Annapurna Panorama Trek tailors a customized trekking package to the Annapurna region. This trip is full of excitements – ethnic hospitality, rustic trails/paths, exclusive climate, and an unbelievable landscape of glistening snow-covered immaculate mountains, green hills, and waterfalls.
This trek doesn’t require prior trekking experiences. Your average fitness and strength are sufficient to accomplish you to witness Annapurna Panorama. You feel hypnotized after seeing untouched natural scenery, tranquil landscape, rolling green hills, and towering peaks such as Annapurna – I, Machhapuchre, Gangapurna, and many other peaks.
Your beautiful Annapurna Panorama Trek commences flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara – Nepal’s most attractive tourist destination. From Pokhara, you proceed with a short drive to Nayapul, then to Ulleri. Next, you trek to Ghorepani and enjoy captivating Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges. After that, you hike up to Poon Hill. Standing on the viewpoint, observe the perfect sunrise view emerging just above Annapurna, Machhapuchre, and other snow-covered peaks. In addition, you travel to Ghandruk – a UNESCO heritage-listed village. Observe Gurung culture, enjoy the cuisine, and receive ethnic hospitality with live songs and dances.
Finally, you return to Pokhara. In the evening, be a part of vivid Pokhara – the most beautiful city with lakesides, mountain viewpoints, and a wide range of shopping and dining options in Nepal. In addition, you can join cultural programs (representing different ethnicities/regions) in Pokhara.
Book your Annapurna Panorama Trek with Nomadways Adventure Pvt. Ltd. We promise you to provide the best quality trekking services, security, and proper guidance plus assistance. Be ready to collect the most beautiful memories, natural-thrilling moments, and life-changing activities.
You will meet our representative when you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport. He/she will greet you, drive to our luxury Nepali authentic restaurant, and assist you in checking in at Thamel. So, please keep your eyes on someone holding a placard with your name or our company’s name – Lonely Nepal.
In the evening, we arrange a short introduction meeting. After that, you will meet your guide, and our trekking expert will provide you with all the detailed information about the trek.
We offer you a welcome dinner, and you simply take a rest at the restaurant. Then, you stay at our restaurant overnight and restore your energy to accomplish your upcoming adventurous trip – Annapurna Panorama Trek.
Today, you are going to enjoy the Kathmandu Valley Tour – the city full of World Heritage Sites, Nepali culture, and many more to explore.
Early morning, we offer you a warm breakfast, and your sightseeing starts with our city guide. At first, you visit Pashupatinath Temple – the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, then move to Boudhanath Stupa – the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world. After that, we will drive you to Patan Durbar Square. In addition, we take you to Swayambhunath Stupa – the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hilltop also nick-named as monkey temple. Finally, we come to Kathmandu Durbar Square, observe Kumari Temple (living goddess temple), Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak streets, and more.
Your exciting city tour finishes in the evening. Then, you take a delicious dinner and rest, collecting energy for the upcoming adventure.
Early in the morning, we take a warm breakfast. Then, we start our lovely trip to Pokhara via a luxury tourist bus. On the way, you witness the picturesque green landscapes, farm terraces, and rows of settlements on both sides of the road. Also, capture the beauty of distant mountains, close gigantic hills, rural settlements, fast-flowing rivers (Trishuli, Narayani, and Marsyangdi).
If you feel tired of a long bus journey, then you have the option of flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara (about 25 minutes) at an extra cost. The choice is yours.
Ultimately, you reach Pokhara – the city of lakes, multi-culture, and the main tourist hub. We will transfer you to the hotel. You get up and take a rest. Then, you can go for an evening walk around the lakeside city and explore vivid Pokhara in the evening.
Before you go to bed, you will receive a short briefing about the Annapurna Panorama Trek.
On this day, our Annapurna Panorama Trek starts after we take early morning breakfast. Then, we drive you to Nayapul through the dusty and off-road.
