Rebuild Home and Annapurna Trek – 13 Days
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Highlights
- Beautiful scenic view while driving to Gorkha village.
- Rebuilding activities in the village.
- Constructive work with the involvement of locals.
- Sunrise and sunset with excellent mountain views from Poon Hill
- Explore Gurung culture in Ghandruk village
- Walking through colorful rhododendron forests
- Short and easy trek in Annapurna
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Trip includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by private tourist vehicle.
- Twin sharing accommodation in standard two or three star hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara including Breakfast.
- Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the Annapurna trek (twin sharing and occasionally dormitory style) including breakfast
- Accommodation in tented camp with breakfast, lunch and dinner in the village (two person in one tent).
- Local Ace the Himalaya licensed English speaking guide for the trip.
- Food provided by our local chef in Tented Camp (The variety of food available are rice, pasta, fried rice, pancakes, muesli, eggs, hot tea and coffee etc).
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage from Arughat - village - Arughat (We assign one porter for every two guests).
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- Transfer from Kathmandu - Arughat - Kathmandu on private 4WD Jeep.
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS permit for trekking
- Free Ace the Himalaya duffel bag and cap
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
- Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day
- USD 300 donations per person from the cost you have paid to buy this trip (This amount is to buy the construction materials to build the houses.)
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Itinerary
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On this day, we transport you to one of the villages of Gorkha which lie at the epicenter of the earthquake. We will use 4WD jeeps and you have to do a few hours of walking too. Our focus is on five villages: Aruchanaute, Arba...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The rebuilding activities of the houses of the village start on this day and will continue for the time of 4 days. You won’t be engaging on works that require technical expertise. The activities you will do are simple: carryin...
Meals: Breakfast
On this day, 4WD jeeps will transfer you to Pokhara, the Lake City of Nepal. It is the starting point of treks in Annapurna region. Since the effect of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake is less in and around Pokhara, trekking to Poon Hill is possible.
Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast
This day is the start of your trek in Annapurna region. At first, take an hour drive to Nayapul and the trek will begin. You will walk along the banks of rivers and pass through beautiful Nepali villages as the trail steadily climbs up to the v...
Meals: Breakfast
The trail ascends more gently from Ulleri towards Banthanti. You will pass through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons. After walking for 5 hours, you will arrive at today’s overnight village, Ghorepani.
Overnight at a guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast
On this day, very early in the morning, you will start hiking to Poon Hill. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. The sunrise spectacle is breathtaking. After spending an hour at Poon Hill, ret...
Meals: Breakfast
After a night at Ghandruk, the second largest Gurung village and one of the most popular villages in Nepal, you will head off to Nayapul. Your trekking in Annapurna region comes to an end on this day. The trail descends towards Nayapul. You will arrive at this place after 5 hours. And then, a drive after you will be back in Pokhara.
Overnight at a hotel.
You will be driven back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. And, at the end of the day, there will be farewell dinner for you in a Nepali restaurant with the cultural performance. We have organized this dinner program to bid you goodbye and say thank you for your noble efforts in rebuilding the village of Gorkha.
Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included
Meals: Breakfast
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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The Himalayas are home to some of the most captivating vistas of the world. Ace the Himalaya has meticulously created unique outdoor adventure journeys for you to explore the highlights of four enchanting, yet very different cultural wonderlands – Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. From trekking, peak climbing and mountaineering to rafting, wildlife safari, cultural tours and other activities, Ace the Himalaya has an option for all kinds of outdoor lovers. We are proud to showcase the Himalayas to the world and take your journey beyond the ordinary!
Company Overview
Ace the Himalaya was founded by Prem K Khatry in 2006, after working for many years as a freelance tour/trekking leader. Prem founded Ace to be a 100% locally-owned inbound ground operator in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. Since 2006, Ace the Himalaya has been proudly showcasing the scenic beauty of the glorious Himalayas to the world. As a Nepalese-owned company, Ace offers wholesale tour operators the twin benefits of affordable ground services and superior quality itineraries and travel planning services. Today, the company employs a staff of 110 and has proudly served thousands of trekking groups in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.
What We Do
Ace specializes in hiking, trekking, mountaineering, rafting, wildlife safaris, mountain biking, cultural tours, and special itineraries (honeymoon, photography, festivals, voluntourism and student). Ace offers both pre-planned itineraries and custom travel planning services. Our average group size has eight clients and two guides. Ace can also accommodate large groups, having worked with student groups of about 250 travelers.
We have packages for ‘Voluntourism’, which stands for volunteering (teaching, rebuilding construction etc.) while traveling. Also, we have just started a special marriage package in traditional Nepalese custom for the couples on a holiday in Nepal.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara. (Requires approximately USD 150 to 200 per person for the entire trip)
- Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation. (See the travel insurance page)
- International airfare and airport departure tax (See the international flights page)
- Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
- Personal Equipment (Click the equipment tab).
- Tips for guide, staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.
8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners
List of Recommended Equipment for this Trip:
- 4 seasons Sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it but is to be returned after the trek. It costs you USD 50 for the entire trip)
- Duffel or Rucksack bag or suitcase (We will provide one complimentary ACE duffel bag for you to keep.)
- Daypack
- Down Jacket (Optional/we can provide if you need one but is to be returned after the trek)
- Hiking pants
- Waterproof jacket
- Full sleeve shirt
- Jumper or pile jacket
- T-shirt
- Sandals
- Woolen socks
- Sun hat
- Sun block for lips
- Sun lotion
- Goggles or sunglasses
- Long thermal underwear
- Water bottle
- Sewing kit
- Medical and first aid kit
- Flash light
- Batteries and bulbs
- Swiss army knife
- Personal towel
- Personal toiletries and medication which should be labeled
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