ON FOOT · ANNAPURNA TREKS
The circuit, the sanctuary and the short Poon Hill loop are three different holidays. The 15 below say how many days each takes, how high it goes and how much of the load a porter carries.
You’ll trek from the lower Marsyangdi Valley to Manang, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La, Muktinath, Tatopani, and Poon Hill on a guided 16-day route. Discovery World Trekking supplies tea-house lodging, meals, permits, porters, and road transfers. Guides such as Hari Gurung, Suresh, Dev, and Kersing have led recent departures.
Travel by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then trek through rhododendron, bamboo, and oak forests to Annapurna Base Camp. An English-speaking guide handles permits, lodges, meals, and transport. The $699 trip includes tea house stays, five breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, permits, gear, airport transfers, and a group of up to 12.
Trek from Kathmandu through Pokhara, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Chhomrong to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,230 meters. Your private group has an experienced guide, porters, permits, meals, teahouse lodging, airport transfers, and trekking gear. The route ends with a soak at Jhinu Danda Hot Spring.
Guide Raju Bhandari helps you plan a private trek from Pokhara for up to 15 people. Choose a short hike or a longer route in the Annapurna or Upper Mustang area. He arranges the details, while you pay separately for your meals, lodging, and transport. Australian Camp and Dhampus are popular day-hike choices.
“Raju was an excellent guide and I had a fantastic day with him hiking to Australian Camp and Dhampus. He had excellent communication via text leading up to our hike. I wasn’t sure which trail I wanted to take so he sent me a bunch of suggesRead more”
Spend eight hours hiking from Kande through forest and terraces to Australian Camp, then on to Dhampus and Phedi. Your private vehicle handles the transfers, while guides such as Moti Thapa, Purushottam, Santosh, or Jeet Bhadur set the pace, explain local culture, and help you make the most of the mountain views.
“I went to the Australian base camp with my 7 years old daughter and it was a lovely experience for both of us. Moti was a wonderful guide, explaining everything and making the ride at our ritm, with patience and emphaty. We couldn't see the mountains, but the views, local people, forest and food was excelent. We will trully recommend.”
This five-day ABC trek takes you from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, through forests, waterfalls, villages, and the Annapurna Sanctuary. A licensed guide such as Raju, Pratip, Smile, or Anil leads the route, while porter service, meals, flights, and gear depend on the option you book.
“An amazing Annapurna Base Camp trek from start to finish. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking every day, and reaching ABC was an unforgettable experience. Our guide Raj was excellent. He made the trek feel safe, well organised, and enjoyable the whole way through. Highly recommend this trek.”
Trek from Pokhara through forest, villages, and alpine trails to Mardi Himal Viewpoint, with sunrise over Fishtail and Annapurna. A private English or Hindi-speaking guide, permits, transport, gear, and Pokhara pickup are included. Guides such as Ramit, Kaji, Prabit, and Lalit are praised for careful pacing and altitude checks. The $139 price is attractive, but check meal and room charges before booking.
“Lalit was an excellent guide on our 4 day Mardi Himal hike. Each day he carefully planned out our rest spots, lunch spots and tea house stays. We never felt rushed, Lalit was always making sure we were walking at a comfortable pace. He also made sure our health and safety was the priority at all times. When my partner experienced some altitude sickness Lalit was very helpful and safe. He took care of us and we were able to continue the hike as planned. The walk itself was absolutely stunning. We had amazing views and changes in scenery. We wish it could last longer. Thanks to Lalit for all…”
Join a private group trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp, with a government-registered guide, porter, tea-house lodging, meals, permits, transport, and basic safety support included. You’ll cross stone steps, forest trails, alpine terrain, and villages before reaching the 360-degree mountain views at ABC. The pace can be adjusted for your party.
Trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp in five days with a private group, English-speaking guide, lodge stays, permits, and transport. You will pass rice terraces, forests, waterfalls, Gurung villages, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and the Annapurna sanctuary. Guides such as Deepak, Narayan, Hari, and Paras have earned especially warm praise for care and pacing.
