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Annapurna Foothills

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Take to the trails to experience Nepal’s Annapurna Mountain Ranges

Discover the Annapurna Mountains on this five-day hiking adventure in Nepal. Supported by experienced leaders, assistant guides and porters, you’ll hike Nepal's diverse landscape on trails that take you through farmland, waterfalls and small villages. Visit part of a once-vibrant trade route between India and Tibet, soak in the natural hot springs and watch the sunrise across the high Himalayas on your early morning hike to Poon Hill. Stay in mountain communities, meet the welcoming Nepali people and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of local villages and Sherpa culture along the way.

Map of Annapurna Foothills including Nepal
Trip code: HNXP
Start
Kathmandu, Nepal
End
Pokhara, Nepal
Destinations
Nepal
Meals
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotels (4 nights) Teahouses (4 nights)
Days
9
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
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Walking & trekking
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
Original
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Why you'll love this trip

  • Explore the Annapurna Mountains and capture the perfect photo as you watch the sunrise over the Annapurna Ranges at Poon Hill in an early morning hike.
  • Hike alongside an experienced leader and assistant guides and porters who will support and guide you along the way. Support a company that operates their hikes according to standards that provide respectful, safe and fair working conditions not only in Nepal, but on all trips globally.
  • Stay in mountain communities, meet the welcoming Nepali people and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of local villages and Sherpa culture along the way.
  • Discover Nepal’s compact capital in Kathmandu. With a limited amount of time spent here to discover its bazaars and temples, consider extending your stay beforehand to get a real feel of Nepalese culture.
  • Consider spending some extra time in Pokhara at the end of your hike. Maybe relax with your small group on the banks of Phewa Lake and take in the mountainous surrounds that you have conquered!

Itinerary

Map of Annapurna Foothills including Nepal

Inclusions and activities

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotels (4 nights) Teahouses (4 nights)

Included activities
  • Annapurna – 6D/5N Trek
  • Poonhill - Poonhill Sunrise

Optional activities
  • Kathmandu - Home Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD57
  • Kathmandu - Explore Patan & Bhaktapur Urban Adventure - USD104
  • Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD49

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Is this trip right for you?

  • There are 6 days of trekking on this trip. You’ll be trekking up to 8 hours a day and at altitudes over 3000 metres at times, so you need to be aware of altitude sickness. Visit intrepidtravel.com/altitude-sickness for more information.
  • It’s very important it is to be in good fitness and health, which means we recommend training in the lead up to your trip in order to be best prepared.
  • The trekking lodges, known as teahouses, that you stay in on the trek are very simple with only basic facilities. Hot water may not always be available and may cost extra, as will access to electricity points for charging devices. Wifi is available at some locations, but connections may be poor.
  • What you need to take will vary depending on the season you are trekking in and it’s important to be prepared. See some tips for what to pack here: intrepidtravel.com/adventures/packing-guide-for-trekking-in-nepal. While you’re trekking, you’ll be provided with a duffel bag that a porter will carry. Your porter can carry up to 8 kg per traveller and any other luggage can be left in Pokhara to collect at the end of the trek.
  • The Annapurna trek is a popular route and you will encounter many other trekkers and groups on your trip during your hike and at the teahouses. If you are after a trek that sees less travellers and spends more time trekking through communities rather than on a more established route, see our Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek (HNXV).
  • Due to the nature of outdoor travel, please be aware that this trip will operate on an amended itinerary in high risk weather conditions.
  • There are 6 days of trekking on this trip. You’ll be trekking up to 8 hours a day and at altitudes over 3000 metres at times, so you need to be aware of altitude sickness. Visit intrepidtravel.com/altitude-sickness for more information.
  • It’s very important it is to be in good fitness and health, which means we recommend training in the lead up to your trip in order to be best prepared.
  • The trekking lodges, known as teahouses, that you stay in on the trek are very simple with only basic facilities. Hot water may not always be available and may cost extra, as will access to electricity points for charging devices. Wifi is available at some locations, but connections may be poor.
  • What you need to take will vary depending on the season you are trekking in and it’s important to be prepared. See some tips for what to pack here: intrepidtravel.com/adventures/packing-guide-for-trekking-in-nepal. While you’re trekking, you’ll be provided with a duffel bag that a porter will carry. Your porter can carry up to 8 kg per traveller and any other luggage can be left in Pokhara to collect at the end of the trek.
  • The Annapurna trek is a popular route and you will encounter many other trekkers and groups on your trip during your hike and at the teahouses. If you are after a trek that sees less travellers and spends more time trekking through communities rather than on a more established route, see our Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek (HNXV).
  • Due to the nature of outdoor travel, please be aware that this trip will operate on an amended itinerary in high risk weather conditions.

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Important notes

1. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available to purchase and is valid for all nights on the trip except for those spent in teahouses (Days 3-6). Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
3. Your health and safety is our priority. Your leader may delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms. Please ensure your insurance includes coverage for activities above 4000m, mountain rescue, and helicopter evacuation costs. Without adequate insurance cover, helicopter evacuation requires upfront payment.

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Annapurna Foothills
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