Annapurna Foothills Circuit Trek

From Pokhara drive to Galeshwor and Trek to Bans Khakra

In the morning your guide and vehicle will be in your Hotel at 8 am, till that time finish your breakfast and get ready for the big hike. We will drive to  Galeshwor, where your Annapurna Foothills Trek will begin. The path ascends towards the woodland after winding through fields with terraces. Explore the hamlet for the remainder of the day and discover the customs and culture of the Magar people. 

From Bans Kharka Trek to Nangi

Today's trail climbs past terraced farms and woodlands. You will arrive in the small community of Danda Kateri after 3 hours of walking. You can eat lunch here while taking in the breathtaking views of the Kaligandaki Valley. Following lunch, you will wander at your own pace to Nangi Village, where you will spend the night in a homestay or a community lodge. A fantastic illustration of how neighbors can cooperate to accomplish a common objective is the neighborhood eco-lodge. You can observe how community members collaborate in Nangi Village to advance sustainable development. For instance, the locals constructed a model school, a nursery for medicinal herbs, and a workshop where they make handmade paper from plants grown nearby.

From Nangi Trek to Mohare Danda

You will start your ascent to Mohare Danda after a sumptuous breakfast at the Nangi guesthouse. The route offers breathtaking vistas of snow-capped mountains, notably Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters), while it meanders through a lovely, natural forest.

You will be treated to breathtaking views of bamboo groves, oak and rhododendron woods, and other lovely countryside while you climb. You will eventually reach the top of Mohare Hill after a challenging 6- to 7-hour hike. You can see the entire Himalaya range, including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri, from this location. Yaks may also likely be seen grazing on the Kharka's (Pasture Land) surrounding trails. Mohare Danda is the main stop on today's Mohare Danda and Annapurna Foothills Trek

From Mohare Danda Trek to Ghorepani

Your Annapurna Foothills Trek will leave for Ghorepani after you have breakfast and admire the lovely sunrise at Mohare Danda. You will initially continue on the flatland before descending into the trees. A good, steep trail that ascends to Ghorepani can be found here.

The route from Mohare to Ghorepani travels through rhododendron trees and grasslands, occasionally ascending and descending and remaining level. You will experience stunning views of the surrounding forest, the mysterious topography of the south, huge, enchanted landscapes, and enchanting sunrises and sunsets over the majestic Himalayas as you go.

From Ghorepani Trek to Swanta

You will ascend the stairs to the Poon Hill overlook in the early morning. Beautiful sunrise views over the Himalayas can be seen from Poon Hill. The sunrise above Mount Dhaulagiri and Mount Annapurna will be breathtaking. You will next travel to Ghorepani for breakfast after taking in the magnificent sunrise over enormous mountains and rice terraces.

The Annapurna Foothills Khopra Danda section Route descends through a lovely mixed forest of rhododendron, oak, and pine following breakfast. Before proceeding to Swanta after three hours of descent, you must cross a little river on a wooden bridge.

From swanta Trek to Khopra Danda

Your Annapurna Foothills Trek will take you through a lovely woodland after breakfast in Swanta village. Along the trip, you'll witness local kids going to school. You'll reach the Khopra crest after several hours of progressively climbing the slope. Since this region is renowned for its biodiversity, keep an eye out for Himalayan tahr and Danfe pheasants. Making a steady ascent while taking your time and pausing whenever necessary is the greatest climbing technique.

When you reach Khopra, you will be rewarded for your work with a stunning vista of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri. From here, take in the view of the sunset. 

From Khopra Danda Day Excursion to Khayer Lake (4660M)

It's a remarkable challenging day today. You will arrive at Khayer Lake, which is 4,660 meters above sea level and the highest point of the Annapurna Foothills Trek in the Khopra Danda section. Both Buddhists and Hindus make an important pilgrimage to this location.

Nirvana is said to be attained through bathing in the Khayer Lake and visiting the Khayer Barahi Temple. The Khayer Lake Valley offers breathtaking views of the Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, and Annapurna mountains.

From Khopra Danda Trek to Dobato

Now another section of Annapurna Foothills Trek Khopra Ridge to Dobato, the route from Khopra to Dobato is more picturesque than the others. Although it travels through oak and rhododendron woodland, early spring or late autumn can bring snow. Dobato, which is 3,420 meters above sea level, is an excellent location to view Mount Dhaulagiri's dawn. Additionally, you will pass via the charming settlements of Chistibang and Bayeli.

From Dobato Trek to Tadapani

Early morning we will walk about 45 min up to Muldai Viewpoint, which is another magnificent viewpoint of this Annapurna Foothills Trek. You can check the views ideas on our Annapurna Foothills Trek video and in pictures. After eating breakfast in Dobato today, you will head for Tadapani. You will enjoy stunning views of mountains like Annapurna (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), and Hiunchuli (6441m) from Tadpani.

From Tadpani Trek to landruk Village

We will trek through thick forests, the Gurung settlement of Ghandruk, and Modi Khola on our way from Tadapani to Landruk. This journey is perfect for learning about the Gurung people's natural beauty, culture, and way of life. The vistas of Mount Annapurna, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and other peaks are also breathtaking.

Up until Ghandruk village, the Tadapani to Landruk trail passes through a lot of woodland. From there, it climbs to Landruk before descending steeply via terraced fields to reach Modi Khola. You'll get to enjoy breathtaking views of the rural countryside, terraced fields, farmland, and high mountains as you travel.

From landruk Village Trek to Forest Camp

As usual, we will start our day after breakfast at the tea house. Today, the Annapurna Foothills Trek Mardi Himal Trek sections begin. The trail is quite difficult today because we will be walking almost entirely inside the rhododendron forest. We will not see any views and will have a peaceful walk to Forest Camp. As its name suggests, we will be in the middle of the forest and will not see any mountain views from here. However, if we find a spot near the rest camp, we can walk for an additional 45 minutes to a place where we can see Mount Fishtail, beautiful landscapes, and Pokhara.

From Forest Camp Trek to High Camp

To get to Low Camp, which offers breathtaking views of Mount Fishtail, we will have to travel through a forest. We will arrive at Badal Danda, where the vegetation changes to fir and pine trees, after a 45-minute stroll. We have stunning views of Mount Fishtail, Heuchuli, and Annapurna South on clear days. After lunch at Badal Danda, we will hike to High Camp.

The view of the setting sun from High Camp is lovely. We will have a little stroll about the camp before retiring early in order to wake up in time for the sunrise walk.

From High Camp Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp 4500 M (14,764 ft) and Viewpoint and Trek to Badal Danda

Your breakfast will be packed and the guide will give it to you in the morning. Don't forget to bring your headlamp, as we will be walking in the dark.

We will walk for nearly 2 hours from High Camp to Mardi Himal Viewpoint, where we will enjoy the breathtaking views. Before going to Mardi Himal Base Camp, we will enjoy the spectacular views from the Upper Viewpoint of Mardi Himal. We will see Mount Fishtail, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Heuchuli, and other peaks from the viewpoint.

After enjoying the morning views, we will hike back to High Camp for lunch. Then, we will trek to Badal Danda, which is a short 1-hour walk.

From Badal Danda Trek Siding and Drive to Pokhara.

Today is the last day of the Annapurna Foothills Circuit Trek. After breakfast, we will have the option to wake up early to see the sunrise. Some people also like to meditate or do yoga in the mountains.

The trail will meet up with the trail from Low Camp, where we came from before. We will then descend all the way to Siding Village. We will have lunch in Siding and then drive back to Pokhara. Rugged Trails Nepal Guide will transfer to your hotel in Pokhara.