“It was absolutely incredible! The 5 day trek was challenging but incredibly amazing and what made the trek so enjoyable was because of our guide, Narayan dai (‘brother’ in Nepali). He was very clear on our itinerary, our destinations for each day and he made sure we had time to take lunch and stop to rest + take pictures! He was incredibly reliable and experienced as he’s done it for 16/17 years. On the 4th day, I was struggling quite a bit and Narayan dai was kind enough to take my bag and I really appreciated that. Overall, ABC trek has been the most breathtaking & exhilarating trek of my…”
Trek privately from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters with a certified guide such as Pratiksha, Hari, Sandesh, or Bidur. Walk through rice terraces, rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, and the Modi Khola gorge, then return via Jhinu Danda’s hot springs. Lodges, permits, transport, trekking poles, and a duffel bag are included.
“We had a fantastic trek towards Annapurna Base Camp with our guide Narayan. Everything was well-organized, and his support was outstanding. Due to altitude sickness in Deurali, we couldn’t reach the base camp, but Narayan quickly arranged jeep transport and helped us adjust the plan. Thanks to him, we were still able to hike to Poon Hill, which was a beautiful and rewarding experience. Highly recommended guide!”
You’ll spend four days hiking from Kande through rhododendron forests, High Camp, Mardi Viewpoint, and mountain villages before returning to Pokhara. A private English-speaking guide such as Anil, Santosh, Bala, or Dhanapati sets the pace, handles permits, and helps with the steep sections. Base Camp is optional on Day 3, depending on time and fitness.
“I did the 4 day Mardi Himal trek, and would 100% recommend it to other travelers – it was truly an unforgettable experience. The scenery was so beautiful, and the guide (Anil) was an amazing person to walk with. If you are visiting Nepal, this is a can't-miss trek. The company did a great job organizing the tour. I only booked this 2 days in advance, but they had no problem arranging my permits and transportation. Overall a perfect experience”
You will trek privately from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters with an English, Hindi, or Nepali-speaking guide. The route passes Sinuwa, Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and Bamboo before ending at Jhinu Danda’s hot springs. Guides including Anil, Santosh, Uttam, and Bishnu have earned especially strong praise for patience and safety.
“Thank you so much snow peak tours I had the best time with my amazing guide Sun Bahadur! The trek itself is one of the best I have done in my life with stunning views and great places to stay along the way. Sun was so helpful and positive the whole way and really made the trip! Because of this I was able to learn even more about Nepali culture and food. I would wholeheartedly recommend to everyone!”
Follow a fast, well-supported Annapurna Circuit route from Kathmandu to Pokhara with an English-speaking guide, village teahouses, and a private group. You’ll cross 5,416-meter Thorong La, visit sacred Muktinath, and see scenery shift from forest to high alpine country and Mustang desert. Guides such as Prakash, Keshab, and Mahesh have helped trekkers manage altitude, meals, transport, and guesthouses.
“As our first trek in Nepal it was perfect for introduction to trekking, our guide Prakash was very knowledgeable and helped us at each step along the way, definitely recommend this trek to anyone looking to experience the annapurnas”
Start with hotel pickup in Pokhara and drive to Kande. Walk through forest to Australian Camp, continue to Gurung Dhampus, then descend to Phedi. Guides such as Dipak and Moti explain the mountains and local life along the way. This 5 to 6 hour hike suits first-time hikers who can manage steady walking.
“I had a great experience trekking to the Australian base camp around end of December. The weather was pleasant and sunny. The view of the mountains makes the uphill climb worth it. My guide, Dipak kept the hike engaging and enjoyable. He arranged a great lunch for me in a nearby village. I recommend this one day activity if you want to try out trekking as a beginner.”
Spend nine days crossing Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit from Dharapani to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass. You’ll trek through pine forests, Tibetan-style villages, alpine valleys, and high mountain terrain with an English or Hindi-speaking guide. Guides such as Sishir, Parkash, and Chakra are known for careful pacing and altitude support.
“Annapurna circuit via thorang la pass was a lifetime trek. The views were beautiful and the trails were challenging but yet rewarding.”
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