Annapurna Luxury Trek — 9 Days

The village route is easy to moderate for prepared walkers, with three trekking days and a shorter final descent. Stone steps and climbs require effort, particularly around Ghandruk and the Modi Khola crossing. Comfortable lodges improve the overnight stay but do not remove the walking demands.

Previous hiking experience is helpful. First-time trekkers should become comfortable walking for several hours on uneven ground, including uphill paths and downhill steps.

Prepare with walks and gradually add hills, stairs and longer outings with a daypack. Include exercises for your legs and balance, particularly if descending steps troubles your knees. Practise in the footwear you will use during the trek.

This route stays in the Annapurna foothills, around 2,000 metres rather than the high base camp valleys. No separate acclimatisation day is scheduled within the nine-day village trekking programme.

Altitude illness is less likely here than on higher treks, but feeling unwell needs attention. Tell your guide about headaches, nausea, dizziness or unusual fatigue. Rest when needed and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen, rather than assuming every problem is caused by altitude.

If you have a medical condition, seek advice from a healthcare professional before booking. Explain the daily walking, stepped trails and any medicines you take during the trip.

Arrange travel insurance covering this walking route, medical treatment and emergency evacuation in Nepal. Check altitude limits, exclusions and the insurer’s assistance procedure, even for a lower trek. Carry your policy details and emergency contact number throughout the journey, including the flight stages.

You stay in five-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and comfortable mountain lodges in Birethanti, Ghandruk, Landruk and Dhampus. The itinerary includes eight overnight stays across these city and village stops.

Mountain lodges offer beds with bedding and hot showers, providing comfort after the day’s walk. Ask about the specific properties and room facilities for your dates, including bathroom arrangements, single-room requests and any supplements that may apply.

City breakfasts and the listed daily meals are included. Lodge menus offer Nepali and other dishes, with choices depending on the property.

Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements before booking so we can discuss what can be arranged at the lodges. Explain strict requirements clearly, including any concerns about shared cooking equipment.

Carry reusable bottles and drink boiled or appropriately treated water. Untreated tap water and water from streams may contain germs that cause illness.

Boiling is the most reliable way to kill germs. If boiling is unavailable, filtration followed by disinfection offers broader protection than many portable filters alone. Follow the instructions for your water-treatment equipment or tablets.

An English-speaking guide and one porter for every two trekkers are included. Your porter carries the trekking luggage. You carry a daypack with water, weather protection, medicines and essentials needed during the day.

Hot showers are part of the lodge facilities, while internet and telephone charges are personal expenses. Connection speeds and mobile reception can vary along the route. Carry a power bank and keep information available offline rather than relying on a continuous signal throughout the walking days.

We arrange the required trekking permits, including ACAP, and the package’s sightseeing entry fees. Carry your passport and insurance details. We’ll confirm the documents needed for the village route before departure; your Nepal visa is separate.

Kathmandu–Pokhara flights may be delayed or cancelled because of weather or airline operations. Keep flexibility around the journeys and allow time before international departure.

Additional accommodation or alternative transport may cost extra if the schedule changes. Ask us about the available arrangements and confirm details before booking travel.