Annapurna View Trek - 10 Days

Once you reach the international airport in Kathmandu, our representative from Himalayan trekkers will welcome you, then assist you towards the hotel.

Kathmandu valley is often referred to as the city of temples has many attractions. The valley has a cluster of 7 world heritage sites among which 3 are old palaces, two of those being Buddhist stupas and two major Hindu temples. We will arrange sightseeing for a few of these places as per your interest and time available. Later, you can engage in trek preparation.

After breakfast, we will drive or fly to Pokhara. (You can choose either flight or driving option based on the cost you want to pay). The drive is 7 hours whereas the flight will be of 30 minutes only. Pokhara is a beautiful city that is in close proximity to the mountains and lakes. Overall, you will arrive in this beautiful city in a short time.

The trek starts from Nayapul which is a 45 minutes drive from Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna Region. After reaching Nayapul - we start walking amidst the sub-tropical valley forests filled with a variety of vegetation. Sometimes we might have to make our way through the trail carved on the edge of a cliff. After walking past Tikhedhunga, we will reach the base of the hill that leads us to our first stop for the night i.e., Ulleri. We need to climb nearly 3500 steps up to reach this beautiful village.

After breakfast, we will start our trek along the road that leads to the famed Rhodendrons forest of Ghorepani from where you can also have a glimpse of the Annapurna South hidden slightly by a ridge. We trek past tiny villages of Banthanti and Nangethanti to reach Ghorepani. Much of the population in Ghorepani belongs to the Poon and Magar communities. The entire vicinity is also the home to the largest variety of the floras including the beautiful flower Rhododendron, which also happens to be the national flower of Nepal.

Early morning we will hike for 45 minutes to reach Poonhill (3210m) giving us the magnificent views of the sun rising over the Manaslu range. After breakfast, we leave behind Ghorepani and pass through the colorful lush rhododendron forest on the stone-paved trails for nearly an hour to reach Gurung Hill, located at a height similar to that of Poon Hill. Here, we can see the awe-inspiring view of Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Dhampus Peak with surrounding peaks.

From here we continue to descend to Banthanti, which is at the ridges of rivers and mountains. Furthermore, we will trek about an hour and a half on zig-zagged paths sometimes ascending and descending to reach Tadapani, the final destination of the day. Tadapani grants us mesmerizing views of Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and other small peaks. Tadapani is also famous for the rhododendron.  In spring, red blooming rhododendron flowers can be seen everywhere. Hiunchuli overlooking the lush blooms of rhododendron paints a view worth capturing in your memory.

A short walk of around 3 hours is a plan for the day to reach Ghandruk from Tadapani. Our trekking trail commences through the forests filled with Oak, Bamboo and the ever beautiful Rhododendrons forests. On our way to Ghandruk, we will be accompanied by the majestic and magnificent Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range giving us some beautiful moments of its natural settings, especially the Annapurna South peak. This village is predominantly home to the Gurung community which has a very rich culture and traditions. You can also meet some Gurkhas who had served in the British Army during World War II. Since the promotion of the trekking trail, this place is famous for its stone-paved Gurkha settlements and the Gurung culture & hospitality with other minor indigenous groups of people. This place has been carrying the history of the courageous Nepalese people for a long time and still holds the record.

Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul followed by a short drive back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can have a relaxing afternoon and take some time strolling and relaxing around the lakeside.

Today, you can either fly to Kathmandu which will be 30 minutes of flight where you can see the changing natural vegetation with Himalayan Range or you can drive from Pokhara. The drive will be scenic and you will get an opportunity to experience the landscape of Nepal.

The trip concludes today. Our airport representative will drop you off at the international airport in Kathmandu for your final departure from Nepal.