Annapurna Poonhill Trek

This trek starts from the foothill of Dampus. In about 2 hour uphill walk you will reach the ridge of Dumpus. The trail continues to ascend to Pothana and cross Deorali (pass) to make gradual and long descent to Landrung. You get to see fine and panoramic view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli throughout. After Landrung make steep descent to Modi Khola and another steep ascent about an hour (maximum) to the village of Ghandrung. Ghandrung is one of the largest villages in this area with shops, tourist lodges and government offices. Ghandrung and Landrung are Gurung villages. In those days Gurkha soldiers were mostly from these two villages. On the last day of this 6 day trek the trails from Ghandrung descends to Modi khola. You walk along the Modi khola to reach Birenthati and to catch waiting transport to Pokhara.

Facts:

Trekking duration : 14 days
Starting from : Bensi Sahar (By bus from Kathmandu)
Ending at : Pokhara (back from Birethanti or Phedi)
Highest access of the trek : Thorung La pass 5416m Pass.
Culture : Mixed culture based on Gurung ,Thakali& Magar
Mode of trekking tour : Teahouse ( Lodge) Trek - or camping trek.
Himalayan sights : Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himalaya range (I,II,III,IV), Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal, Dhawalagiri range, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges
Splendid breathtaking place : High mountain pass, great Himalayan view, Naturalhot Spring along the route, etc

Highlights:

As we descend to the west at Muktinath from Manang, we continue to the the barren Tibetan like village of the kali Gandaki - the world's deepest gorge passes between the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After you cross the Thorung La pass from Manang to Muktinath the final seven days of the circuit trek are the same as the Jomsom Trek from Pokhara, but in reverse.