Itinerary
- Day 1
Dhampus Phedi to Forest Camp
Your guide meets you at the hotel lobby for a quick introduction, then you'll drive about an hour to Dhampus Phedi. From there, the trek starts with a steep climb up stone stairs toward Dhampus village at 1600m/5249ft, where you'll see the Annapurna range spread out in front of you. After that, you'll walk through subtropical forest and gradually gain elevation until you reach Forest Camp at 2600m/8530ft for the night.
- Start point
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal (Hotel's Lobby, 07:00 - 07:15)
Included Activities
- Trek from Dhampus Phedi to Dhampus village
- Trek through subtropical forest to Forest Camp
- English-speaking guide briefing
Landmarks Dhampus Annapurna - Day 2
Forest Camp to High Camp
This morning you trek through cloud forest with mosses, lichens, tree ferns, and orchids covering everything around you. Natural openings give you views of Hiunchuli and Annapurna South, with the Modi Khola Valley visible below. After lunch at Badal Danda, you'll face a steep climb out of the forest onto a grassy ridge that's sometimes snow-covered. From there, Annapurna South and Machhapuchare come into view looking quite close as you reach High Camp for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek through cloud forest to Badal Danda
- Trek from Badal Danda to High Camp
Landmarks Modi Khola Valley Annapurna South Machhapuchare Hiunchuli - Day 3
High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp
Starting early after breakfast, you trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp. If weather cooperates, you'll reach 5000m/16404ft where Mardi Himal's crest separates you from Machhapuchare's south face. The ice fields and blue glaciers of the Sanctuary Wall spread across your view, with a panoramic line of mountains from Dhaulagiri to Ganesh Himal visible. Then you trek back down to Low Camp for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp
- Trek from Mardi Himal Base Camp back to Low Camp
Landmarks Mardi Himal Base Camp Mardi Himal Machhapuchare Annapurna I Dhaulagiri Ganesh Himal - Day 4
Low Camp to Landruk
After breakfast, you trek downhill to Landruk at 1500m/4921ft on mostly steep descents and stairs. The route takes you through rhododendron forest with clear views of Annapurna South and Himchuli. Once you arrive in Landruk, you'll rest and spend the evening walking around the beautiful Gurung village.
Included Activities
- Trek through Rhododendron forest to Landruk
- Explore Gurung village of Landruk
Landmarks Landruk Annapurna South Himchuli - Day 5
Landruk to Ghandruk
You hike down to Modi Khola, which marks the border between Ghandruk and Landruk villages. A newly built bridge gets you across, then comes a steep uphill climb to Ghandruk, a Himalayan village known for its Gurung people. You'll check out the Gurung Museum there, which holds traditional tools and preserves local culture. Spend time exploring the village itself.
Included Activities
- Trek from Landruk to Modi Khola
- Trek from Modi Khola to Ghandruk
- Visit Gurung Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Ghandruk village
Landmarks Ghandruk Gurung Museum Modi Khola 
- Day 6
Ghandruk to Tadapani
After breakfast, you hike through the village on a scenic trekking route heading toward Tadapani via Bhaisi Kharka. The route gains elevation to this small settlement where one or two lodges offer a spot to rest and recharge. After a short break, you continue hiking through rhododendron forest, eventually reaching Tadapani for the night, with the option to continue toward Annapurna Base Camp later if you want.
Included Activities
- Trek through Ghandruk village
- Trek via Bhaisi Kharka to Tadapani
- Trek through Rhododendron forest
Landmarks Tadapani Bhaisi Kharka 
- Day 7
Tadapani to Ghorepani
You hike to Ghorepani, which means 'Horse Water' in Nepali. Walking along a small spring, you'll pass through Deurali where locals sell yogurt or cold water to refresh yourself. The views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains from Deurali are beautiful. After that, you descend for roughly 45 minutes to reach Ghorepani for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Deurali
- Trek from Deurali to Ghorepani
Optional Activities
- Refreshment stop at Deurali with local yogurt or cold water
Landmarks Ghorepani Deurali Annapurna Dhaulagiri 
- Day 8
Ghorepani to Pokhara
Wake up early and hike 1 hour from your lodge to Poon Hill, the famous viewpoint here. Weather permitting, you'll catch the sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After hiking back down to Ghorepani for breakfast, you trek all the way down to Hile, passing through small villages like Banthathi and Ulleri. From Hile, you drive back to Pokhara to finish your trek.
- End point
- Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal (Hotel , 17:00 - 18:00)
Included Activities
- Trek to Poon Hill viewpoint
- Trek from Poon Hill to Ghorepani
- Trek through villages of Banthathi and Ulleri to Hile
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Poon Hill (weather dependent)
Landmarks Poon Hill Annapurna Dhaulagiri Banthathi Ulleri 
