Day 1 Drive from Pokhara to Kande and Trek to Forest Camp
7:30 AM: Drive from Pokhara to Kande (1.5 hours, ~1,770m) by shared jeep or bus.
8:30 AM: Start trekking from Kande, following a steep trail through rhododendron forests to Australian Camp (2,050m, ~1 hour). Enjoy panoramic views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare (Fishtail).
10:00 AM: Continue towards Pothana (1,950m) and Deurali (2,100m), then descend to Pitam Deurali.
12:30 PM: Lunch break at a teahouse in Pitam Deurali.
1:30 PM: Trek through dense forests with occasional mountain views, reaching Forest Camp (2,650m) by 5:30 PM.
Rest of the day: Relax, enjoy sunset views, and overnight at a teahouse.
Day 2 Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp
7:30 AM: Early breakfast with views of Machapuchare and Annapurna.
8:00 AM: Ascend through alpine forests, where stunning mountain vistas open up.
11:00 AM: Arrive at Low Camp (3,550m) after a steep climb.
12:00 PM: Lunch at Badal Danda, followed by rest in the area.
4:30 PM: Reach High Camp for an overnight stay.
Day 3 Trek back to Upper View Point - Sidhing - Pokhara
4:30 AM: Pre-dawn hike to Upper View Point (4,500m, approximately 2 hours) for sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
9:30 AM: Return to High Camp for breakfast.
1:30 PM: Begin descent via Sidhing village, following a steep trail through forests and traditional Gurung settlements.
1:30 PM: Lunch at Sidhing (1,700m).
4:00 PM: Drive back to Pokhara (2.5 hours) by jeep, arriving by 4:00 PM.