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| Duration | 14 days | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 825 | $ 679 |
| Price Per Day | $ 59 | $ 113 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Countries Visited | N/A | |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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| Meals Included |
13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 9 Dinners |
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The Annapurna base camp trek, a world-renowned trek to the lap of the Annapurna Himalaya where you will be greeted by unforgettable views of the surrounding peaks, Annapurna base camp trek starts in the lush lowlands and continues up to a high-elevation amphitheater at the foot of Annapurna Himalayas. We have thrilling views of Annapurna I, the first peak above 8000 m to have been climbed in history, a feat accomplished by a French team in 1950; the feeling of being in the heart of the Himalayas will never be forgotten. The Annapurna base camp trek lies in the Annapurna Conservation area and is one of the most popular trails among many trekking trails in the region, The Annapurna Base Camp passes through many villages of different ethnic communities having different cultures and lifestyles with terraced fields to forests of rhododendron and bamboo with a wide range of flora and fauna and eventually the alpine heights. It provides non-stop natural diversity with lovely mountain views and the Himalayan landscape. The sub-tropical forests come alive with an immense variety of bird life, waterfalls thunder down from steep cliff sides and monkeys chatter from the tree-tops, terraced fields, and tropical fruit trees surround the neat, white-washed Gurung villages of the higher regions, leading the eye to vistas dominated by some of the Himalaya's most majestic peaks. |
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Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu airport transfer to hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
You will be met & greeted by our airport representative who will be on standby to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Your evening is free and after you’ve refreshed, you can go for a stroll down the street to get familiar with your surroundings. Window shopping would be a good start to look around. Your first overnight in the valley of temples & cows. Probably the most in the world; however, these unusual sights are sometimes welcome & interesting.
Day 2: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley & an orientation:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel, Hours: 6
After having breakfast at hotel, we take you for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley; you will be escorted by a professional guide and Your tour will include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple - Swayambhunath (note, there are real monkeys down here & they can be a pain in the neck, especially if you are munching something while climbing the steps to the temple; whatever your munching could vanish from your hands in seconds if you’re not careful and the best way to appease these monkeys is by buying some bananas from vendors just by the roadside to the temple & distribute them on your way up, they’d be happy & leave you alone). Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa. The Pashupatinath is a significant place of visit because this is a heritage site & is the most important religious site for Hindus in Nepal & India and within the boundaries of this temple are cremation zones where the bodies of Nepalese, right from the pauper on the streets to the king of Nepal are cremated at this old temple. In the early evening we get back to our hotel & refresh after which your trek leader will meet the group & orient you on the whole program related to your trip. You will even have sufficient time to buy some trek gear if you need any in Thamel area.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 Kilometers west of Kathmandu):
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel, Hours: 6
After having early breakfast at hotel, we start our drive and the drive goes along the scenic Trisuli and Marsyangdi River to reach Pokhara, it’s a pretty good drive as we go by the beautiful river which is also good for rafting; we view Ganesh Himal and the Manaslu peak as well We drive along the scenic Trisuli and Marsyangdi River to reach Pokhara, it’s a pretty good drive as we go by the beautiful river which is also good for rafting; we view Ganesh Himal and the Manaslu peak as well during the Driving. Pokhara is a tourist's paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, & temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with her lovely mountains; after 6 hours of driving; we will arrive in Pokhara, the city of lakes, welcome to this beautiful town of serene lakes that gives so much meaning to your holidays, overnight at your Hotel.
Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedunga:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge, Hours: 5 Max. Altitude: 1577
After having breakfast at the hotel, we start to drive to Nayapul which takes approximately one and half hours, we then start the first part of our hiking out to Tikhedunga (1577M) Via Birethanti (1065m.) this is a pretty easy flat out hike as we pass through several small lively villages and settlements, after some time, we will ascend gently to the final destination of the day, overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation: Tea house/ Lodge, Hours: 6 Max. Altitude: 2800
After having hot breakfast at lodge, we start trek and ascend steeply for the first 2 hours then ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, villages. This path gives breathtaking views of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), and the grand Annapurna (7219m) south on the way. Our trekking trail now gets quite easy going as we pass through rhododendron and shadowy forests amidst the cackling of birds which gives us good feelings till we ascend gently up to the final camp to the Ghorepani, check into the Lodge and overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 6: Hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge, Hours: 6 Max. Altitude: 3210
Today, we hike to Poonhill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise views over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snow capped mountains in the morning. Poonhill has always been a symbol of beauty for the Annapurna region then we will return down to Ghorepani and have a hot breakfast at our lodge and trek to Tadapani (2650m.). Most part of the trail we trek is through blooming rhododendron forest; the beautiful flower makes the jungle colorful in spring when they bloom, check in to the lodge in Tadapani and overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 7: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel, Hours: 6 Max. Altitude: 2675
After having breakfast at lodge, we start the trek and enjoy our hike by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests along the trail, We hear the chirping of different kinds of birds on the way to Kimrung Khola. We then straightaway ascend steeply and walk at a flat level for 45 minutes with gentle steep paths in-between and flat all the way to Chomrong which the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp., check into the Lodge and overnight at lodge.
