Annapurna Dhampus Trek - 05 Days
Overview
Dhampus Trek of 5 day is one of the shortest, yet most classic and rewarding trek in Nepal. It passes through country inhabited by a wide diversity of people. It offers spectacular mountain scenery and takes you north of Annapurna & Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) ranges. Dhampus is situated north from Pokhara valley. Trekking to this village offers wonderful view of mountain, nature landscape and internal silence. Tourists usually stay here as a halt point. It’s main income source circuitous to local people. This trekking route is much best because in the Annapurna region. Dhampus hill is one of the best view point of Nepal places in the earth. From Dhampus one can also clutch the outstanding view of Pokhara and the landscape gets even better as the sun goes down.
Dhampus is not only a Mountain View point but also a small, ethnic Gurung village. A hike to Dhampus will give an opportunity to watch the daily lifestyle of these villagers from mulching the buffaloes to their daily works on the farms. Journey to Dhampus village, one of the delights in Nepal, begins from Phedi village, nearly 30 minute drive from attractive lakeside of Pokhara valley. When we come out from jungle to reach Dhampus, we will be able to wonder outstanding view of enormous Mt. Machhapuchhre. Commonly known as Fishtail Mountain (6991 m) for peak resemble the figure of fish’s tail. Dhampus trekking suits those people who have short holidays.
Outlined Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m, approx 6 hrs. drive). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and stay overnight. O/N in hotel in Pokhara.
Day 02: Drive from Pokhara to Phedi (1700 m, 45 minutes drive). Reach Phedi and commence trek to Dhampus (1750 m) - 3 hours walk. O/N in tea house lodge in Dhampus
Day 03: Trek to Sarangkot (1592 m) via Naundanda (1457 m) - 6 hours walk. O/N in hotel in Sarangkot.
Day 04: Trek downhill to Pokhara Lakeside - 3 hours walk and transfer to the hotel. O/N in hotel in Pokhara.
Day 05: After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu - 6 hours drive. O/N in hotel in Kathmandu
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Annapurna Dhampus