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Annapurna Panorama Trek
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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