Day 8: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalaya:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge, Hours: 7 Max. Altitude: 3500
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek; the trekking trail descends on a stone stairway for the first one and half hour and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a suspension bridge, then climbs out of the side valley. High above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail passes through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak, then we climb further on a rocky path, we will reach Sinuwa, at 2350m & then we trek gently through the forest and descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests to reach Bamboo and walk on gently up towards Dovan and Himalaya, check into the lodge.
Day 9: Trek from Himalaya to Annapurna Base Camp:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge, Hours: 7 Max. Altitude: 4130
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek, the valley widens and becomes less steep and we will see the gates to the sanctuary from here as the trail continues into the sanctum, it crosses two avalanche tracks on a narrow trail that hurdles up against the cliffs. After a short trek we will be at Bagar (3310m.), a green meadow with some abandoned hotels. The normal trail follows the left side of the valley. Now the trail appears gently ascending until Machhapuchare Base Camp (3820m.) Which is one place where we enjoy some of the best landscapes in the venture; we will enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.). The path follows through alpine meadows and after some distance our trails go gently up. After a short trek, we begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp at (4170m.), congratulation that you now have reached the Annapurna Base Camp, the destination of our holiday, overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 10: Trekking from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge, Hours: 7 Max. Altitude: 2630
We will have great views of the Himalayas with sunrise in Annapurna base camp then we will have breakfast and ready to return trekking to Dove that takes about five hours and much easier as we go down. You should have no problem reaching Sinuwa from Annapurna Base Camp in a single day however; we have chosen this route as some trekkers may have problem on going down due to shaking or wobbling legs that could be fatigued, check in to the lodge and overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 11: Trekking from Dovan to Jhinudanda:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house/ Lodge, Hours: 6 Max. Altitude: 1800
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek to Jhinu dada, the trekking trail is a descent till Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants then, after Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up an hour and the trail is quite flat until Sinuwa. We trek gradually descending to the Chhumrong Khola and we have to follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhumrong village, the last part of the trail is steep down to Jhinudanda. We check into our rooms at the guest house then we could go to the Hot Springs to take a refreshing bath in the warm salt waters, overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 12: Trek from Jhinudanda to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara:
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel, Hours: 6
After having breakfast at guest house in Jhinu, we start our trekking and the first part of the trek is lttle descent then flat level trail until Birethati along with the bank of the river, we will stop at Birethati for lunch and after walking about 30 minutes to Nayapul, there will be our car/van waiting for us to take us back to the civilization, Pokhara the city of lakes and natural wonders, overnight at hotel..
Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu:
Accommodation: Hotel Hours: 6 Meals: Breakfast
You will have early breakfast at hotel in Pokhara and Our tourist bus leaves at 7 AM to drive us to Kathmandu and the driving will be a fantastic experience as we drive past many satellite towns on the way and we are able to see rural settlements, gushing rivers, terraces and green rural landscapes; after 6 hours driving we will arrive Kathmandu and its overnight at your hotel.
Day 14: Transfer to airport for your departure:
Meals: Breakfast
You will be transferred to the international airport for your final departure to your loving home. OUTFITTER NEPAL has taken pleasure in serving you all of these weeks; you counted on us & we didn’t let you down because we know how hard you’ve worked to enjoy this holiday. Meeting you was an immense pleasure & we do hope you will remember us down the years with memories of the time you’ve spent in this amazing country that’s Nepal. A safe BON VOYAGE home…takes care!!!.
Day
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Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
West Swanzey D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center
Activity note: Hotel check-in and Registration from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Afternoon: Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the Mayflower Lodge on the Pilgrim Pines Campus to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, other important information, and to learn when and where the Orientation session will take place. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in.
Dinner: In the Mayflower dining room, the dinner buffet offers choices such as a salad bar, meat and vegetable entrée, coffee, tea, water, dessert.
