Premium
Walking & trekking
Premium Hiking and Trekking in Nepal's Annapurna region
8 days
Start
Kathmandu, Nepal
Finish
Pokhara, Nepal
Trip Code
HNXG
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, On foot
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotels (3 nights), Comfortable Lodges (3 nights), Feature Stay Lodge (1 night)
From £1,700(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore a section of the iconic Annapurna Range on a trek long enough to take you deep into the Himalayan foothills, but short enough not to be too exhausting.
Stay in some of Nepal’s comfiest trekking lodges. Enjoy sundowners on mountain-view terraces, ensuite bathrooms and even a hot water bottle in bed – the dream after a day on the trail!
Hike through quintessential Himalayan landscapes – cross suspension bridges strung with prayer flags, pass rivers and rhododendron forests, and say namaste (hello) to villagers along the way.
Unwind in Pokhara after the trek with a boat ride on the serene Fewa Lake and a visit to the white-domed Peace Pagoda on Anadu Hill.
Gain an insight into the rural way of life in the mountains and learn about the ethnic culture and customs of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum.
Is this trip right for you?
While this is a relatively low-altitude trek (the maximum sleeping altitude is 1981 m), you’ll need a high level of fitness as you'll be walking between 5 and 7 hours a day on some days. You’ll ascend and descend uneven stone steps for much of the trek, so it’s recommended you use hiking poles (which are provided).
For the trek, you’ll be provided with a duffel bag that a porter will carry – your porter can carry up to 8 kg per traveller. Any other luggage can be left in Pokhara and collected at the end of the trek.
Some trails require unexpected maintenance throughout the year and may require closure. If that’s the case, we’ll take an alternative trail with similar features, distances and elevation where possible.
To get to the hiking trails in this region, you’ll spend quite a bit of time on the road – but all in the comfort of a private vehicle.
While this is a relatively low-altitude trek (the maximum sleeping altitude is 1981 m), you’ll need a high level of fitness as you'll be walking between 5 and 7 hours a day on some days. You’ll ascend and descend uneven stone steps for much of the trek, so it’s recommended you use hiking poles (which are provided).
For the trek, you’ll be provided with a duffel bag that a porter will carry – your porter can carry up to 8 kg per traveller. Any other luggage can be left in Pokhara and collected at the end of the trek.
Some trails require unexpected maintenance throughout the year and may require closure. If that’s the case, we’ll take an alternative trail with similar features, distances and elevation where possible.
To get to the hiking trails in this region, you’ll spend quite a bit of time on the road – but all in the comfort of a private vehicle.
Itinerary
Soak up the magic of Nepal and the Annapurna mountains on a short-but-sweet trek
Who says trekking means roughing it? On this eight-day Premium hiking adventure, you’ll experience the beauty and culture of the Himalayan foothills and the Annapurna mountain range – without skimping on comfort. Start in bustling Kathmandu – perhaps exploring the city’s ancient temples and markets – before heading to chilled-out Pokhara. Then it’s time to gear up for your trek! Hiking at relatively low altitude in the Annapurna foothills from Ghatte Khola to Syauli Bazaar, you’ll pass through classic Nepali trekking landscapes of terraced rice paddies, rhododendron forests, traditional villages, fluttering prayer flags, and gigantic peaks you’ll never get tired of looking at. At the end of each day, unwind in cosy trekking lodges with ensuite bathrooms, hot showers, hearty meals and views like no other.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, On foot
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotels (3 nights), Comfortable Lodges (3 nights), Feature Stay Lodge (1 night)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer - Kathmandu
Kathmandu - Welcome dinner at Mahotsav Restaurant
Down jackets & trekking poles
Pokhara - Orientation walk around Phewa Lake
Happy Hour at the Mountain Lodges. inc. complimentary local alcoholic/ non-alcoholic drink & snacks
Ghattekhola to Dhampus Guided Trek
Cultural interaction and lunch in a Gurung Village
Cultural village visit of Tanchok and Patleket
Guided Trek from Dhampus to Majgaon via Pothana
Majgaon to Landruk Guided Trek
Ghandruk - Gurung Museum
Landruk to Ghandruk Guided Trek
Pokhara - Boating on Fewa Lake
Guided Trek from Ghandruk to Syaulibazar
Pokhara - Peace Pagoda
Optional activities
Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD49
Kathmandu - Explore Patan & Bhaktapur Urban Adventure - USD104
Kathmandu - Panorama Hike Urban Adventure - USD74
Kathmandu - Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure - USD59
Kathmandu - Home Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD57
Evening village walk of Dhampus/ Australian Camp & Pothana - Free
Afternoon hike to surrounding villages - Free
Pokhara - International Mountain Museum - NPR750
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer to have your own room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please bring 2 passport-size photographs for your trekking permit.
3. Between June and August, it is monsoon season in Nepal. If you do choose to travel during this time, you will likely 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 rainproof jackets and trousers. Please see alternative monsoon season itinerary in the weather section of these notes.
4. 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.
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