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A high-ridge alpine trek through the Annapurna region, designed for hikers seeking sweeping panoramas, authentic teahouse culture, and close-up views of the Himalayas in a compact timeframe. Tracing a dramatic ridgeline east of the Annapurna Base Camp trail, this journey ascends from moss-draped rhododendron and oak forests up to open, wind-sculpted alpine meadows. Reaching Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4,500 meters, trekkers stand face-to-face with the sacred peak of Machapuchare (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. With round-trip road transfers from Pokhara, traditional mountain lodges, steady acclimatization, and a descent through the traditional Gurung village of Siding, this 5-day route offers a rewarding Himalayan adventure.
Our alpine treks follow strict zero-waste leave-no-trace ethics. Ropes, crampons, pulse oximeters, and oxygen cylinders are carried across all high passes.
Meet your mountain guide after breakfast in Pokhara and take a private vehicle drive to Kande (approx. 1 to 1.5 hours). Begin the ascent through terraced fields and stone stairways to Australian Camp (2,060 m) for sweeping views of the Annapurna range. Continue the trail through Pothana and enter dense, moss-draped rhododendron and oak forests past Deurali. Arrive at the peaceful wilderness clearing of Forest Camp (Kokar, 2,550 m) for dinner and an overnight teahouse stay.
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