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Annapurna Balcony Trekking

Annapurna Region
Trip Grade
Moderate
Trip Type
Trekking-Walking
Maximum Elevation
4143M
Accomodation
Teahouse/Local Lodge, Comfort Hotel
Destination
Annapurna Region
Best Time
Sep-May
Trip Start
Nayapul
Trip Ends
Kade

Overview

Annapurna Balcony Trekking-

The Annapurna Balcony Trekking falls in the Annapurna region of Nepal and is one of the most rewarding treks that take to the foothills of the glorious Annapurna massif. Known as the goddess of plenty, the Annapurna region boasts of natural beauty as much as it does the culture. With many cultures coexisting together, this region is home to the Gurung community hence the trek is also an opportunity to get an insight into their unique culture as well as to experience their warm hospitality. This tea house trek also offers majestic Annapurna massive view and Machhapuchhre (6997m), making it just the perfect holiday adventure.

Annapurna Balcony Trek starts in the beautiful city of Pokhara, from where you drive to Nayapul and start walking. Through dense forests of bamboo and rhododendron, you make your way to the vantage point of Poon Hill (3193m) to witness the most stunning view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs while their white tips are draped with the golden color of the rising sun. The trek then follows the trails through the forest to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp, so that you can get majestic views of the giant Annapurna massif along with its surrounding mountains. During the trek, you pass many traditional villages and cross many suspension bridges which are a way of life in Nepal, connecting villages and people. This trek offers fantastic sunsets and sunrises along with fabulous opportunities at stargazing. This is also a great trek for photographers and nature lovers to learn and practice.

We at Glacier Family Treks and Expedition, with more than a decade of experience, take care of all your travel needs. Our guides are trained in first aid and will answer all your queries as you move along the remote parts of the Himalayas. With us, you are sure to get the best services while traveling in Nepal.

Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

To avoid the infamous traffic, we will make a move to Pokhara early in the morning. This ride is a pleasant one with beautiful scenery of green hills, fast flowing rivers, and occasional glimpses of the Himalayas. One of the most beautiful cities in Nepal, Pokhara is famous with tourists and locals alike. Situated right next to the Phewa Lake in the lap of the mountains such as Annapurna (8091m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m).

After breakfast, we will drive to Nayapul by tax or private car. Then, we will start walking through lush forests of Alnus Nepalensis and rhododendron while enjoying magnificent views of the mountains. We will pass through small villages of Gurung and Magar ethics’- Lamdawali, Sudame, Hile and Tikhedhunga, today’s most excited thing is, crossing a suspension bridge over the cliff nearby Tikhedhunga which makes you keeping one of souvenir of entire trekking. Then, we have to climb 3500 steps upto Ulleri Village.

We will be making some ascends and descends through the lush rhododendron forests today. We will cross Bhurungdi Khola and make a steep climb on the stone paved trail with the magnificent views of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m) until reaching the Gurung village of Ghorepani. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3193m) to witness a breathtaking sunrise. A famous spot, we will see many other teams making their way up to Poon Hill. As the sun rises over the Himalayas, we will see the color change beautifully of the snowcapped mountains such as Machhapuchhre (6997m), Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Annapurna South (7219m), and so on. This is a great place for photography, and one can feel as though the mountains are coming to life. After spending some time here, we will descend to Ghorepani and then continue our downhill trek until reaching Tadapani for the overnight stay.

We will make our way further down to Chomrong. We will make a gradual descend to Kimrong Khola and cross it on a bridge to continue to make a slow ascend to reach the village of Chomrong, which sits on the foothill of Annapurna South (7219m). The peaks of Hiunchuli (6441m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m) also look amazing from the Gurung village of Chomrong.

Following Modi Khola, we will make our way through the dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo as we make our way to Dovan. We will cross suspension bridges and trek up to the village of Sinuwa, from where the trail becomes much flatter and passes through lush forests to finally reach our destination, Dovan. Various peaks of the Annapurna massif along with the gorgeous peak of Machhapuchhre (6997m) start to look even more ravishing as we reach Dovan. Overnight in Dovan.

Climbing a steep trail with the Hinko Cave in view, we will make our way to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). The village of Deurali and its narrow trails are left behind as we make this walk. We will continue trekking to Machhapuchhre Base Camp on grassy moraines. We will climb up to the ridge and get magnificent views of the Annapurna range, the Gangapurna Peak (7454m), and Machhapuchhre (6997m). Overnight in MBC.

It is a short trek from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to the Annapurna Base Camp. We will follow a trail filled with the moraine of South Annapurna Glacier to reach ABC. As we continue on this trail, we will be provided with magnificent views of the Annapurna massif along with the many surrounding mountains. As we reach ABC, we can relax and enjoy the mountain vista. Overnight in ABC.

Today we will make our way back to Dovan retracing the steps via Machhapuchhre Base Camp. We will pass through grassy meadows and moraines and later through dense lush forests as we make this long descent. Keeping the Modi Khola Company, we will reach the small settlement of Dovan. Overnight in Dovan.

Continuing to follow Modi Khola, we descend past small settlements through the lush forest of rhododendron, bamboo, and oak to reach the village of Chomrong. Passing along the trail, we will able to get a glimpse of the wildlife and the culture of the people who live in this region. Overnight in Chomrong.

Our trail today will take us through small villages, rhododendron forests, and terraced farms. This is a great opportunity to witness the culture of the people and the beauty of the nature of this region. While descending, we will reach the hot spring of Jhinu Danda, where we will take a short break. You can even take a dip and heal some of the soreness of muscles. Afterward, we will descend through the forest to reach the Gurung village of Landruk.

