Annapurna Hiking Tour

4 Days
Moderate

Max. Altitude

2050m

Best Season

Mar, May, Aug to Dec

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Overview of Annapurna Hiking Tour

Life Himalaya Trekking offers one of the most scenic and culturally enriching experiences through its signature Annapurna Hiking Tour in the High Hills of the Annapurna Himalaya. This rewarding journey follows peaceful country trails and picturesque ridgelines that reveal stunning, unobstructed views of the entire Annapurna mountain range. Each day brings new panoramas of snow-capped peaks, rolling hills, and dramatic landscapes. Travelers can enjoy an ideal combination of adventure and comfort, staying in cozy mountain lodges that provide warm hospitality and a relaxing atmosphere after each fulfilling day on the trail.

The Annapurna Hiking Tour is not just about natural beauty—it’s also a rich cultural adventure. The route winds through traditional Gurung villages, where you can observe age-old customs, unique architecture, and a warm community lifestyle shaped by the Himalayan environment. These villages are surrounded by vast terraced farmlands that decorate the hillsides with colorful layers, all set beneath the towering backdrop of the Annapurna range.

As the trail continues, hikers walk through pristine forests filled with tall rhododendron, pine, and oak trees. In spring, the entire forest bursts into vibrant shades of red, pink, and white as rhododendrons bloom, creating an enchanting atmosphere along the path. The peaceful woodland, combined with the fresh mountain air, makes every step both relaxing and memorable.

Whether you are seeking cultural immersion, spectacular Himalayan scenery, or a peaceful nature escape, this Annapurna Hiking Tour delivers a truly unforgettable trekking experience in one of Nepal’s most beautiful regions.

Highlights of Annapurna Hiking Tour

A pleasant country walks on high hills of world tenth highest Mt. Annapurna Himalaya.
Super views from start to an end of the walk visiting traditional Gurung farm villages
Warm semi tropical climate to alpine cool forest of rhododendron-pines and oaks tree lines
Breathtaking panorama of stunning mountain range with stunning sun-rise views

Annapurna Hiking Tour Itinerary

day 01 Drive to Dhampus and hike to Potana.

After breakfast drive to our starting point of this wonderful country walk and hike to Dhampus village, as the drive leads past Pokhara valley with incredible views of Annapurna Himalaya mountain range, soon our ride leads on winding uphill dirt road to reach at Dhampus village, located on a high ridge with alluring panorama of mountains from Dhaulagiri-Annapurna-Lamjung towards Manaslu range with majestic peak Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’.

From Dhampus starting our walk leads to gradual climb with nice pleasant into forest facing grand views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu including Fish Tail peak, as the walk leads to Pothana village for overnight stop. Potana a nice lovely village located in the middle of a forest with fabulous views of mountains and valley down below.

Maximum Altitude

1,800 m.

Trek Duration

2 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Transportation

8 hours Drive

day 02 Walk to Australian camp.

Morning with super views, our morning walk leads to short up into cool forest at Thulo Kharka (popularly known as Australian Camp). A wonderful place in the midst of a forest with large meadows with magnificent views of mountains, overnight stop at Australian Camp in the comfort of a nice lodge with views of mountain panorama, rest of the day free to relax and to enjoy the fascinating scenery.

Maximum Altitude

2,050 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

2 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

day 03 Walk to Kande and drive to Sarankot.

Catch the morning sunrise over chain of snowcapped peaks, after breakfast an hour downhill to Kande village reaching a road head of Baglung-Pokhara highway, from here an hour drive brings you at famous view point at Sarankot.

Sarankot at 1,460m located North West of Pokhara Valley offering grand views of Pokhara Valley including Phewa Lake, to the north panoramic views of Annapurna-Dhaulagiri- Manaslu including majestic peak Machhapuchare (Fish Tail). Sarankot is truly an amazing spot with views of stunning sunrise and sunset as well. It has number of fine lodges for overnight stay, an ideal place for Para Gliding which is a popular adventure sports around Pokhara.

Maximum Altitude

1,767 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

3 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Transportation

1 hour Drive

day 04 Catch sunrise view over mountains and drive to Pokhara.

A great spot to catch early morning sunrise over array of Himalayan peaks with rolling green hills, verdant picturesque valley of Pokhara with its simmering Phewa Lake. After a wonderful and marvelous enjoyable time on High Hills of Annapurna Hike, a slow downhill drive leads you back to hotel at Pokhara lake side.

Maximum Altitude

1,770 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodations

Hotel

What's Included

Private transportation throughout the trek.
Best available lodge accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek.
One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
All national park and conservation areas permit fee.
Government taxes & office service charge

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverage and others personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot shower during the trek.

Annapurna Hiking Tour - Essential Information

A superb destination of few days, an ideal destination for all types of interested people where it takes you to serene environment in the harmony of pristine nature with tremendous views of Annapurna-Lamjung Himal- Manaslu range of mountains including Mt. Dhaulagiri towards far North West direction.

Beside mountain views, you can witness traditional Gurung village of interesting culture with ancient custom and way of life. Life Himalaya Trek show you the wonders of Annapurna Himalaya, where our expert guide will lead you around this fascinating high beautiful country from warm rice fields to cool alpine green hills with awesome views of Mid West Himalaya. High Hills of Annapurna Himalaya starts and ends at picturesque Pokhara valley, a famous touristic spot blessed with natural beauty where Annapurna Himalaya reflects on its serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes.