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Annapurna Homestay Trek
5 Days | Travel to Nepal and go walking in the breathtaking Annapurnas
4.8
Excellent
49 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 £270(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.
Itinerary
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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 (60)
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bella
Dec 14, 2024
Highly recommend this trip! All of our team members were amazing! We were so well looked after and saw some amazing places. Definitely a trip to remember! Only had positive experiences during this time!
John
Dec 14, 2024
Annapurna homestay trek was excellent, great trek, great staff, beautiful Nepali hospitality
Kiana
Dec 14, 2024
The experience was overall amazing! The whole team was beyond supportive and enthusiastic, it was truly so special!
Elliot
Dec 13, 2024
Excellent experience with John and Sagnam, couldn’t ask for a better way to experience the wonderful home stays of annapurna.
Bina
Dec 11, 2024
The five day trek through exquisite countryside, staying with beautiful people in their homes and villages was a special way to experience the Himilayas without the altitude. I thoroughly recommend this trek. Intrepid's organisation and guide/support were excellent and made the trip a rich experience.
Susan
Dec 09, 2024
We came for the mountain views and got so much more! We felt comfortable and safe in the hands of Hem Raj, our guide, from our first meeting. He is measured, sensible and knowledgeable, and is easy to spend time with. He clearly loves his job sharing his spectacular country with people. Both my son and I consider Hem Raj with the utmost respect and cannot recommend him highly enough. Akahl, or porter, was the bomb! Man-machine! The homestays were enriching and the whole experience was something I'll do again. Thanks Intrepid, Hem Raj and Arkal!
Jackson
Dec 09, 2024
Such an amazing experience with our guides, Hem Raj and Akal. We were able to enjoy all aspects of the trip to the fullest and we well looked after by the crew and villagers. 10/10 experience!
Gerald
Dec 01, 2024
Intrepid and the local crew took us on a very well-organised, fun trip through the foothills of the Anapourna mountains. The “tea house” accommodation, along with willing and knowledgeable guide and porters gave us a stunning insight into the history and culture behind the people living there. The mountains speak for themselves with unrivalled beauty and splendour. This was truly an adventure of a lifetime. It was our second trip to Nepal and we will be back, for the helpful, happy and accommodating people that live there.
Katrina
Dec 01, 2024
This is an excellent trip to do - there are stunning views of the Annapurna range to be seen. The insight into rural village life is fascinating backed up by the tea houses we stayed in. Plus the guide snd porters are exceptionally.
Brigitte
Nov 30, 2024
Excellent Annapurna homestay trek! Loved the crew, the local tea houses and the views!! But be prepared that some days you will walk uneven stone steps for several hours, steep uphill and downhill so you need to be very fit and agile!
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