Annapurna · Moderate
A short, photogenic ridge trek that feels boutique and private even when your Nepal window is tight.
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Route read
5 mapped stages, about 18 km on the visible line, showing where the trek leaves road access and moves into higher mountain terrain.
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Completed
~18 km
Total route
Elevation profile
↑ 2,270 m
Elevation gain
↓ 3,120 m
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Est. distance
Stage type
Duration
7 days
Max altitude
4,500m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
$990+
Permits and access
Permits
ACAP, TIMS or equivalent trekking registration
Access
Pokhara road transfer
Stay style
Pokhara design hotel + simple ridge lodges
Customize your trip
jeep
Private transfer from Kathmandu or Pokhara with custom departure timing.
Local partner insight
The notes below show what is commonly included, how the days are staged, and where pricing can change.
Partner-published rates are reference points. Final pricing depends on dates, group size, route choices, hotels, and transport.
Itinerary preview
Day 1
A one hour drive takes us to the starting point: the small village of Kande. Then we have a 2 hour steep climb to Australian Camp (2000 m) where we arrive in early afternoon for lunch. A 2 hour gentle walk from Australia Camp via Pothana takes us to Pitam Deurali (2100m).
Day 2
The trail takes us deep into greenery of mountain oak, birch, rhododendron and hemlock. Today's destination is Forest Camp (2550 m).
Day 3
Today is steady, gentle climbing through the forest. After an hour walk we stop for a short tea break to enjoy the fishtail view. A gentle walk through the forest takes us to Low Camp where we have lunch. After lunch, we walk 2 hours further up reach our destination, Badal Danda (3200m). At Badal Danda, we have a close up view of the Machhapuchhre (fishtail), Hinchuli, and Annapurna South mountains. It is a famous place for viewing the sunrise and sunset.
Day 4
Today we make our way to the highest point on the ridge, High Camp (3900m). We leave the forest behind and reach the meadows with grazing sheep. Again the views are breathtaking as we can see the widespread Gurung villages and we can also see the trail to Annapurna Base Camp. From the guesthouse at High Camp we can see a beautiful sunset and sunrise and a closeup view of Machhapuchhre mountain.
