Highlight
The Annapurna region is a dream for independent trekkers. It combines some of Nepal's most iconic mountains, including fish-tailed Machhapuchhare and massive Annapurna itself, with a superb trekking infrastructure and easy access, as most trailheads are just an hour or two from Pokhara. The region's charming Gurung, Manangi and Thakli villages add a cultural highlight.
11 daysAnnapurna Panorama & Tatopani
10 Nights, 11 days
About Everest
From lush vegetation of rain and temperate forests to the alpine zone, the land and its people change as the journey progress day by day, giving the trekkers a tantalising introduction to Nepal’s cultural and its natural beauty.
The trail leads to ups and downs path, passing through many traditional villages along the way. This wonderful adventure begins from Pokhara and the first portion passed through lush green hill country typical of the heartland of Nepal.
Tiny thatched roofed villages; set among the terraced fields, makes an attractive picture with the backdrop of the magnificent snow range of Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri including the most majestic peaks of all the Himalayan ranges the Machapuchere (Fish Tail) The pleasant walk eventually leads to low land at Tatopani (hot spring) and to Beni for the drive back to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu.
Pokhara Valley
Pokhara is one of the most unique sub-tropical valley in the Himalaya and probably in the world, where one can marvel the beauty of the Himalayan landscape and reflection of the Annapurna massif including the towering majestic peak of Mt. Machapuchere on its beautiful lakes.. Pokhara is situated in the mid western Nepal. It is linked by the main highway of 200 km driving distance from Kathmandu, and by air approximately 20 to 30 minutes flight with a sweeping panoramic views of the mid east to western Himalayan ranges.
Mother Nature has certainly blessed this fertile valley with outstanding scenery of the landscapes, snow capped mountains, moderate tropical climate, and beautiful pristine lakes of Begnas, Rupa and Phewa.
The most stunning of Pokhara’s sights is the magnificent panorama of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop. Annapurna massif includes Annapurna I to IV and Annapurna South. Among these high peaks it is the towering majestic Mt. Machapuchere (Fish Tail) which dominates all others in this range. Pokhara with its natural beauty is also a starting point of Nepal’s most popular adventure destinations. Most of the trekking, mountaineering expeditions begins from this remarkable place and it’s a also an ideal spot for all types of holiday makers.
“Nepal: Back on Top of the World”
- Best Season: All year round except from June till mid September.
- Mode of Trekking: Tea-House-Lodge
- Trek Grade: Moderate
- Highest Altitude gain: Pun Hill 3,130m
Trip dossier
01
Arrive at Kathmandu 1,300m and transfer to Hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by our staff and escort you to respective Hotel, where our guide will give you a brief orientation of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Trekking, do’s and don’t and other related information that you might require while in Nepal.
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A day in Kathmandu.
After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for your full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
03
Drive to Pokhara 820m. 5-6 hrs. 200 k.m
Morning drive leads towards the main east-west highway on the western region to Pokhara, Nepal’s second largest city and a remarkable touristy spot. Leaving the city suburb the road climbs to the valley rim and begins its descent along the Trisuli River valley. This scenic journey drives takes on the long winding road through many villages and farmlands. As the drive continues we can have glimpse of Ganesh, Manaslu and Annapurna snow capped peaks. On reaching at Pokhara checked into the Hotel by the pristine Phewa Lake for the overnight stop with time for a walk around.
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Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and begin trek to Tikhedhunga 1,450m
About two hours drive after breakfast takes you up the newly built Chinese highway to Nayapul (new bridge) where this wonderful adventure begins, in the beginning the trail passes through the busy areas where you will encounter all types of people from merchants, traders, local, trekkers, mules and donkey trains, as you come to Bhirethati village the trail splits into many ways, but our route follows the main trail to the ancient trans-Himalayan Trade Route, after crossing the newly built suspension bridge trek follows the main trade route through many farm villages and waterfalls till Tikhedhunga is reached for the overnight halt, a good walk of nearly 3-4 hours.
05
Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m. 5-6 hours walk.
From here the track leads to a steep climb for nearly two hours on the paved stone steps all the way to upper Ulleri village, after Ulleri the trail winds up gradually passing through the cool rain forest for few hours, as the trek comes near to Ghorepani, you will gain altitude and can feel the cool temperature and the change in vegetation, walk continues through the rhododendron forest till Ghorepani Deurali village is reached for the overnight stop with superb views of Dhaulagiri mountain range.
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Trek to Sikha 2,200m 3-4 hrs walks.
Early morning, an hour hike from Ghorepani to the top of Poon-Hill (3,130 meters),
if the morning is fine and clear it is worth the climb uphill for the beautiful sunrise over the panoramic views of the Himalayan chain from Mt.Dhaulagiri-Mt.Annapurna to Mt.Manaslu range. After a wonderful time at Poon-Hill return back to Ghorepani and continue the walk to Tatopani. From Ghorepani the track descends through rhododendron and magnolia forest to Chitre and then to Sikha village.
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Trek to Tatopani 1,190m. 5-6 hrs walks.
From here it more downhill till Kaligandaki River, on reaching the river valley an hour walk brings you at Tatopani (hot spring) for the overnight halt.
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Drive to Pokhara via Beni 4-5 hrs journeys.
After a wonderful time at Tatopani motor journey on the rough road brings you at the town of Beni, from here the road gets better all the way to Pokhara passing through the town of Nayapul-Kande and Naudanda with great views of Annapurna range. On arrival at Pokhara check into the Hotel for the overnight stop.
09
In Pokhara for sight seeing tour.
Optional tour of Sarankot for the great panoramic views of the sunrise over the Himalaya, this tour leaves early in the morning return to Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast a boat ride and hike to Peace Stupa and visit the Bharahi Temple, afternoon visit the Seti gorge, Maheshswor Cave and Davids falls.
10
Transfer to Airport for the flight back to Kathmandu.
As per the flight time schedule this scenic flight reaches you back to Kathmandu on arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport, our staff will receive and transfer you back to the Hotel.
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Free day at leisure in Kathmandu.
A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley.
12
Transfer to Airport for International departure.
Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, and your passport handy. Our office staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.
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