Trek Distance: ~3-4 hours trekking (after ~1.5 hrs drive from Pokhara)

Time Taken: Drive ~1.5 hrs to Dhampus; then 3-4 hrs trek

Elevation Gain: From Dhampus (~1,600-1,700 m) to Lovely Hill (~2,150 m)

Description:

You depart Pokhara in fresh morning light, winding through foothills into the Annapurna region. At Dhampus your trailhead begins: green hills, fluttering prayer flags, the smell of pine and rhododendron in the air. The hike is gentle at first, offering a chance to settle in and synchronize your rhythm with the mountains. As you ascend to Lovely Hill, the skies widen, Annapurna’s peaks begin to peek through the forest canopy, and by evening you’re perched at 2,150 m — with a view of ridges fading into dusk. Lodge stay, dinner, orientation by the firelight.

Trek Distance: ~4-6km

Time Taken: ~6 hours

Elevation Gain: ~+400-500 m from previous night

Description:

You start after breakfast, the trail gradually climbing through mixed forest. The air gets crisper; occasional clearings let you glimpse that soaring skyline. Lunch might be at a small teahouse perched above the tree-line. Post-lunch the slope steepens, the rhododendrons thin, and you arrive at Rest Camp (~2,560 m) in the afternoon. The lodge looks out over slopes dropping away — you feel you’ve stepped into the wilderness. Evening’s crisp, stars bright, the mountain silhouettes sharp.

Trek Distance: ~12km

Time Taken: ~5-6 hours

Elevation Gain: ~ +1000 m approx

Description:

This is the day the forest recedes fully and the ridge opens. You climb steadily through alpine meadows, shrubs dwarfing into ground-hugging plants. The ridgeline trail offers sharper views of Machhapuchhre’s elegant peak and the Annapurnas stretching in a sweep. By late afternoon you reach High Camp (~3,550 m). Celebrate this achievement as you sip tea, watch the sun dip beneath the peaks, and feel the altitude in the air — thin, crisp, invigorating.

Trek Distance: ~14km (Round trip + descent)

Time Taken: ~10 hours total including ascent and descent

Elevation Gain & Loss: +~650-950 m ascent to ~4,200-4,500m, then -~1,300m descent to ~3,200m

Description:

Start pre-dawn with headlamps on, the sky still dusky. The final ridge climb is rewarded with panorama after panorama: Machhapuchhre’s sharp tip, Annapurna South’s bulk, the cloud sea beneath you. At the viewpoint or base camp you pause, letting the breadth of mountain wilderness sink in — you’ve reached a high-point few do in so short a time. After capturing the moment, you descend to Badal Danda (~3,200 m) for the night. The descent brings different energy: walking down from the heights, carrying the mountain still inside you. Night at lodge, recovery, storytelling around dinner.

Trek Distance: ~10km trek

Time Taken: ~6 hours walking + ~2 hrs drive back to Pokhara

Elevation Loss: ~-1,450 m or more from Badal Danda to Siding

Description:

Your final morning in the mountains begins with a mellow descent through forest, farmland and village trails. The air becomes warmer, the green return more lush. In Siding (~1,750 m) you take a short rest before boarding the vehicle back to Pokhara. Roll into town mid-afternoon, lakeside views, hot shower, the relief and triumph of completing a high mountain ridge trek. Evening can be celebration: you earned it.

• Participants should be able to run continuously at least for 120 minutes at a Zone 2 pace.
• Must have a prior high-altitude trek experience.
• Must be regular with strength and cardio routine.

• No major medical history or injuries 2 months before the trek.
• Minimum of 3 months consistent fitness regime.
• Thorough medical check from an MBBS doctor and medical clearance certificate to be submitted.
• Good quality trekking gears (Jackets, shoes, Rucksack etc)

This is a remote and challenging expedition with inherent risks. By joining this trek, you acknowledge and accept the following:

• Itinerary is Subject to Change: The trek is highly dependent on weather and trail conditions. The trek leader’s decision on any itinerary changes, including fording rivers or route alterations, will be final in the interest of safety.

• Medical Responsibility: While Odyssey provides a trained trek leader and a medical kit, you are responsible for your own health. Any pre-existing medical conditions must be disclosed prior to the trek.

• Altitude Sickness Risk: This is a high-altitude trek going above 15,000 feet, and there is an inherent risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Acclimatization is a slow process, and there is no guarantee of reaching the summit.

• No Retreat: Due to the point-to-point nature of the trek, there are no easy exit points once you begin. Any evacuation from the trail would be complex and time-consuming.