Annapurna Short Trekking

3 Day Annapurna Short Trekking

This is a quick, short and romantic trek in Annapurna area. Annapurna Short Trekking goes through the different villages (TikheDhunga(1160m), Ulleri (1,960m), Ghorepani (2,840m) Poon Hill (3210m), Tadapani (2520m), Kimche (1640m) and Ghaundrung.

The Annapurna I Moundain View from tadepani. — The Panorama view of Annapurna I(8091 Meter), Himchuli and fishtail(6993 Meter) mountain View from tadepani(**2520 Meter**).

and rhododendron forests beneath the majestic Himalayan scenery. This is colorful short venture hike around the Annapurna Himalayan range with exciting mountains view, when you reach the highest points of your trek at Ghorepani (1,880m) and Poon Hill an elevation of 3,210 meters offers one of the best mountain panoramas.

Annapurna Trek is an ample destination for those trekkers who have a very short time but still would like to see the amazing view of snow-capped Mountain from closest distance. This is one of the shortest trekking trails of Annapurna Region among the several trekking routes.

But for the Annapurna 3 days trek, we suggest starting from Sudame (1160m) or Tikhedhunga or Ulleri, after two and a half to three hours drive from Pokhara. And walk through the cultural Magar and Gurung ethnic villages; Banthanti, Nangethanti, Ghorepani, Poon Hill and Ghandruk village via Tadapani and end trip at Kimche.

Annapurna Short Trek is considered to be the best introduction some spectacular views and cultural show in the Annapurna. For this trip, you need to physical fitness and mentally well prepared for quite a long walk on each day.

Short itinerary:

Day 01:Drive Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1160m) / Ulleri (1,960m) via Nayapul

(1,010m) – 3 to 4 hours and trek to Ghorepani (2,840m) – 6 to 7 hours

Day 02:Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) - 45 minutes to Tadapani (2520m) – 4 to 5 hours

Day 03:Trek Tadapani to Kimche (1640m) via Ghaundrung – 4 to 5 hours, Drive to Pokhara (950m) – 2 to 3 hours, then your own destination.

Trip itinerary:

Day 01:Drive Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1160m) / Ulleri (1,960m) via Nayapul

(1,010m) – 3 to 4 hours and trek to Ghorepani (2,840m) – 6 to 7 hours

The first day trek starts at Tikhedhunga (1160m) / Ulleri (1960m) after 3 to 4 hours driving by private/Public vehicle from Pokhara. From Nayapul (1,010m) the road goes along the banks of the Modi Khola and large village that has many shops and teahouses. The main inhabitants of this village are Gurung, Magar and Thakali. Then, the trail continues following the north bank of the Burundi Khola through villages till Sudame (1160m) and climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille (1,495m). After the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga (1570m). Today’s walk offers a short and comparatively easy day, during the journey allowing us to get the full experience of trekking in Nepal. After lunch, we begin our journey with a steep climb to large Magar village at Ulleri (1,960m). Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through dense forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti (2250m). Occasionally, we can see Longgur (long tail black mouth Monkey) jumping in the trees. Then we trek towards Nangethanti (2,460m), after an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2840m). Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 02:Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) - 45 minutes to Tadapani (2520m) – 4 to 5 hours

We will hike about 45 minutes up to Poon Hill (3210m) early in the morning. This viewpoint provides an unobstructed and beautiful view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas with panoramic view giants Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna (8,091m), Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Hiuchuli, South Annapurna etc. Additionally we can see a network of other peaks, slowly beginning to appear like magic before our eyes. We come back to Ghorepani for a hot breakfast and start walking to Tadapani. Here the trail climbs alongside ridges with pine and rhododendron forests to the Deurali and then descends through beautiful waterfalls, streams, and dense forest to Banthati. The streams have some clear pools alongside the trail which finally climbs up to the final destination Tadapani. This is the water supply for a village far away.

Day 03:Trek Tadapani to Kimche (1640m) via Ghaundrung – 4 to 5 hours, Drive to Pokhara (950m) – 2 to 3 hours, then your own destination.

Today we will descend steeply through the dense forests with breathtaking panorama views of the Ghandrung village, inhabited by Gurung people. If you wake up early in the morning you can catch some excellent sun rises above the mountains. We will stay overnight here so you’ll have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office, museum, and picturesque ancient Gurung village, the second largest Gurung settlement in Nepal. Then 2 to 3 hours walk to Kimche, then drive 2 to 3 hours by jeep or bus followed by a ride back to Pokhara, a peaceful lakeside city harboring a unique setting of tropical climate and vegetation with the dramatic backdrop of the Himalayas. Stay overnight at Pokhara..

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