Day 1 – Pokhara – Galeshwor – Trek to Baskharka
Duration: approx. 3.5 hours drive and 4 hours trekking
Altitude 822m
After breakfast, you’ll leave Pokhara behind and drive for around 3 hours to Galeshwor. After lunch, the trek begins with a crossing of the suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki River. From here, you’ll walk through quiet countryside, passing traditional villages and terraced fields with mountain scenery slowly unfolding around you. After around 3 – 4 hours on foot, you’ll arrive in Baskharka, a small Magar village known for its orange farming. This first day is a gentle introduction to trekking life and offers a warm welcome into rural Nepal. You’ll sleep in the village and enjoy a home-cooked meal.
Day 2 – Trek to Nangi
Duration: approx. 6 hours trekking
Altitude 1,520m
An early start takes you uphill towards Nangi village. The trail winds through rhododendron and pine forests, with regular glimpses of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges along the way. You’ll pass small settlements such as Danda Kateri, stopping for lunch en route. The walking today is steady and rewarding, with changing landscapes as you climb higher. By the afternoon, you’ll reach Nangi, a traditional Magar village surrounded by green hills. This community-focused village is known for its local initiatives and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great place to connect with daily life.
Day 3 – Trek to Mohare Danda
Duration: approx. 7 hours trekking
Altitude 3,300 m
After breakfast in Nangi, you’ll start the climb towards Mohare Danda (Mohare Hill), one of the highlights of the trek. The trail leads through dense forest and higher terrain, gradually opening up to wide Himalayan views. Along the way, you’ll cross the Him Pal Pass (3,098m), where you’re rewarded with panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Continuing on, you’ll pass waterfalls and cross several small bridges before reaching Mohare Danda (Mohare Hill). Sitting south of Poon Hill, this viewpoint is known for its peaceful setting and sweeping views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre, especially at sunset.
Day 4 – Trek to Narchyang
Duration: approx. 5 hours trekking
Altitude 1,400 m
Today you’ll descend from Mohare Danda towards the village of Narchyang. The walk takes around six hours and leads downhill through fields, forest and patches of farmland. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of peaks such as Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli, with the landscape gradually becoming more lush as you lose altitude. The trail links areas often combined with Khopra and Mohare routes, but remains quieter than the main trekking paths. By the afternoon, you’ll reach Narchyang, where you’ll spend the night in a local homestay.
Meaningful travel
The homestay at Narchyang is part of a Nepali Community Homestay project in which local women open up their homes to visitors. This innovative social enterprise supports a network of community homestays throughout Nepal. Not only does this allow tourists to learn more about the Nepali people and gain a better understanding of the local customs, but also provides these women with a much needed source of income. All the Home Stays are run by the local women; an initiative to empower all the women of the town.
Day 5 – Trek to Tatopani – Pokhara
Duration: approx. 30mins trekking and 5 hours drive
Altitude 1,190 m
A short and easy walk brings you from Narchyang down to Tatopani, taking around half an hour. Here, you can soak your legs in the famous natural hot springs — a well-earned reward after several days on the trail. Tatopani sits on the main Annapurna Circuit, making it noticeably busier than the villages you’ve passed through. After some time to explore the bazaar, you’ll travel via Beni back to Pokhara. The drive takes around five hours, marking the end of your community trek.
Accommodation
