Mountain Trek / Pokhara Valley / Nepal Annapurna Foothills Trek for LauraNext tentative Date: Available as a Private Trek on a date of your preference.
Discover the enchanting Annapurna foothills, where breathtaking mountains meet rich culture, all without leaving comfort behind. |
Discover the enchanting Annapurna foothills, where breathtaking mountains meet rich culture, all without leaving comfort behind.
Catch incredible views of the Annapurnas - the shiny crown jewels of Pokhara. The Himalayan panorama from Australian Camp, Landruk and Ghadnruk is awe-inspiring to say the least. | |
Come across the picturesque Gurung villages of Landruk and Ghandruk, rich in authentic traditional culture and architecture | |
Traverse the gorgeous ridges with striking views, lush forest trails, and terraced hills. | |
Stay in the most comfortable accommodations that the region has to offer. | |
Observe majestic sunrise and sunset in the wide expanse of Pokhara valley from Raniban. Watching changing colors over the mountains, lakes and city will be a humbling experience. |
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Group size | Price per person* |
1 person | USD 1490 |
2 people | USD 1000 |
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Valid until Dec 31st, 2024
Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Landruk |
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Day 2 |
Landruk - Ghandruk |
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Day 3 |
Ghandruk - Lakeside - Raniban |
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Day 4 |
Raniban - Pokhara Airport - Kathmandu |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Landruk |
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Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara Airport 30 mins |
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Drive to Dhampus 2 to 2.5 hrs |
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Trek from Dhampus to Landruk, via Australian Camp 4.5 to 5 hrs | 12km/7.5miles |
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 2 |
Landruk - Ghandruk |
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Trek from Landruk to Ghandruk 3.5 to 4 hrs |
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Explore the beautiful town of Ghandruk, and have lunch 1 to 2 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Snowland Lodge Ghandruk
Day 3 |
Ghandruk - Lakeside - Raniban |
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Drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara 2 to 2.5 hrs |
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Boat from Lakeside to Talpaari 45 mins |
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Trek from Raniban, via peace stupa 2 to 3 hrs Trek to Pumdikot in the afternoon (optional) |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Raniban Retreat
Day 4 |
Raniban - Pokhara Airport - Kathmandu |
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Drive from Raniban to Pokhara airport 1.5 hrs |
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Fly from Pokhara airport to Kathmandu 30 mins |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Snowland Lodge Ghandruk |
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• | Free Wi-Fi | • | Room Service | • | Private Bathroom | • | Hot Shower | • | Towels | • | Slippers | • | Power Socket | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Garden | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Raniban Retreat |
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World Peace Pagoda, South Side of Phewa, Pokhara
• | Free Wi-Fi | • | Room Service | • | Balcony | • | Private Bathroom | • | Hot Shower | • | Shared Toilet | • | Free Toiletries | • | Towels | • | Slippers | • | Power Socket | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Hot Water Bag | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Child-friendly | • | Pet-friendly | • | Terrace | • | Garden | • | Plunge Pool | • | Massage | • | Laundry | • | Fire Extinguisher | • | POS Machine | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views | • | Lake Views |
Group size | Price per person* |
1 person | USD 1490 |
2 people | USD 1000 |
Valid until Dec 31st, 2024
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Our guide will have a well-equipped first-aid kit at all times. Please go through our equipment and medical checklist for better preparedness as the common problems like foot blisters and knee pain can be tackled with proper packing. If you have any pre-existing health conditions, kindly let us know when booking.
Pack your passport, flight tickets, phone, wallet, camera equipment, cash, and all your valuables in your day pack or waist belt. Please don’t bring or carry expensive items like jewellery etc or a large sum of cash while travelling for security reasons.
Buying and renting gears – Kathmandu has a lot of gear shops. If you happen to miss anything, you can buy them at Thamel before your trek. Items like a sleeping bag can be rented in Kathmandu for about USD 1 a day.
What not to carry – Oxygen cylinders, drones and satellite phones without permission, and sharp items like nail clippers and scissors, etc., can be confiscated at the airport.
• | Hiking Boots with a good grip |
• | Rain gear (for you and your bag) |
• | Comfortable hiking pants |
• | Quick dry, breathable T-shirts |
• | Windproof Jacket |
• | Sleepwear |
• | Trekking Socks (thick) |
• | Underwear |
• | Neck buff/ gaiter |
• | Sun hat/cap |
• | Downjacket |
• | Fleece jacket |
• | Sleeping bag liner |
• | A pair of gloves |
• | Woolen hat |
• | Day bag |
• | Duffel bag (for porter) |
• | Quick dry towel |
• | Extra pair of shoes (preferably, slip-ons) |
• | Water bottle or camel bladder (1.5 litres). |
• | LifeStraw filter or purification tablets |
• | Walking Poles |
• | Sunglasses (Polarized, with good UV protection) |
• | Locks for your backpack/luggage |
• | Trail snacks and energy bars |
• | Head lamp (with extra batteries) |
• | Camera with charger and extra batteries |
• | Phone with charger |
• | Power bank |
• | Travel adapter (type C, D and M) |
• | Sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) |
• | Sanitizer |
• | Wet wipes |
• | Toiletries (incl toilet papers, soap, etc) |
• | Personal first aid kit |
• | Rehydration salts/tablets |
• | Prescription Medications |
• | Passport with visa |
• | A copy of Work ID (for expats) |
• | A copy of Insurance papers |
• | Money |
• | Credit Card |
The overall baggage limit is 15kgs (33lbs) per passenger, a policy set by the airlines for mountain flights. Excess weight is allowed at an additional expense. However, we recommend not exceeding this weight limit as it should be sufficient for the trek.
During the trek, porters are assigned to carry your bags. One porter carries the luggage of two trekkers in a big duffel bag that the company provides. The maximum weight carried by one porter is 25kgs (55lbs). This means you will pack two bags for your trek: a day bag for yourself and a softshell duffel that goes inside the porter’s bag.
Leave no Trace: Please don’t litter, and also dispose any trash properly (you can hand them to your guide). Plucking flowers and vandalizing trails is off limits. We’ll leave the beautiful trails as we found them.
A Few Rules: Any form of physical violence or verbal abuse, harassment, solicitation of prostitution, or possession or use of illegal drugs or illicit materials is strictly prohibited.
Alcohol and Drugs Policy: Heavy alcohol consumption dehydrates your body and doesn’t pair well with trekking for obvious safety reasons. We recommend you limit your alcohol intake to a minimal amount during day time. Let’s wait till the evening to raise a glass or two.
No Handouts of any kind: Giving money or handouts of any kind to beggars and children is strictly prohibited, as it only promotes begging culture.
Photography and Drones: It’s advisable to ask permission of the locals before taking their photos, although by experience we can tell that they love being photographed. Strict drone policies are enforced throughout Nepal – so please don’t fly drones on the trip.
Travelling in a Group: What makes group travel fun is the diversity. This also means that there will be people of all different ages, physical fitness, and walking pace. Please be mindful and respect the time allocated by your lead guide to avoid any inconvenience to the group.
Please print and fill up the Booking Form. It’s pretty simple and short, please let us know if we can help you with it.
We’ll send terms and conditions, along with payment details. To confirm your spot, please pay 50% of the trip cost in advance.
Note: Full payment to be made at least 7 days before trip departure.
A few days before the trip, the lead guide will host a small briefing to discuss logistics and safety matters, and also answer any questions you have.
Do some light training and set your gears. Then off to the mountains we go!
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