Deatil Itinerary for
Annapurana Panorama Trek - 11 Nights/
12 Days Trip
Day 01:
Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl.
airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel
in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for
welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu
and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02:
Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our guided day
trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu
and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus
temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the
subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba),
and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of
Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring
surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which
is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding
prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After
your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering
wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees
of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar
Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures
and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back
to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility, what
to do and doesn't in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances
to ask remaining question and remaining time explore the surrounding areas or
simply relax at the hotel.
Day 03:
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley (823m/2,700ft), 7-8 hrs drive
With a morning wake up guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus
station and drive (approximately seven hours with breaks) through the beautiful
river view & Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer
to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight
at hotel.
Day 04:
Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana (2540 m/8,331 ft), 4hrs walk
Today, morning a short drive (40 minutes) to reach at Phedi starting point of
our trek. From here we'll follow the trail to get Dhampus village for around 1
½ hours ascends passing through terrace field and small forest. After lunch
at Dhampus village we'll continue our trek, ascent for 2 hour to reach at Pothana,
where we'll rest and relax at our local teahouse for overnight. Pothana is a small
village surrounding by small forest with good view of Machhapuchre (Mt. Fishtail)
as well as Annapurna South with Dhampus village to the bottom.
Day 05:
Pothana to Ghandruk village (1,990m/6,529ft) 6-7 hrs walk
After your teahouse breakfast we'll be walking up and down along quiet trails
through the forest for about 3 hours where en-route some small teahouses offering
tea o cold drink breaks for small business. We'll reach for lunch at Landruk which
also nice village settled in terrace landscapes. Continuing, the trail leads step
way about 40 minutes walking down to the Modi River and crossing the bridge you
can be seen bee hives on a side of cliff. Continuing our trek to Ghandruk, the
trail ascends and steepest before we reach at Ghandruk which is a largest Gurung
(popular ethnic group from western region of Nepal) settlement in the area with
the closest views of Annapurna and Machhapuchre to the north and evening enjoy
exploring the local village and people with traditional dressed. Tonight stay
at local hotel/lodge.
Day 06:
Ghandruk village to Tadapani (2,710m/8,891ft) 4hrs walk
Today we pass the Ghandruk village ascends walk to the rich rhododendron forest
and about 3 hrs fully forest walking reaches at Bhaise Kharka where few teahouses
and after lunch again ascends up to the Tadapani after few hour walk through the
forested way. Finally we reach at Tadapani for overnight stay. This small place
is surrounding by rhododendron forest and closest view of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna
range.
Day 07:
Tadapani to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft) 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast it's a short walk down to the stream and crossing wooden local
made bridge and again followed by a 3 hour climb up to the steep ridge of Deurali
for lunch and further walk to the top of Deurali pass (3160m/10365 ft). After
an easy walk of around an hour, trails lead down to Ghorepani where we'll stay
for the tonight. This is popular place for around and can see good panoramic view
of the Mt. Dhaulagiri range and explore around.
Day 08:
Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,200m/3937ft) via Poonhill (3,210m/10,531ft) hike,
6-7 hrs walk.
Today early morning your guide will knock you door to wake up you with a dark
climb up to the Poonhill takes 45 minutes hike on your pace though the rhododendron
forest and spread glimpse of sunrise view and chirping sounds of birds during
the early hiking. Poonhill is a great viewpoint from where we'll be able to enjoy
wonderful panoramic views of the Mustang part and Pokhara valleys as well as see
the more than 20 highest mountain closest views. After back to hotel and breakfast
we walk down to Tatopani with long down hill. Before reaching at Tatopani we will
pass some nice local villages with Himalayan scenery. We'll stop en-route for
lunch at Shikha before reaching at Tatopani, which means 'hot water spring' in
Nepali word. Visit hot spring for bath in the riverbank of Kaligandaki. Enjoy
your time in hot spring and overnight at hotel.
Day 09:
Tatopani to Galeshowor (900m/2,952 ft), 6-7 hrs walk
After your breakfast we follow the down Stream of Kaligandaki River. Walk through
villages, field and on road construction and after 3 hrs pleasant walk will reach
at Tipling for lunch. Then we follow the easy path to get to Galeshowor, which
is a big town and touched with modern style (from Tipling to Galeshowor operating
seasonable Jeep drive). After check in to the hotel and rest of the time explore
the famous Shiva temple, surrounding town and riverbank and overnight at hotel.
Day 10:
Drive from Galeshwor to Beni to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) 4-5 hrs drive
Today morning we'll drive from Galeshowor to Beni and Pokhara takes around a
4-5 hour drive through beautiful countryside and on arrival at Pokhara we'll check
in to our hotel and rest of the time explore the lakeside area or simply relax
and overnight at Hotel.
Day 11:
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 7-8 hrs drive
Morning we'll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop
for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu
guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding
areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 12:
Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family,
friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence
any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll
be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your
onwards destination.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
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