Pan. No.: 893/061
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.
Max. Altitude: 3194 mtrs.
Grade: 'B'
Minimum group size: Any
Day 01: Drive by tourist bus to Pokhara (202 km. 7/8 hours) over night in lodge/camp.
Day 02: Drive to Sarangkot Around 5:30 AM (18 KM. 30 minutes drive) and trek to Sarankot top (40 minutes walk) take breakfast and trek to Nagdanda (2:30 minutes) and driver back to Pokhara.
Day 03: Drive to Pardi by car (20 minutes) and trek to World peace stupa and have panoramic view of Annapurna ranges and trek down to lake and cross-lake by boat and back to lodge/camp.
Day 04: Drive by private car to starting point of trek Nayapul (45 km. 1:30 hours.) and trek to Tikhedhunga (3/4 hours 1577 mtrs.) over night in lodge/camp.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (6/7 hours 2850 mtrs.) over night in lodge/camp.
Day 06: Weak up early morning, walk up to Poon hill to see sun rise (1 hours 3210 mtrs.) after sun rise view trek back to the lodge, take a breakfast and trek to Tadapani (5 hours 2630 mtrs.) over night in lodge/camp.
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruck (3 hours 1951 mtrs.) explore village in the afternoon and over night in lodge/camp.
Day 08: Trek to Pothana (6/7 hours 1430 mtrs.) over night in lodge/camp.
Day 09: Trek to Phedi (4 hours) drive by bus to Pokhara. “OR” trek to Pokhara via Sarangkot
Day 10: Drive by tourist bus to Kathmandu.
