Annapurna 12 Day Comfort Lodge Guided Trek

Join one of the certified guides from the GuideSource team on this wonderful 12 day comfort lodge trek through Annapurna in Nepal. Perfect for families!

12 Days

Mar - May, Sep - Nov

High

Beginner

Description

On this spectacular 12 day trekking adventure, you will have the chance to see the beautiful Annapurna massif in the Himalayas of Nepal. However, unlike other treks that are challenging and often reserved for people with extensive experience, we have designed an itinerary that is perfect for beginners and even families with children.

The trip will begin in the city of Kathmandu, which you will have a day and a a half to explore with the help of a sight seeing tour. After that, we will take a brief, but incredibly scenic flight, to the beautiful city of Pokhara, and the day after that, the trek will begin.

Every day of the hike will consist of approximately 5 hours of easy walking, where you will get to see an assortment of rivers, lakes, forests, gorges, and so much more. And every night during this trip will be spent in a comfortable hotel or lodge, so you can be sure that you will get all the rest you need in order to feel fresh the following day.

There is a long list of marvellous sights to see along this famous trekking route. And because of that extensive number, there is something for everybody. Are you a lover of animals? If so, the village of Ghandruk is well known for its bird watching. Are you interested in shopping for local trinkets? If so, then Birethanti will be perfect. And finally, for those who want to gaze at the Himalayas, there are several spots that will allow you to see upwards of 30 different peaks, from Annapurna south (7,219m) to Fishtail (6,997m). Those spots include the villages of Ghandrung and Tolkha.

If you want to enjoy the Annapurna, but don’t have much hiking experience, or you want to enjoy it with your family, then this is the perfect trip for you. So send us a request and join us on this 12 adventure.

We can also guide you to the Annapurna base camp on this 16 day hike as well.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting point

Kathmandu international airport,

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)

On the first day of this trip, participants will arrive in Kathmandu, where one of our representatives will transfer them to their hotel. After a brief meeting about the following trip’s activities, participants will have the rest of the day to explore the city of Kathmandu before spending the night in a hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu sight seeing day

Today, you will have the chance to explore the city of Kathmandu, and see the many sights it has to offer, from the Monkey temple to Durbar square, and so much more. You will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara (820m)

After breakfast, we will fly to Pokhara, where you will get to spend the day enjoying the city. You will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 4: Pokhara - Lumle (1,610m) - Syauli Bazaar (1,170m)

Today, we will drive from Pokhara to Lumle where we will start the trek. We will walk to the village of Birethanti (1,025m), where you can visit its many shops and tea houses. Afterwards, we will trek to the Syauli Bazaar (1,170m), where we will spend the night in a lodge.

Day 5: Syauli Bazaar - Ghandrung (1,940m)

Today we will hike for approximately 8 kilometres through rice fields and beautiful rural land, and climb approximately 1500 metres to Ghandrung, where we will spend the night in a lodge.

Day 6: Ghandrung - Tadapani (2,590m)

Today we will hike along the steep ascending Tadapani trail through forests before reaching Tadapani, where we will spend the night in a lodge.

Day 7: Tadapani - Ghandruk

Today we will hike along an easy descending trail through dense forests to the village of Ghandruk, where you will get to enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna south, as well as enjoy some great bird watching. We will spend the night in a lodge.

Day 8: Ghandruk - Pothana (1,900m)

Today we will trek down a stone staircase to Kimbu (1,200m) and then up to Landruk. After that, we will continue trekking to Deurali (2,150m) and then pass through the village of Tolkha (1,850m), where you will get to enjoy great views of several peaks. Afterwards, we will hike down to the village of Pothana, where we will spend the night in a lodge.

Day 9: Pothana - Dhampus (1,650m) - Pokhara

Today, we will hike along a gravel road for approximately 2 hours until we reach the village of Dhampus. After that, we will trek for another few hours before catching our transport to Pokhara, where we will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 10: Pokhara - Kathmandu

Today, after breakfast, we will take a 6 hour bus ride back to Kathmandu, where you will spend the night in a hotel, after an afternoon of leisure.

Day 11: Kathmandu

Today you will have another full day to explore the city of Kathmandu so you can see whatever you may have missed on the second day of the trip. Afterwards, we will have a farewell dinner, and you will spend your final night of the trip in a hotel.

Day 12: Departure

On the final day, we will transfer you to the Kathmandu international airport, where you will catch your flight home.

About the guide

GuideSource

Mountain Guide

Languages

Nepali | German | French | English

Certificates

AMGA | NNMGA

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