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Annapurna
Panorama
Trip Profile: 14 Days Trip
6 Days Leisurely Plus Trek
03 Night in Kathmandu
03 Night in Pokhara
03 Days in RCNP
Day white water Rafting on the Trisuli River
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 Few
places in the world have such a splendid variety of natural
beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of
long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent
rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot -spring, and
picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic
people.
No one can fail to be impressed by the diversity
highlighted on this adventure. The snow-covered peaks of the
Annapurna Himal, white water fun on the Trisuli river, and an
elephant-back safari in the jungle offer a taste of Nepal's
remarkable pleasures. Details
ITINERARY DAY
01: 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. In the evening delicious
traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU CITY TOUR
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said
to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view
of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath
and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities
in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans
working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY
03: KATHMANDU - POKHARA
You
have breakfast being of the early morning before 7:00 AM. This
morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), departure early
in the morning, approximately 6 hrs away by tourist bus. You
see along the drive good scenery. You will be arrive late afternoon
at Pokhara. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row
centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas
in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail"
mountain peakof Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical setting
of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight
of your trip. In the evening you will prepare yourself for your
trek to Poon Hill. O/N stay in Pokhara
DAY 04: POKHARA - TIKHEDUNGA(1491m.)
After breakfast approx:7:30 AM drive to Nayapul (42km) 1.5 hr
by Car via large village of Lumle and walk about 20 minutes
to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. The trail follows
the main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests
and past a large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture
used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where you have
Lunch. After lunch climb steadily up the side of the valley
, reaching Hile at 1495m near by Tirekhedhunga. Along the way,
various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but if Ghorepani
is the objective for the next day it is better to push on to
Tikhe Dhunga. O/N in Tirkhedhunga.
DAY 05: TIKHEDHUNGA - GHOREPANI (2855m)
Breakfast served in morning 7:00 AM . From Tirkhedhunga the
trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near the camp
site at Tirkhedhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone staircase
to the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m. Above the village
where the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated
fields. There are magnificent more pleasantly through rhododendron
and oak forest. There is a hut with water and a small camp site
about 1 hr. above Ulleri. The trail crosses two sparkling clear
two streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti.
Your lunch spot in Nangethanti. Thanti is a Nepali words meaning
"rest house" "Dharmasala". In the winter
the trail can be covered with snow. From Nangethanti about one
hours trek, climb to Ghorepani at 2850m. Arrive at the top of
the Ghorepani pass and camp there. O/N in Ghorepani.
DAY 06: GHOREPANI - POON HILL - TADAPANI
Being of the early morning 5:30 AM wake up and start to
you journey climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1 hr. to provides
better unobstructed views and sunrise over the high Himalayas.
You can see a lots of white mountain peaks from Poon Hill. After
sunrise, you’ll return to our camp and time for breakfast.
Ghorepani means "horse water" and
it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for the teams of horses,
mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom.
From Ghorepani the trail climbs south on muddy path through
the deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoil which
offers good mountain views, is including views of Machhapuchhare
(not visible from Grohrepani pass), and a panorama all the way
south to the plains of India. It is similar views from Poon
Hill.
Climbing along the ridge in pine and rhododendron
forests to a top 3030 metres then descend to at a second pass
also called Deurali, at 2960 metres. The trails a ridge hides
the mountains as makes a steep, sometimes treacherous, descent
on a narrow path alongside the stream, as the descent continues.
The stream has some clear pools alongside the trail and finally
becomes a series waterfalls over a jumble of boulders. The steep
descent becomes more gentle way to reaches Banthanti and stop
for Lunch approx.: 1 hour.
From Banthanti, the trail follow the stream
down to a bridge where the trails start climbing, leaving the
moist high mountain forests and entering a field of cane, making
some ups and downs past to a vantage point "Tadapani (2540
metres) that offers a brief view of the mountains. Tadapani
means "far water". The village water supply is a long
distance, it takes porters more than half an hour to fetch a
load of water. O/N in Tadapani.
