Annapurna area is the most popular trekking region
in Nepal, every year visited by 70 percent of trekkers, and for
good reason. the deep valleys and high mountains encircling the
giant Annapurna himal embrace a wide range of peoples and terrains,
from subtropical jungle to a geographic extension of high, dry ,
Tibetan Plateau. The scenery is superb mix of lush vegetation, mountain
peaks and an endlessly changing procession of people.
Flora and Fauna
The range of geographical and climatic regions has led to a diverse
variety of flora and fauna with in the Annapurna region. these parts
of area are heavily cultivated and the landscape is terraced paddy
fields for most of the year.the higher up in the hills the natural
vegetation changes from the tropical species to more temperate stands
of forest trees including oak, beech and rhododendron.
People and culture
The most prominent ethnic groups in the annapurna region are the
Gurung, Braman, chetri, Thakali and the Manangba.
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| Starting from:
|
Kathmandu |
| Ending at: |
Pokhara |
| Grade: |
Easy |
| Highest
access of the trek: |
3200m (Poon hill) |
| Culture: |
Gurung, Magar |
| Mode of trekking
tour: |
Teahouse |
| Himalayan sights:
|
Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna
range, Manaslu, Nilgiri etc |
| Most Attraction
of the trek: |
Close Mountain View, Villages |
|
| 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 west
to Pokhara (200Km. / 8 hours) by bus or fly to Pokhara
35 minutes & camp by Lakeside or transfer to the Hotel in
Pokhara. |
| Day
04 |
Drive to new bridge
1½ hours and commence trek to Ulleri (2073m.) - 5½.
|
| Day
05 |
Climb up to Ghorepani
(2855m) through the rhododendron forest - 6 hours. |
| Day
06 |
In the early morning
ascent to Poonhill (3200m) - 45 minutes for the beautiful sun
rise and majestic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. After
breakfast proceed to Tadapani (2700m) - 6 hours. |
| Day
07 |
Tadapani
- Ghandruk (1950m) - 2½ hours and visit ACAP
Head quarter, Gurung
culture museum |
| Day
08 |
Ghandruk - Pothana
(1800m) - 7 hours. |
| Day
09 |
Pothana
- Dhampus Phedi (1100m) - 3 hours & drive to Pokhara
- 45 minutes. |
| Day
10 |
Drive or fly back
to Kathmandu. |
| Day
11 |
Half day sightseeing
in ancient city of Bhaktapur & Nepalese cultural program
with farewell dinner in the evening. |
| Day
12 |
Return bus to Kathmandunu |
| Day
13 |
Free day in Kathmandunu |
| Day
14 |
Tour ends |
|
Per
Person |
Price (US) |
(€) EURO |
| Price (US) (Include
Chitwan) |
248 |
201 |
| Price (US) (Excludes
Chitwan) |
178 |
145 |
Note
: We Need |
Minimun
|
2 Pax |
| |
Maximum |
16 Pax |
Booking
Open : |
March 12
, 2005 |
| Booking Close
: |
March 12, 2006 |
|
Includes on the
trekking price:
-
Airport Pickup and Drop
-
All the ground Transportation
bybus
-
3 night hotel in Kathmandu
and 3 night hotel in Pokhara (Tourist Standard)
-
4 night 5 days trekking
in lodges
-
Trek Permit & National
Park Fee
-
Trek leader for entire
tour
-
Guide and porter
-
All the meals & Activities
in Chitwan (Elephant Riding, Bird Watching,
Canoying, Junlge Walk,Elephnat Bleeding
Centre)
- Return back to Kathmandu
Excludes on the trekking
price:
-
Personal bar bill, travel
insurance/International 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
-
All the meal during the
trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Note : We will offer
special rates for Tour Operater and Wholesalerle
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