This area north of Pokhara offers some of he most dramatic close-up views of some of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world. The abrupt variation in altitude found here is astonishing. From the Pokhara airstrip at (850m), the summit of Machhapuchare (6993m) is less than 20miles away, with no intervening ranges to spoil the view. In fact the views along the whole of the trek are superb.

Due to this incredible altitudinal range and unusual geographical and climatic mix, walking in this area is a naturalists dream. Also the return trail of the trek is one of the most historical trading routes between India and Tibet in the whole Himalaya, and a major pilgrimage route. As well as the Gurungs and Magars (backbone of the famous Gurkha regiment) that inhabit the area we shall meet traders and both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.