| Annapurna
Panorama |
Code:
TRKNP-03 |
Trip profile: 14
Days Trip
: 6 days Leisurely Plus Trek
: 3 nights in Kathmandu
: 3 nights in Pokhara
: 3 days in Royal Chitwan National Park |
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Few places in the world have
such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It
is a rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal
clear lakes, and turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan
monasteries, hot-spring, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple
and friendly ethnic people.
No one fail to be impressed by
the diversity highlighted on this adventure. The snow-covered peaks of
the Annapurna Himal, white water fun on the Trisuli River, and an
elephant-back safari in jungle offer a taste of Nepal's remarkable
pleasures.
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in
Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples
and shrines reflecting ancient local traditionals are highlight on our
guide tour. There is time explore the city's many charms on your own
to. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali will come dinner await
for you. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathamndu City Tour
After breakfast, we will visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be
2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu
City. We will then process to visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath.
After lunch we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) -
which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley -
famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch
the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Stay
overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
You have breakfast being of the early morning before 07:00 am - this
morning you will be driving to Pokhara (200km), depart in the early
morning, approximately 6 hrs away by tourist bus. Absorb a scenic
route through the country lanes. You will be arriving at Pokhara in
late afternoon. Pokhara Lakeside villages sits, "front row
centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the
world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of
Machhaouchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you
spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. Enjoy yourself
for the trek to Poon Hill in the evening. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 4: Pokhara - Tikhedhunga
(1491 m.)
After breakfast (approx at 07:30 am), and then we drive to Nayapul
(42km), 1.5 hr by car via large village of Lumle and walk about 20
minutes to Birethani, a large and prosperous town. The trail follows
the main street of Birethani, go through bamboo forests and pass a
large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony
caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where you will be served lunch.
After lunch we climb steadily up the side of the valley, reaching at
1495m near by Tirekhedhunga. Along the way, various hamlets offer
ample camping possibilities but if Ghrepani is the objective for the
nest day it is better to push on to Tikhe Dhuga. Stay overnight in
Tirkhe Dhunga.
Day 5: Tirkhe Dhunga -
Ghorepani (2855m)
Breakfast will be served at 07:00 am - from Tirkhedhunga the trail
crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near camp site at Tirkhedhunga.
The trail ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village
Ulleri at 2070m. Above the village, the trail climbs gently through
pastures and cultivated fields. There are magnificent more pleasantly
through rhododendron and oak forest. There is a hut with water and a
small camp site about 1 hr. above Ulleri. The trail crosses two
sparkling clear two streams before making a short, final climb to
Nangethani. Your lunch will be provided in Nangethanti - Thani is a
Nepali words meaning "rest house" "Dharmasala". In
the winter the trail can be covered with snow. From Ghorepani pass and
camp there. Stay overnight in Ghorepani.
Day 6: Ghorepani - Poon Hill
- Tadapani
Being of the early morning 05:30 am wake up and start to you journey
climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1hr. to provide better unobstructed
views and sunrise over the high Himalayas. You can see a lost of White
Mountain peaks from Poon Hill. After sunrise, you will return to our
camp and time for breakfast.
Ghorepani means "horse
water" and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for the teams
of horses, mules and ponies that carry loads that carry loads between
Pokhara and Jomsom. From Ghorepani, the trail climbs south on muddy
path through the deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoil
which offers good mountain views, is including views, is including
views of Machhapuchhare. (not visible from Grohrepani pass), and a
panorama all the way south to the plains of India. It is similar views
from Poon Hill.
Climbing along the ride in pine
and rhododendron forests to a top 3030 meters then descend to at a
second pass also called Deuri, at 2960 meters. The trails a ride hides
the mountains as makes a steep, sometimes treacherous, descent on a
narrow path alongside the stream, as the descent continues. The stream
has some clear pools alongside the trail and finally becomes a series
waterfall over a jumble of boulders. The steep descent becomes more
gentle way to reach Banthani and stop for lunch (approx. 1 hour)
From Banthani, the trail
follows the stream down to a bridge where the trails start climbing,
leaving the moist high mountain forest and entering a field of cane,
making some ups and downs past to a ventage point "Tadapani"
(2540 metres) that offers a brief view of the mountains. Tadapani
means "far water". The water supply is a long distance; it
takes porters more than half an hour to fetch a load of water. Stay
overnight in Tadapani.
