For many years this very popular trek has been one of the classic adventures in Nepal, allowing you to reach the heart of the mountains quickly and safely from the lakeside in Pokhara. After enjoying the sights of Kathmandu, we fly to Pokhara and begin our trek from Birethanti, ascending through the terraced hillside. Here we enjoy a splendid panorama of the Annapurna range including close views of the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhare, Annapurna South, Annapurna II and Lamjung from Poonhill (3200m). We trek through bamboo and rhododendron forest with steep cliffs towering above the trail that leads to the Annapurna Sanctuary, a natural and magnificent amphitheatre of Himalayan giants and tumbling glaciers.

This is one of the most dramatic and spectacular locations in Nepal. From many lodges, we view the massive south face of Annapurna 1 (8091m), Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. Our return route retraces our tracks to the village of Chomrong, where we take an alternative route back to Pokhara via the picturesque Gurung villages that lead us towards Naya Pul. We have a night in Pokhara to relax or explore the picturesque lakeside before catching our return flight to Kathmandu.

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Area covered : Kathmandu & Pokhara valley

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