This route is rich with spectacular view of White Mountains. This is not a difficult trek though it has some steep climbs. This trek avoids altitude sickness or flight problems. It is advisable to have two weeks to fully experience scenery. Gurung tribe heavily settles the region.

Trekking highlights:
Typical Gurung village at Landruk, Ghandruk and Chhomrong, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, spectacular mountains view from Annapurna base camp, sunrise and mountains view from Poonhill, hot spring at Jhinudanda.

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01:
Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive by bus/car or fly.

Day 02:
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.): Drive for one hour, trek.

Day 03:
Tikedhunga to Ghorepani (2855 m.): Trek

Day 04:
Ghorepani to Tadapani: Trek.

Day 05:
Tadapani to Chhomrong: Trek.

Day 06:
Chomrong to Himalaya Hotel (2873 m.): Trek.

Day 07:
Himalaya Hotel to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC): Trek.

Day 08:
MBC to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) & back to MBC or Deurali: Trek.

Day 09:
MBC/Deurali to Bamboo: Trek.

Day 10:
Bamboo to Chhomrong: Trek.

Day 11:
Chhomrong to Ghandruk: Trek.

Day 12:
Ghandruk to Tolkha: Trek.

Day 13:
Tolkha to Dhampus (1510 m.): Trek.

Day 14:
Dhampus to Pokhara: Trek, drive for 1 hour.

Day 15:
Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive by bus/car or fly.