This spectacular short trek in the heart of the Annapurna takes you away from the classic route making it perfect for families and less experienced trekkers. This trek offers views of the celebrated summits including Dhaulagiri (8167m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and Hiunchuli (6441m) among many others in the Annapurna Range. This trek addresses to the ones who are in love with nature, want something less frequented and authentic.
About The Package
Brief Itinerary:
| DAY | PROGRAM | ACCOMODATION |
| 1 | ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU | HOTEL NOMAD ON BB |
| 2 | DRIVE TO POKHARA | DAHLIA ON BB |
| 3 | DRIVE TO KIMCHE - TREK TO TADAPANI | LOCAL LODGE ON FB |
| 4 | TREK TO DOBATO | LOCAL LODGE ON FB |
| 5 | TREK TO CHISTIBUNG | LOCAL LODGE ON FB |
| 6 | TREK TO KOPRA DANDA | LOCAL LODGE ON FB |
| 7 | TREK TO SWANTA | LOCAL LODGE ON FB |
| 8 | TERK TO GHOREPANI | LOCAL LODGE ON FB |
| 9 | HIKE TO HILLE - DRIVE TO POKHARA | DAHLIA ON BB |
| 10 | DRIVE TO KATHMANDU | HOTEL NOMAD ON BB |
| 11 | FINAL DEPARTURE | ON BOARD |
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 – Namaste Kathmandu
Be welcomed and assisted by our representative at the airport. A short drive takes you to your hotel where you can rest or take a short walk to see the surrounding.
Day 2- Drive towards Annapurna – 6hrs drive
After the breakfast, you take the road to the 2nd biggest tourist city of Nepal, Pokhara. It has become a very important city since of start of trekking in Nepal. The area is situated is subtropical valley and constitutes of some lakes. The very popular Phewa lake is also quite close from your hotel. You can walk by foot or rent a cycle and discover the lake side.
It is also possible to rent a boat and enjoy the quietness and beauty of the beautiful lake.
Day 3 – Start of trek – Kimche – Tadapani – 1 hr drive – 6hrs walk
Your driver will collect you from your hotel after the breakfast towards Kimche which takes around 1hrs. The point from where you shall start your adventure. Take the winding roads that go up upto the village of Chane from where we can see the beautiful panoramas. From Chane, le route is a climb towards the village of Ghandruk where we shall stop for lunch while enjoying the amazing views of the Annapurna and Machapuchhre.
We walk again towards the top of KomrongDanda(2650m). Very beautiful views of the Machapuchhre is visible along the route. Along the path you will see rhododendrons which blooms from the month of May. Thadapani (2590m) offers views into the valley that takes you to the Annapurna Sanctuary. Annapurna III (7555m) and Gangapurna (7454m) is dominant in the background. Night in Lodge.
Day 4 – Tadapani – Dobato – 6hrs walk
You leave the traditional way that takes you to Ghorepani and take a route that is used by the locals. This path takes you through a forest of Rhododendrons before arriving at pastures of water buffalo. Short grass is a very precious commodity here. The views of the Annapurna chain merging with the line of forest trees are superb. Night in Lodge.
Day 5 – Dobato – Chistibung – 6hrs of walk
Leave early in the morning to watch a sunrise. Then walk through rhododendron forests. The summit of Dhaulagiri appears in all its glory joining the magnificent views of Annapurna South, Hinchuli and Machapurchhre. Beautiful ridge route takes you on a short climb and the long descend into the rhododendron forest taking you to the end of the valley and then back again where you can find ample amount of rhododendrons bloom.
Day 6 – Chisitibung – KopraDanda – 6hrs of walk
The path crosses a beautiful forest of rhododendron upto a small sacred lake, the landscape changes, the path winds its way between the blocks and joins a spur from where the views of Dhaulagiri is remarkable. We put our efforts to reach the community lodge of Kopra. Grand views and exceptional panoramas formed by the Annapurna South. After lunch, to enjoy of these great landscapes walk on the ridge of Kopra towards Kayer Lake is possible.
Day 7 – KopraDanda – Swanta – 5hrs of walk
You follow the route which descends and is a steep slope. This region is known for its fauna. If you are attentive you will maybe get glimpse of the Himalayan Tahr,Danfe – national animal of Nepal. You catchup again with the rhododendron forest and then pass before the lodge of Chistibung before going through the wooden bridge to cross the river. The path is well marked with directions. You shall then arrive at Swantha which is in the middle of rice fields. Night in Lodge.
Day 8 – Swanta – Ghorepani – 4 hrs of walk
Walking by rice fields you descend up to a small river. From there you cross a suspension bridge and climb to the village of Chittre. After this you join the large route which connects Tatopani to Ghorepani(route of Round Annapurna Trek). The path goes up then to the village of Ghorepanifrom where the view of the route we travelled earlier is magnificent. Night in Lodge.
Day 9 – Ghorepani – Hille – Pokhara – 5hrs of walk – 1 hour drive
It’s the last day of the trek. Enjoy for the one last time the views and then walk towards Hille. Here your vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to Pokhara.
Day 10 – Pokhara – Kathmandu – 6hrs drive
Afterbreakfast, your drive will bring you to Kathmandu. You can shop for souvenirs in the afternoon or relax at the hotel.
Day 11 – Departure
Be transferred to the international airport 3 hrs before your flight.
