A short Trek with good mountain views and less uphill walking then most treks. Wilderness trek with magnificent Annapurna mountain views.

This spectacular easy trek is known as the A Royal Trek because it is a favorite trekking route Nepalese Royal Family; therefore we can say that it is fit for royalty. It makes its way east among the tranquil foothills of the Himalayan range, through beautiful wooded areas, offering outstanding mountain scenery. It also provides opportunities for meaningful cultural experiences with the diverse mix of peoples and cultures that inhabit this region. This trek is really for those who enjoy the great-outdoors, because we will be able to camp every night. Altitudes of no more than 2100m will be reached, and anybody with a reasonable level of fitness will be able to comfortably complete this trek.

The journey begins in the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, where it makes its way around the foothills through some magnificent forested areas covered with colorful rhododendron and orchid flowers, and inhabited by the cheeks Langure monkeys. We will be able to enjoy stunning views of the eloquently built hillside rice terraces, and at all stages of the trek be able to marvel at the dramatic mountain scenery, most notably the vast expanse of the Annapurna mountain range (over 8000m) and Mt. Machhapuchhare (6900m), which is in the shape of a fish's tail. We will pass through a number of local villages, allowing us the chance to capture the unique lifestyles of the Gurung and Braman tribes whose ancient religious practices and traditions have remained unchanged for thousands of years. On the final day of this trek, we will arise early in the morning allowing us to take in the majestic beauty of the sunrise over the vast Begnas Lake.  The same day we will trek back to Pokhara, enjoying our last magical views of the Himalayas.

All our treks are managed by a team of professionally trained Leader/guide responsible for all aspects of the running of the trek. Our special departure trek is well versed in the culture and natural history of the Himalayas. Your day start with a cup of hot tea served in your room. A member of the trekking staff followed by a bowl of hot washing water, after which you will be required to pack your luggage and the porters loaded whilst we are having breakfast. After breakfast we set off on the trail, enjoying the pleasant cool of the morning. Your day's trek involves navigating numerous picturesque forests, hills, mountains and the local villages for the next three hours. Around mid-day we usually stop for a pleasant spot along the way for lunch. Your midday lunch break usually lasts around an hour and is a time to relax, pop the boots off and air those feet! Plenty of time is allowed for photograph in the route. After lunch you'll walk another three hours or so, before you stop for the night. You have enough time to change, freshen up, before exploring an area.

Each evening is spent as per your interest for reading or chatting with the fellow trekkers and crew members or a pack of cards is an advantage; the crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Our porters and Sherpa's also like to have singing and dancing competitions in which they love you to join in! Finally, it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.