| At the time when roads are encroaching on the | | | | seen. A nice view of the Annapurna range and |
| pristine trekking areas especially in the Annapurna | | | | Lamjung mountain can be seen from this trail. |
| region of Nepal, a model trek route has been opened | | | | Endangered wildlife and vegetation can also be found |
| in the Kaski district, near Pokhara. The | | | | along the trail. |
| Machhapuchhare Model Trekking trail covers seven | | | | The route is being managed by local Machhapuchhare |
| village development committees - Lahachowk, | | | | Tourism Development Committee after being handed |
| Ghachowk, Machhapuchhre, Rivan, Lwangghalel, Dhital | | | | over by the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal |
| and Sardikhola VDC - in Kaski district. | | | | (TAAN) Pokhara Chapter. |
| The trail can be completed in 3 to 14 days of | | | | Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research - |
| trekking and starts from either Hemja or Kharapani | | | | North South (NCCR N-S) has developed the new trail |
| of Sardikhola. This accommodation of the | | | | in consultation with the trekking operators and the |
| Machhapuchhare trek route is a combination of home | | | | local community. More than 2.5 million rupees has been |
| stay and camping. Home stay is offered at lower | | | | invested in preparing the infrastructures for the trail |
| altitude locations like Mishra, Deprang, Lwanghalel, | | | | like porter shelter, trekking trail, drinking water, |
| Tarku and Tushe and camping has to be used at | | | | camping sites. |
| higher altitude locations like Hile Kharka, Khumai, | | | | This is an innovation in the trekking sector, particularly |
| Tilicho Kharka, Meshrum Kharka, Lalka for | | | | in the Annapurna region where the same trails were |
| accommodation. | | | | being offered for more than a decade. It should be |
| From Korchung of this trail, excellent sunrise view and | | | | an exciting proposition for travelers who visit Nepal |
| the views of Machhapuchhare and Mardi Himal can be | | | | especially for trekking. |