DAY 07: TADAPANI - LANDRUNG
Served the breakfast in the morning and start your journey,
8:00 AM to Landrung, it takes approx.: 6 hours. From Tadapani,
the trails descends through the forests then terraced fields,
to the Khummu Khola. The Ghandrung trails descends steeply from
Tadapani, through forests, a short steep descend among rocks
lead to a stream crossing, then the descent continues gently
past over streams, finally leading out on the ridge to Ghandrung.
Our Lunch spot in Ghandrung. Ghandrung a huge
Gurung village at 1940 metres, is the second largest Gurung
village in Nepal and is a confusing cluster of closely-spaced,
slate-roofed houses. There are neatly terraced fields situated
both above and below the town. It is wonderfully easy to get
lost in the network of narrow alleyways while trying to trek
through the village. There is a larger handicraft factory at
the top of Ghandrung. The views of Annapurna South from here
are out standing. Machhapuchhare, seen from here in its fish
tail aspect, peeps over a forested ridge. ACAP has visitor centre
and an office in Ghandrung and provides offers information about
it activities. From Ghandrung, all the way down hill to Sauli
Bazaar. The down hill trails leads to the river and then climb
to Landrung , a Gurung village at 1550 metres. O/N in Landrung.
DAY 08: LANDRUNG - DHAMPUS
From Landrung, It's an easy walk past fields, a school and
some unusual oval-shaped houses and descends to Tolka a small
settlement at 1710 metres, with several lodges along the trails.
The trail emerges into the main Modi Khola Valley. The trails
climb through forests alive with birds, fern and orchids in
to a huge side canyon of the Modi Khola. After crossing a stream
on a suspension bridge at 1690 metres, the trails climbs Bichok
(also known as Bheri Kharka). The trails climbs through forests
to a clearing on the top of the hill at 2010 metres, where there
are views of mountains can be see from Deurali and break 1 hour
for lunch. From Deurali all way is downhill to Dhampus at 1580
metres. It takes approx. 2 and ˝ an hour. The trails down through
Pothana pass a police cheek post. At Dhampus, you are rewards
with great views of the mountains that continue to improve as
you ascend along the ridge. .
DAY 09: DHAMPUS - POKHARA
From Dhampus, all the way downhill through the village to
Phedi. Starting at an elevation of 1580 metres, in a village
and then forests that is so overgrazed that is look like a manicured
municipal park, the trail down steeply to the ridge at Phedi
at 1080mtres. It takes approx: 2 hours treks, catch our vehicles
and drive to Pokhara. Our lunch spot in Pokhara Hotel. After
Lunch you are free as your own in Pokhara. O/N in Pokhara.
DAY 10: POKHARA CITY TOUR
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley.
You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land"
or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting
place like a boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of
Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples.
After lunch you're free to shop for souviners or rest. O/N in
Pokhara.
DAY 11: POKHARA - RAFTING - ROYAL CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast scenic drive to Chitwan, on the road that
follow the Trisuli River for the most of the distance. Along
the drive you see beautiful scenery, we'll continue our journey
to till rafting spot point. We've Rafting on the Trisuli River.
Trisuli River. This River is very popular as access to the Prithivi
Highway makes "breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli
is also an ideal beginner's River . After few hours rafting
drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned
and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities.
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant
to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the
one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild
boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal
tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner
in the central dining hall.
DAY 12: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, then proceed
on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment
will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest,
open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you
identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that
you may encounter.
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating
animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave
ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the
elephants)
1.00 PM: LUNCH. After lunch , Canoeing : A traditional dug-out
canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view
aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to resort
through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will
show some of their traditional skills and dances.
8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire
DAY 13: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK- KATHMANDU
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after
early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at
9.30 AM. to Kathmandu.
The actual program for your stay, will be given to you on arrival
at Resort / camp. The activities are adjusted to the season
and weather conditions. Naturally, it may not always be possible
to follow this schedule to the minute and the circumstances
may force us to alter the program at short notice. On safari
in the jungle you will be accompanied by expert naturalists
who will advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect
their judgment at all times. If you wish to stroll in the forest
alone, a guide will have to accompany you for your safety. O/N
in Kathmandu DAY 14: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination.
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