Annapurna Three Hills Trek

Pokhara

Today, we will take a tourist coach from Kathmandu in the morning to Pokhara. The drive will take around 7 hours, and you will encounter beautiful sceneries along the way. Upon reaching Pokhara, we will check you in at your hotel. After checking in, you are free to roam around the beautiful city. We recommend you go to the Phewa lakeside and enjoy the serene atmosphere there.

Nayapul

After a short breakfast in Pokhara, we will drive to Nayapul (New Bridge) where your trekking journey will officially start. Upon reaching Nayapul, our trek guide will allocate the necessary load among porters. From Nayapul, you will walk along the Modi River to Birethani. After crossing several tributaries and passing through two settlements of Lamthali, Sudame and Hile, you will arrive at your destination for today: Tirkhedunga.

Ghorepani

Our trail today begins with a short descent towards Bhrundi River. After crossing the river, you will make a steep climb to reach Ulleri (2,073 m). From Ulleri, you will steadily climb through lush oak forests and cross numerous small streams. After passing a rest house, dubbed Dharmashala, you will continue on until you arrive at your destination: Ghorepani; which literally translate to “A Horse Watering Place”.

Poonhill

Our first destination today will be Poon Hill, where you will reach before sunrise and watch the sun rise over the Annapurna mountain range. After witnessing the beautiful sunrise and spending around an hour there, we will return back to Ghorepani. After a short breakfast, your journey towards Upper Chitsbung will begin. You will walk along pleasant trails, passing by Deurali and Lower Chitsbung. You will then reach Upper Chitsbung, a temporary Herder’s settlement, where we will spend the night today.

Khopra Ridge

Today, our destination will be to reach the fabulous Khopra Ridge. Starting from Chitsbung, you will follow a trail which ascends above the tree line through alpine meadows and pastures. Along the trail, you may encounter flora and fauna like the Himalayan Thar and the Danphe, which is the national bird of Nepal. After the ascent, you will finally reach Khopra Ridge, where you can witness majestic views of the Annapurna Range, the Dhaulagiri Range, Mt. Nilgiri and many other grand mountains. From the ridge, you can also see the Kali-Gandaki River deep down in the valley.

Khayer Lake

After breakfast at Khopra, you will begin your ascent to Khayer Lake at 4500m, a holy lake among Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, It is believed that if making dips in the holy lake helps achieve nirvana to the common man. Upon reaching Khayer lake, the setting of the lake with the grand Annapurna mountains on the backdrop will surely awe you. After spending some time appreciating that beauty, we will descend down to Khopra Ridge and spend another night there.

Dobato

After breakfast at Khopra, you will begin your descent below the tree line back to Chitsbung. The descent is pleasant, as you will follow a trail along meadows. Later, you will cross a wooden bridge and ascend to the Bayli Kharka. The trail then spirals into ups and downs through thick Rhododendron forests to Dobato, which is our destination for today, In the evening, you can walk up to the Muldai viewpoint (40 minute walk) to see the sun set over the Annapurna Range with many notable mountains including Macchapuchre and Nilgiri.

Ghandruk

If you wish to see the sun rise from Muldai today, you are free to do so. After breakfast in Dobato, you will descend down to Tadapani through a forest trail and beautiful views off the Annapurna range. After having lunch at Tadapani, you will descend down to Ghandruk, which is our destination for today.

Ghandruk is the biggest Gurung settlement in this region and is famous for having beautiful views of Macchapuchre. Here, you can get familiar with the hospitable Gurung people, and even get involved in the culture by wearing their cultural dresses. In the evening, we will walk around the village and even visit the Gurung Museum situated there.

Pokhara

In the morning today, we will enjoy our breakfast with glorious views of Annapurna South, Himchuli, Macchapuchre and Gangarpurna from Ghandruk. Then, you will descend down to Kyimche on stone steps from where we will take a private jeep back to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, the whole day is free for you. You can rent a cycle and roam around Pokhara, indulge yourself in delicious cuisines around Lakeside, and enjoy the evening along Phewa. You have successfully conquered the Annapurna Three Hills!