Day 7: Tadani - Landrung
We serve the breakfast in the morning and start your journey, 8:00 AM
to Landrung, it takes approx.: 6 hours. From Tadapani, the trails
descend through the forests then terraced fields, to the Khummu Khola.
The Ghandrung trails descends steeply from Tadapani, through forests,
a short steep descend among rocks lead to a stream crossing, then the
descent continues gently past over streams, finally leading out on the
ridge to Ghandrung.
Lunch will be provided in Ghandrung. Ghandrung a huge Gurung village
at 1940 metres is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and is a
confusing cluster of closely-spaced, slate-roofed houses. There are
neatly terraced fields situated both above and below the town. It is
wonderfully easy to get lost in the network of narrow alleyways while
trying to trek through the village. There is a larger handicraft
factory at the top of Ghandrung. The views of Annapurna South from
here are out standing. Machhapuchhare have been seen from here in its
fish tail aspect, peeps over a forested ridge. ACAP has visitor centre
and an office in Ghandrung and provides offers information about it
activities. From Ghandrung, all the way down hill to Sauli Bazaar. The
downhill trails lead to the river and then climb to Landrung, a Gurung
village at 1550 metres. Stay overnight in Landrung.
Day 8: Landrung - Dhampus
From Landrung, it is an easy walk past fields, a school and some
unusual oval-shaped houses and descends to Tolka a small settlement at
1710 metres, with several lodges along the trails. The trail emerges
into the main Modi Khola Valley. The trails climb through forests
alive with birds, fern and orchids in to a huge side canyon of the
Modi Khola. After crossing a stream on a suspension bridge at 1690
metres, the trails climbs Bichok (also known as Bheri Kharka). The
trails climbs through forests to a clearing on the top of the hill at
2010 metres, where there are views of mountains can be see from
Deurali and break 1 hour for lunch. From Deurali all way is downhill
to Dhampus at 1580 metres. It takes approx. 2 and ? an hour. The
trails down through Pothana pass a police cheek post. At Dhampus, you
are rewards with great views of the mountains that continue to improve
as you ascend along the ridge.
Day 9: Dhampus - Pokhara
Today, we begin a trekking journey from Dhampus, all the way downhill
through the village to Phedi. The trip starts at an elevation of 1580
metres, in a village and then forests that is so overgrazed that is
look like a manicured municipal park, the trail down steeply to the
ridge at Phedi at 1080mtres. It takes approx: 2 hours treks catch our
vehicles and drive to Pokhara. Lunch will be provided in Pokhara
Hotel. After Lunch you are free at your own in Pokhara. Stay overnight
in Pokhara.
Day 10: Pokhara City Tour
After breakfast we have sightseeings around Pokhara valley. You're
free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or
Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place
like a boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna
Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples. After lunch you're
free to shop for souvenirs or rest. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 11: Pokhara - rafting -
Royal Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, a scenic drive to Chitwan, on the road that follows
the Trisuli River for the most of the distance. Along the drive you
see beautiful scenery; we'll continue our journey to till rafting spot
point. We take a rafting-ride on the Trisuli River - this River is
very popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes "breaking
off" the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal beginner's River.
After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival,
rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and
our facilities.
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to
explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned
rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth
bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting
ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall.
Day 12: Royal Chitwan
National Park
5:30 AM: we wake-up call and are followed by tea or coffee, and then
proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment
will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open
grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some
species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.
8:30AM: Breakfast.
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating
animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones
there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants) .
1.00 PM: Lunch will be served, after lunch, Canoeing ride: A
traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti
River to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back
to resort through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show
some of their traditional skills and dances.
8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire
Day 13: Royal Chitwan
National Park - Kathmandu
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning
tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down
9.30 AM. Depart for Kathmandu.
The actual program for your stay will be given to you on arrival at
Resort / camp. The activities are adjusted to the season and weather
conditions. Naturally, it may not always be possible to follow this
schedule to the minute and the circumstances may force us to alter the
program at short notice. On safari in the jungle you will be
accompanied by expert naturalists who will advise on safety procedures
and we request you to respect their judgment at all times. If you wish
to stroll in the forest alone, a guide will have to accompany you for
your safety. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 14: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination.
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