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A compact high-mountain trek that climbs from the forested foothills above Pokhara to an alpine ridge at 4,200 m. Expect rhododendron forests, traditional Gurung villages, and panoramic views of the Annapurna massif.
A compact high-mountain trek that climbs from the forested foothills above Pokhara to an alpine ridge at 4,200 m. Expect rhododendron forests, traditional Gurung villages, and panoramic views of the Annapurna massif.
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Operated by Peregrine Treks and Tours · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
You break dawn in Pokhara and the road slips away beneath the jeep as terraced fields and the Seti River recede. By the time you reach Phedi the forest is already awake — birds calling, the path soft with leaf mold — and the trail begins its steady climb into rhododendron and oak.
moderate.
9–10 days.
Good aerobic fitness and experience with multi-day hiking at altitude; comfortable on sustained uphill and downhill sections.
Yes—trekkers need the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit and a TIMS card; guides or operators typically arrange these before the trek.
The Upper Viewpoint is about 4,200 m above sea level; weather and fitness determine whether you reach Mardi Base Camp beyond that point.
Accommodation is basic family-run teahouses and lodges with shared rooms and simple meals; hotter showers may be available at lower elevations and in larger lodges.
Yes—ascending above 3,000 m requires caution: monitor symptoms, maintain slow ascent rates, hydrate well and descend if severe symptoms appear.
The villages along the route are principally Gurung communities with a long history of trans-Himalayan trade and traditional hill agriculture.
The trek passes through the Annapurna Conservation Area—stay on trails, pack out waste, and use locally run lodges to support community-based conservation.
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