Astam Mini Trek

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Astam Mini Trek
  • Duration 3 Days
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • CountryNepal
  • Maximum Altitude 1,525 m
  • Group Size 10
  • Starts Pokhara
  • Ends Pokhara
  • Activities Trekking
  • Best Time March-May, Septmeber-November

The Astam Mini Trek takes you to one of Pokhara's best-kept secrets — the traditional Gurung village of Astam, perched on a forested ridge above the Pokhara valley with commanding views of the Annapurna range. Unlike larger trekking routes, Astam feels intimate and unhurried, offering genuine village life, clean mountain air, and breathtaking Himalayan scenery within just a short drive and walk from Pokhara city. This is the ideal short trek for travelers with 2–3 days, families, or those pairing a Pokhara holiday with a mountain experience.

Package Highlights

  • Sweeping 180° views of Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, and Machhapuchhre from Astam ridge
  • Authentic Gurung village atmosphere — stone houses, terraced fields, monasteries
  • Short, low-altitude trail — no altitude sickness risk
  • Lush forests of oak, rhododendron, and pine
  • Birdwatching opportunities on forested ridgeline trails
  • Combines beautifully with Pokhara lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise extension
  • Off-the-beaten-path — far fewer trekkers than Ghorepani or Dhampus circuits

Astam Mini Trek Itinerary

Starts from: Pokhara Ends to: Pokhara
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After a short briefing at your Pokhara hotel, drive 45 minutes to Naudanda — a well-known viewpoint ridge. Begin your gentle descent through terraced rice paddies and corn fields, passing through small wayside settlements. The trail climbs back up through rhododendron and oak forest before arriving at Astam village. Settle into your teahouse, enjoy a warm cup of masala tea on the terrace, and watch the late-afternoon light transform the Annapurna peaks.

  • Max Altitude: 1,525 m
  • Meals: B, L, D
  • Accommodation: Teahouse / Local Lodge, Astam

A gentle sunrise walk to the Astam ridge viewpoint rewards you with a panoramic sweep of the entire Annapurna range bathed in early-morning gold. Return for a full Nepali breakfast of porridge, toast, and butter tea. Spend the morning exploring the village monastery, observing local craft and farming traditions, and walking the forested ridgeline. The afternoon is yours to rest, read, photograph, or explore nearby trails at your own pace.

  • Max Altitude: 1,525 m
  • Meals: B, L, D
  • Accommodation: Teahouse / Local Lodge, Astam

After a final mountain-view breakfast, trek back along a different return trail through farming hamlets to the motorable road. Your TOTWA vehicle collects you for the return drive to Pokhara. Back in the city by midday — perfect for Phewa Lake boating or Lakeside shopping before your onward travel.

  • Max Altitude: 900 m
  • Meals: B,L
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Astam Mini Trek Cost Details

Includes

  • Pokhara transfers (hotel to trailhead and return)
  • 2 nights teahouse accommodation in Astam
  • All meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • English-speaking licensed guide
  • 1 porter (per 2 trekkers, 15 kg limit)
  • TIMS Card and ACAP Permit
  • Government taxes and service charges
  • TOTWA's 24/7 in-trip support

Excludes

  • Hotel in Pokhara before/after trek (can be added)
  • International or domestic airfare
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal gear, beverages, snacks, hot showers, and personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and porter

Additional Info

 

 IMPORTANT NOTES

No altitude risk — maximum elevation under 1,600 m

Ideal for families, beginners, and short-stay travelers

Can be extended to include Sirubari Village for a 4–5 day cultural trek

Village teahouses are simple but clean and comfortable

 

Terms & Conditions

Payment Policy

25% deposit required to confirm booking

Full payment due 30 days before departure

Groups of 10+: flexible payment schedule available on request

Cancellation Policy

Notice Period

Charge

45+ days before departure

Deposit forfeited

30–44 days

30% of total cost

15–29 days

50% of total cost

0–14 days

100% of total cost

Note: TOTWA reserves the right to modify itineraries for safety, weather, or operational reasons. All prices in USD. Card payments subject to 4% bank surcharge.

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