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Gandaki · 11 days

Annapurna Comfort Circuit

4.8· Lodge trek · cultural villages

A rounded introduction to the Annapurna foothills — terraced villages, Gurung hospitality and sunrise from Poon Hill, paced for genuine comfort.

Up to 10Group
ModeratePace
Oct–Nov · Mar–AprBest time

The route

820 mPeak 3,210 m
Know before you trek
Difficulty
Moderate
Daily effort
4–6 hrs walking/day
Acclimatisation
Gradual ascent
Highest night
Max 3,210 m
Permits — arranged by us Included
ACAPUSD 23
TIMS cardUSD 17

The famous Poon Hill route, paced gently with comfortable lodges.

The itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Pokhara arrival

    Lakeside check-in; sunset boat on Phewa Lake.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Drive to Nayapul

    Begin trek to Tikhedhunga through terraced farmland.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Ghorepani

    Climb the famous stone staircase to the rhododendron ridge.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Poon Hill sunrise

    Dawn panorama of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna; trek to Tadapani.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Ghandruk

    Descend to the largest Gurung village; museum and culture.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    Return to Pokhara

    Trek out and transfer to lakeside comfort.

  7. 7
    Day 7

    Pokhara at leisure

    Optional paragliding over the lake.

  8. 8
    Day 8

    Sarangkot

    Sunrise viewpoint; caves and waterfalls.

  9. 9
    Day 9

    Drive to Kathmandu

    Scenic road or short flight.

  10. 10
    Day 10

    Valley highlights

    Boudhanath and Patan at your pace.

  11. 11
    Day 11

    Departure

    Private transfer to the airport.

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What's included
Private guide & porters
Comfortable lodges & hotels
All ground transfers
ACAP & TIMS permits
All meals on trek
Pokhara & Kathmandu hotels
Not included
· International flights
· Nepal visa fee
· Insurance
· Optional activities
Where your money goes
Guides, porters & crew wages38%
Lodges & meals (locally owned)32%
Transport & permits18%
Community & conservation4%
Our planning & care8%
About 92% of every trip is spent in Nepal — most of it directly in the hills you walk through.

Small-group departures

5 Oct 20264 spots leftReserve
2 Nov 20268 spots leftReserve
7 Mar 202710 spots leftReserve

Prefer your own dates? Every journey is private and runs when you like.

Who leads it
Krishna
Trekking guide · Annapurna

The foothills are gentle, but the hospitality is the real summit.

Cancellation, altitude & safety policies
From / person
$3,720
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