Day 1
Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu.
This route brings the visual drama of Annapurna without requiring expedition-length trekking. It moves lodge to lodge through Ghandruk, Tadapani, Ghorepani, and Poon Hill with a rhythm that feels classic, comfortable, and deeply scenic.
Duration
11 days
Difficulty
Medium
Best Season
March to May and September to November
Max Elevation
3,210 m
Private Inquiry
Share your dates, travel style, and how ambitious you want the route to feel, and the team will come back with a considered next step.
Highlights
Gurung village life and layered mountain perspectives throughout
A balanced trek length with straightforward altitude demands
Poon Hill at sunrise paired with time in Pokhara
Itinerary
A measured day-by-day read of how the journey unfolds on the ground.
Day 1
Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 4
Ghandruk
Trek to Ghandruk.
Day 6
Ghorepani
Trek to Ghorepani.
Day 7
Poon Hill
Excursion to Poon Hill.
Day 8
Pokhara
Return to Pokhara.
Day 11
Kathmandu
Final departure, with time in Kathmandu.
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