of Ghorepani (2,860 m), nestled among a pine forest.
Many locals and other hikers, we reach the village of Ghorepani (2,860 m), lost among a forest of pine and rhododendron trees.
Distance: 8 km, duration: 5-6 hours, elevation
+860 m, – 20 m
We set off very early in the morning to climb to the top of Poon Hill, at an altitude of 3,210 m. From the top, we have a 360° panoramic view of dozens of Himalayan peaks painted in the colors of the sunrise. We will see Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and a series of peaks in the Annapurna range, such as Nilgiri (7,061 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Machapuchare (7,000 m), and many others. After enjoying the view in peace, we return to our lodge for breakfast.
Then we follow a beautiful trail through forests of fir, pine, and rhododendron trees. The trail to this area has fewer visitors, so we will have the opportunity to enjoy the wilderness to the fullest. After climbing the Deurali Pass (altitude 3,210 m), we will end up in the village of Chuile for the night.
Ascent to Poon Hill 1 ½ km, duration 1 hour, elevation +315 m.
Walk to Chuile 10 km, duration 6 hours, elevation + 530 m – 1100 m.
We descend to the river, which we will cross via a Himalayan-style suspension bridge, heading for the village of Chhomrong (2,170 m).
We stop for lunch and later arrive at the village of Sinuwa, where we will spend the night in a guesthouse.
Distance: 9 km, duration: 6-7 hours, elevation
+610 m -800 m.
Continuing the ascent after breakfast, the route enters the deep ravine of the Modi Khola River with the slopes of the mountains closing right left in a wild and beautiful landscape with lush vegetation. In the past this route was used only by shepherds and had little infrastructure, but now it has settlements, inns and tea shops for short stops and rest drinking a hot tea. Today's destination is the settlement of Himalaya (2,920 m)
Course 10 km, duration 6 hours, altitude +1060 m -300 m
The route continues to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m), a settlement at the foot of the impressive Machhapuchhre mountain (6993 m). The name of the mountain means "Fish Tail" from the characteristic shape of its twin peak and is a sacred mountain for Nepalis with forbidden climbing to its top.
Day course 6 km, duration 6-8 hours, altitude +1300 m – 500 m
Today has a relatively short course, with final destination the Annapurna S. Base Camp (4.100 m). The trail runs parallel to the maraina of the glacier that descends from the giant Annapurna 1 (8.091 m.) which rises above us and reaches the heart of the amphitheater with dozens of peaks of the Annapurna complex closing the horizon around. Among them is the peak Annapurna South which was the target of the first Greek mountaineering expedition in the Himalayas of Nepal in 1985. Because of the altitude and its potential implications for the adaptation of some, the current course must be slow. Arriving at today's lodge, there will be plenty of leisurely time to devote himself to the spectacle that surrounds, or for short walks in the area.
3 km ascent course, duration 2.5 hours, altitude +450 m
After breakfast begins our descent following the same path, with destination the village of Bamboo where we will spend the night in a lodge.
Course 14 km, duration 7 hours, altitude +570 m -2.380 m
Following a slightly different path, the trek ends near the river, where we will cross Nepal's second longest suspension bridge, the 280 m New Bridge, and reach the road. From here, we will continue by car to Pokhara (62 km, 3 hours). Transfer to the same hotel for
overnight stay.
Day's route 10 km, +510 m – 1160 m 6 hours
Early in the morning, we are transferred to
Pokhara airport for our domestic flight to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we depart directly from the airport to visit the Pashupatinath temple, where the cremation the dead, and the sacred Swayambhunath (also known as the monkey temple because of the monkeys that roam everywhere), at the top of a wooded hill full of temples and overlooking the city.
Later, we will check into the Hotel Lo Mustang 4* or similar, in double rooms with bathroom and breakfast. The hotel is located in the Thamel area, in the heart of the market, filled with shops selling an incredible variety of souvenirs, cafes, and restaurants, mixed with small temples, colors, and aromas.
