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A 15-day circuit that stitches Kathmandu’s heritage, an easy Annapurna foothills trek to Poon Hill, and Chitwan’s lowland wildlife—designed for travelers who want varied landscapes without technical climbing. Expect village guesthouses, short-to-moderate daily hikes and a mix of buses and private drives.
A 15-day circuit that stitches Kathmandu’s heritage, an easy Annapurna foothills trek to Poon Hill, and Chitwan’s lowland wildlife—designed for travelers who want varied landscapes without technical climbing. Expect village guesthouses, short-to-moderate daily hikes and a mix of buses and private drives.
You descend stone steps through a pine-scented throat of trail, the river below insisting you keep moving; above, Annapurna’s ridgelines wake in pink and gold. This 15-day loop starts and finishes in Kathmandu, then eases into Pokhara’s lakes, a five-day easy trek around Ghandruk–Ghorepani–Poon Hill, and finishes with a lowland wildlife swing through Chitwan National Park.
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Operated by Nepal Mountain Club Pvt Ltd · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
You descend stone steps through a pine-scented throat of trail, the river below insisting you keep moving; above, Annapurna’s ridgelines wake in pink and gold. This 15-day loop starts and finishes in Kathmandu, then eases into Pokhara’s lakes, a five-day easy trek around Ghandruk–Ghorepani–Poon Hill, and finishes with a lowland wildlife swing through Chitwan National Park.
The Kathmandu Valley holds millennia of Newar craftsmanship and historic shrines—Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath—while the Annapurna foothills are largely shaped by glacial valleys and steep terraced agriculture carved by Gurung communities. Ghandruk (1,940 m) is a living Gurung village; Tadapani (2,700 m), Ghorepani (2,800 m) and Poon Hill (3,210 m) offer compact gains—expect daily hikes of roughly 3.5–5 hours across mixed stone stairways, dirt trails and rhododendron forests. In Chitwan, the Rapti River and alluvial floodplain support rhinoceros, crocodiles and abundant waterbirds, observed by canoe and jeep.
Practical guidance: acclimatize gradually—Poon Hill hits 3,210 m but your ascent is incremental. Daily trekking segments are moderate: plan for 4–6 hours on foot with 200–800 m elevation changes on some days. Local transfers include tourist buses (Kathmandu–Pokhara ~7 hours; Pokhara–Chitwan ~4 hours) and private drives for sunrise at Nagarkot. Permits (ACAP & TIMS) are typically handled; carry Nepali rupees for village shops and tips.
Pack sturdy boots, layered insulation for pre-dawn summits, and a light daypack with water treatment. Expect simple guesthouse accommodation on trek nights, hotel comforts in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and lodge or resort stays in Chitwan. This itinerary balances cultural heritage, mellow high-country trekking and lowland wildlife watching—well suited to travelers seeking varied landscapes without technical climbing.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are normally required and are often arranged by the operator.
Expect moderate days of 3.5–5 hours on trail with short steep sections and many stone steps, suitable for hikers in good general condition.
Basic guesthouses and teahouses with simple beds and shared bathrooms are common on the trek; hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu are more comfortable.
Yes—canoe rides, jungle walks and jeep safaris commonly reveal deer, crocodiles and many birds; sightings of rhinos and tigers are possible but not guaranteed.
Nepal Mountain Club Pvt Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You descend stone steps through a pine-scented throat of trail, the river below insisting you keep moving; above, Annapurna’s ridgelines wake in pink and gold. This 15-day loop starts and finishes in Kathmandu, then eases into Pokhara’s lakes, a five-day easy trek around Ghandruk–Ghorepani–Poon Hill, and finishes with a lowland wildlife swing through Chitwan National Park.
You descend stone steps through a pine-scented throat of trail, the river below insisting you keep moving; above, Annapurna’s ridgelines wake in pink and gold. This 15-day loop starts and finishes in Kathmandu, then eases into Pokhara’s lakes, a five-day easy trek around Ghandruk–Ghorepani–Poon Hill, and finishes with a lowland wildlife swing through Chitwan National Park.
The Kathmandu Valley holds millennia of Newar craftsmanship and historic shrines—Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath—while the Annapurna foothills are largely shaped by glacial valleys and steep terraced agriculture carved by Gurung communities. Ghandruk (1,940 m) is a living Gurung village; Tadapani (2,700 m), Ghorepani (2,800 m) and Poon Hill (3,210 m) offer compact gains—expect daily hikes of roughly 3.5–5 hours across mixed stone stairways, dirt trails and rhododendron forests. In Chitwan, the Rapti River and alluvial floodplain support rhinoceros, crocodiles and abundant waterbirds, observed by canoe and jeep.
Practical guidance: acclimatize gradually—Poon Hill hits 3,210 m but your ascent is incremental. Daily trekking segments are moderate: plan for 4–6 hours on foot with 200–800 m elevation changes on some days. Local transfers include tourist buses (Kathmandu–Pokhara ~7 hours; Pokhara–Chitwan ~4 hours) and private drives for sunrise at Nagarkot. Permits (ACAP & TIMS) are typically handled; carry Nepali rupees for village shops and tips.
Pack sturdy boots, layered insulation for pre-dawn summits, and a light daypack with water treatment. Expect simple guesthouse accommodation on trek nights, hotel comforts in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and lodge or resort stays in Chitwan. This itinerary balances cultural heritage, mellow high-country trekking and lowland wildlife watching—well suited to travelers seeking varied landscapes without technical climbing.