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Walking & Trekking
Annapurna Homestay Trek
5 Days | Travel to Nepal and go walking in the breathtaking Annapurnas
4.8
Excellent
48 reviews
5 days
Start
Pokhara, Nepal
Finish
Pokhara, Nepal
Trip Code
HNAA
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Homestay (4 nights)
From £297(5 days)
Trip Informations
Travel to Nepal and hike through the Annapurnas, one of the most naturally beautiful regions on the planet, on this active adventure. Through rocky terrain, lush forests and fields of wildflowers, and under the shadow of snowy peaks, spend each day walking through the wonder of nature. Stop and rest at rural villages for a glimpse into a simple, traditional life. Reach a prime vantage point which offers panoramic views of the awesome Annapurna region – a true highlight of an unforgettable journey.
Why you’ll love this trip
The hills can be steep and the going tough, but the rewards at your destination are well worth the aching legs. Sit back with a cup of tea after a long day and watch the kids play, the sun set and the locals go about their lives.
Pokhara must be the most relaxed place in Nepal. Spend a few extra days soaking it up.
Gain a fascinating insight into 'real' life in the Gurung villages, where you're unlikely to see other tourists.
Watch a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayan massif from Sarangkot.
Prepare for some stunning views of the surrounding snowy mountains. Better yet, enjoy these with a local leader and porters who will quickly become firm friends.
Stay in local tea houses for a more authentic experience.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Sagarmatha Next. Donations help them remove waste responsibly and turn rubbish into art in the Everest region.
Is this trip right for you?
On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Tuuur partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
While no where near as challenging as a multi-day trek at altitude such as Everest Base Camp, you will still need excellent fitness for this trek as you will be trekking on average 5–7 hours a day, with some travellers reporting the final trekking day as the longest and toughest.
This trek consists mainly of climbing and descending ancient stone steps. We recommend the use of hiking poles which can be purchased for very little in Pokhara and Kathmandu or alternatively, you can bring your own from home.
Take note of the time of year you are trekking to know what to expect weather wise. While June–August is monsoon, weather conditions can be unpredictable at any time of the year including rain and fog which can make views cloudy and the ground muddy.
A duffel bag is provided on this trip, along with a porter. Your porter can carry up to 8 kg per traveller. Other luggage can be left in Pokhara.
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Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Homestay (4 nights)
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Important notes
1. This trip starts in Pokhara Day 1 at 9 am and finishes in Pokhara on Day 5 at approx 1 pm.
To enable the trip to depart at 9 am, please meet your group leader or local representative at Dahlia Boutique Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information the day prior to departure at 5 pm for a pre-departure meeting.
2. Tourist buses all leave Pokhara by 1 pm, so if you wish to depart on Day 5 for Kathmandu you will need to arrange a flight to Kathmandu on that day.
3. Between June and August, it is monsoon season in Nepal. If you do choose to travel during this time, please note that you will encounter wet conditions, obscured views, and an extra leech or two. During the monsoon, there is a chance that your itinerary may be adjusted pending water levels in rivers. Don't forget to pack rain proof jackets and trousers. Please see alternative monsoon season itinerary in the weather section of these notes.
4. This is a join-in trip, so if other travellers have booked on the same date you will share included activities.
5. The single supplement price does not guarantee you will have a single room on our short break trekking trips in Nepal. While we try our best to secure a single room, due to the nature of trekking during peak seasons, teahouses will not guarantee them.
6. You may be asked to provide TWO passport size photographs for your trekking permit.
7. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Tuuur does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Tuuur and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
Reviews (47)
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Judith
Oct 30, 2024
We felt very comfortable under the guidance and knowledge of our guide,NB and the friendly porters. They shared the wonderful and beauty of their country with pride and we would definitely recommend the trip to others. All aspects of the trip were enjoyable.
Tracy
Oct 04, 2024
Thankyou Jebin and Intrepid - our Trek was incredible with the clear sky at sunrise at Pun Hill a highlight. The steps were made achievable by the patience and encouragement if Jebin, and his reminder to go ‘slowly slowly’ helped along the way! Thankyou for a truly humbling experience.
Cath
Oct 04, 2024
Our Intrepid adventure has been second to none!! The organisation, the itinerary, the accommodation, and all the attention to every fine detail, made this experience absolutely amazing. Our incredible guide Jebin Rai provided us with one of the most amazing experiences I have ever been privileged to be a part of. I cannot thank him enough!!
Lisa
Jun 03, 2024
An incredible trip! Not to be missed. My guide, Thirta, was a superstar and made the trip really educational and fun. His knowledge of the mountains was exceptional.
Lucy
Apr 06, 2024
Incredible views and a genuine, unguarded peek into life in the Nepali hills. The trek was challenging but doable, but definitely heed the advice to do some regular aerobic exercise before hand. Ditresh and his team were fantastic, injecting energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of the trip. Highly recommend!
Lilliana
Mar 28, 2024
Was an excellent experience, some thing I will never forget.
Karla
Mar 28, 2024
The trip was breathtakingly beautiful! The scenery and the trekking experience day by day was always slightly different which made the experience always interesting. The guides were caring and knowledgeable. Although it was physically challenging, the views and the adventure made it all worthwhile.
Jazmin
Mar 16, 2024
The Annapurna homestay trek was an excellent way to experience the true Nepalese culture and see parts of the Annapurna range. Our guide, Nar Bahadur, was incredible and worked with our pace, sharing his knowledge of the area.
Stephen
Mar 11, 2024
Everything about our Annapurna Home Stay Trek was great and magical. First meeting with Guide, Titi started on time. Titi presented a beautiful warm smile, exuding a sense of professional confidence. All other subsequent meetings and activities also started and ended on time! Our actual trek exceeded all my expectations. The degree of challenge in walking up the many steep hills was richly rewarded by magnificent mountain views. The memory of the sheer beauty, serenity, of the Annapurna mountain ranges will stay forever in my memory. I expect to have many happy dreams of the elegant terraced hillsides, the elegant village homes and the gracious people, I will always crave delicious Nepalese meals.
Karen
Mar 11, 2024
The Annapurna homestay trek is a must if you want to do some trekking and experience the village life of Nepal. The homestays allowed us to meet many locals and learn about their daily lives. Our guide took very good care of us, the early morning views of Annapurna were the best!
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