Probably the best two week trek anywhere! The area north of Pokhara no doubt offers up some of the best trekking in terms of mountain scenery, accessibility, neat villages and friendly locals. However, it is also the most trekked part of Nepal. Not this trail though! Diverging from the trail well-travelled this trek passes through oak and rhododendron forests to climb the ridge at Kopra for spectacular unadulterated views of Annapurna South (7219 m.) to the south, Nilgiri (7061 m.), Annapurna I (8091 m.) and Fang (7647 m.) to the north and to the west, beyond the chasm of the Kali Gandaki gorge the massif of Dhaulagiri (8167 m.).
Walking through more alpine forests will bring you back to habitation in the form of the quaint Gurung village of Gurjung and then via a more heavily trekked area to Dhampus and Pokhara. However, no matter where you are on the trek, the views are not just spectacular, they are rewarding.
| LEVEL: Moderate |
| Generally good for families with older children and for seniors who are fit in addition to most adults. |
Arrive in Kathmandu. Depending on the arrival time of your flight, sightseeing of Kathmandu.
Final preparations for your trek or if you feel you are adequately prepared sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath and Bodhnath.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Pokhara, meet your Sherpa Crew and drive to Nayapul. trek to Tirkhedhunga (1540 m.).
Ascend the 3767 steps to Ulleri. Yes, someone actually counted these! And on through Nangetati to Ghorepani (2840m).
Wake up early in the morning to climb Poon Hill (3210 m.), descend to Ghorepani, trek Tatopani.
Trek through dense rhododendron forests to Narchenj.
Trek to Chistibung (2975 m.).
trek to Kopra ridge (3879 m).
At Kopra ridge. Hike to Khager Lake above Khaire and back to Kopra
Trek to Bayeli Kharka (3500 m.)
Trek to Gurjung Village (2060 m.).
Trek to Chomrong (2040 m).
Trek to Ghandruk (2000 m.).
Trek to Tolka (1789 m.).
Trek to Dhampus (1650 m.).
Descend to Phedi, drive to Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu.
At an appointed time transfer to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.