From CAD 795
Guarantee
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Travel to Nepal and hike through the Annapurnas, one of the most naturally beautiful regions on the planet, on this active adventure. Through rocky terrain, lush forests and fields of wildflowers, and under the shadow of snowy peaks, spend each day walking through the wonder of nature. Stop and rest at rural villages for a glimpse into a simple, traditional life. Reach a prime vantage point which offers panoramic views of the awesome Annapurna region – a true highlight of an unforgettable journey.
Highlights
- The hills can be steep and the going tough, but the rewards at your destination are well worth the aching legs. Sit back with a cup of tea after a long day and watch the kids play, the sun set and the locals go about their lives.
- Pokhara must be the most relaxed place in Nepal. Spend a few extra days soaking it up.
- Gain a fascinating insight into 'real' life in the Gurung villages, where you're unlikely to see other tourists.
- Watch a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayan massif from Sarangkot.
- Prepare for some stunning views of the surrounding snowy mountains. Better yet, enjoy these with a local leader and porters who will quickly become firm friends.
- Stay in local tea houses for a more authentic experience.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Sagarmatha Next. Donations help them remove waste responsibly and turn rubbish into art in the Everest region.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2145
Tour Type:
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: HNAA
Starts: Pokhara/Kalikasthan - Yangjakot trek (1440m), Nepal
Finishes: Ghale Gaun to Bhurjung Khola trek/Pokhara, Nepal
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Demanding
Includes
Accommodation: Homestay (4 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 795 (CAD 159 /day)
Itinerary
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal.
Meet your trek leader at the Pokhara office at 9.00AM ready to embark on a scenic drive to the outlying village of Kalikasthan. Enter a world of friendly villagers, terraced fields, alpine meadows and rhododendron forest set before a back-drop of snow-clad peaks. Begin with a walk down to the Modi river (2hrs approx). Along the way pass through delightful little villages and enjoy mesmerizing vistas of the Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II mountains.
Cross over a long suspension bridge in the Modi Valley, pass through a densely shaded Sal forest, and ascend steeply to the village of Chachowk. Continue on to the village of Yangjakot where we spend the night in a homestay (3hrs approx.) (1440m).
Trek Distance: 10 km
Approximate Duration: 5 hours
Ascent: 800 m
Descent: 530 m
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning take a gradually descending track down to the Modi Valley (1.5hr approx). Cross the river and follow the path on the western flank of the river to the village of Chasu (1.5hr approx). A long flight of steep but well-laid stone steps tests your fitness and takes you past verdant terraced fields to Tanting (2hrs approx). This Gurung village is typical of the raw beauty of traditional Nepalese hillside villages. We spend the night in a homestay (1580m).
Trek Distance: 14 km
Approximate Duration: 6 hours
Ascent: 1150 m
Descent: 950 m
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning take the gradual descending track down to the river (1.5hr approx). After crossing, head to uphill to Siklis, where we stop for the day ( 2.5 hr approx) (1980m).
You'll be hard pressed to find a more delightful place to spend your day than Siklis, a village with welcoming inhabitants, picturesque terraced fields, alpine meadows and views of the giants of the Annapurnas section of the Himalayas: Annapurna IV (7,525m), Annapurna II (7,937m) and the monolithic hulk of Lamjung Himal.
There are many activities with which to fill your time in this village. You can hike to viewpoints, explore the surrounding villages, and soak up the rhythm of local life. You can also help your host with the daily chores, perhaps getting your hands dirty in the farms!
Trek Distance: 6 km
Approximate Duration: 4 hours
Ascent: 725 m
Descent: 420 m
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
After a tranquil day in Siklis, set out on the longest section of your trek. Leave the village and enter deep woods trekking westwards with snow-capped peaks to your right. Make a steep climb up to a grassy wooded knoll known as Tara Top (4hrs approx) (2800m). This is the vantage-point for a spectacular 360-degree view that encompasses most of the Annapurna massif. Clear skies will allow for unforgettable memories of this majestic panorama.
Descend through shady forests of rhododendron hung heavy with lichen and moss, with wild flowers on the sunnier banks and wild orchids attached to the branches above us, before arriving at Ghale Gaun (approx 3hrs), our stop for the night (1620m).
Trek Distance: 13 km
Approximate Duration: 8 hours
Ascent: 910 m
Descent: 1220 m
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
Head down to Bhurjung Khola, a tributary of the Seti River, following it south until you reach the road-head (2hrs approx) where your transport awaits to return you to Pokhara (1.5hr drive).
