This
popular trek offers excellent hotel facilities, if you are keen to hold on to
your home comforts. Never rising above 3000m, the trek furthermore presents few
altitude problems. Nevertheless, you are rewarded with some spectacular and
unusual views of the high Annapurnas.
Day
1 Arrive Kathmandu.
You
will be met at the airport by a representative of Footprint Adventures and
transferred to your hotel.
Day
2 Free in Kathmandu
Transferred by tourist bus for your 6 -hour drive to Pokhara, a beautiful town
set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than
Kathmandu and is the perfect starting point for our trek.
Day
3 Kathmandu - Jomsom
Fly
to Jomson & sightseeing around Jomsom. The Kaligandaki valley here is called
the Thakkhola, after the native Thakalis, who are distantly related to the
Tibetans.
Day
4 Jomsom – Kalopani
Descend
to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields. Continue
down the Kali Gandaki reaching the former Thakali trading center of Tukuche. As
the trail continues, the Himalayan rainshadow blends into coniferous forest, and
we reach the main river valley and Kalopani (2560m.) From here there are
spectacular 360 degree views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
Day
5 Kalopani – Tatopani
A
beautiful walk with another transition into sub – tropical vegetation and the
return of water buffalo, banyan trees and Poinsettias. The trail follows the
river through a narrow gorge, and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular
waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot water springs
that give the village its name provided the perfect opportunity for a good
‘scrub.’
Day
6 Tatopani – Ghorepani
Steadily
climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk
through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani. We camp at the
pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular, snow-capped
Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.
Day
7 Ghorepani – Ghandrung
Today
the trail undulates through giant rhododendron forest and orchid colonies to the
pretty Gurung town of Ghandrung, where the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhare
(the Fishtail) dominate the mountain views, although glimpses of Lamjung Himal
and the Manslu range can also be seen further east.
Day
8 Ghandrung – Dhampus
The
path descends for about 2 hours, before climbing steeply to another Gurung
village, Landrung. We then follow the hillside south to the Dhampus. The
mountain views are superb and far away o the south lies Fewa Tal (lake.) We
continue down the ridge to the village of Dhampus, from where the mountains
still enchant.
Day
9 Dhampus – Phedi – Pokhara
Steep
descent through the river valley to Phedi, then drive to Pokhara.
Day
10 Pokhara
Free
at leisure
Day
11 Kathmandu
Return
by road to Kathmandu
Day
12 Depart Kathmandu
Cost Includes:
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All land and domestic air transfer as per itinerary
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Arrival and departure transfers and Internal flights as per itinerary
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Twin share accommodation in Kathmandu and b'fast as per itinerary
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All accommodation and 3 meals while on the trek
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Fully escorted trek with English speaking guide and 1 porter between each 2
person
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Trekking permit and National Park Fees
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Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Not Included:
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International Airfare
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Visas US$30
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Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges
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Other meals not stated (Lunch/Dinner in Cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara) allow
$20 per day
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Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
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Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
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Medical evacuation in case of emergency
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Personal spending money
All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
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