Trip Overview
Traveling through Annapurna in luxury is the finest decision for anyone willing to travel through the beautiful Himalayas in comfort. This moderately difficult walk does not demand any stress at any point.
This trek offers the most opulent and lavish accommodations in five-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Likewise, it also offers the most comfortable and luxurious guesthouses in the trekking regions as well. Unlike other trips, this Annapurna luxury trek takes our customers’ convenience and comfort into account.
The second day is spent touring the famed cities of Patan and Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. An excellent way to begin is with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The third day, of the trip, takes you to Pokhara, where the hike officially starts.
The treks through the rhododendron forests, oak and maple trees, and the Himalayas, which surround you on all sides, are truly exciting. Likewise, guesthouses along the trails will be really comfortable and offer all the possible amenities.
Thus, the variation in landscapes, flora, fauna, culture, and ethnic communities is easily noticeable and extremely beautiful. The Himalayan ranges from Ghandruk and Landruk, as well as the villages, terraced farms, and lush rhododendron forests, are all absolutely stunning.
For trekkers who want the comfort that hotels and guesthouses can provide along with the chance to hike to the highlands of the Annapurna Region, the Annapurna in Luxury trip is a dream come true.
Trip Highlights
- Discover the rich history and architecture of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and the iconic Boudhanath Stupa.
- Experience a breathtaking scenic flight to Pokhara, enjoying aerial views of the Himalayas.
- Explore the charming city of Pokhara, known as the city of lakes, with its serene lakes, vibrant streets, and natural beauty.
- Immerse yourself in the Gurung culture at Ghandruk village, experiencing local traditions and lifestyle.
- Walk through colorful rhododendron forests in spring, witnessing the stunning flora of the region.
- Enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the mighty Annapurna mountain range.
- Stay in comfortable and premium accommodations, ensuring a relaxing and memorable experience.
Trip Itineary
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. S/he will be displaying an “Ace the Himalaya” signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be received and transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office.
During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages listed below:
Pashupatinath Temple:
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
The morning flight of 35 minutes takes you to the beautiful city of lakes and the second most popular tourist destination of Nepal, Pokhara. The flight offers magnificent views of the Himalayan ranges and the snow-capped peaks.
Upon reaching Pokhara, you will be taken to Lumle, the starting point of the trek. The drive will be for an hour and you will be taken in a private vehicle. After walking for around 45 minutes, we reach the beautiful Chandrakot village. You can take a glance and enjoy the beauty of the Himalayan ranges, the Fishtail, and the Annapurna South and rest for a few minutes.
The walk further continues towards the Gurung village called Majgaon. Only walking for another 45 minutes we reach the luxurious Guesthouse where we’ll be staying.
The rest of the time in this village can be spent either relaxing and resting or exploring.
After the morning breakfast, we bid farewell to the beautiful village and head back to the trail.
Today’s trail takes us through the lustrous and green rhododendron forests, the small Gurung villages that arrive every few hours, and the giant Himalayan ranges that accompany us time and again. After walking for 4 to 5 hours we reach the beautiful village of Landruk.
We have our lunch, rest for a few hours, and begin the exploration of the villages.
The morning breakfast prepares us to head back on the trail to reach Ghandruk village, one of the most popular villages on the Annapurna trail. The trail descends towards Modi Khola and then ascends steeply to reach Ghandruk.
Upon reaching Ghandruk and after lunch, you can explore the beautiful village of one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle.
Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous trekking destination as it is known for its beautiful mountain views of mountains like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre. We can also visit Annapurna Conservation Office, Gurung museums and explore the village.
We bid farewell to the beautiful place and descend down towards Birethanti. The walk will be for 4 hours. Along with bidding farewell to the village, we also do the same to the giant mountains.
Upon the descent towards Birethanti, the mountains seem farther away. We stop for lunch at Birethanti and rest for some time. We drive back to Pokhara which takes around 1 hour and transfer back into the hotel.
After breakfast, a full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city begins. There will be a professional city guide and a private tourist vehicle at your disposal. You will visit the following sites:
Bindhabasini Temple:
The temple lies in the center of the religious old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area.
Davis fall:
Locally known as Patale Chhango and located in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley, it is where the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.
Gupteshwor Cave:
The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 km from the Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Davis fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.
Seti River Gorges:
Carved by the Seti Gandaki River, it is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool and Prithivi Highway Bridge near bus park provide a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.
Tibetan Refugee Camps:
The Tibetan camp Tashi Ling, which is behind Gupteshwor Cave, is renowned for the production and trade of woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in this region migrated to Nepal in the ‘50s.
World Peace Pagoda:
World Peace Pagoda, also known as Pokhara Shanti Stupa, is a Buddhist pagoda-style monument. It is the shrine built as a symbol of peace. The spot is situated at the height of 2,100 meters on the Ananda Hill. Nepal has two of the eighty peace pagodas in the world i.e. Shanti Stupa in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and Shanti Stupa in Pokhara. It also provides a panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city and Fewa Lake.
After early morning breakfast, the 30 minutes flight from Pokhara brings us back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day can be spent strolling around Thamel, buying gifts and souvenirs or grabbing a nice preferred lunch.
