Annapurna Dhaulagiri in Comfort
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Overview
Highlights
- Be swept away by breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri & Annapurna ranges
- Traverse the high pastures above Kopra Ridge beneath Annapurna South, where ancient pilgrim trails lead to the sacred Khayer Lake
- Wander old yak herder trails to Upper Phulbari, above the level of often visited Poon Hill
- Take in the views on a Himalayan mountain flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Explore Kathmandu's vibrant streets and ancient sites
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Trip includes
- 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 12 dinners including all meals on trek valued at US$600
- airport transfers if arriving on day 1 and 16 or if you booked pre/post tour accommodation at the Radisson through World Expeditions
- flight Pokhara/Kathmandu/Pokhara
- expert bilingual guide
- group medical kit
- good quality accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- accommodation on trek in a combination of comfortable eco lodges, and our private eco-comfort camps with off the ground camp beds, mattresses and pillows
- the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
- private transportation
- all park entrance fees and trekking permits
- porters to carry all personal and group equipment
- porter's insurance
Itinerary
You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag ...
Today you have a full day to explore Kathmandu’s bustling streets and significant landmarks. You may wish to start by exploring the city’s two most important World Heritage Listed spiritual sites: Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple and an important cremat...
This morning we take a flight west to Pokhara, Nepal’s second largest town (820m). In good weather we are greeted with sights of the entire Annapurna Range. From here we drive for an hour to a pass between two river valleys to the village of Phedi, where we commence o...
After a glorious mountain sunrise we follow the trail through rhododendron forest before continuing through a series of Gurung villages where lifestyles have not changed substantially over the centuries. After lunch we follow a well-marked trail to the prosperous village of Landruk where we camp for the night. Our private eco campsite affords dramatic views of Annapurna South.
meals : B,L,D
Our destination today is easily seen across the valley, the attractive Gurung village of Ghandruk. We exit the village and slowly descend through rice terraces, crossing a steel bridge that spans the glacial river of the Modi Khola and commence our ascent. As we trek...
Our trail meanders uphill through fields and into forest of rhododendron, magnolia and lichen covered fig. We pass by waterfalls that cascade down narrow gullies that provide the perfect home for many small ferns and delicate plants such as exotic orchids bursting wit...
Leaving the main trekking trail we continue to ascend on a less defined path through old growth forest where we may be fortunate enough to see Himalayan Thar, Hyrax or Ressus and Langur monkeys. Eventually we rise above the tree line and gain stunning views of the Ann...
Setting off early today we make our way downward towards the valley floor, eventually entering the old growth forest, surrounded by colourful rhododendron. We glimpse a small settlement lower down at Chistibung, which will be our lunch spot. After a relaxing lunch we ...
For those who are feeling fit and motivated for a big day hike, and dependent on weather and route conditions, the trip to the sacred Khayer Lake high above us is well worth the effort. The views are outstanding and you will trekking along an ancient pilgrimage trail ...
We descend steeply from our lodge towards a stream and pass through the village of Chistibung. Today's route takes us through heavily forested terrain. Overnight in our exclusive eco-comfort camp in Swantha.
meals : B,L,D
A short walk brings us to Chitre where we join the old Tibet-Nepal trade route. The walk this morning offers excellent views of the Dhaulagiri range as the trail zigzags until we reach our lunch stop at Ghorepani. This is a large village which is on the main tourist t...
The views in the early morning are tremendous, with forested foot hills as a fore ground and some of the world's greatest mountain ranges surrounding us. If you are up early enough, the glow of the rising sun catches Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna. Our trail takes ...
Trekking along the ridge of Bharmakot Dhanda we gain excellent views of Annapurna South, Machapuchare, Hiunchuli and the Manaslu ranges. Ghibrang is a delightful village, largely untouched by western influence, and our exclusive eco-comfort camp offers yet more stunning views in a peaceful terraced setting amidst this pretty village.
meals : B,L,D
Have your trekking poles at the ready today as our descent is approx. 1000m. We pass through interesting villages situated on steep rocky hills and terraces. The villages we pass are mixed communities of predominantly Gurung, Brahmin & Chettri. The final descent i...
This morning we transfer to the airport for the spectacular 40 minute flight back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day is at leisure.
meals : B
After breakfast arrangements cease unless further arrangements have been made. Those people travelling by aircraft to further destinations will be transferred to the airport.
meals : B
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
The trek was so well organised
The guides and crew wonderful. I would highly recommend this trek to any potential future trekkers.
Outstanding adventure
The crew of World Expeditions could not have been better.
Very enjoyable trip
In my view not quite as spectacular as Gokyo or EBC trek but beautiful in its own right. We had an excellent World Ex team and an excellent leader in Romi. Loved the...
This is an amazing trip
I've done other trips in the Himalayas and this one really stood out. You get to see many different landscapes from forests to villages and of course the big mountai...
WE did all the hard work for us and made our trip v memorable
Their in country team were fantastic. We’ll be back!
Other World Expeditions Reviews
I had to leave the tour early because of illness
My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave...
An amazing experience that was made truly possible by booking through World Expeditions
. The team in Nepal went above and beyond to ensure our every requirement was met within their control.. The sherpas, guides, cook, and porters were exemplary, very ...
My wife and I had a wonderful trek in the Annapurna region
We are both 80 but fit and the route was designed to be less exacting than on our last visit to the same area. This allowed ample time to look at the flowering Rhodo...
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- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
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- 16 day trip
- 12 day trek
- 4 nights hotel
- 6 nights private eco campsite
- 5 nights eco lodges
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