| Annapurna
Foothill Trekking |
It
truly is a place for travelers to realize their dreams.
By contrast, Pokhara is a relatively peaceful, enchanting
Himalayan valley nestled in a tranquil valley. It is the
starting point of many of Nepal's most popular trekking
and rafting destinations. Annapurna foothills from viewpoint
on Poon Hill offer the best of the all trekking in Nepal.
Trekking in the magnificent mountain scenery through attractive
villages occupied by the gurungs, dense rhododendron forests
full of unique species of birds and deep sub-tropical
valleys. Best moment of this trek is when you climb poon
hill amid one of the most spectacular views of mountains
of earth with sunrise. Excitement of 2 days rafting at
Seti River and spending a night on the river bank, at
Chitwan national park Elephant back safari, nature walk,
canoe ride, colorful Tharu Village walk, bird watching
and Tharu stick dance. At the end you will visit world
heritage listed town Patan and Bhaktapur (cities of arts).
You just bring need along with you a pair of reasonably
strong legs and your spirit of adventure in Annapurna
foothill trek. |
| Day
to Day Annapurna Foothill Trekking Itinerary: |
Day
01 Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02 Rest day at Kathmandu for Sightseeing
Day 03 Drive 6-7hrs /Flight from Kathmandu to
Pokhara
Early morning drive 6-7hrs or by flight. Pokhara is the
second biggest valley in the central hilly region of Nepal
after Kathmandu and gateway to Annapurna region Himalayas.
The town of Pokhara itself is at an altitude of just 900m
on the Seti Khola River overshadowed by the fishtail mountain
6,999m one of the most beautiful mountains of the world.
Day 04 Driver from Pokhara to Naya Pul and trek
to Tirkhedhunga 4:30hrs
After breakfast drive from Pokhara to Naya Pul (new bridge)
to begin approximately four hours trek to Tirkhedhunga
/ Ulleri 1,577m crossing above a river, jungle with flora
and fauna.
Day 05 Trek Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani 2,855m 7hrs
Today, a steep ascending up to Ulleri and gradually climbing
up to Ghorepani takes about 7hrs. You will walk whole
day through dense forest of rhododendron, oka trees and
bamboo grooves watching beautiful rhododendron and orchid
flowers with fluttery enjoyment of the chipping birds
and butterflies.
Day 06 Ghorepani early morning climbs Poon Hill
and trek to Tadapani 2,540m
Early morning we will climb upwards to poon Hill 3,193m
to see the beautiful sun rise and colorful mountains in
the surroundings Mt. Annapurna South 7,219m, Mt. Dhaulagiri
8,167m, Ten Peak, Thapa Peak, Hiunchuli 6,441m, Annapurna
III 7,855m, Annapurna II 7,937m, Annapurna IV 7,525m,
Mt. Lamjung Himal 6,931m and many other peaks in Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna ranges. Trek back to Ghorepani for breakfast
and commence your trek to Tadapani you can enjoy the panoramic
mountain views and flora and faunas on the trail.
Day 07 Trek Tadapani to Modi Khola 1,646m
Day 08 Trek Modi Khola to Austrian Camp 1,950m
Day 09 Trek Austrian Camp to Phedi 1,000m and driver from
Phedi to Pokhara
Day 10 Drive from Pokhara to Damauli
Rafting: After breakfast at hotel then
drive from Pokhara to Damauli where the water adventure
begin, before you start sailing, rafting guide gives you
a small briefing about river, rapids and paddling techniques.
No experience is needed to raft just need feeling for
pleasure and the spirit of water adventure.
Day 11 Drive from Damauli to Chitwan
Rafting and Chitwan: breakfast and rafting
to Jugedi than drive to Chitwan national park begin wildlife
safari tour.
Day 12 Rest day Chitwan: Whole day jungle activities
such as Elephant back safari, nature walk, canoe in river,
culture show.
Day 13 Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu
Day 14 Rest day at Kathmandu
Day 15 Departure your destination.
Cost Included:
- 4
nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast
- Meal:
All meal during the trek best available restaurant
- Annapurna
conservation fee
- Trekker's
Information Management System (TIMS) permit fee
- One
experience trekking guide necessary porters
- Kathmandu
to Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus
- Insurance
for guide and porters
- All
accommodation during the trek best available lodges
or guesthouse
- Airport
to Hotel to Airport transfer
Cost
Excluded:
- Personal
equipment for trekking/climbing
- Personal
insurance for travel to Nepal
- Lunch
and dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency
rescue evacuation
- Trekking
sleeping bag
- Personal
expenses
- Tipping
tips
- Bar
bills and beverages
- Departure
taxes
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