Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trek - 18 Days

About Trip:

This journey travels into pristine trekking territory south of the Annapurna Range. We will visit scenic villages that are off the beaten path with astonishing viewpoints of the majestic mountains. If you are seeking adventure away from the main trails and full of wonders, then this trek is for you.

The Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trek takes an enjoyable pace through the inspiring landscape of the Himalayan foothills. Although theroute is easily accessed from Pokhara, this area seldom gets visitors, which will mean more of a chance to interact with the local community. The journey in this area offers a window into traditional culture and lifestyles of the hills. Mountain views along the way include the Annapurnas, the Dhaulagiri and Lamjung ranges and Machhapuchhre, or Fishtail peak among many other highlights.

It all begins in Kathmandu with a tour of the Valley and its World Heritage Sites and bustling marketplaces. The next day, we’ll make a scenic flight to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, famous with tourist as a place to relax and take in the ambiance with inspiring views of Himalayan peaks.

We then began a pleasant trek through lush forests and picturesque villages surrounded by terraced fields with breathtaking mountain panoramas! We visit Nangi, where Magsaysay Award winner Mahabir Pun has set up a community lodge and handicraft centers for homegrown income generation. The residents raise money for local education and providing internet service in rural areas. From idyllic Nangi, we climb up to the viewpoint of Mohare with a community run lodge and unbelievable panorama of Machhapuchhre Peak and the Himalayas and the Pokhara Valley below it all. Sunrises and sunsets from here will be cherished for a lifetime. The trail then descends through forests and a lush valley and makes a climb through more dense forests up to Khopra viewpoint. This ridge top has another community lode and stunning views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas and more. From Khopra we trek up to a magnificent alpine lake,Kayer Tal, before trekking to the traditional Gurung village of Ghandruk and trekking down the Modi River Valley to meet the road and a scenic drive back to Pokhara.

There are many choices for more trekking in the Annapurna area, and if you would like to extend your travels, just let us know and we will arrange according to your schedule!

We have fixed departures and custom treks that can be arranged any day to suit your needs and schedule. Himalaya Hikes looks forward to guiding you into the spectacular Annapurna Region and the most exhilarating scenery in Nepal!