The Annapurna region offers some of the best short trekking routes in Nepal. The Annapurna Sanctuary is a deep glacier-covered amphitheater surrounded by peaks like Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna 3, and Machhapuchhare. Poon Hill provides a fantastic panoramic view of the Himalayas including three mountains over 8000m. This area is a natural paradise harboring rare snow leopards, blue sheep, and diverse bird and plant species.
Kathmandu
Drive to Pokhara. Sightseeing on the lakeside and boating on Phewa Lake.
Drive to Naya Pul, trek to Birethanti, and ascend to Sudami, Hile, and Thikhe Dhunga via a stone staircase and Ulleri village. 3:30 hours.
Trek through rhododendrons, oak forests, and streams before climbing to Ghorepani. 5:30 hours.
Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3195m) for sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna range and others. Return to Ghorepani, then trek to Tadapani through ridges and forests. 6 hours.
Descend from Tadapani with Modi Valley views. Pass Chhomrong village, descend to Chhomrong Khola, then ascend to Sinuwa. 6 hours.
Precede to Kuldi Ghar, descend to Modi river gorge, pass Tomo pasture, Pantheon Barah shrine to Deurali. 6 hours.
Walk the rocky moraine to Annapurna Base Camp with views of rivers, flowers, Mt. Annapurna range, and Mt. Fishtail.
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2610m/8563ft) Descend 1700m to Modi Khola river bank to Bamboo. 5:30 hours.
Return to Chhomrong with views of Machhapuchhre, through rhododendron and bamboo fields. 4.5 hours.
Descend through forests to Gurjung Khola, ascend to Kimche, and reach Ghandruk village. Visit the Annapurna Conservation Office and Museum. 4:30 hours.
Evening free to wander by lakes.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
