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 Annapurna area/region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal. Annapurna region offers plenty of hiking opportunity.
This Annapurna hiking is suitable for children or weary trekkers, as it doesn’t entail any particularly long walking days and there is always plenty to see. The hiking evolves no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes. The trail passes through rhododendron forest and fascinating traditional Gurung villages at Dhampus & Ghandrung; a nice opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of Nepalese countryside. This trek gives fine views of the Annapurna’s, The hiking start from Birethanti and ends at Phedi, The hiking passes through Nepal famous Gurung Village Ghandruk which provides you breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli.
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Annapurna Hiking Itinerary Details:
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Day 01: |
Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel
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Day 02: |
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay. |
Day 03: |
Drive to- Pokhara stay overnight,hotel |
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Pokhara to Ghandruk: One hour drive to Nayapul.
After Birethanti, we walk along the terraced fields beneath the splendid panorama of awe-inspiring glaciated Himalayan mountain ranges. Afrer passing a flatland, forest, cultivated lands and a suspension bridge over Khumnu Khola, we arrive at the beautiful village of Ghandruk after walking for 3 to 4 hours. An ideal vantage point in this pristine village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli.
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Ghandruk To Pothana: We descent down through the paved courtyards of Ghandruk village past several tea houses, After crossing a stream on a suspention bridge the trail emerges in to the main Main Modi Khola valley and reaches Tolkha. After that continue working to Pothana, You will have a excellent view of Mt Fish tail ( Machhapuchhare 6697m) from here. |
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Pothana to Pokhara: you will follow the trail with pavel stones through rhododendron forest. You will arrive Dhampus.It is inhabited by a mix of people: Gurung, Brahman, Magar communities. From here work down to mostly down hill through fields to forest to Phedi from here 30 minutes drive to Pokhara. |
Day 07: |
Pokhara to Kathmandu: Drive back or fly out to Kathmandu . |
Day 08: |
Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with Nepali dinner, hotel |
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Final departure, transfer to airport |
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| Cost for Standard Tour |
Cost for Deluxe Tour |
1 - 7 Pax
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US $465.00 |
1 - 7 Pax |
US $ 580.00 |
8- 15 Pax |
US $ 440.00 |
8- 15 Pax |
US $ 540.00 |
16 & more |
US $ 400.00 |
16 & more |
US $ 500.00 |
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| Cost Includes : |
Cost Excludes: |
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2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B |
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All meals during trekking [3 meals a day + tea & coffee] |
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Valley Sightseeing with English speaking guide |
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English Speaking trekking guide and porter |
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All ground transportation as per itinerary |
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Trekking permits or national park entrance permits |
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Insurance for Nepali staffs |
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Airfare domestic / international |
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Visa Fee US $ 30.00 |
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Airport tax domestic / international |
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Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral water
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Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue |
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Personal travel and medical insurance |
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Tips for guide / porter / sherpa |
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Hiking Around KTM
