Annapurna · Trek
A short ridge walk right beneath the face of Machapuchare.
Duration
7 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max altitude
4,500 m
Best seasons
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Group size
Max 12
Region
Annapurna
Overview
The journey
A newer trail, and the best week-long trek in Nepal. It climbs a single forested ridge above the Modi Khola and comes out on open high pasture directly under Machapuchare — close enough that the fishtail summit fills the view from camp.
Day by day
Itinerary
- Day12,100 m
Pokhara to Deurali
A short drive, then a climb into moss-hung rhododendron forest along the ridge.
- Day33,580 m
High Camp
Out of the treeline onto open pasture, with Machapuchare filling the view.
- Day44,500 m
Mardi Himal View Point
A dawn push along the ridge, directly beneath the fishtail.
- Day61,750 m
Down to Siding
A long descent through farmland to a Gurung village and the road.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Yes — this is the shortest trek in Nepal that still puts you above 4,000 m with a full Annapurna skyline.
Busier than it was, but nothing like Poon Hill. We start you a day off the standard rhythm to avoid the crowd at High Camp.