Annapurna Sunrise Trekking

Today, drive Pokhara to Ulleri (1,960m) two to three hours via Birethanti (1,015m),  Hille (1,495m), and Tikhedhunga (1,570m) village aloung the Burundi Khola. Then start walking from Ulleri through the dense forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti (2250m). Occasionally, we can see Lonmgur (long tail black mouth Monkey) jumping in the trees. Then we trek towards Nangethanti (2,460m), after an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2840m). Today’s walk offers a short and comparatively easy day, during the journey allowing us to get the full experience of trekking in Nepal. It takes 4 to 5 hours walk to get to Ghorepani. Stay overnight at a lodge.

We will hike about 45 minutes up to Poon Hill (3210m) early in the morning. This viewpoint provides an unobstructed and beautiful view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas with panoramic view giants Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna (8,091m), Machhapuchere, Nilgiri, Hiuchuli, South Annapurna etc. Additionally we can see a network of other peaks, slowly beginning to appear like magic before our eyes. We come back to Ghorepani for a hot breakfast and start walking to Tadapani. Here the trail climbs alongside ridges with pine and rhododendron forests to the Deurali and then descends through beautiful waterfalls, streams, and dense forest to Banthati. The streams have some clear pools alongside the trail which finally climbs up to the final destination Tadapani meaning ‘hot water.’ This is the water supply for a village far away.

After breakfast the trail starts with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests and terraced fields to Kimrong Khola, offering good views of the upper Modi valley. Then, after crossing a suspension bridge, we ascend to a Gurung village. You can donate some money for the school kids and the school’s welfare. From here the trail gradually ascends through the forest with an easy walk to the nearby village of Chommrong (2140 m). Here we have a view of the mighty peak of Annapurna south, Hiuchuli, Gangapurna, and Fishtail, all of which soar upward. After a steep ascent, we arrive in Jhinu Danda where we’ll stay overnight at a lodge. You can enjoy Natural Hot Spring 15 minutes walk from the town. 

The trail for today first descends to the Komrong Khola and crosses a new bridge through the forest nearby the riverside. Here we see many trekkers, who are going to finest trekking trails in the world. Afterwards we cross the new suspension bridge nearby Himalpani with a beautiful waterfall. Then the trail leads us gently up to the Gurung village Landruk. from the Tolka, the trails climb through forests alive with birds, ferns, and orchids into a dense forest. After crossing a stream on a suspension bridge the trails climb to the Bheri Kharka, often hearing the sound of sheep. Then the trail climbs through forests to a clearing on the top of the hill at Deurali (2010m) where there are great views of mountains one can see the Pokhara valley and Dhampus (1,580m) Village. Keep walk continue to the Pothana village (1 and 1 1/2 hours) through the jungle, where we’ll have to pass a tourist check post. You are rewarded with great views of the mountains, local people, and culture. Next 45 minutes walk you will get in Australian camp (2060m). Stay overnight ta Australian camp enjoying with breathtaking view. 

This is the best point for the breathtaking mountain view during sunrise and sunset. After having breakfast, we go downhill to Dhampus (1,580m) through the Australian camp ridge, You are rewarded with great views of the mountains, local people, and culture. If you would like to beck Pokhara for a short walk then you can walk to the Kande (1706m) for about 45 minutes and drive back to Pokhara. But on this trip, you will walk through the beautiful Dhampus Village. Today is the last day of trekking. The trail goes downhill through a village to Phedi. The forest is so overgrazed that it looks like a manicured municipal park! The trail winds down steeply to the ridge at Phedi at (1,080m). Then we pick up our vehicles and drive to Pokhara for lunch. After Lunch, you are free to wander on your own in Pokhara.