The normal run is from around 95 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu on the dam at Lamosangu. The Bhote Koshi is one of the best short raft trips to be found anywhere in the world. The Bhote Koshi is the steepest river rafted in Nepal-technically and totally committing. The rapids are steep and continual class four with a lot of continual class three in between. At high flows several of the rapids become solid class five and consequence of any mistakes become serious.
The Annapurna circuit route is considered as one of the most popular and classic treks in Nepal. It passes through villages inhabited by a wide diversity of people. The trail offers spectacular mountain scenery that passes through the Northern Himalayan range and Tibetan plateau. Gurungs, Magars, Chhetris, and Newars heavily settle the Southern slopes of Manaslu and Annapurna ranges except higher regions, which support thick forest of rhododendron and fir trees. There are small fields of millet and wheat and small flocks of sheep and goats seen as one passes through Manang valley. The Manang people are Tibetan by origin and Buddhist by religion considered as a trading race. As a result, their life style is quite different to those tribes on the Southern slopes. Thakali and Mustang tribes? control the busy trading and pilgrimage trail along the Kaligandaki and Muktinath Temple until more through the gap between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. This trek is recommended as one of the top twenty trekking trails all over the world.
Brief Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, meet Encounters Nepal representative and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Guided sightseeing to the world heritage sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: A.M.: Drive by Jeep/car for three hours, special briefing by rafting guide, rafting continues for three hours. Stay at a resort by the riverside.
Day 04: After breakfast, rafting continues for three hours. Drive by Jeep/car for three hours back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 05: Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar (175 km): Drive by Jeep/car for five hours.
Day 06: Besi-Sahar to Bahundanda (1250 m.): Trek for 6 hours.
Day 07: Bahundanda to Chamje: Trek for 6 hours.
Day 08: Chamje to Dharapani (1890 m.): Trek for 5 hours.
Day 09: Dharapani to Chame: Trek for 5 hours.
Day 10: Chame to Pisang: Trek for 5 hours.
Day 11: Pisang to Manang: Trek for 5 hours.
Day 12: Manang (Acclimatization Day in Manang): Rest.
Day 13: Manang to Yak Kharka: Trek for 4 hours.
Day 14: Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi/ High Camp: Trek for 4/5 hours.
Day 15: Thorung Phedi/High Camp to Muktinath: Trek for 6/7 hours.
Day 16: Muktinath to Kagbeni: Trek for 3 hours.
Day 17: Kagbeni to Marpha: Trek for 4 hours.
Day 18: Marpha to Ghasha: Trek for 5 hours.
Day 19: Ghasa to Tatopani: Trek for 5 hours.
Day 20: Tatopani (Natural hot spring): Rest.
Day 21: Tatopani to Shikha: Trek for 4 hours.
Day 22: Shikha to Ghorepani: Trek for 4 hours.
Day 23: Ghorepani to Poonhill toTadapani: Trek for 6 hours.
Day 24: Tadapani to Ghandruk: Trek for 3 hours.
Day 25: Ghandruk to Pokhara via Birethanti: Trek for 4 hours and drive by Jeep/car for one hour. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 26: Guided sightseeing to Devi?s fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Buddhist Monastery and boating on Fewa Lake for one hour. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 27: Pokhara to Kathmandu: AM: Fly for 25 minutes and transfer to Hotel. PM: Shopping in the local market.
Day 28: Departure to International Airport for onward flight to home.
Included:
- Trek pre-departure information, Guide
- Hotel accommodation as per mentioned in the itinerary on a twin share basis with breakfast at three star category Hotels
- All internal transport by private bus, jeep, car or scheduled air services
- All group airport transfers
- Gear package including sleeping bag, down jacket and rain poncho
- All meals while trekking, tea or coffee
- Meals during the course of rafting, an experienced guide, professional safety kayaker, tented camps, rafting crew and equipment such as helmet, life jacket, paddle etc.
- Safe drinking water in a refilling bottle in order to avoid plastic bottles in the mountain
- Accommodation on a share basis in tents / teahouse on trek
- Porters to carry all personal and group equipment, Porter's insurance
- Group leader, Cook and Kitchen staff for a camping trek
- All park entrance fees and trekking permits
- Emergency medical kit box
- Welcome drinks in Kathmandu
Excluded:
- Bar and beverages
- Nature of personal expenses
- Personal cloths
- Insurance for accidental, medical and evacuation
- Tips to the staff
- Airport tax
- Meals during journey and in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Teahouse Cost USD 1250.00/person
Camping Cost USD 1850.00/person
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Asia
Nepal
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Hiking & Trekking
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