In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
Cost Include/Exclude
Price Includes
Accommodation
✅ Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights and Pokhara for 2 nights including breakfast
✅ Luxurious twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation for 3 nights in the Annapurna region
✅ Private room option available at an additional cost
Meals & Drinking Water
✅ All standard meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
✅ Seasonal fruits during trekking
✅ Safe drinking water (filtered, purified, or boiled) on the trail
✅ Farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal
Transportation & Domestic Flight
✅ All airport transfers (international & domestic) by tourist vehicle
✅ Round-trip flight between Kathmandu and Pokhara including airport taxes
Activities
✅ Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara by private tourist vehicle
Guide & Staff
✅ Experienced, licensed, English-speaking trekking guide
✅ Porters (1 porter for every 2 clients)
✅ All staff expenses (wages, meals, accommodation, insurance, gear) covered
Permits & Entry Fees
✅ Sightseeing/monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
✅ Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
✅ TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card
Benefits & Takeaways
✅ Duffel/kit bag, trekking map, sun hat & buff
✅ Trip completion certificate
Administrative
✅ All government taxes and administrative expenses
Price Excludes
❌ Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
❌ International flight fare and airport departure tax
❌ Alcoholic beverages, cold drinks, and juices
❌ Travel insurance with high-altitude emergency evacuation
❌ Tips for trekking staff and driver
❌ Nepal entry visa fees (available on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport)
❌ Personal trekking gear and equipment
❌ Any expenses not mentioned in the “Price Includes” section
Group Price
| Group Size | Price per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | |
| 2–4 People | |
| 5–8 People | |
| 10–15 People |
Riding Gears And Equipments
Here is a list of what you might want to pack for the hike. Please take this as a starting point. You’ll need layers of warmer clothing during the winter. We provide a 75-liter duffel bag for you to use for the trek. It will be given to you during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffle bag is yours to keep.
General
- Puffy down jacket (We have rental jackets available for an additional USD 35)
- Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap (We’ll provide you with a free Ace the Himalaya baseball cap.)
- Knitted hat/Beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
Torso
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Technical fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
Lower Body
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the teahouses
- Waterproof/windproof outer shell pants
- Hiking shorts
Hands
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard-shell outer gloves (insulated for colder months)
- Feet
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks (optional such as silk)
- Trekking/hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
- Ice Cleats /Micro Spikes (For trekking from November to March, it’s recommended to include Ice Cleats/ Micro Spikes to prevent slipping on icy or wet surfaces.)
- Casual shoes
Undergarments
Note: The quantity of each article of clothing can be adjusted to suit the preferences of each participant.
- Technical fabric/quick drying is best for underwear (opportunities to launder during the trip)
- Sports bras (women)
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
- First Aid Kits and Medications
- (Note: Guides carry medications and first aid kits during the trip. However, personal kits and medications are highly recommended.)
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- ointment
- Other Essentials
- Passport
- Extra copies of passport-sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Toiletry kits
- Water purification tablets or UV water purifier (if you plan to treat water)
- Hydration bladder
- Towel
- Pillowcase
- Toilet paper (2 rolls)
- High protein snacks (such as protein bars or nuts)
- Waterproof/dry bags for carrying important documents and money
- Airline tickets (Please leave a copy at our office in Kathmandu. This can be useful if there is a change in the date of the flight.)
- Earplugs
- Trekking poles
Optional
Once in Nepal, if you have the time, you can purchase supplies and gear for hiking. Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hub, is home to many shops where you can get a variety of reasonably priced trekking equipment.
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards/book
- Pee bottle/ pee funnel for women
- Whistle
- Thermos for hot water
Important Information
- We give you a free duffel bag and baseball cap during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be used to pack your trekking supplies.
- For every two participants, we assign one porter. The duffel bag, which should weigh around 10 kg/22 lbs, will be carried by the porter throughout the walk.
- To carry your daily necessities like cash, crucial papers, a water bottle or bladder, a camera, toiletries, sunscreen, a notebook, clothing, etc., you must have your own daypack (with a waterproof cover).
- You can store your luggage (non-trekking items) at the hotel in Kathmandu.
- Down jacket with a hood is a must for altitudes above 4,000 m to keep warm. We provide both a down jacket and a sleeping bag, which must be returned after the trek. In case of loss or damage to these items, the reimbursement cost is USD 200 per item.
Note: Some clothing, especially form-fitting, figure-hugging items made of elastic material (like yoga pants), may offend locals. Therefore, if you choose to wear these clothes for comfort, please make sure to wear something over them.
Trek-FAQ
The Annapurna Luxury Trek is a premium trekking experience that combines scenic Himalayan walks with stays in high-end lodges, offering comfort, great food, and personalized service throughout the journey.
This is a moderate trek, suitable for beginners with a good level of fitness. Daily walking ranges from 4–6 hours on well-established trails.
The best seasons are:
- Spring (March–May) – blooming rhododendrons and clear views
- Autumn (September–November) – stable weather and crisp mountain scenery
You will stay in luxury lodges and boutique hotels in Pokhara and the Annapurna region, featuring comfortable rooms, attached bathrooms, hot showers, and excellent hospitality.
Yes, full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included during trekking, with a mix of Nepali and international cuisine.
Typically includes:
- Luxury accommodation
- Professional guide and porter
- Meals during the trek
- Ground transportation
- Permits and entry fees
