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An 8-day circuit from Pokhara that climbs to Namun‑la Pass (4,850 m) through Gurung villages, alpine meadows and varied terrain. Expect homestays, camps, a long summit day and spectacular views of Annapurna, Machapuchare and Manaslu ranges.
An 8-day circuit from Pokhara that climbs to Namun‑la Pass (4,850 m) through Gurung villages, alpine meadows and varied terrain. Expect homestays, camps, a long summit day and spectacular views of Annapurna, Machapuchare and Manaslu ranges.
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Dawn arrives thin and bright over the Annapurna range as you step out of a homestay in Pasgaun; prayer flags clap at the ridge and the trail pulls you upward through forest, riverbanks and open kharkas. The trek’s high point, Namun‑la (4,850 m), sits like a quiet horizon that dares you to reach it — winds pushing, clouds parting to reveal Machapuchare’s serrated profile and Lamjung Himal’s steady shoulders.
challenging.
8 days.
Suitable for fit trekkers used to consecutive days of uphill and high altitude; expect long days (5–10 hours) and steep sections.
Yes — local permits and TIMS or Annapurna Conservation regulations may apply; your operator usually arranges permits and porter fees are often included.
Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) offer the most stable weather and clearer mountain views; winter is cold and summer brings monsoon rain.
The summit day is long (up to 10 hours) with high altitude; strong cardiovascular fitness, steady pacing and proper acclimatization are essential.
Yes — the itinerary mixes family-run homestays in Gurung villages with camping on high nights and a hotel on the final night in Timang.
The route passes traditional Gurung villages where communal homestays preserve language, festivals and centuries-old customs tied to trans‑Himalayan agrarian life.
Tread lightly: the area relies on community tourism; pack out waste, minimize single‑use plastics and avoid disturbing high‑altitude grazing areas and medicinal plant harvests.
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