| Annapurna Royal Trekking |
 This
short trek follows a shrub like path along the foothills
of Annapurna, north of the Pokhara valley. The Royal
Trek is so-named because Prince Charles and his 90 person
entourage had explored this route in the early eighties,
starting from Kalikastan ridge about 25km from scenic
Pokhara, the trek passes through beautiful gurung hamlets
where little kids tuck at your sleeves for a snapshot
or a toffee and as you hike the terraced farmlands your
eyes behold the magnificent Annapurna range, Machapuchhre
(Fishtail Peak) and the Langtang mountains that give
you a view of natures beauty at its best. The trip finally
ends at the scenic Begans Lake which is about 30km west
of Pokhara city. This trip is basically recommended
for beginners or those who have very limited time but
yet looking for an opportunity to squeeze in an experience
of a trekking holiday in the Himalaya. The entire trek
is rather easy with occasional up and downhill hikes
along the ridges and valleys without having to worry
about altitude and acclimatization as the maximum ascent
on this trek is Chisapani at 1,260m. However, there
is also an option to extend a cultural tour of Kathmandu,
Pokhara and Chitwan by combining this trek to get thrills
of Nepal's diverse ecological
beauty. |
| Day to Day Annapurna Royal Trekking Itinerary: |
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Rest day at Kathmandu for city sightseeing
Day 03 Drive 7-8hrs/Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
With a morning wake up guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus station and drive or airport flight (approximately 6hrs with breaks) through the beautiful river views and Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas.
Day 04 Drive from Pokhara to Bijayapur Khola and trek to Kalikasthan 1,370m
Today morning, after breakfast drive to Bijayapur Khola and trek starting point and begin our trek. Initially we start our walk for about an hour through flat paddy fields and cross the river. After crossing the river the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan, lunch will be served midway through the climb. After arriving at Kalikasthan, we rest for some time and after that explore the surrounding areas.
Day 05 Trek Kalikasthan to Syaklung 1,730m
After breakfast we start walking through the villages, we walk along the ridge of the mountain with good views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. Today we can explore many villages and the rhododendron forests.
Day 06 Trek Syaklung to Chisapani 1,550m
Today, walking through the gurung village, rhododendron and Sal forest and half way through the walk there is a 400m descent, then a 600m ascent to arrive at Chisapani. This is the best views point at which to see the Himalayan panorama and you will see Dhaulagiri to the west of Annapurna region.
Day 07 Trek Chisapani to Pokhara
Today, we walk half way down the hill to Rupatal and climb about 200m to arrive at Sundare Danda after walk 15 minutes down to Begnas Tal for an hour boating to catch the transfer to Pokhara and on arrival at hotel.
Day 08 Driver 7-8hrs /Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Today, morning after breakfast we will drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for a lunch. It takes 7hrs back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel.
Day 09 Rest day at Kathmandu for explore the surrounding Kathmandu city areas.
Day 10 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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