Evening: Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Our yoga-focused program is designed to inform, inspire, and revitalize participants regardless of prior experience. As a beginner learning the basics or an experienced yogi looking to deepen your practice this comprehensive course will be led by our outstanding teacher who brings a wealth of experience, intelligence, and humor to help you learn how yoga can help you feel better physically, and more connected with others and yourself. Some outings may be weather dependent. Each evening of the program will conclude with a light snack in the dining room and opportunities to converse, watch TV, play a table game, or work on a puzzle. Periods in the schedule labeled “Free Time” and “At Leisure” offer opportunities to make the program more meaningful and memorable while going out to explore on your own, engaging in available activities independently, making new friends among fellow Road Scholars, or simply relaxing. The Group Leader will always be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Day
2
What is Yoga? Covered Bridges, Keene
West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center
Activity note: Getting in and out of vans. Minimal walking or standing required.
Breakfast: In the Mayflower Lodge dining room, the breakfast buffet features hot buffet, toast, hot and cold cereal, granola, yogurt, fruit, milk, juices, coffee, tea, water.
Morning: We will briefly review what yoga is: a holistic approach to integrating body, mind, and spirit through physical postures, mindful breathing, meditation, and philosophy. We will learn about Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga and use our first 90 minutes asana (postures/physical movement) practice to deepen our understanding of introduced concepts. We’ll have a short break with light refreshments between classes.
Lunch: In the Mayflower Lodge dining room, the lunch buffet features soup of the day, salad bar, hot entrée, dessert, coffee, tea, water.
Afternoon: We will travel by van to the six covered bridges of Cheshire County, all dating from the mid-19th century. We will then explore the delightful downtown of Keene, NH, and learn for ourselves why this quintessentially New England city is called the Currier & Ives town.
Dinner: Dining room buffet.
Evening: We will visit the yoga studio to continue our earlier discussion about what yoga is and conclude our session with a short, relaxing meditation.
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Asana and Pranayama: Posture and Breath, Gap Mountain
West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center
Activity note: Hiking 2.6 miles; steep terrain; wear sturdy footwear. Hike is weather dependent.
Breakfast: Dining room buffet.
Morning: Our second yoga session will deepen our understanding of what the postures of yoga are about and how to incorporate breath with movement. We will focus on alignment, modifications, and the use of props. We will detail some of the more accessible pranayama (mindful breathing) techniques and finish our session with a 90-minutes asana practice (posture) reviewing the morning’s concepts. Mid-morning refreshments will be served.
Lunch: Dining room buffet.
Afternoon: We will hike up Gap Mountain for a gorgeous view of Mt. Monadnock. This is a 2.6 mile round trip trail cloaked near Troy, NH, primarily used for nature hikes, berry-picking and birding. In the late afternoon we will practice gentle yoga practice.
Dinner: Dining room buffet.
Evening: We will view the film Yoga Unveiled, which details the history and philosophy of yoga. It includes interviews with academic scholars and master yoga instructors.
Day
4
Mantra and Meditation
West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center
Breakfast: Dining room buffet.
Morning: Our session explores the language of Sanskrit and the practice of mantra, or chanting. We will experiment with techniques and see how ancient seers used mantra as a means to facilitate meditation and transformation. Our 90-minute asana practice will incorporate these techniques. Mid-morning refreshments will be served.
Lunch: Dining room buffet.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: Dining room buffet.
Evening: At leisure.
Day
5
Personal Yoga, Hike, Artisan’s Studio
West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center
Activity note: 1.5 mile hike, with a 962 foot summit.
Breakfast: Dining room buffet.
Morning: Today we will focus on making yoga part of our daily lives. We will learn about the health benefits of yoga and the latest scientific research supporting those claims. Understanding the importance of consistency in practice, our 90-minutes asana session is one we can take away with us to use at home. Mid-morning refreshments will be served.
Lunch: Dining room buffet.
Afternoon: We will hike Tippin Rock, with its interesting geological formations, located less than 2 miles from Pilgrim Pines. Afterwards we will visit a local artisan's studio.
Dinner: Dining room buffet.
Evening: Our final evening program will be a kirtan concert, or mantra sing-along, with a local musician. After the program enjoy conversation, snacks, TV, or puzzle-making, to conclude your day.
Day
6
Program concludes
West Swanzey B,L
Activity note: Hotel check-out this morning.
Breakfast: Dining room buffet.
Morning: In our final session we will have time for questions and reflections. We will conclude with an asana practice to prepare us for departure and travel.
Lunch: Dining room buffet. Box lunches will be available upon request for those who need to leave early. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!