Continuing on the descent, we climb down the flag-stone steps paved amid the lush forest to reach the famed Australian Camp, which is a pretty village on a green hill with cute houses. Australian Base Camp serves some of the most amazing vistas of the Annapurna massif and Machhapuchhre (6993m).

Today is the last day of our trek, and through lush landscapes, we will make our way to Phedi. From Phedi, we will drive to Pokhara witnessing the beautiful hills, mountains, and rivers surrounding the valley. We will check back in at the hotel and give rest to our sore legs.

Pokhara is a beautiful city which is famous amongst the locals as well as the tourists. The Phewa is a beautiful lake which, if lucky, will have the reflection of the Machhapuchhre (6993m) and Annapurna (8091m) mountains fall upon it. Surrounded by many restaurants, pubs, and café, which serve many varieties of food, Pokhara is also greatly known for many adventure activities such as paragliding, boating, bungee jumping, and so on. There is also the famous Davis Falls and many caves and temples that we can explore in Pokhara.

Drive to Kathmandu early in the morning. On the way, we will have beautiful views of the hills, mountains, and the fast-flowing rivers of Nepal. This is a good time to reflect upon all the good times we had during our trek and thinks back on what learning we will take back home. Upon arrival in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu is a hotpot of culture and tradition all brought together by yummy food and the cultural tolerance. The two major religions of Nepal, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and their multiple representations can be seen in the valley of Kathmandu. You will be visiting some of the heritage sites today, which include the Boudhanath Stupa (Buddhist Site) and the Pashupatinath Temple (Hindu Site). Kathmandu is also home to fabulous woodwork, the likes of which can be seen in the areas such as the Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares.

As your Himalayan adventure ends, our staff will drop you at the airport for your flight back home.

What's Include in Cost

    1. Airport pick up and drive according to itinerary and plan.
    2. 1 night hotel in Kathmandu on B/B plan.
    3. 1 night hotel in Pokhara on B/B plan.
    4. TIMS cards: Trekking Information Management System.
    5. Tourist Bus: KTM-POK-KTM
    6. Porters and guide with their wages.
    7. Insurance for guide and porters.
    8. Entry fee of Annapurna Conservation area.
    9. Local airport tax and land transportations according to program.
    10. Applicable Nepal government tax.

What's Excluded in Cost

Fixed Departure

Equipment

  • Airport pick up and drive according to itinerary and plan.
  • 1 night hotel in Kathmandu on B/B plan.
  • 1 night hotel in Pokhara on B/B plan.
  • TIMS cards: Trekking Information Management System.
  • Tourist Bus: KTM-POK-KTM
  • Porters and guide with their wages.
  • Insurance for guide and porters.
  • Entry fee of Annapurna Conservation area.
  • Local airport tax and land transportations according to program.
  • Applicable Nepal government tax.

Advisory

  • Non-bio degradable materials are not allowed to dispose in the trekking route randomly.
  • Proper follow of the guidance provided by the leader/guide of the trek.
  • Alcoholic beverages and other intoxicating substances are highly discouraged.
  • There might be the chances of bad weather so be prepared for the inconvenience caused by the unpredictable weather.
  • Try to be mentally and physically prepared before this trek with few short hikes before this trek is highly recommended.

Inportant Things Required

  • Passport
  • Few passport size photos for TIMS and other official documents
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Snow goggles
  • Personal handbag and luggage
  • Snacks and sweets like chocolate bar (if required)
  • Warm clothes, down jacket and multilayered clothes
  • Trekking shoes
  • Some personal items and sunscreen/sun cream
  • Water bottle and hat

FAQ

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

Review

  • star rating  Glacier Family Treks & Expedition - Perfect organisation. Great kindness and skillfulness of Dilu and his team. Dilu offers “a la carte” treks with great flexibility (altitude, hours of walking, regions...) according to the group. I... read more

    Treknepal
    January 15, 2019

    star rating  Five treks and soon a sixth - Five treks and soon a sixth one speak by themselves from 2007 till next March. Just wonderful treks in the Upper Mustang (winter/summer), around the Manaslu, in the Tsum Valley,... read more

    Laurent R
    January 15, 2019

    star rating  Trekking through the mustang valley with the family. Dilu and his team made sure we had a life changing experience, and i would highly recommend it to anyone regardless of... read more

    Hando90
    January 30, 2019
  • star rating  Two treks, a lot of great souvenirs - Super treks with great guide and boys team. Very knowledgeable about Nepal’s culture and montains, nice and warm guide.

    VoyageurTerrestre
    January 17, 2019

    star rating  Dudh Kunda trek - flawless organisation, again ! - The Dudh Kunda trek was the second trek I have done with Dilu and his team, after the Langtang trek of 2008. My family has known Dilu for over 20... read more

    ronanroyer
    November 17, 2022

    star rating  Family trek! - Great trek with the whole family in the mustang valley! Wouldn’t want to do this with anyone else! hope to do it again !

    Melissa S
    January 24, 2019
  • star rating  Great experience - Great experience with Dilu who has been very helpful, pro efficient and very nice !
    He helped us in defining the itinerary of the trek and took time to... read more

    Melissa_Pelanne
    June 26, 2022

    star rating  It was one of the best and fantastique trekking in te Dudhkundo Lake trek with Dilu Rai our french speapking guide for second time in Népal.
    I think no... read more

    MaxNier67
    February 24, 2023

    star rating  Trek from pokhara - The trek was amazing. We prepared it by Mail with Dilu, and he is very professionnal and he answered all the questions we had.
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