Annapurna Panorama trek is relatively easier trek program due to lower altitude and availability of tea houses and opportunity to interact with villagers throughout the trekking. Thus, it is the most desirable trek program for many of us.
Our Annapurna Panorama trek is a 9 days trek program starting and ending in Kathmandu. This itinerary is completely flexible, and we remain available to customize it according to your timeframe and interest. A well established network of walking trails and the availability of lodges (tea houses) have made possible to design plenty of trek programs as per the requirements of trekkers. Please contact us for further information about the Annapurna Panorama trek or book the trip as specified in the itinerary.
Annapurna region itself is one of the best trekking regions in the world and often ranked within top-ten world’s best destinations to travel by world famous travel sites and magazines. Annapurna foothills consist numerous short as well as long trekking options. For those who have limited time for trekking, Annapurna Panorama trek would be the best choice to match their time frame.
The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of LamjungHimal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Now you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050 m.) to Tirkhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065 m.) which takes about four and half hours. Some people prefer to go to Ulleri, one and a half hour trek from Tirkhedhunga, for better views of mountains. Stay overnight at lodge.
If you stay in Ulleri, it is only 4 hrs trek to Ghorepani. To begin your trek, you ascend steeply for the early 2 hours and then gently pass through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, both Magar villages. On the way you can view the Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997 m.), Hiunchuli (6441 m.) and Annapurna (7219 m.) south. Stay overnight at lodge.
Poon Hill is a popular viewpoint to see sunrise/sunset and majestic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940 m.), VarahaShikhar (7847 m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m.), Annapurna South (7219 m.), Annapurna III (7855 m.), Machhapuchhare (6993 m.), Annapurna IV (7525 m.), Annapurna II (7937 m.), and LamjungHimal (6931 m.).
After spending sometime in Poon Hill, hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then continue trekking towards Tadapani (2630m) which takes about five hours. Stay overnight at lodge.
It is a very easy trek descending gently all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. This is one of the popular destinations for the bird lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village offering good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455 m.), Annapurna III (7755 m.) and Fishtail. Stay overnight at lodge.
At the beginning of the day, you ascend gently for an hour up to Ghandrukkot (2100 m.) and descend steeply to the Kimrung Khola (1700 m.) and gently walk up to Jhinudanda. From the town you walk down for 20 minutes to reach Hot Spring at the bank of the ModiKhola. You can unwind yourself at the hot springs. Stay overnight at lodge.
For the first part of the trek is a descent. Here you find beautiful waterfalls. Beyond this town, the trail ascends gently crossing numerous streams and terraces. After short trek, you will be at Landruk (1640 m.). Now the trail gently ascends to Tolka (1850 m.) and then ascends to Bherikharka. From here, the trail goes steeply up to Deurali (2100 m.) with a view of different mountain peaks in panorama. Now, the trail gradually descends to Pothana passing through different oak forests. Stay overnight at lodge.
The trek from Pothana to Phedi takes about 3 hours followed by an hour’s drive to reach Pokhara. On your way to Phedi from Pothana you will pass by Dhampus village and beyond that you will enjoy scenic terraced fields and mountain views. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfastearly morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.
Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.
General Items:
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)
Clothing Items:
Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff
Sun-worn Items:
Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm
Gadgets:
Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),
Liquid/Snacks:
Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks
Medical Essentials:
First Aid Kit
Optional:
Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc
Additional items for camping trek:
Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses
Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.
Donna & Roman
Nava,
We had the best time with Nava’s organisation. We did 9 days Annapurna Trek which was awesome. Then we returned to stay at the Hotel Buddha – a fantastic room and people were wonderful.
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