Annapurna Royal Trekking

Royal Trek, The Royal Trek Annapurna

As Prince Charles and his 90 person entourage had explored this route in the early eighties, the trek is popularly named as Annapurna Royal trek. Starting from Kalikastan ridge, about 25 km from scenic Pokhara, the trek passes through beautiful Gurung hamlets. The range of mountains you can view on these treks is superb.
This four days trek commences from Pokhara, the valley of lakes offering panoramic views of the Annapurna massif and Manaslu Himal as well. , Machapuchhre [fishtail peak] and the Langtang mountains that give you a view of nature’s beauty at its best is the major highlight of Annapurna Royal Trekking.

The entire trek is rather easy with occasional up and downhill hikes along the ridges and valleys. Thus the spot is more likely to be popular for those who have relatively shorter time and for those who would like to have life experience on trekking beautiful land through easy route.

Annapurna Royal trek

Working through many remote villages, terraced fields forested ridge tops, tals(lakes) and temples, alpine pastures and rhododendron forests Spectacular close-up view of Machhapuchhare and Annapurna range, Flora and fauna, Exciting off touristy area trekking

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Trek Name :Annapurna Royal Trek

Trek Duration:09 Days

Best Season:February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.

Trek Grade :Easy

Accommodation :Teahouse

Group Size:Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group

Min altitude: 820m

Max altitude:1800 m

Mode of Travel:Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Besisahar/Pokhara and Flight: Pokhara

Price:For the most up-to-date and competitive price, please Contact Us

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Annapurna Royal Trek itinerary details:

Days 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 traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sight-Seeing of Kathmandu:
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNISCO world heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Shyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Day 3: KATHMANDU - POKHARA:
You have breakfast being of the early morning before 7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), depart 7:00 AM in the morning, approximately 7hrs away by tourist bus. Lunch spot one the way to Pokhara. You will be arrive late afternoon at Pokhara approximately 2:00 O’clock. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row center" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place as your own like boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas. In the evening you will prepare yourself for your trek to Poon Hill. O/N stay in Pokhara

Day 04: POKHARA - KALIKASTHAN
After breakfast, drive to Vijayapur Khola, start trek from there. We walk about an hour through the flat rice fields and cross the river. If you are doing this trek in the summer the river may be difficult to cross if it is flooded. After crossing the river the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan. Lunch will be served at the middle of the climb. Arrive Kalikasthan and camp at the top of the grassy land. O/N in Camping in Kalikasthan

Day 05: KALIKASTHAN - SYANGLUNG
After breakfast start walking through the villages. We walk on the ridge of the mountain with good views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. O/N camping in Syaglung.

Day 06: SYANGLUNG - CHISAPANI
Walk through the Gurung Village, rhododendron and Sal forest. Half way through the walk there is a 400 metre descent and 600 metre ascent to arrive at Chisopani. This is the best point to see the Himalayan Panorama. You will see Dhaulagiri to the west of Annapurna. O/N in camping in Chisapani.

Day 07: CHISAPANI - POKHARA
We walk half way down hill to Rupatal and climb about 200 metres to arrive at Sundare danda and walk 15 minutes down to Begnas Tal for an hours boating to catch the transfer to Pokhara. O/N in Pokhara

Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu:
Drive or take a flight to Kathmandu. It is 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu or 6 to 7 hour drive by tourist coach, evening join Nepali cultural dinner show, overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Final Departure, we will take you to the Kathmandu Airport to catch your flight home.

Price For The Trip:

The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

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Cost Include:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van depends on group size.
3 night hotel in Kathmandu on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide, and transport by private car / van depends on group size.
2 night hotel in Pokhara on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Annapurna Conservation Area Trekking Permit.
TIMS Trekking Permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek.
Full board meals during the trekking (Meals are choices from Menu) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trekking.
An Experienced & Professional Government license holder Trekking guide trained in wilderness first aid.
Trekking porter carry all personal gear and group equipment( 1 porter for 2 person basis)
Food, accommodation, salary, local tax, all trekking equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Proper Insurance for all trekking staff including porter.
Above Himalaya’s duffle bag if necessary.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Above the Himalaya Special Gifts (T shirt, Pashmina shawl, Trekking certificates and others)
Pokhara to treks start point Bijayapur Khola and trek finish point Begnas Tal to Pokhara transport by private car/van depends on group size.

Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu transport by tourist bus. (if you want to take a flight or want to travel by private car is available, by adding extra cost)
Welcome/Fare well Nepali Culture Dinner in Kathmandu

Cost Exclude:

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara ranges from US $ 12- US$ 14 per day.
Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
International/Domestic Airfare and Airport Tax, Sightseeing entry fee for the city tour.
Any kind of drinks, hot and cold, hot water, hot shower, alcoholic and soft drinks.
Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
Personal trekking equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
Tips and Gratitude (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price Includes section

Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.

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