Annapurna Balcony Trek (Ghorepani-Poonhill)

This low-altitude trek enables you to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of some of the highest Himalayan peaks. From the terraced rice-fields above Pokhara, we walk on good trails through picturesque Gurung villages and the world’s biggest rhododendron forest which, in spring, bursts with color. The dawn views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare and Annapurna South, from Poon Hill are the highlight of this trek. Short, and fairly easy, this trek is a perfect starter for those not sure of their walking ability, or those who wish to make the most of only a few days. The trek finishes at the magnificent lake at Pokhara, where you can add one or two days to the program.

8 Days Difficulty   Easy Maximum Altitude:2775 m or 3193 m
DAY 01	Katmandu-Pokhara by bus.
DAY 02	Pokhara - Naya Pool (bus) - Tirkhedunga (trek).
4-hour trek to Tirkhedunga (1545 m). The trail winds its way through bamboo forests and passes by a spectacular waterfall.
DAY 03	Tirkhedunga - Ghorepani (2775 m) in 5hrs.
The Annapurna South (7273m) and the Hiunchuli gradually unfold on this pleasant walk uphill through fields and pastures and later through rhododendrons and oak woods. Ghorepani was originally a horse watering post, which has evolved into an important crossroads for tourists and the numerous mule caravans on the Jomoson-Pokhara trip.
DAY 04	Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3193 m) - Tadapani (2540 m) in 6hrs.
We leave early morning for Poon Hill, to catch the early morning sunlight on the panorama of peaks: Dhaulaghiri, Annapurnas, Machhapuchare… This is an option but really worth the while. We then retrace our steps to Ghorepani and continue towards Tadapani through rhododendron woods.
DAY 05	Tadapani - Ghandrung (1940m) - Landrung (1645 m) in 6hrs.
The trail gently descends through a subtropical forest highlighted by huge bamboo massifs and giant rhododendrons. Gandrung is the main village of the Gurung tribe,warriors known for their contribution to the famous Gurkha regiments. We continue our descent to the Modi Khola river then climb up to Landrung.
DAY 06	Landrung - Dhampus (1750m) in 5hrs.
Pleasant walk through terraced paddy fields. Superb vistas of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu.
DAY 07	Dhampus - Suikhet (2h trek) - Pokhara (bus)
An afternoon of leisure to spend at the Pokhara lakeside. You can enjoy a swim, a boat ride, some shopping and the restaurant terraces on the shoreline
DAY 08	Pokhara - Katmandu by bus.