You may feel tired or monotonous traveling on the dusty and bumpy off-road. But, the beautiful scenery of green rolling hills, lush of dense forest, natural streams, roaring rivers, and amusing environment make you feel astonished and excited. About 30 minutes ride from Pokhara, we reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, we hike up to Tikhedhunga, then to Ulleri.
Overnight, we stay at Ulleri, enjoy cozy accommodation, and rest.
We have a short, easy, and comfortable trek on this day. Trekking from Ulleri to Ghorepani, we pass through dense Oak and rhododendron forest. On the other side, we see enchanting Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range. Finally, after 4-5 hoursof treks, we reach Ghorepani.
The whole night, we stayed at Ghorepani, restoring energy for the next day’s trek.
From Ghorepani, we ascend to Poon Hill, passing through dense forest. From the Poon Hilltop, you can witness the outstanding sunrise view emerging just above Annapurna, Machhapuchre, and other snow-capped peaks. After capturing the awe-aspiring view, we go back to Ghorepani and enjoy lunch.
After lunch, we continue our journey towards Tadapani, walking along the ridges and passing through thick forests. Walking for 5-6 hours, we reach Tadapani – the ultimate destination for today. Overnight, we stay at Tadapani.
Today, we take an early delicate breakfast and start our journey to Ghandruk – a Gurung village enlisted under UNESCO as a world heritage village. We cross dense green forests, cross streams, and a wooden bridge while descending to Ghandruk.
You feel luckier. After completing this short trek, you have plenty of time left. Use this time to explore the Gurung Museum. Also, you can observe pleas in scenes of the towering peaks and chain of mountains – Annapurna – III (7,755m/25,443ft), Hiunchuli (6,441m/21,132ft), Machhapuchre (6,993m/22,943ft), and Gangapurna (7,455m/24,458ft).
Overnight, we stay at Ghandruk and relish the local Gurung culture, lifestyle, tradition, and live cultural songs with dances.
Our trail, from Ghandruk, climbs to Kimbuseton the bank of Modi Khola. Then, walking along the Modi Khola for a few minutes, we reach Landruk, climbing the stone staircases. Ascending further, we reach Tolka village, then to the ridge of Deurali. From Deurali, enjoy the magnificent scenes of Pokhara city and Phewa Lake. Also, you can see dazzling landscapes of the Annapurna ranges, Machhapuchre, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri.
At last, descending from Deurali, we reach Pothana. Overnight, we stay here at Potana.
We have an easier and more comfortable trek from Pothana to Phedi on this day. At first, we descend from Pothana for an hourand then stroll along the gravel road for a couple of hours.
Then, we follow the tracks through the forest and down to Phedi via Dhampus. Finally, we drive you from Phedi to Pokhara.
In the evening, we celebrate our triumph in Pokhara – the most beautiful and leading tourist destination in Nepal.
Early in the morning, we take a warm breakfast in Pokhara. Then, we drive back to Kathmandu in a luxury tourist bus. On the way, you enjoy the scenic pastoral landscapes, terrace farming, green rolling hills, fast-flowing rivers, and rows of settlements on both sides of the road.
After 6-7 hours of a comfortable journey, we reach Kathmandu and transfer you to the restaurant. You can take a rest or explore the streets and markets in Kathmandu. Even you can enjoy various foods at different restaurants in Thamel – Nepal’s No. 1 tourist city.
On this final day, offering you a light breakfast, we transfer to the Tribhuvan International airport via our private transportation. We bid you a happy ‘Goodbye’ and wish you a safe flight.
Trekking requires careful selection of gear to ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency on the trail. Depending on the conditions (terrain, weather, duration), the equipment you need may vary, but here’s a comprehensive list of essential trekking gear:
The Annapurna Panorama Trek is a relatively short, moderate trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machapuchare (Fishtail), and other peaks, all while passing through scenic villages, lush forests, and traditional Gurung settlements.
The best time to trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These months offer clear skies, mild temperatures, and beautiful landscapes.
The highest point on the Annapurna Panorama Trek is Poon Hill at 3,210 meters (10,531 feet). This is the prime viewpoint for sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.