Pokhara & the Annapurnas · Experiences
Trekking in Pokhara & the Annapurnas
Trails, passes and teahouses. Walking days graded honestly by hours, height gained and terrain, with licensed guides and rest days where the body needs them.
From Machhapuchhre Base Camp into the sanctuary
The last stage of the trek: from Machhapuchhre Base Camp at 3,700 m, walk up the open valley of the …
Climb the Phedi steps to Dhampus
The classic first climb of Annapurna trekking: about 500 m of stone steps and forest path from Phedi on the …
Rhododendron forest walk to Tadapani
Climb about 600 m from Ghandruk through dense rhododendron and oak forest to the clearing of Tadapani at around 2,630 …
Climb the Ulleri steps to Ghorepani
The classic approach to Poon Hill: a long stone staircase up to the Magar village of Ulleri, then forest through …
Ice Lake acclimatisation hike above Braga
The best rest-day hike in Manang: climb about 1,100 m from Braga to Kicho Tal, the Ice Lake, at around …
Dawn climb to the Mardi Himal upper viewpoint
Leave High Camp around 4–5 am and climb the grass and rock ridge by headlamp to the upper viewpoint, around …
Hike up to Sarangkot from Lakeside
Climb about 800 m from the north end of Phewa through forest, terraces and farmhouses to the Sarangkot ridge, watch …