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.
Day 01: Arrival and transfers to the hotel and unpacking .
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Full day sight seeing around the three queen cities in Kathmandu. valley .
Day 04: Drive or fly out from Kathmandu. to Pokhara and camping at Pokhara or lodging in hotel]
Day 05: Pokhara to Kalikasthan (Treks start after drive approximately half an hour by a taxi)
Day 06: Kalikasthan to syakhung 1780m:
Day 07: Syaklung to Chisapani 2200m:
Day 08: Chisapani to Pokhara:
Day 09: Free day in Pokhara
Day 10: Pokhara to Chitwan:
Day 11: At Chitwan
Day 12: Chitwan to Katmandu by tourist bus. Or (Tour Ends)
Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 14: End of Programme
Day 01: Arrival and transfers to the hotel and unpacking .
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Full day sight seeing around the three queen cities in Kathmandu. valley .
Day 04: Drive or fly out from Kathmandu. to Pokhara and camping at Pokhara or lodging in hotel]
Day 05: 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 .The children may hassle to the tourist asking sweets ball Pens, note books, money etc.
Day 06: 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 07: 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 08: 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 09: Free day in Pokhara
Day 10: Pokhara to Chitwan:
After breakfast, drive out for Chitwan. On the way at fishling, rafting starting point, crew will be waiting for exciting ¾ hours rafting on Trisuli River. After finishing rafting , continue drive to Chitwan and over nights. Welcome drink and relaxing. Or (Drive to Kathmandu.)
Day 11: At Chitwan
Elephant ride and bird watching after bed tea or coffee, breakfast, canoeing ride on Rapti river. Lunch nature walk and special show of Tharu ethnic groups stick dance and dinner at 8’o clock in the evening. Or (Free Day in Kathmandu.)
Day 12: Chitwan to Katmandu by tourist bus. Or (Tour Ends)
Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 14: End of Programme
What’s Included
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- All the ground Transportation by bus
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu. and 3 nights hotel in Pokhara (Tourist Standard)
- All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- 3 nightss 4 days in Tent (All camping equipment like tent, Sleeping Bag, Kithen Equipment etc.)
- Trek Permit & National Park fee
- Trek leader for entire tour (All camping equipment like tent, Sleeping Bag, Kitchen Equipment, Jacket etc.)
- 2 nights hotel in chitwan, National Park fee, All the activities (Elephant back ride, canoe trip, jungle walk, tharu stick dance and elephant wash)
- All the meal in chitwan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Return back to Kathmandu. by toursit bus
- An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary staff and their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
What’s not Included
- 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