We complete our tour of Kathmandu by visiting the central Durbar Squares of the three cities in the valley, Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur.
In the past, each of the three cities in the valley had engaged in an informal competition to create the most beautiful central square, and the result is so impressive that even today, the squares are considered the most beautiful in the world.
The Durbar Squares are the heart of the old city, where the palaces and temples of the kings and queens of Nepal are located. The Durbar Squares are the heart of the old city, where the palaces and temples of the kings and queens of Nepal are located.
Cities in the valley engaged in an informal competition to see which would create the most beautiful central square, and the result is so impressive that all three cities in the valley have been added to the UNESCO list of monuments. In each place, there will be time for exploration and photography, or relaxation in one of the cafes or restaurants located there.
In the afternoon, return to the hotel and
free time for walks or shopping.
Accommodation at the same hotel.
Free time in the morning for our last shopping in the rich and unique market of the city.
Late at night, transfer to the airport for the return flight with departure time 23:15.
Arrival in Athens via an intermediate station
at 1:15 p.m.
2.750€ for 10-11 participants
To book your seat, you must first read the booking conditions and, if you accept them, then fill in the PARTICIPATION FORM.
After completing the Registration Form and within 10 days you will have to send a deposit of 500 €. A second payment of €1.000 must be made by January 10, 2026, and the trip must be paid in full by February 16, 2026. Any cancellation of air tickets is subject to the conditions and restrictions of each airline and is not covered by the cancellation terms of the rest of the package.
The deposit and the payment should be sent to the account of ALPHA BANK with IBAN number: GR1001407960796002002013550, under the name OUTDOORS TRAINING IKE.
During the money transfer or deposit process, write down in the REASON field your name and the name of the TREKKING TO NEPAL trip.
In case of cancellation of participation, the following cancellation fees apply:
Transfer
Flights to Nepal for the scheduled departure of April 2024 are included in the price.
Local transfers to and from Pokhara are done by tourist coach with other tourists, or private minibus, depending on the size of the group. For excursions in the Kathmandu valley, transfers will be made by mini bus depending on the size of the group.
Accommodation / food
Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara takes place in 3* hotels in rooms with bathroom and breakfast. During trekking, accommodation takes place in mountain inns where it is necessary to use a small and light sleeping bag. Accommodation here offers basic amenities and hot baths are usually not offered inside the rooms, but hot water is offered at an extra charge.
Breakfast is included in all accommodations, while lunch and dinner will be served by everyone at the restaurant of each accommodation
Insurance / insurance
The program is designed so that the ascent to altitude is gradual and to give the body time to adapt to the altitude.
The cost of the trip includes Basic travel insurance, which covers various contingencies such as health contingencies (eg injury on a course at an altitude of up to 3,000 m, which requires transportation and hospitalization), missed flight and other cases, even coverage of total cancellation of the trip for an amount up to 5,000 € including cancellation due to covid-19
In the following link you can see the benefits of the program and contact our insurance consultant to answer your questions about Travel Insurance coverage by Trekking Hellas
However, the included travel insurance does not cover evacuation at an altitude above 3,000 meters. And given that the trip takes place in an area with minimal infrastructure, we recommend additional evacuation and rescue insurance coverage.
Trekking Hellas cooperates with Global Rescue which covers incidents at altitudes up to 7,500 m with evacuation services. Follow the link below to buy Global Rescue & Trekking Hellas rescue insurance
Tips
Tipping is an optional gesture that is usually omitted even by happy travelers. However, such a substantial reward to a consistent escort who has exaggerated to offer the best possible to the participants, helps the escort to be happy with his work and maintain his fun and energy
Equipment should consist of hiking clothing that effectively protects against sweat and dries quickly, rather than cotton T-shirts & sweatshirts or jeans. The shoes that will be used in trekking should be worn again and there should be certainty that they do not "hit" the foot.
We recommend starting from Greece with the minimum essentials, as the Kathmandu market has an incredible variety of souvenirs and utilitarian items and there should be the space and weight available for the return flight.
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