MAX-ALTITUDE

LOCATION

GROUP-SIZE

Minimum 02

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

Stretched over 2600 sq. km., the area boasts of a variety of diverse cultures, tribes and castes as the Brahmins, Chettris, Newars, Gurungs, Magars, Manangis and the Tibetans. This area has sub-tropical lowlands, valleys, bamboo, oak and rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, windswept desert plateaus and the towering Annapurna Mountains, Machapuchare and Dhaulagiri.


Itinerary
Day 01

Arrive in Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Katmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet, assist and transfer to hotel. After room check in the hotel, there will be a short briefing and orientation about the trek

Eve: Trip briefing followed by welcome dinner at Authentic Nepali restaurant with culture program.

Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.                                                                         (Welcome Dinner Included)

Day 02

Drive to Pokhara - 7 hrs

Am: After breakfast check out from hotel and start scenic drive to Pokhara via Prithivi Highway. Pokhara is a picturesque valley (827m) lying on the laps of the mighty Annapurna Himalayan Range with numerous beautiful lakes and lush green surroundings.

Eve: Walk around the colorful lakeside bazaar.

Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.                                                                          (Breakfast Included)

Day 03

Drive to Nayapul(1060 m), Trek to Tikhedhunga (1540 m) – 5 hrs

Am: After breakfast, drive to Nayapul (1 hr). Start trekking from Nayapul enjoying beautiful scenic view of Mountains, traditional villages, green farmlands and waterfalls. After reaching Birethanti village, register your details in check post along with your Annapurna Conservation Area permit and Trekking permits (TIMS), your guide will assist you. Continue your trek until you reach Tirkhedhunga for overnight stay.

Overnight at Teahouse in Tirkhedhunga.                                           (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 04

Trek to Ghorepani (2850 m)

After early morning breakfast, start your trek through a dense forest. The trail is a gently undulating one having reached our highest point. Walk through the rhododendron forests along the ridge line, arrive at a clearing to get views of the Annapurna South and the Ghorepani village far down below. Descend for 30 minutes to approach the main gate to Ghorepani with a big signboard welcoming trekkers to this village. It is an interesting walk as we pass through this densely populated village of a different ethnic community of Magars.

Overnight at Teahouse in Ghorepani.                                                    (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 5

Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2660 m) via Poonhill. – 5 hrs

Pre-dawn alert and trek up to the Poon Hill (3200m) to view a magnificent sunrise over the Annapurna Range. The views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range are truly magnificent from Poon Hill.  Shortly, return back to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast, start trek by going through a subtropical forest and reach Tadapani for overnight stay.

Overnight at Teahouse in Tadapani.                                                      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 06

Trek from Tadapani to Chistibang – 7 hrs

After breakfast start trek through beautiful Rhododendron forest. Continue walking reaching Baili kharka on the way witness beautiful mountains like Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli etc. Further walk downhill to reach Chistibang for overnight.

Overnight at Teahouse in Chistibang.                                                     (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 07

Trek to Khopra Danda (3660m) – 3 hrs and explore rest of the day

Trek from Chistibang to Khopra danda, where the trail starts to get narrow. From here you will have magnificent view of Mountains and Sikha Village below. Explore rest of the day.

Overnight at Teahouse in Khopra Danda.                                            (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 08

Visit Khayer Lake (4650m) and return back – 8 hrs

After early morning breakfast start trek to Khayer Lake. The view en-route to lake is more beautiful and mesmerizing. You will carry your lunch pack and water. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight at Teahouse in Khopra Danda.                                            (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 09

Trek to Tatopani (1250 m) via Shika (1935m) – 8 hrs

From Khopra danda trek all the way down to Sikha. And further continue trekking to Tatopani which literally means hot water in Nepali. We have hot spring pool there to take a dip and relax.

Overnight at Teahouse in Sikha.                                                          (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Day 10

Drive to Pokhara – 5 hrs

Drive all the way to Pokhara via Beni. The road from Tatopani to Beni is off-road and we will be using public bus. Switch the vehicle from Beni to Pokhara. Relax and explore rest of the day.

Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.                                                                    (Breakfast Included) 

Day 11

Drive to Kathmandu – 7 hrs

Drive back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day explore on your own.

Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.                                                      (Breakfast and Farewell dinner Included) 

Day 12

Final departure from Nepal.

Check out from the hotel and meet Himalayan Holidays representative and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu for final departure.                                                                                                                          (Breakfast Included)

Got any question or Inquiries about the trip ?

In the morning after breakfast go for a walk and later return for lunch. After lunch the guest are free to rest.

