Nepal Treks
Annapurna Beckons
Trip Code: DH/RT-12
from USD
1455Per
Person
Duration
10 Days
Destination
Annapurna Foothill Trek
Single Supplement
From USD 230
Group/Private
Min. 2 pax
Grade
Moderate
Transportation
Private Tourist Vehicle
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara; all meals during the trek
Activity
Tour
Overview
The Annapurna region in central Nepal offers some of the most scenic trails in the world. Owning to its geographical and cultural diversity, trekking here is a real treat. This area has sub-tropical lowlands, valleys, bamboo, oak and rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, windswept desert plateaus and the towering Annapurna Mountains. The people of this region are an assortment of different ethnic groups though mostly dominated by Gurungs and Magars. This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the top of Poon Hill is one of the most pleasant trekking areas.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
DAY 01 | ARRIVAL KATHMANDU (-/-/-)
DAY 02 | KATHMANDU (B/-/-)
DAY 03 | KATHMANDU - POKHARA (B/-/-)
DAY 04 | POKHARA – GHANDRUNG (1980 M) (5 HRS WALK) (B/L/D)
DAY 05 | GHANDRUNG – TADAPANI (2904 M) (5 HRS WALK) (B/L/D)
DAY 06 | TADAPANI – GHOREPANI (2830 M) (5 HRS WALK) (B/L/D)
DAY 07 | GHOREPANI – TIRKHEDHUNGA (1577 M) (6 HRS WALK) (B/L/D)
DAY 08 | TIRKHEDHUNGA – NAYAPOOL – POKHARA (5 HRS WALK) (B/L/-)
DAY 09 | POKHARA - KATHMANDU (B/-/-)
DAY 10 | KATHMANDU – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Trip Highlights
- Ghorepani village
- Ghandrung village
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Swoyambhunath Stupa
- Poonhill view point
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal
Meeting and assistance at the airport
You will be welcomed with Khada (Tibetan silk scarf) or flower garland outside the arrival terminal gate by our representative.
You will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Morning, half-day tour of old Kathmandu city, its Durbar square, myriad of temples including the temple residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari. Proceed on to Swoyambhunath Stupa. Swoyambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old, is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu City.
Afternoon, the tour of Bhaktapur - the "City of Devotees" and the home of medieval art and architecture, a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. Walk through the brick-paved Palace Square overlooked by the Palace of the 55 windows with its imposing Golden Gate, The Pashupatinath Temple built as a replica of the original in Kathmandu overlooked by the finely carved Chyasalin Mandap in the centre. Walk to the Nyatapole Temple the five-storied Pagoda, the tallest temple in the country guarded by a series of mythical animals and deities overlooking the Bhairav temple dedicated to the Tantric deity of Bhairav.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Morning, drive to Pokhara valley (200 kms / 5-6 hrs), famed for its emerald lakes and awesome snow peaks looming overhead. Transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is free.
Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast, drive to Nayapool (1,110m) (42kms/1 hr).
Commence trek to Syauli Bazaar (1700m) where you stop for lunch. Climb up what is virtually a staircase to the Gurung village of Ghandrung. The village is beautifully set against the peaks of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli (Mt. 6441).
Overnight at a local lodge in Ghandrung.
Today, commence trek from Ghandrung to Tadapani. Climb up through small terraced fields into the dense forest. If the weather is good, especially bird-watcher and those interested in flowers will enjoy this route. In the winter and spring, the rhododendron and orchid are in bloom and its scent hangs in the trees. Views of Annapurna and other mountains are also excellent.
Overnight at a local lodge in Tadapani.
In the morning, you will have a steep and somewhat exciting climb to Deorali Pass (3,078 m). The views on reaching the top are among the best throughout Nepal. To the west, you can see the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Gurja Himal (7,193 m) and to the east Annapurna II, Manaslu (8,156 m) and Himalchuli (7,893 m). After lunch at the enroute village, descend to Ghorepani.
Overnight at a local lodge in Ghorepani.
Early morning, we excursion to Poon hill (3,194 m) to see the sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m)
Poon hill offers majestic views as the peaks change their colors from pink to gold to silver.
After breakfast, steady descent to Birethanti and arrive Tirkhedhunga village.
Overnight at a local lodge in Tirkhedhunga.
After breakfast, trek down to Hille. Continue on to Birethanti village.
A short walk down from Birethanti is Nayapool.
Drive back to Pokhara (42kms/1 hr). Rest of the day is free.
After breakfast, commence your return journey back to Kathmandu.
(Possibility to fly back with supplementary charge)
Transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Free till departure.
Transfer to the airport to connect the international flight.
Cost Includes
- 3 nights twin share accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 4 nights twin share accommodation in local lodge/tea house during the trek as per the
- 2 nights twin share accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
- program including meals at the same lodges or local restaurants as per the program during the trek
- Airport transfers as per the program on private basis
- Sightseeing tours as per the program on private basis with the services of local English speaking guide
- Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu private surface transfer with our chauffeur
- Annapurna area conservation project entry fee Trekking permit
- An experience trek guide and porter as per the requirement.
- Pokhara-Phedi and Nayapool-Pokhara transfer
- One hour boat ride on Phewa Lake
- All applicable entrance fees for the monuments included in the program
- All applicable current taxes (10% SC & 13% VAT)
Cost Excludes
- Lunch/Dinner (except during trek)
- Travel/medical insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
- International airfare
- Uses of vehicle during free time
- Tips for guide and driver
- Nepal visa fee (US$ 30 pp, payable directly at the airport during the time of entry)
- Services except mentioned in included section
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