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A short, three-day trek from Pokhara that pairs village life with panoramic Himalayan views. Hike from Phedi up to Dhampus, cross rolling trails and finish at Sarangkot for sunrise vistas over Annapurna and Fishtail.
A short, three-day trek from Pokhara that pairs village life with panoramic Himalayan views. Hike from Phedi up to Dhampus, cross rolling trails and finish at Sarangkot for sunrise vistas over Annapurna and Fishtail.
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Operated by Shishu Tours & Travel · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
You step off the jeep at Phedi and the valley exhales: terraced fields ripple below and the Annapurna range looms like a wall of white. The trail begins as a steady climb through pine and cultivations, then eases into the stone-paved lanes of Dhampus, where prayer flags flutter above guesthouses and the air smells of wood smoke.
moderate.
3 days.
Suitable for someone with regular cardio fitness; ability to handle sustained uphill walking for a few hours at a time.
The route is beginner-friendly in terms of altitude and terrain—basic fitness and comfortable walking experience are sufficient; a guide is recommended.
Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card are required; the operator typically arranges these and includes them in the trip.
Night stops are in local tea lodges and family-run guesthouses with shared bathrooms and basic hot meals.
Altitudes on this short trek remain modest (around 1,600 m), so severe altitude sickness is unlikely; still, hydrate, rest, and ascend slowly.
The Dhampus–Sarangkot route uses century-old mule tracks connecting Gurung villages and trade routes; the region has long been a crossroads for hill agriculture and barter.
Trekking here supports community lodges and the Annapurna Conservation Area; stick to trails, avoid single-use plastics and use designated waste bins where available.
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