Annapurna · Introductory
The short Nepal classic with comfortable pacing and broad appeal.
Duration
5 days
Max altitude
3,210 m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Dec
Difficulty
Introductory
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Route read
A compact soft-adventure line with a big sunrise viewpoint and gentle logistics. Destination focus: Ghandruk at 1,940m, cultural finish that pairs perfectly with Pokhara recovery nights.
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Completed
~34 km
Total route
Elevation profile
↑ 2,270 m
Elevation gain
↓ 3,120 m
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Est. distance
Stage type
Duration
5 days
Max altitude
3,210m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Dec
Starting rate
$790+
Permits and access
Permits
ACAP, TIMS or equivalent trekking registration
Access
Pokhara road transfer
Stay style
Pokhara lakefront hotel + comfortable lodges
Day-by-day itinerary
A representative 5-day plan. Every departure is private and can be paced, shortened, or extended around your dates.
Day 1 · 1:30 hrs drive 4 hr walk · 42kms drive 5kms walk
↑ 591m ascent
A 1.5 hour drive takes us to Nayapul ~ the starting point of our trek. We follow the river and then slowly ascend through rice fields to Hille (1475m) and stop for the night.
Day 2 · 6/7hrs walk · 7km walk
↑ 1380m Ascent
We start our day with a steep ascent to Ulleri where we get our first view of the Himalayas. We then continue through forests of rhododendron until we reach our destination ~ Ghorepani (2855 m).
Day 4 · 4hrs walk 3hrs drive · 5km walk 42km drive
↑ 1860m Descend
We walk along a shaded forest trail, followed by terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Ghandruk (2170m). From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. It is a major settlement of the Gurung, an ethnic group of Nepal, and a famous Gurung village with terraces and offers excellent mountain views. After arriving, it is possible to take a short walk to explore the village, visiting a cultural museum and monastery. After enjoying lunch with the beautiful mountain view we leave the mountains behind us. A 3-hour drive takes us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara. Hiking hours: 4, Driving hours: 3
Day 3 · 6hrs walk · 5km walk
↑ 510m Descend
An early climb to the summit of Poon Hill (3030m) to watch the sunrise across a magnificent Himalayan panorama. After breakfast we follow a long ridge through rhododendron forests to Deurali. We then walk through impressive river gorges with the chance to see Langur monkeys in the trees. Our destination is Tadapani (2680m)
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Himalayan Sunrise Trek (Ghorepani - Ghandruk) · Updated May 21, 2024
