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Mini Annapurna Trek
Trip Info
Trek Region
Annapurna
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
2000m
Group Size
2 - 12
Grade
Easy
Activity Per Day
3 to 5 hours
Best Season
Round the Year
Activity
Trekking in Nepal
Start/End Point
Pokhara/Pokhara
Mini Annapurna Trek Overview
Mini Annapurna Trek is one of the most famous Himalaya trekking regions in Nepal. This 4 days lodge-trek is perhaps the best introductory trek for travelers looking for easy trekking in Nepal. While staying at each stop in comfortable family run lodges. This trek which will take you through terraced hillsides, charming slate-roofed villages inhabited by the friendly Gurungs, dense mess-laden rhododendron forests, all set against a picturesque backdrop of the snowcapped Annapurna’s one of the most well-known short trek in Nepal.
A charming walk through a beautiful Annapurna Mountain trails. You can enjoy this holiday with your family, children, especially those who have a short holiday time. The Mini Annapurna Trek offers a lifetime family holiday experience, visiting historic sightseeing places in Kathmandu City, and Pokhara Lake City, breathtaking mini Annapurna trek and visit Ghandruk Village biggest Gurung settlements provided a lifetime family holiday experience! Ghandruk village is known in the local language as Stone Village and is also known as Konda Village.
Getting Mini Annapurna Trek
Mini Annapurna Trek begins and ends in Pokhara. We’ll drive by car or van to Nayapul for about 1 hr. If you want, we can also drive to Birethati. Birethati is walking from Nayapul for half an hour. We follow the trail on the right side where Modi Khola (Modi-river) towards Ghandruk.
If you are planning to travel Nepal with your children and thinking to do easy hiking in the Himalayas, then this is an ideal trip for you.
Mini Annapurna Trek
Day 01- Arrive in Kathmandu.
You will arrive at Kathmandu where we will pick you up from the airport and drop you to your hotel. Meanwhile, you can take your time to stroll around to visit the temples and monuments.
There are plenty of places that you will find fascinating, if you wander around. There will also be a trip briefing today with gear check. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Altitude : 1400m
Day 02- Drive to Pokhara.
Your guide will pick you up at 6:30 am from the hotel and take you to the tourist bus station. The bus leaves to Pokhara at about 7:30 am. Also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (Fishtail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the south, Pokhara is a lovely valley on the banks of the Fewa Lake. It’s lower than Kathmandu and much less hectic, making it the ideal starting point for your journey. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Duration : 6 - 7 hrs
Altitude : 900m
Day 03- Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk.
Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung village, we start with a taxi ride for 1.30 hours around to Nayapul from Pokhara. The trail first drops down to Birethanti, crossing the suspension bridge over the Bhurungdi River. Birethanti is a beautiful village, Initially the trail winds along the Modi River and the trail is flat up till Syauli Bazaar. Leaving the river bank, we then hike on a winding path till Kimche. From Kimche, the trail further ascends towards Ghandruk crossing Chane.
Duration : 3 hrs
Altitude : 1940m
Day 04- Trek from Ghandruk to Tokha.
After breakfast regular day hike will commence again- first you will be drop down to the Modi Khola River bank nearby Bee Hive Teahouse lodge and cross the bridge then the trail goes through hill terraced field climb up to Landruk village. At Landruk we will stop for the lunch and continue up to the final stop place for overnight stay.
Duration : 3 - 4 hrs
Altitude : 1700m
Day 05- Trek from Tokha to Kande and drive back Pokhara.
Early in the morning, spent some time at Tolka. Tolka is on a ridge and offers great views of Annapurna south and Hiuchuli, other mountains. The trek then begins to Kande. En-route, witness some good views of the Himalayas and lush green forests. Upon reaching Kande we drive to Pokhara or directly Kathmandu. If your time permits, you can stay overnight in Pokhara.
Duration : 3 hrs
Day 06- Drive to Kathmandu.
Today, we drive back to Kathmandu. It will take about 7 hours, overland journey by tourist coach. And the gentle light brings us on our way back to the bustle of Nepal’s capital. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 07- Free Day / Fly to home.
Today, you can either stay back and enjoy a free day in Kathmandu or leave for your respective countries.
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Price Includes
- Airport transfers pick-up and drop-off.
- 2-nights accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permits.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist coach.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek.
- Transportations, accommodation, wage, food, insurance, equipment for the guide & porter.
- Porter to carry your luggage during the trek (1 porter for 2 people)
- Guesthouse accommodations during the trek.
- All necessary paper works and entry permits.
- English speaking Sherpa trek guide.
- Himalaya Discovery duffel bag.
- Hiking pole for the trek, if needed.
- Trek map.
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant after the trip completion in Kathmandu.
Price Excludes
- International airfares and Nepal visa.
- Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur.
- International Travel insurance which included rescue.
- Tips for the guide & porter.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on the ‘Price Includes’ section.
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