TREK HIGHLIGHTS
You won’t find a Nepal Trek like this one. You are going to one of the most popular treks in Annapurna Region, but the InspireU way, discovering places only known by few. You will discover paths away from the crowds with special views that will take your breath away.
This trek is ideal for all kind of levels; not too long, and wonderfully complete to have a taste of culture, nature, and privileged Himalayan views.
Get immersed in the Gurung culture. Gurung Shamanism is one of the oldest religion in Nepal, where each village has their own local deities. Our way will cross the wonderful forest, and terraced fields as we approach the land of the Annapurnas. Absolutely astonishing views of the Himalayan giants are a gift for our eyes and our senses in this magical trek.
Poon Hill is one of the perfect spots to see the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayan Range: Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8172m)(Also Check our dhaulagiri trek), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (Fishtail 6997m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6983m) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks.
Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.
“In the mountains, worldly attachments are left behind, and the absence of material distractions, we are opened up to spiritual thought. We should be attempting to carry the spiritual experience of the mountains with us everywhere.”
Jamling Tenzing Norgay (1965. Sherpa mountain climber. Son of Tenzing Norgay)
What’s included:
What’s not included
Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.
*NOTE: Flights at the airport of Pokhara rarely get canceled or delayed in high seasons (Spring and Autumn) but can be delayed or canceled because of bad weather. Please, be prepared for potential delays. It is advisable that clients have insurance coverage for their international flight in case of delays in their return flight or allow extra days when booking the return international flight.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
A very special experience where traditions and cultures are extremely well preserved. Residents of the Nar Phu Valley still use ancient techniques and lifestyle practices. It is a cultural protected area that was only open to tourism as of 2003.
This Nepal Trek is the opportunity to get surrounded by a very different big geographical landscape; from deep forests to desertic valleys similar to the one found in Mustang or Tibet. Life in these valleys can be very hard because of the weather conditions. A vastly different climate from the classical Annapurna Circuit, more similar to that of the Tibetan plateau on the other side of the great Himalayan Range.
Villagers grow potatoes and barley and weave blankets and clothing made out of their sheeps, goats and yaks wool.
In this trek, you will get to see the spectacular Annapurna Range. Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and Manaslu from Dharapani Village.
Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever”
Mahatma Ghandi
What’s included:
What’s not included
Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
This is the opportunity to get surrounded by numerous types of vegetation and geographical landscapes belonging to Nepal, from the thick pine, oak and rhododendron forests, to dry valleys comparable to Mustang. Crossing suspension bridges and passing by water falls, to terraced fields cultivating potatoes, buck wheat, maize or cabbage.
The way of Annapurna Circuit will also enchant you with a variety of animals along the way. Amongst them not only Yaks but also Bharals (blue sheep) and Dzokio´s (Yak and cow hybrid that are mostly used as porters to transport heavy materials and food to the villages). And if we are lucky we might even encounter a Snow Leopard!
The region abounds of religious symbology for Buddhism, Hinduism and Animism. Even though Buddhist is the main belief in the region; Animistic and Hindu practices are present in numerous places.
This is the moment to get immersed in the Gurung culture. Absolutely astonishing views of the Himalayan giants are a gift for our eyes and senses in this special trek. The spectacular pass of Thorong La will require a good level of fitness.
The trek will give us the opportunity to see the range of Annapurna from various points of view. A complete circuit that will pass through the classic and magic Poon Hill. One of the perfect spots to see the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayan Range: Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulaguiri (8172m), Ganggapurna (7454m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (Fish tail 6997m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Gandharva Chuli (6248m), Fluted Peak (6,501m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Bharha Chuli (Fang 7647m), Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli 5695m), Tare Kang (Glacier Dome 7069m), Khangsar Kang (Roc Noir 7485m), Patal Hiun Chuli (6441m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks.
Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.
Did you know? Yak is the male and Nuk is the female of the species. That means that when we find in a shop Yak Cheese, it is actually Nuk cheese, but for commercial purpose they call it Yak.
“The wonderful things in life are the things you do, not the things you have”
Reinhold Messener (1944. Italian mountaineer. First ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and first climber to ascend all fourteen peaks over 8000m).
What’s included:
What’s not included
Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.
*NOTE: Flights at the airport of Pokhara rarely get canceled or delayed in high seasons (Spring and Autumn) but can be delayed or canceled because of bad weather. Please, be prepared for potential delays. It is advisable that clients have insurance coverage for their international flight in case of delays in their return flight or allow extra days when booking the return international flight.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
This is the moment to get immersed in the Gurung culture. Wonderful Rhododendron forest, terraced fields and cascading waterfalls will cross your path during this great experience that will approach you to the land of the Annapurnas. Absolutely astonishing views of the Himalayan giants are a gift for our eyes and our senses in this magical trek.
The experience being surrounded by the biggest mountains of the Annapurna range is something you will never be able to forget. Be prepared to trek through the valley of the Modi river accompanied by spectacular nature.
During the trek, we have the privilege to contemplate Machhapuchhre, a very special and sacred mountain that cannot be climbed.
We start the adventure with a 2-hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Our trekking will take us first to Ghandruk, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages of the region. Passing by various suspension bridges along our journeys, we will arrive in Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by a ring of giant mountains. The reward is served this is one of our best trekkings in Nepal!
These are some of the spectacular mountains that we will contemplate within this very trek: Machhapuchhre (Fishtail 6997m), Annapurna III (7555m), Ganggapurna (7454m), Gandharva Chuli (6248m), Fluted Peak (6,501m), Annapurna South (7219m), Bharha Chuli (Fang 7647m), Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli 5695m), Tare Kang (Glacier Dome 7069m), Khangsar Kang (Roc Noir 7485m), Patal Hiun Chuli (6,441m)…
Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.
Did you know? Machhapuchhre means Fishtail (Macha: fish, Puchre: tale). You will clearly see the similarities of the fish tale from many perspectives during the trek.
“The greatest danger in life is not to take the adventure”
George Mallory (mountaineer. First attempt to make the first ascent to Mount Everest in 1924 from noth side, Tibet. 1886 – 1924. Disappeared on the north ridge and found in 1999 800m vertical feet (245m) from the summit)
What’s included:
What’s not included
Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.
*NOTE: Flights at the airport of Pokhara rarely get canceled or delayed in high seasons (Spring and Autumn) but can be delayed or canceled because of bad weather. Please, be prepared for potential delays. It is advisable that clients have insurance coverage for their international flight in case of delays in their return flight or allow extra days when booking the return international flight.