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This Annapurna foothills-based trek - with the final destination being the Poon Hill's awe-filled perspective - is said to offer some of the most memorable journeys through Nepal . This journey offers a background of multi-perspective mountain sceneries all winding through quaint villages with the Gurungs (rumored descendants of the historical pre-Mongol, or Hun people of Central Asia), lush, bird-filled forests and diverse-weathered valleys - all serving as the foreground to the lurking, epic peak of Machapuchhare (also known as 'Fish Tail Peak').
This trek known, also as the small Annapurna Circuit, is a very popular one in Nepal. The highest point of this trek (3200 mtrs) and for many the highlight is an early morning pilgrimage to Poon Hill for a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas, where the mountains stretch as far as the eye can see North towards Tibet West towards the Dhaulagiri Himal and East with superb views of the Annapurna Himal. Not a difficult trek, but it helps if you have a reasonable degree of fitness. This trek is considered to be the best introduction to trekking with some spectacular views.
Itinerary:
Day 01 Drive, Kathmandu to Pokhara (7 hours), overnight hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Nayapul trek to Ulleri (1960 m.)
Day 03 Ulleri / Ghorepani (2750 m.)
Day 04 Ghorepani / Tadapani (2590 m.)
Day 05 Tadapani / Ghandrung (1940 m.)
Day 06 Ghandrung / Pothana (1900 m.)
Day 07 Trek, Pothana / Phedi drive back to Pokhara, overnight hotel.
Day 08 Drive to Kathmandu.
Note: The best season for this trek is March to May and October to December. The trek can be operated in both teahouses and under the canvas on request, as well as being able to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting & wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.
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