The Annapurna region is one of the most popular areas for trekking and is well served by Pokhara - the main hub and staging post for the region situated North-West of the Kathmandu Valley. Pokhara is easily reached by road from Kathmandu (about 7 hours by public bus, around 5 hours by car or 25 minutes by air). The Annapurna region has many picturesque trails offering a variety of treks - ranging from a leisurely half day's pony trek to 30 day treks tailored to your interests.
- The Royal Trek
The famous Rolling Stone Mick Jagger, as well as Prince Charles of England were doing this trek in 1980. This is why this trek also is called "Royal Trek". Sherpa's will guide you and carry most of your things, as well as all the necessary things for cooking and camping.
A day to day iterinary will be provided on request.
Duration: 4 days - 3 nights
Trekking Grade: 1
Max. altitude: 1500 m
Starting from: Pokhara
Ending at: Pokhara
Himalayan Sights: Fishtail, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
- Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Probably the most famous of the shorter treks. A classic Himalayan trek in the Annapurna region is to the so called Annapurna Sanctuary. This trek combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery with fascinating insight into the life of middle hill Nepalis.
A day to day iterinary will be provided on request.
Duration: 12 days - 11 nights
Trekking Grade: 3
Max. altitude: 4200 m (Annapurna Base Camp)
Starting at: Drive from Pokhara to Birethati or Phedi
Ending at: Birethati or Phedi and drive back to Pokhara
Himalayan Sights: Machhapuchahre Himal, Annapurna (I, III, IV ), Gangapurna , Dhaulaghiri etc.
Mode of trekking tour : Camping trek or Lodge (tea house)
- Annapurna Base Camp
This ten top rated trekking tour of the world takes you through a various landscape of rice-fields, and local villages to the Himalayan glaciers.
A day to day iterinary will be provided on request.
Duration: 11 days - 12 nights
Trekking Grade: 3
Max. altitude: 4400 m
Starting at: Pokhara and drive to New Bridge
Ending at: Ghorepani and drive back to Pokhara
Himalayan Sights: Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Machhapurchre and Manaslu
- Annapurna Around
The Annapurna Circuit takes between 18 and 25 days and is one of the most popular of the longer trekking routes in Nepal. The classic route covers the terrain of the Gurungs, the Managis, the Thakalis and other ethic groups. The trek traverses the lush southern slopes of the Himalayan foothills, the Trans-Himalayan Manang and the Southern Mustang with its arid Tibetan plateau characteristics.
A day to day iterinary will be provided on request.
Duration: 18 till 24 days
Trekking Grade: 4
Max. altitude: 5400 m
