Annapurna Homestay Trek

5 Days | Travel to Nepal and go walking in the breathtaking Annapurnas

4.8 out of 5 based on 33 reviews submitted.
Short Breaks
Walking & Trekking
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EUR €308
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Travel to Nepal and hike through the Annapurnas, one of the most naturally beautiful regions on the planet, on this active adventure. Through rocky terrain, lush forests and fields of wildflowers, and under the shadow of snowy peaks, spend each day walking through the wonder of nature. Stop and rest at rural villages for a glimpse into a simple, traditional life. Reach a prime vantage point which offers panoramic views of the awesome Annapurna region – a true highlight of an unforgettable journey.

Trip overview

Map of Annapurna Homestay Trek including Nepal
Start
Pokhara, Nepal
Finish
Pokhara, Nepal
Theme
Short Breaks, Walking & Trekking
Destinations
Nepal
Physical rating
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
HNAA
This trip generates 20.27 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • The hills can be steep and the going tough, but the rewards at your destination are well worth the aching legs. Sit back with a cup of tea after a long day and watch the kids play, the sun set and the locals go about their lives.
  • Pokhara must be the most relaxed place in Nepal. Spend a few extra days soaking it up.
  • Gain a fascinating insight into 'real' life in the Gurung villages, where you're unlikely to see other tourists.
  • Watch a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayan massif from Sarangkot.
  • Prepare for some stunning views of the surrounding snowy mountains. Better yet, enjoy these with a local leader and porters who will quickly become firm friends.
  • Stay in local tea houses for a more authentic experience.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This is a join-in trip rather than a scheduled group trip, so if other travellers have booked on the same date you will share included activities but you may also be lucky enough to have the trek to yourself.
  • While no where near as challenging as a multi-day trek at altitude such as Everest Base Camp, you will still need excellent fitness for this trek as you will be trekking on average 5–7 hours a day, with some travellers reporting the final trekking day as the longest and toughest.
  • This trek consists mainly of climbing and descending ancient stone steps. We recommend the use of hiking poles which can be purchased for very little in Pokhara and Kathmandu or alternatively, you can bring your own from home.
  • Take note of the time of year you are trekking to know what to expect weather wise. While June–August is monsoon, weather conditions can be unpredictable at any time of the year including rain and fog which can make views cloudy and the ground muddy.
  • A duffel bag is provided on this trip, along with a porter. Your porter can carry up to 8 kg per traveller. Other luggage can be left in Pokhara.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of Annapurna Homestay Trek including Nepal

Inclusions

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Homestay (4 nights)

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Important notes

1. This trip starts in Pokhara Day 1 at 9 am and finishes in Pokhara on Day 5 at approx 1 pm.
To enable the trip to depart at 9 am, please meet your leader at Dahlia Boutique Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information the day prior to departure at 5 pm for a pre-departure meeting.
2. Tourist buses all leave Pokhara by 1 pm, so if you wish to depart on Day 5 for Kathmandu you will need to arrange a flight to Kathmandu on that day.
3. Between June and August, it is monsoon season in Nepal. If you do choose to travel during this time, please note that you will encounter wet conditions, obscured views, and an extra leech or two. During the monsoon, there is a chance that your itinerary may be adjusted pending water levels in rivers. Don't forget to pack rain proof jackets and trousers. Please see alternative monsoon season itinerary in the weather section of these notes.
4. This is a join-in trip, so if other travellers have booked on the same date you will share included activities.
5. The single supplement price does not guarantee you will have a single room on our short break trekking trips in Nepal. While we try our best to secure a single room, due to the nature of trekking during peak seasons, teahouses will not guarantee them.
6. You may be asked to provide TWO passport size photographs for your trekking permit.
7. 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.

Essential Trip Information

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 33 reviews submitted.
Reviews are from travellers who have completed their trip and want to share their experience. We show all reviews, but may remove any that include profanity or inappropriate content, are unrelated to the trip or reveal personal details.

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Archie · Traveled November 2023
This trip is so authentic and amazing - couldn’t recommend enough ! Everything went smoothly and was better than expected ! Thank you !
Review submitted 20 Nov 2023

Lucy · Traveled November 2023
The trek was amazing. The views were stunning and our guide TT and porter Krishna made everything so easy for us. Would really highly recommend booking this trip. It’s challenging but we felt looked after the whole way. The home stays are comfortable and make you feel very at home.
Review submitted 20 Nov 2023

Matthew · Traveled November 2023
Appalling service pre and post departure. A total lack of care for our wellbeing and safety, and then no accountability around this from Intrepid.
Review submitted 22 Nov 2023

Peter · Traveled November 2023
Our Annapurna Homestay trek was much more than imagined it would be. The mountain scenery and rainforest experiences were spectacular. It was tough in places but worth every bit of it.
Review submitted 16 Nov 2023

Denise · Traveled November 2023
We had a faboulous homestay 5 day treck with our guide Jebin and porter Tek. The scenery of the Annapurna ranges was just stunning. We were very well looked after by all our hosts in the homestays and were very impressed by our guide's knowledge of the Nepalese culture and the way we were led through this spectacular corner of Nepal by him. The hiking was sometimes demanding in particular on day 4 but the hike through the rain forest and the mountain vistas incredible. Really, really liked this trip!!
Review submitted 16 Nov 2023
Annapurna Homestay Trek
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EUR €308