7 Annapurna Treks in Pokhara to Build a Trip Around

1.Trekking in Annapurna/Langtang/Everest/Upper Mustang regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews Our pick

Start and finish in Pokhara on a private trek for up to 15 people, choosing a day hike or a longer Annapurna or Upper Mustang route. Guide Raju Bhandari helps shape the plan, explains local life, and arranges food, lodging, and transport. Your fee covers his meals and accommodation, but not yours.

“Raju was an excellent guide and I had a fantastic day with him hiking to Australian Camp and Dhampus. He had excellent communication via text leading up to our hike. I wasn’t sure which trail I wanted to take so he sent me a bunch of suggesRead more”

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2.Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $42Best value

Spend eight hours hiking from Kande to Australian Camp, Dhampus, and Phedi with a private vehicle, certified guide, permits, water, and optional meals. Guides such as Moti Thapa and Purushottam adjust the pace well, explain local culture, and make this a strong first Himalayan hike.

“Moti was perfect in everything! I was really moved by the stunning view of the mountains, and the lunch was great. Moti gave all the information. Definitely try this hiking tour!”

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3.Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 5 days · from $96

Walk from Simrung through bamboo forest, waterfalls, mountain villages, and the Annapurna Sanctuary to ABC at 4,130 meters. Your licensed guide handles permits, lodges, and pacing. Guides such as Raju, Pratip, Anil, and Smile are praised for patient care, local insight, and calm help when conditions turn difficult.

“An amazing Annapurna Base Camp trek from start to finish. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking every day, and reaching ABC was an unforgettable experience. Our guide Raj was excellent. He made the trek feel safe, well organised, and enjoyable the whole way through. Highly recommend this trek.”

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4.Annapurna Panorama trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $1,045

This 11-day private Nepal trip combines Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing with six days on the Annapurna Panorama trail. You climb to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters, sleep in mountain lodges, and travel with a registered English-speaking guide, porters, permits, meals, snacks, and borrowed trekking gear.

“This was my 2nd second time trekking with Mountain Mart. I did EBC in 2017 with my father and we returned this March for the Annapurna circuit. I cannot say enough great things about our guide Ram, who made our experience truly unforgeRead more”

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5.5 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 5 days · from $171

You’ll hike from Jhinu through forests, villages, and high mountain country to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, with a private English-speaking guide, shared jeep transfers, lodge stays, permits, and a Jhinu hot spring stop. Guides including Deepak, Hari, Narayan, and Paras are frequently assigned.

“Sudeep was a wonderful guide. He was very co-operative.”

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6.5-Day Annapurna Basecamp Trek with Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 days · from $155

Travel from Pokhara by road, then hike through rhododendron and bamboo forest to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. English-speaking guides such as Anil, Santosh, Uttam, or Bishnu lead private groups, with tea-house stays, meals, permits, transport, and a hot spring visit included.

“Snow peak and tours is a fantastic company. Just finished the trek with Santos and had a brilliant time, felt very safe and it is clear he has a lot of experience. Would highly recommend”

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7.7-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 days · from $181

Walk from Ghandruk through rhododendron forests and the Annapurna Sanctuary to base camp at 4,130 meters, then soak at Jhinu Danda. A private guide such as Chandra, Bishnu Giri, or Anil handles permits, tea house stays, meals on selected options, and route support.

“We had an amazing 7-day Annapurna Base Camp trek and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our guide Chaundra was incredibly kind, professional, and always attentive to our needs. He made us feel safe and welcome every single day, and his knowledge of the mountains and local culture added so much to the journey. We were also very lucky with the weather — clear skies, beautiful views, and perfect trekking conditions throughout the week. Choosing to do this trek in January was a great decision: it was much quieter, less crowded on the trails and at the teahouses, which made the experience even more special and peaceful. I can…”

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