Trip Duration : 10 Days
Grade : Easy
Avg. walking per day : 4 Hrs
Maximum Altitude : 3210m
Best Seasons: Feb-May, Oct-Nov
Type of Trek : Camping/Teahouse
Starting Point : Pokhara
Ending Point : Pokhara
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, pick-up & transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
A day trip around the valley, which is rich in Cultural Heritage, consisting of seven sights listed in World Heritage List.
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara
Situated at 200 km west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is a beautiful and clean city with Phewa Lake on the west and stunning view of Annapurna mountain range on the north.
Day 04: Drive to Naya Pul & trek to Ulleri (1920m)
After 2 hrs drive to Naya Pul, we then commence the trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. We head up the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Tikhedhunga (1577m) before pushing on to Ulleri. From Tikhedhunga, the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar Village at Ulleri.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
This is a pleasant walking day today. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti, we head up to Ghorepani.
Day 06: Trek to Poonhill (3210) - Tadapani (2680m)
An early start and an hour hiking to Poonhill (3210m) leads us to a brilliant spectacle. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 40 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani.
Day 07: Trek to Ghandrung (1950m)
After 3 hour walk we will be in village of Ghandrung . We will stay overnight here, afternoon we will visiting the Annapurna conservation office and Gurung museum, as well take time to explore the village.
Day 08: Trek to Deurali (2960m)
From Ghandrung one has to descend all the way down to Kyume (1430m) and then ascend again all the way to Deurali. We pass through another beautiful Gurung Village, Landruk (1570m) and then a steep uphill, but through the forest up to Deurali.
Day 09: Trek to Phedi & drive to Pokhara
From Deurali, it is a gentle downhill through the beautiful forest and with the great view of Annapurna and Manaslu range mountains up to village Dhampus (1710m). From Dhampus, it is 1 hr steep downhill to reach Phedi (970m), which is the ending point of this trek. From Phedi, it is one hour drive to Pokhara.
Day 10: Drive/fly back to Kathmandu