Overview

OverviewAstam village is famous for the view of sunset and sunrise on the Annapurna range. From this village you see the 360 degree panoramic view of the Annapurna range. You can observe mountains like Annapurna South (7273m.), Machhapuchhre (7059m.), Annapurna I (8090m.) and Annapurna IV (7525m.). It is the perfect destination for hike where you find the home stay service. Astam village provides the visitors with a traditional Nepali village experience providing home comfort with an ecological base.

Best time to visit Astam Village

Mid of September to mid of December is considered the best time to trek in Nepal. Autumn is considered the best season to trek in Nepal. You can experience better visibility of tantalizing mountains, green hills and excellent weather. Weather is generally clear with mild to warm days and cold nights.

High lights of Astam Village
Easy and short trek to suitable for all ages
Astam village is famous for the view of sunset and sunrise on the Annapurna range.
Ideal vantage point to view both a sunrise & sunset within the majestic Himalayan range

Full day hiking to Astam Village
At 8am, our guide will meet your hotel in Pokhara.  You will be driven by a private vehicle to Hemja (Milan Chowk) from Pokhara, following the scenic winding highway the offers views of Pokhara valley and the Himalayan ranges.

Than we starts our hiking toward Astam Village through Himalayan villages along with landscape view in one side and forests in another.

Will take about 2 hours to reach top of Astam Village, from here, you will enjoy Annapurna Mountain ranges view. We spend couple of hours in the Village by experiencing local life style with local peoples. After that, our hike starts descending down to the highway, where our driver will drive you back to your hotel in Lakeside area of Pokhara.

Astam Village- 02 Days

Day 01 Drive from Pokhara to Hemja (Milan Chowk) and hike to Astam Village
At 10am, you will meet your guide in your hotel lobby in Pokhara. We drive with private vehicle to Hemja (Milan Chowk) from Pokhara, following the scenic winding highway the offers views of Pokhara valley and the Himalayan ranges.Then, we starts our hiking toward Astam Village through Himalayan villages along with landscape view in one side and forests in another. Will take about 2 hours to reach Top of Astam Village, from here, you will enjoy Annapurna Mountain ranges view. Spend memorable time in the Village by with local peoples to know their lifestyle. You will enjoy sunset view over Annapurna Mountain ranges. Your overnight will be at one of the best Eco Village Resort called Annapurna Eco-Village Resort where you will have a new experience of stay with locals in mountain village of Nepal.

Day 02 Hike from Astam Village and drive to Pokhara
Next morning, will again enjoy Sunrise view over Annapurna Mountain Ranges. After that, our hike starts descending down to the highway, where our driver will drive you back to your hotel in Lakeside area of Pokhara.

Your accommodation at Astam Village will be Annapurna Eco-Village Resort

The Annapurna Eco-village is a family run mountain resort providing a traditional Nepali cultural experience with the comfort of modern day western style amenities. At the village you can enjoys 360 degree panoramic views of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges, Pokhara Valley and the surrounding countryside.

The Eco-village is located at an altitude of 1600m, some 20km north-west of Pokhara on a beautiful ridge at the base of the Annapurna on top of the Astam village. From Pokhara it is easily reached by road in about 90 minutes. You can also get there on foot via several trekking trails.