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Inclusions
Cost Includes
  • Transportation cost from Kathmandu Pokhara Kathmandu (Private Tourist Vehicle).
  • Welcome Dinner at Nepali restaurant with cultural dance program
  • Transportation cost from Pokhara-Nayapul and from Tatopani to Pokhara. (Private Tourist Jeep)
  • 2 nights stay at hotel at Kathmandu and Pokhara on twin room sharing basis including breakfast and all taxes.
  • A cup of tea during the tea break and safe drinking water.
  • Tea House Trek as per Itinerary including meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and 7 Nights accommodation at Lodges and Tea Houses, and the service of experienced English speaking trek Guide, sherpas and porters.
  • Safe drinking water (purified).
  • Guide and his meals and insurance.
  • Annapurna National Park fees & TIMS Permit.
Cost Excludes
  • International airfares and airport departure taxes.
  • Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, bar bills, snacks, alcoholic beverages, extra mileage, optional tours such as Mountain Flights, telephone calls, internet services, personal gratuities as tips to guides, bell-hops or hotel porters, drivers, etc.
  • Mineral water bottle during the trek.
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” to cover – Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purpose.
  • Tips for guide.
  • Any items that are not mentioned in above the costs include section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nepal visa is easily issued from Nepalese Embassy in your country. Nepal also issue on arrival visa for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days charging fee of USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 respectively. Please carry two passport size photos along with you.

Best season for trekking in Nepal is from March to May and September to November. During this time weather is clear and warm. But, if you like to avoid crowd then best time for your trek will be from May to September.

Yes, we do provide international airport pick up and drop off services. Outside terminal, our staff will be displaying companies play card or your name card depending upon group size, for your convenience.

It is compulsory to have your insurance before you visit Nepal. For trekking and Alpine Climbing you must have High Altitude Insurance. And for Tour and sightseeing you must have travel insurance.

You must be physically fit and healthy for trekking in Nepal. It’s better to do at least 2 hours morning or evening walk to prepare yourself for this trekking.Please let us know in advance if you have any medical problems like heart disease, asthma and blood pressure.

Difficulty level depends upon the remoteness and altitude of the trekking route. Basically, trekking below 3,000m is easy. Higher the altitude, it’s more difficult to walk.

In trekking, wide variety of food is available. Teahouses prepare Nepali food, Indian food and Continental food as per menu. All the foods are freshly prepared. We suggest you not to consume meat items during the trekking.

Basically, we accommodate our clients in 3 to 4 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and other major cities in standard rooms on twin sharing basis. For luxury package we accommodate you in 5 star and beautiful boutique hotels in available places. On trek we accommodate you in best available lodges and teahouses standard rooms on twin sharing basis and occasionally dormitory on busy season.

In teahouse trekking basic facilities are available, with clean rooms, blankets, freshly cooked warm food. Sometimes there will be common toilets and bathrooms outside your room. Warm water is available for shower on extra cost.

In camping trekking, we will use the tents that can keep us warm from -20 degree Celsius to -40 degree Celsius. Tents for toilet, shower, dinning and kitchen will be set up for your convenience. Comfortable trekking chairs, tables and mattress will be available. Fresh and healthy food will be prepared by our professional cook.

Means of transportation depends on places you travel. We have our own fleet of transportation like car, jeep, Hiace and Coaster tourist bus for ground transfer. Domestic airplane and helicopter are used for air transportation.

Weather in the Mountains is highly unpredictable. So we should always be prepared to tackle the cold. From March to May and September to November in the morning and evening temperature will be (from 3000m to 6000m) 0 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius, in afternoon it will rise upto 20 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius and at night it might fall down till -5 degree Celsius to -10 degree Celsius. Similarly, during winter i.e. December, January and February there will be heavy snowfall in the Mountains dropping temperature till -15 degree Celsius at night. Morning and evening will be around -5 to 5 degree Celsius and temperature will rise upto 15 degree Celsius during day time. And our monsoon season from June to August where we expect heavy and continuous rainfall. But if we go above 3000m altitude ratio of rainfall will decrease. Temperature during day will reach upto 25 degree Celsius high and reduce till 0 degree Celsius to -5 degree Celsius. Morning and evening will be chill from 5 degree Celsius to 15 degree Celsius.

For trekking in the Mountains you will need very warm, windproof, waterproof clothes. You must bring trekking/hiking boot which is comfortable to wear and walk. Beside that quick dry t-shirt, trouser and towel is important.

On average you have to walk 6 to 8 hrs a day covering 12 to 18 km in distance.

Of course, this trip is completely safe for solo travelers. You will have your guide and porter for your assistance; they will definitely take care of you along the trip.

Health and safety of our clients is a major concern of our company. All our guides have got first aid training. Your guide will be carrying first aid kit and satellite phone during the trekking in case of emergency and we can use the helicopter service for immediate evacuation.

Yes, you can use your debit/credit card in major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. We suggest you to carry cash (Nepali Currency) during the trekking for your personal expenses.

If its Altitude Sickness problem then we will immediately carry you down to lower altitude. We will take you to the nearby health post and if the case is serious we will immediately do helicopter rescue and admit in major hospitals in Pokhara or Kathmandu.

We have included rest/spare day in your itinerary to acclimatize in the thin air. Your guide will encourage you to drink more soup and garlic which is believed to help in high altitude. Besides that, your guide will be carrying medicine (Diamox) to reduce altitude sickness.

Maps

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