Another vast massif in western Himalayan range is Annapurnas. This Mountain range is the abode of several peaks above 7000 m. and the base of several giants like Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Gangapurna and Mt. Fishtail is known as "Annapurna Sanctuary". Other highlights of this trek are the chance to witness lifestyles and traditions of brave and famous Gorkha soldiers.
About the tour:
*Main attraction: Mid - hills cultural area, inhabited by Gurung, Magar, Brahmin and kshetri castes, Dramatic views of Annapurna and fishtail on the way to and from Base Camp. Vast range of bio-diversity on the trail conserved wild life and vegetation, natural hot spring.
*Maximum Altitude: 4180 m at Annapurna Base Camp.
Average walking per day: About 5-6 hours.
*Best season: September to mid of December and late March to May.
Your Itinerary:
Days 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Days 02: Full day KTM city tour. Overnight at hotel.
Days 03: Drive to Pokhara, hotel.
Days 04: Drive (20 minutes) to Phedi and trek to Potana. Overnight at Lodge.
Days 05: Trek to Landruk.
Days 06: Trek to Choomrong.
Days 07: Trek to Dovan.
Days 08: Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp.
Days 09: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4095m) and then back to Himalaya Hotel.
Days 10: Trek back to Choomrong.
Days 11: Trek to Ghandruk.
Days 12: Trek to Birethanti.
Days 13: Trek end at Nayapool and drive to Pokhara (1 hour), transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel.
Days 14: Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Days 15: Transfer to airport for final departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The cost includes:
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara at 3* hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 1 full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley including city and monument entry fees with English speaking guide.
- First Aid Kit.
- Annapurna Conservation Fee.
- Trekking on full board (including breakfast, lunch and dinner with teas & coffees plus room at lodges’ enroute).
- Insured trek staff: 1 guide & 1 porter for each 2 members.
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers and drive transfers from Kathmandu to Pokhara and from Pokhrar to trek start point and v.v.
Cost doesn't include:
- Beverages and personal nature expenses.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal.
- Tips.
- Recently introduced Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC) Fee US$ 3.50 per person.
- Domestic airport Tax at US$ 3 (equivalent in NPR) per person & International airport departures taxes at US$ 24 (equivalent in NPR) per person.
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