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Annapurna Foothills Trekking - 5 Days

Highlights

    • 5 days Annapurna Foothill trekking is best short trekking through real Nepali cultural trail with sunning mountain views. Trekking is suitable for any age peoples who are not having any hiking activities before. 
    • Trekking starts and end at Pokhara, The Natural city of Nepal surrounding by Himalayas, green hills and beautiful lakes. We also can provide you customized itinerary starting it from Kathmandu. Visit this link.  
    • Stay overnight at local tea houses, Trek with professional guide and Porter from Nepal Highland Treks 

Annapurna Foothill Trekking is short and introductory trekking in the Himalayas without going too high altitude but exploring breathtaking view of mountain and stay in the charm of peaceful countryside. Attractive villages occupied by native ethnic group, dense forest of beautiful Rhododendron flower with species birds and wildlife. Itinerary of Annapurna Foothill is including Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poonhill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk village. Those are most popular villages containing typical ethnic group of Nepal.       

Trekking starts from Pokhara, the natural city of Nepal with panoramic views of Himalayas, green hills and beautiful lakes around. Trekking is through beautiful village, green hills, rivers, waterfalls, forest, flora and fauna. The Himalayan views are starting to rise from Ulleri village. The best view seen from Poonhill (3,200m) is the best moment of the trek. Panoramic Annapurna rage, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri are seen as different shape every day. Plan 10 days itinerary which can include day exploration in Kathmandu valley, another day sightseeing in Pokhara and trek for full 5 days.

Nepal Highland Treks organize Annapurna foothill trek in a professional way with our friendly staff team. We are also flexible to customize the trekking itinerary as per your interest. Extra activities like hiking around Kathmandu valley, Mountain flight, Bungee jump, Paragliding, zip flyer, white water rafting, helicopter tour, Chitawan National safari or Bardia Jungle safari is the best option along with this trekking.  

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Drive Pokhara to Nayapool and Trek to Ulleri (5/6 Hours - 1960m) Overnight at local tea house

Day 02:Trek to Ghodepani (4 hours - 2860m). Overnight at tea house

Day 03:Morning hike to Poonhill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (6 Hours - 2500m) overnight at tea house

Day 04:Trek to Ghandruk (5/6 Hours - 1950) overnight at tea house

Day 05:Trek back to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara (6 Hours). transfer to Hotel or continue to Kathmandu

Cost Includes

    • Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking on twin sharing.
    • Private car to trekking starting poing from Pokhara and return
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with hot drinks in trekking days
    • English speaking experience and friendly trekking guide with his salary, accommodation, foods, insurance and equipment
    • Trekking Porter (2 person = 1 porter) with his salary, accommodation, foods, insurance and equipment
    • Annapurna conservation area permit and TIMS card
    • Emergency evacuation management in case of need
    • First aid kit
    • Government taxes and service charge 

Cost Excludes

    • Bottled drinks including drinking water and bar bills
    • Personal equipment, travel insurance, Emergency evacuation charge and medical expenses
    • Extra cost of Battery charge, shower, Telephone, internet
    • Tipping  
    • Accommodation, Activities, foods in Kathmandu and Pokhara. 

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Drive Pokhara to Nayapool and Trek to Ulleri (5/6 Hours - 1960m) Overnight at local tea house Drive 1 and half hour to Nayapool, start trekking for 5 hours through river, local villages and forest. It is flat and easy walking till Tikkhedhunga (1540m). Than our walking reach to one of the tough uphill towards Ulleri (1960m). Annapurna South and Himchuli view just spectacular from here. Check in local tea house

Day 2Trek to Ghodepani (4 hours - 2860m). Overnight at tea house Ulleri its self is magnificent view of Annapurna South and Himchuli. Our walking about one hour through Ulleri and Banthanti village. We than enter very dick forest where we can see some beautiful waterfall. We reach Ghorepani (2860m) by our lunch time. Take your lunch at local tea house. It is depending on us, we might walk to Poonhill (3210m) to view sunset with and panoramic Himalayas.

Day 3Morning hike to Poonhill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (6 Hours - 2500m) overnight at tea houseWe again can hike to Poonhill early in the morning. From here you will see a superb view of the sunrise and a panoramic view of the Himalaya, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and others. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani

Day 4Trek to Ghandruk (5/6 Hours - 1950) overnight at tea house Comparatively, today is the easiest trek of all days. Trek through the forests of Rhododendron and oak. This section is rich in Bird. Reach Ghandruk which is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft center and Gurung museum. From this village you could observe good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail. In the evening, typical Gurung Cultural program may organized on demand

Day 5Trek back to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara (6 Hours). transfer to Hotel or continue to Kathmandu Trekking downhill to Birethanti and continue to Nayapool. Our trek end here. drive to Pokhara with our car and check in Hotel. Walking around Lake side of Pokhara. We also can include some sightseeing if we have not finish it before.

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  • Team of Professional, Kind and flexible

    Team of Professional, Kind and flexible

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    We enjoyed every moment! The service we received was professional and kind from the planning part to the final journey. Hemanta was easy to communicate, kind and flexible. The team he provide was perfect.

    - , Israel

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Starting Price
US$ 360.00 (Per Person)
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Destination Nepal
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