Our trip finishes in Pokhara this afternoon around 1pm. Extra accommodation or a transfer back to Kathmandu are available. If you wish to leave today, you will need to book a flight as buses to Kathmandu all leave before 1pm. Please speak to your agent when booking.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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Reviews
Karla - Traveled, March 2024
The trip was breathtakingly beautiful! The scenery and the trekking experience day by day was always slightly different which made the experience always interesting. The guides were caring and knowledgeable. Although it was physically challenging, the views and the adventure made it all worthwhile.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/28/2024
Lilliana - Traveled, March 2024
Was an excellent experience, some thing I will never forget.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/28/2024
Brock - Traveled, March 2024
An excellent way to get introduced to Nepal, it's people and it's culture, if you're short on time but still want to get a great local experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/16/2024
Aaron - Traveled, April 2024
Great hike that seems to be appropriate for people with above average to good levels of fitness but not extremely challenging. The team are fantastic and I would recommend to anyone looking to explore Nepal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Lucy - Traveled, April 2024
Incredible views and a genuine, unguarded peek into life in the Nepali hills. The trek was challenging but doable, but definitely heed the advice to do some regular aerobic exercise before hand. Ditresh and his team were fantastic, injecting energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of the trip. Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Jazmin - Traveled, March 2024
The Annapurna homestay trek was an excellent way to experience the true Nepalese culture and see parts of the Annapurna range. Our guide, Nar Bahadur, was incredible and worked with our pace, sharing his knowledge of the area.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/16/2024
Karen - Traveled, March 2024
The Annapurna homestay trek is a must if you want to do some trekking and experience the village life of Nepal. The homestays allowed us to meet many locals and learn about their daily lives. Our guide took very good care of us, the early morning views of Annapurna were the best!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/11/2024
Stephen - Traveled, March 2024
Everything about our Annapurna Home Stay Trek was great and magical. First meeting with Guide, Titi started on time. Titi presented a beautiful warm smile, exuding a sense of professional confidence. All other subsequent meetings and activities also started and ended on time! Our actual trek exceeded all my expectations. The degree of challenge in walking up the many steep hills was richly rewarded by magnificent mountain views. The memory of the sheer beauty, serenity, of the Annapurna mountain ranges will stay forever in my memory. I expect to have many happy dreams of the elegant terraced hillsides, the elegant village homes and the gracious people, I will always crave delicious Nepalese meals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/11/2023
Michelle - Traveled, February 2024
The Annapurna homestay trek provides a true inside into local way of life in the hills of the Annapurna region. If you are looking for less intense trekking but to get a real experience of Nepal, then this trip is for you! There is a good balance of some hiking and lots of time with locals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024
Barry - Traveled, January 2024
Our guide was excellent and we saw so much of the real Nepal in such a short amount of time. Our guide was excellent, highly recommend 5 stars
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/14/2024
Oliver - Traveled, January 2024
I recommend this trip for anyone that wants to have a memorable adventure, cultural enrichment, and connection to beautiful landscapes of Nepal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/05/2024
Viviana - Traveled, December 2023
Excellent company and trek route! Our guide was kind and knowledgeable. He loved sharing his culture with us. The trek was tough but doable. The home stays were very cozy. Definitely recommend this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/11/2023
Thomas - Traveled, November 2023
The home stay trek was far more secluded than base camp treks, providing a less touristy feel and a real opportunity to see rural Nepal in action. Our guide Srishti and porter Prem were brilliant, ensuring that we were looked after but also that we were very involved in the trek, the decision making and the evenings at the home stays - great fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/11/2023
Constance - Traveled, November 2023
This is a great hike with scenes of Annapurna mountain range and is perfect if you want an easier and shorter trek
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2023
Adrian - Traveled, November 2023
This trip was absolutely excellent. Great views and accomodation. Good level of physical challenge without being too overwhelming. Very happy with trek.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2023
Archie - Traveled, November 2023
This trip is so authentic and amazing - couldn’t recommend enough ! Everything went smoothly and was better than expected ! Thank you !
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2023
Lucy - Traveled, November 2023
The trek was amazing. The views were stunning and our guide TT and porter Krishna made everything so easy for us. Would really highly recommend booking this trip. It’s challenging but we felt looked after the whole way. The home stays are comfortable and make you feel very at home.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2023
Denise - Traveled, November 2023
We had a faboulous homestay 5 day treck with our guide Jebin and porter Tek. The scenery of the Annapurna ranges was just stunning. We were very well looked after by all our hosts in the homestays and were very impressed by our guide's knowledge of the Nepalese culture and the way we were led through this spectacular corner of Nepal by him. The hiking was sometimes demanding in particular on day 4 but the hike through the rain forest and the mountain vistas incredible. Really, really liked this trip!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Jack - Traveled, October 2023
Great trip, beautiful scenery and walks and the evenings were really fun. We saw barely any other tourists it was very special. Thanks TT and the team.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Stephanie - Traveled, September 2023
Trip was great! We did the Ghorepani trek due to the monsoon. Trek was challenging but we enjoyed it. Guest houses were all very nice!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2023
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