Nepal Travel Trek

Annapurna Panorama Trek

The Annapurna panorama trek, a solid option for a short trek into the foothills to the north of Pokhara, especially suitable for the beginners and elderly people but those who wish to have an adventurous trek and a closer view of mighty Himalayan Ranges, is one of the most popular trekking routes in the world offering superb views of the awesome Himals or “snow-covered mountains” of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. The principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna 3 and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center. We pass through colorful Gurung and Pun villages – Dhampus, landruk , Ghandruk ,Tadapani, ghorepani ,famous for their hospitality, breathtaking vistas of terraced rice fields, and walks through serene and inspiring forests of pine and rhododendron. This itinerary also includes a hike to the popular viewpoint of Poon Hill, providing a spectacular panoramic view of Manaslu Himal (8th highest mountain in the world), Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak), Annapurna I (10th highest mountain in the world), and Dhaulagiri Himal (7th highest mountain in the world) and hot spring at Tatopani.

Best season to visit: In the spring (March to May) when the rhododendrons, the national flower of Nepal, are in bloom. Also in the fall (September to November) or post-monsoon when the weather is temperate and the skies are clear.

Trek Grade: Easy to Moderate. This is not a difficult trek although it has some steep climbs. No mountaineering skills required.

Maximum altitude: 3210m at Poon hill.

Length of trek: It is advisable to spend two and half week along this route to fully experience the full scenic and cultural splendor.

Accommodations: This is traditionally a teahouse trek with well-maintained facilities along the route. It can also be organized as a camping trek as the valley floor can provide comfortable camping spots in good weather. Camping trek rates and fees are considerably higher as more resources are required.

Additional Information: Trekkers must beware of rubbery while passing through the jungle. Our experienced porters/guides will help you to avoid potentially unsafe situations.

Outlined Itinerary

 

Day 01	Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Fly or Drive by Private Car or Tourist Bus
Day 02	Pokhara to Phedi to Pothana (1990m): Drive, Trek
Day 03	Pothana to Landruk (1620m): Trek.
Day 04	Landruk to Ghandruk(1960m): Trek.
Day 05	Ghandruk to Tadapani (2650m): Trek.
Day 06	Tadapani to Ghorepani: Trek.
Day 07	Ghorepani to Tatopani / Natural Hot Spring via Poonhill (3210m): Trek.
Day 08	Tatopani to Galeshwor: Trek.
Day 09	Galeshwor to Pokhara: Trek, drive for three hours.
Day 10	Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive by bus/car or fly.

 

 Price:

Price includes:

• Arrival and departure by Car.  (Airport to City, City to Airport)
• Ground Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus and Pokhara to Phedi and Beni to Pokhara.
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and Accommodation in Trek.
• Best quality Sleeping bags, dawn Jackets.
• First Aid Kit
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (Nrs 2000 Per person)
• English speaking Experienced Guide (Licensed by Government) and Porters (1 porter for 2 client).
• All necessaries for Nepalese staff (all meals, accommodation in teahouses, equipments, insurance etc).
• Certificate of Trek completion from Himalayan Humanity Trekking.

Price Excludes:

• Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water and cold drinks),
• Client's personal insurance,
• Personal expenses,
• Meals and Accommodations in Highways, Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Rescue,
• Tips for staff (porter/Guide) etc

 

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive / Fly
After 06-07 hours (according road condition) scenic drive by bus or thirty minutes flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara( US$ 93 Per Person), transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 02: Pokhara to Phedi to Pothana (1,990m): Drive half an hour, trek.
After breakfast, we will approx. 30 min drive by car or bus to Phedi and commence our trek. It is mostly steep uphill through forests and fields to Dhampus Village on the top of the ridges at 1750m. Dhampus offers great mountain views that continue to improve as you ascend along the ridge. You will take your lunch is a local restaurant. Brahmins, Chhetris and Gurung ethnic community inhabit the village. You will follow the trail with paved stones through rhododendron forests steep uphill to Pothana (1990m) where you will stay overnight. You will have excellent views of Mt. Machhapuchhre from here. 5 hours trek.

Day 03: Pothana to Landruk (1620m): Trek.
After breakfast, we will forward stone-paved trail Deurali. Deurali is a top hill at 2150m, from where we can have the views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Then our trail will downwards to Modi River through forests with birds, ferns and orchids into a huge side. You will move down past a couple of guesthouses and restaurants at a Gurung Villages and cross a stream at 1790m. Now our trail gently climbs to bring you to Tolka Village at 1810m. Our trek breaks shortly here for lunch. Then descend a long staircase to a suspension bridge across a stream at 1720m. Finally we will arrive at Landruk –a Gurung Village through by easy walk past streams, fields, cross the suspension bridge. Our today's approximately 6 hours trek ends here. Overnight at hotel / guesthouses.

Day 04: Landruk to Ghandruk ( 1960 m) : Trek.
Descend down to Modi river and cross by a suspension bridge. Then a steep clumb to Ghandrung. The trek from Landrung to climb to Ghandrung. The trek from Landrung to Ghandrung takes about 3 hrs. Evening can be spent to explore the large prosperous village and have good close-up views of the mountains. Overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Ghandruk to Tadapani (2650 m): Trek.
The trail now traverses south – east through the rhododendron forest with excellent mountain views. From Ghandrung to Tadapani 5 hrs. Lunch enroute.Overnight: Tented camp

Day 06: Tadapani to Ghorepani(2855m): Trek.
The trail through the forest descends about half an hour, crosses a stream then ascends steeply following another stream crossing up to Deurali then gradual descends through the rhododendron forest to Ghorepani – a large collection of hotels and shops and camping spots.

Day 07: Ghorepani to Tatopani / Natural Hot Spring via Poonhill (3210m): Trek.
From Ghorepani, it is a 600-meter steady downhill descent through the endless rhododendron forest past the electricity pylons to chitre.    From Chitre after a little further on,the path forks. Take the right downhill fork by a building to phalante.
Phalante (4 hours 20 minutes) is mentioned in the origin myth of the Thakali people. The four Thakali ancestors turned back here when they were unable to find their way to the Ghorepani pass. They were probably discouraged by the never-ending ascent while going to ghorepani . From Phalante , descent to Tatopani.

Day 08: Tatopani to Galeshwor: Trek.
Trek from Tatopani to Galeshwar which takes about five and half hours. The trail is flat which continues following Kali Gandaki. You will come across many small waterfalls. The trail also continues through the Baisari, Bekhola and finally reaches Tatopani.
Day 09: Galeshwor to Pokhara: Trek, drive for three hours.Day
Trek from Galeshwar to Beni and it takes about one hour and drive from Beni to Pokhara which takes about five and half hours. The vehicle clambers up the muddy tracks towards Beni though The road from Baglung to Beni is well paved. Beni is the districts headquarter of Myagdi.
Day 10: Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive by bus/car or fly.            
Drive by tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu around 06-07 hours (depending upon road conditions). Another option is to drive by private car or take the 25-30 minutes flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu

 

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