Nepal is home to 8
of the world's 14 highest peaks- more than 8,000m. Indeed
the images of snowcapped mountains & rolling green
hills is far from incorrect. Including Mt Everest (Sagarmatha)
at 8,848m, Kanchenjunga at 8,586m, Lhotse at 8,516m,
Makalu at 8,463m, Cho Oyo at 8,201m, Dhaulagiri at 8,167m,
Manaslu at 8,163m, & Annapurna at 8,091m, obviously
fulfill your mountaineering dream. Besides, Nepal offers
more than just the icy, sky-embracing Himalayas.
Fact Box |
Starting
from: |
Kathmandu |
Ending
at: |
Pokhara |
Grade: |
Easy |
Highest
access of the trek: |
2000 meter (Chisapanil) |
Culture
encounter |
Gurung, Magar,Braman,Chettries |
Trekking
type |
Camping |
Himalayan
sights: |
Dhaulagiri, Fishtail,
Annapurna range, Manaslu, Nilgiri etc |
Most
Attraction of the trek: |
Close Mountain View,
Villages |
Best Seasion: |
January, February, March, April,
May, October, November, December |
Meal: |
breakfast, lunch, & Dinner) |
Activities:
|
Trekking |
Transportation:
|
Car / Van |
Accommodation: |
Tented
Camp Trek |
Minimum
Group Size: |
1 |
Per
day Walking: |
5 to 7 hours |
Itinerary type |
Fixed / Customized |
Day
to Day Itinerary |
Day
01 |
Arrive
in Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening. |
Day
02 |
Full
day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage
sites in Kathmandu. You will visit first the Swayambunath
Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that
Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old,
and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on
all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of
Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where
pilgrims from all over the world come. It
is a 30 minutes drive to Boudhanath
Stupa, another important Buddhist pilgrims
site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the
biggest in the World. Every morning and evening,
many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate
enabling the visitors to observe local religious
practices. One
of the holiest hindu shrines in the world,
The fabulous pagoda houses the linga of
Lord Shiva and people bathe in the Bagmati River
with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually.
Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During
religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings,
and it is sometimes very crowded. Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: This former royal palace
complex offers the elegant 15th century Palace of
55 win-dows, artistic courtyards, the Golden gat.
Patan
Durbar Square : Durbar Square an enchanting
melage of palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda
temples, is the center of Patan's religious and
social life. |
Day
03 |
Drive
from Kathmandu to Pokhara and camping at Pokhara
or lodging in hotel |
Day
04 |
Pokhara
to Kalikasthan ( : Treks start after
drive approximately half an hour by a taxi Alternatively,
reserve bus from Pokhara bazaar to Bijayapur khola
.The route along to Kalikasthan is mostly inhabited
by Brahmans and Chetries. |
Day
05 |
Kalikasthan
to syakhung 1780m: Also known as Gurung
village .The trails continue through Jungle thujakt
Than Naudada with provisional teashop and camping
at syaklung. |
Day
06 |
Syaklung
to Chisapani 2200m: Dana literally (ridge
top) where set camping. Gives a breath taking
views of Annapurna II Lamjung himal, Manaslu,
Himchuli, and so on. Initially trail descends
steeply down to Chautari. The trail twists west
leads to Begnas Tal, Likewise east to Marshyangdi
Khola.The Royal Treks trail climbs towards the
camping spot Chisapani. |
Day
07 |
Chisapani
to Pokhara: Trail follows steeply down
for an hour to reach into a small valley with
a small stream. Trek will end at Pokhara after
drive approximately 12 K.M from Begnas Bazar by
a taxi or a reserved bus and camping at Pokhara
or hotel . |
Day
08 |
Sishtseeing
in Pokhara Valley
(Pokhara)
An enchanting Himaloayan Valley: if Kathmandu
is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is
its center of adventure.
Pokhara is resort city of remarkable beauty. The
serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent summit
of Machhapurhcre rising behind it create an ambiance
of peace and magic. |
Day
09 |
Drive
Back to Kathmandu |
Day
10 |
Free
day in Kathmandunu |
Day
11 |
Tour
ends |
Trek Price as per above
program
Group Size |
01 |
2 - 3 |
4 - 5 |
6 - 7 |
8 - 9 |
10 - 11 |
12 + Above |
Price in US$ |
540.00 |
520.00 |
500.00 |
480.00 |
450.00 |
430.00 |
400.00 |
Package Price Includes
-
Airport / Hotel
/ Airport pick up & drop off by car
-
All the ground
Transportation by bus
- 4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
Tourist Standard
-
All the meal
during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
-
Trek Permit
& National Park Fee
- Annapurna conservation permit, and all necessary
permits.
-
An experience
guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary
Trekking staff (Cook,sherpa and helper) and their
meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
Package Price Excludes
- Personal bar bill, travel
insurance/International airfare/Domestic airfare.
- Items of personal expenses
such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry,
tips etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$
30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available
at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates
abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International
Airport in Kathmandu.
- All the entrance fee of temple
in Kathmandu and Pokhara
|