Samsara Trekking: Annapurna Serenity - 7 days

Apart from spectacular view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu mountain range, the route is rich in birds, flowers & ethnic cultures through the less walked trail which makes Annapurna serenity trek a different trip.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Pokhara & Drive to Hille 1510m.

Stop At: Annapurna Region, Annapurna Region, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Trekkers will be picked-up from their hotels and transfer to the airport and 25 minute flight to Pokhara. And then scenic drive to Hille.

Note: those who prefer to drive to Pokhara require 6 to 7 hrs. extra.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hile Tea-House Lodge

Day 2: Trek to Bantahni - 2210m.

Stop At: Ulleri, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Early breakfast followed by uphill hike to Ulleri. The day has the longest up-hill hike with no flat trail for a break. However, the magnificent terraced filed and the view of the mountain peaks engages the trekkers so much that uphill path is easily forgotten. After lunch at Ulleri, only an hour and half gentle uphill hike to Banthanti where we stay overnight.

Highlights: Annapurna South 7219m. Hiunchul 6441m, Mt. Machhapuchre (Fistail) 6997m., Terraced fields and small Mountains view
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Banthanti Tea-house Lodge

Day 3: Trek to Durali - 2950m

Stop At: Ghorepani, Ghorepani, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
Wake up call with bed-tea followed by breakfast. The day of hiking beneath the shadow of Rhododendron forest until the lunch break at Ghorepani. From Ghorepani, the trail walks one and half hour uphill to the view point and then flat and gradual downhill to Deurali where we stop for the night.
Highlight: Rhododendron Forest, Mountain Range view: Gurja Himal, Dhaulagiri Range, Nilgiri, Annapurna Range
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Deurali Tea-house Lodge

Day 4: Trek to Dobato - 3426m

Stop At: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
Early morning tea followed by 40 minutes hike to Gurung Hill for sunrise. One hour of the Sun salutation with spectacular view of Gurja himal 6930m, Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Tukuche Peak 6920m; Nilgiri 6071m, Barahashikhar (Annapurna Frank), Annapurna-I 8091m, Annapurna South 7219m, Hiunchuli, Mt Fistail, Annapurna -III, Annapurna-II, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, Buddha Himal. Hike back for breakfast. After breakfast, the trail walks through the Rhododendron forest gradual uphill and downs with spectacular view of Mountain Range.
After 3 hours of hike, with one hour uphill, the trail reaches Dharma-Dada with magnificent 180 degree view of the mountain range. And then with flat and gradual ascending for 2 hours, the trail reaches Mulde Peak, once more, with the magnificent view. And then 30 minutes down hill to Dobato Lodge (3416m)
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dobato Tea-house Lodge

Day 5: Hike to Mulde Peak -3667m & Back to Dobato

Stop At: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
Breakfast followed by early morning hike to Mulde Peak for an hour for spectacular sunrise- 360 degree view with 180 degree view of the mountain range. One and half hour of the sun salutation. Back to lodge. Breakfast. Hiking in the surrounding forest and hills, Yak-sheds and pastures. Lunch at the lodge and then hike to Mulde peak for sunset and back to the lodge.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dobato Tea-house Lodge

Day 6: Trek to Kot Danda - 2200m.

Stop At: Machhapuchhare, Machhapuchchhre 33700, Nepal
Breakfast followed by a gentle walk with painting like terraced field view with Annapurna mountain range as the background. It takes 3 hours Downhill walk to Tadapani.

And then 3 hrs. gradual downhill walk on the ridge to Kot Dada with Mountain view. The trail walks gradual uphill from the river and then reaches Kot Danda where Himalayan tranquility embraces the whole village.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Little Paradise Lodge

Day 7: Trek to Ghandruk Village & Drive to Pokhara

Stop At: Ghandruk, Ghandruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Early morning bed tea for a wake-up call before Sunrise. Breakfast with Sunrise view. The day begins with Terraced field leading the way with Mountain range on our back. 2hrs to Ghandruk Gurung Village. Short visit to the village. Lunch and then 3 drive to Pokhara.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lakeside Retreat, a 3 star hotel