Trek days : 3 days
Total tour : 6 days
Trekking grade : easy
Max altitude : 2000m
Best season : Sept to June , trekable all through the year
Minimum group size : two pax

This is the most scenic and  popular three days trek that can be done form Pokhara. The mountain views is superbly beautiful, the trail is relatively easy and the countryside is very beautiful allowing you chances to experience the peaceful life in Nepali villages.  All of these makes this trek an ideal choice for everyone looking for  short trek in the Annapurna foot hills, from the family groups with kids to the ones who look for a short trekking experience in Nepal.

The trek starts after one hour of drive from Pokhara and ascends through the valley of Modi Khola river after crossing the suspension bridge at Birethanti.  We then climb  past farm terraces , forests and beautiful hill villages and at the end of the day reach the ethnic Gurung village  of Ghandru .

Ghandruk offers very close view of the Annaurnas and the view during sunset and sunrise is fantastic. The village still preserves the traditional houses with stone roofs and the local village museum is worth exploring. Next day we walk through a lovely trail via the village of Landrung , walk past several view points like Deurali and Tolka and finally reach to Pothana.  The lodges in Pothan are in thick forest and the Himalayan view from there is really great . On the third day we walk past the view points at Australian camp and Dhampus to enjoying more views and more villages.  We emerge to the road head at Phedi or Kande , where we catch our vehicle for Pokhara .

The trek is easy  ( except for part of the trail which involves ascending or descending several stone steps ) and can be done all through the year even in summer. Average walking is 4 to 6 hours, the highest point is only 2000 m and there is no risk of altitude sickness.

Even those travelling with children  or the elderly trekkers can enjoy this trip.You sleep and eat at mountain lodges called "tea houses" and your luggage is carried by a porter.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Nepal, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Naya Pul (one hour), trek to Ghandruk 2000m
Day 03: Trek to Deurali/ Pothana
Day 04: Trek to Pokhara , boating on the lake.
Day 05: Fly to Kathmandu. Visit Swoyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar square.
Day 06: Fly back home.

Price:  As we operate only private tours , we would require the number of persons in your group and the category of hotels you would like to stay ,to quote you the price.

Included in the price

1. Guided tour in Pokhara and Kathmandu
2. Kathmandu to Pokhara return airfare
3. Trekking services with three meals, tea and coffee and lodge accomodation
4. All expenses of our trekking staffs
5. trekking permit
6. Accomodation on bed and breakfast basis on three star hotel in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
7. All entry fees and government taxes

Not included in the price

1. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
2. Nepal visa and internal airport tax of USD 3
3. Cold drinks, water, alcoholic drinks, tips to trekking staffs,
4. Nepal visa ( requires USD 25 in cash and one photograph, granted upon arrival in kathmandu)