Nepal vision (ANNAPURNA)

Arrival at Kathmandu. Collect by car/bus and transfer to Hotel at Thamel, Evening walk to Durbar Square via old local Bazaar Asan.

Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley – Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan

Morning at 6.30 am drive to Pokhara. It is a 6-7hours drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara; a scenic drive along the Trisuli River. Evening free to explore around Lakeside.

Warm up hike to Peace Pagoda: We begin with a 30 minute boat ride across Phewa Lake via Barahi Temple in the Island of Phewa Lake and then a 45 minute climb through the forest to the Peace pagoda (1080m). It is nice to stop and have a rest with excellent mountain views, views of Pokhara valley and the lake. It is possible to walk back via other route, 1.5hrs walking down reach close to the refugee camp. If you are still energetic and time allow you to visit in International mountain museum. Late afternoon trek briefing, orientation and presentation. Evening dinner with a guide.

One and half hour drive takes us to Nayapul ~ the starting point of our trek. We follow the river and then slowly ascend through rice fields to Hille (1475 m) and stop for the night.

We start our day with a steep ascent to Ulleri (m) where we get our first view of the Himals. We then continue through forests of Rhododendron until we reach our destination ~ Ghorepani (2855 m).

An early climb to the summit of Poon Hill (3030 m) to watch the sun rise across a magnificent Himalayan panorama. After breakfast we follow a long ridge through rhododendron forests to Deurali. We then walk through impressive river gorges with the chance to see Langur monkeys in the trees. Our destination is Tadapani (2680m)

We walk through a shaded forest trail, followed by terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Chomrong (2170 m), the last permanent settlement in the valley. From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.

This day we walk for 6 hours to Bamboo (2310 m) – the trail takes us through beautiful bamboo and rhododendron forests.

A 4 hours walk reach us to Deurali (3230 m) is a good place for acclimatization before heading to the MBC & ABC.

Slowly but surely we climb up to Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 m. From the terrace of our lodge we can experience the immensity of the mountains.

Here the mountain views are even more spectacular. We then descend for 6 hours to Bamboo

We re-trace our steps until Chomrong where we take a steep trail down to Jhinudanda (1780 m) Here we can enjoy relaxing in the Hot Springs.

We cross the Modi Khola river follow the trail to the famous Gurung village of Ghandruk (1950 m). In the afternoon we visit the ACAP visitor centre and cultural museum

We descend to the river, cross over and climb up the opposite side to reach the village of Landruk. From here we have an easy stroll to Tolka (1700 m)

Today we leave the mountains behind us. A 6-hour hike and a 45-minute drive take us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara. At the Three Sisters guesthouse we will share an evening of food, fun & laughter with the entire trekking crew.

Morning 5-6 hours bus drive will take us to Chitwan. Welcome drink will be served on arrival. After check in and orientation, lunch or snacks will be served. After visit to Saurah museum and village walk, you will be taken to the Elephant breeding center on Oxcart if you arrived early before 2:00 PM. For dinner Mugali (Tandoori) or Nepali meal will be served. You can relax after dinner listening to the sound of jungle and or gazing stars.

After early breadfast you will start canoeing for half an hour. Half day jungle walk, lunch in the resort and elephant back safari. Back in camp, you can swim in the river or sun bath, campfire and BBQ, tribal cultural and stick dance.

Early morning bird watching and jungle walk after breakfast departure.