DAY 1: DRIVE TO KANDE AND TREK TO DEURALI (2,232 m)
After breakfast, drive for about 40 minutes to Kande on Pokhara Baglung highway. The trail climbs for about 1 ½ hrs to the ridge at 2,060 m. The clearing in the forest with lodge settlement is known as ‘Australian camp’. The place is scenic with the panoramic view of Annapurna range and Pokhara valley. The trail further winds through the rhododendron forest to the mountain pass called ‘Deurali’. Deurali is overlooking into the Modi Khola valley wedged between Annapurna South and Mardi Himal / Mt Fishtail.

DAY 2: TREK TO LOW CAMP (2,950 m / 7 hrs)
After spending a beautiful morning in the ridge top village of Deurali, we head off the main Annapurna trekking trail and follow the forested ridge to Forest camp. Since this is new trekking destination, there are no tea houses along the way and we need to carry pack lunch and sufficient water. The day’s walk in the rhododendron forest is beautiful with gradual uphill.

The trail gradually climbs through the rhododendron forest following the ridge. Low camp has got couple of tea houses in the clearing of the forest. The view of Mt Fishtail and Mardi Himal appears much closer. You find yourself closer to clear blue sky with view of layers of Himalayan foothills and sweeping valley towards south.

DAY 3: SHORT WALK TO HIGH CAMP (3 HRS / 3,550 m)
The trail further climbs along the ridge towards Mardi Himal and Mt Fishtail. From Badal Danda, we leave the tree line and arrive in shrubby alpine zone. Snow Capped peaks of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail looms in a distance above deep valley on the either side. High camp is a small pasture after the climb with 3 lodges. Here you find yourself above the clouds and closer to snow capped peaks.
DAY 4: EXPLORE MARDI HIMAL BASE CAMP & TREK BACK TO FOREST CAMP(8 Hrs / 4,500 m)
The day trip is more difficult than other days with steep climb and longer walk. Trail becomes more vertiginous at some points with uneven and steep rocky steps. The first steep climb will take about 2 hrs to the ridge top which is marked as MBC (Mardi Himal Base Camp). However the real base camp will take about another 2 hrs along the ridge. The view is amazing all along the ridge. While Mardi Himal and Mt Fishtail appear right above us, view of Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Annapurna III also appears at a distance.
Even though the scenery is stationary, season and sunlight makes it different and interesting. Spend another morning watching the change that the sunrays bring. Walk down to the forest camp after breakfast.

DAY 5: WALK DOWN TO SIDDING VILLAGE & DRIVE BACK TO POKHARA (7 Hrs /)
The trail climbs down steeply through rhododendron and Maple forest to the permanent settlements closer to valley basin. Siding Village is a self sufficient Gurung village with rich culture and happy people. The village is the best place to watch Nepalese countryside lifestyle and enjoy organic food. The village farmers also grow organic tea in 50 hectares of land. Farmers offer homestay accommodation. The waterfall in the outskirts of the village offers one of the most exciting canyoning adventures.
Drive back to Pokhara. It will take about 3 hrs to get to Pokhara in a 4WD.
The first 1 hr is drive on the dirt road.

Airport transfers

An experienced insured and equipped English speaking Guide

Guided sightseeing and entry fee in Kathmandu

Internal flights and land transport involved in the itinerary

Airport tax

Good standard Hotel ( 3*) accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara with breakfast

3 meals during trek

Teahouse accommodation on trek twin sharing basic

Tims permit

Annapurna Conservation Fee

Insured and equipped porter as on IPPG rules

Travel Insurance

Nepalese Visa

Tips for Guide and other trek staff

Lunch and dinner in the city

Additional costs due to illness, rescue, force majeure, changes of flight and itinerary

Personal drinks and Bar Bill