Annapurna Chitwan
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Overview
Highlights
- Savour uninterrupted views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges
- Search for Asiatic Rhino and Bengal Tiger in Chitwan National Park
- Witness a magical sunrise over snow capped peaks at Poon Hill
- Experience a breathtaking mountain flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Immerse yourself in Nepali culture as your trek through Gurung villages
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Trip includes
- 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners, including all meals on trek valued at US$400
- flight Kathmandu/Pokhara US$133 approx
- Airport transfers if arriving on day 1 and 11 or if you booked pre/post tour accommodation at the Radisson through World Expeditions
- expert bilingual guide and group medical kit
- private transportation
- good quality accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan National Park
- use of a trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fibre filled jacket and insulated mat, valued at USD $500
- souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
- all park entrance fees and trekking permits
- porters to carry all personal and group equipment along with porter's insurance
- accommodation on trek in a combination of comfortable eco lodges, and our exclusive eco-comfort camps with off the ground camp beds, mattresses and pillows
- Chitwan jeep safari
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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 ...
We take a short 25min early morning flight to Pokhara, Nepal’s second largest city (820m). In good weather we are greeted with sights of the entire Annapurna range. From here we drive alongside the Kali Gandaki river and through foothills and valleys to Kimche. On arrival we will begin our walk to Ghandruk, our first overnight stop. Overnight: Exclusive eco-comfort camp
meals : B,L,D
Our trail meanders uphill through fields and into the forest of rhododendron and magnolia. We pass by waterfalls that cascade down narrow gullies that provide the perfect home for many small ferns and delicate plants. Tadapani is a clearing in the forest and a rest pl...
The walk this morning offers excellent views of the Dhaulagiri range as the trail zigzags until we Ghorepani. This is a sizeable town on the main tourist trail. You may wish to wander through the bazaar, browse through Tibetan wares on display and enjoy local treats from the bakeries. Overnight: eco-lodge
meals : B,L,D
From Ghorapani a pre dawn 45 minutes climb brings us to the summit of Poon Hill (3200m). The view of the Himalaya are tremendous, with forested foot hills as a fore ground and some of the world's greatest mountain ranges surrounding us .The glow of the rising sun catc...
Today we descend steeply down to valley floor, passing through the beautiful countryside villages of Tirkhedhunga and Hile. Once we reach the valley, we cross the river via a suspension bridge and the trail continues with a more gentle walk along the riverside as we ...
Today you will have a free day to explore Nepal's second largest city, Pokhara. This relaxing city surrounds Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in Nepal and is a popular starting and ending point for trekking in the Annapurna region. This city offers plenty of modern...
This morning we transfer to Chitwan by road. On arrival we are briefed on the planned activities during our stay. Late afternoon and early morning are the best times to sight wildlife, so other times tend to be for less energetic activities. We will have lunch at ou...
A full day's activities are available including jungle walks, canoe rides, bird-watching and jeep safari, as well as lectures on other fauna. Our concession area is the territory of many species of wildlife including 3 tigers, 5 leopards, 7 rhino, and many deer, boar...
After breakfast we transfer by road to Kathmandu. Overnight: Radisson Hotel or similiar
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 and assisted with check-in procedures.
meals : B
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
Lots of steps, so be prepped!
This is the second trip where my partner and I booked with a Stride-featured operator. Fun trip, great peeps, rockin' sustainable practices. World Expeditions made c...
We could not be more impressed with our group leader
She and her assistant were great inspiration along all the way.
Just returned from a once in a lifetime trip Annapurna/Chitwan with World Expeditions and it was fantastic! The 6 day trek was not easy for me as a 55 year old but I made it ok (my hubby of the same age thought it was pretty easy)
The views were incredible at every turn. Our guide Bijay was wonderful as were all the support staff. Food was delicious and plentiful, accommodation great. If you h...
This is an amazing trek that combines some moderate trekking with the safari
Each day is different and my favourite part of the day was watching the incredible sunsets and sunrises. They were simply stunning. The porters and kitchen staff are...
Great trekking experience through the Annapurna area visiting hillside villages and experiencing a different way of life
Magnificent views of the Annapurna ranges. Trek was challenging at times with a few steep climbs. We were wonderfully looked after by our guide BK and Sherpas Kami a...
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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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- International flights and airport taxes
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
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- 11 day trip
- 5 day trek
- 2 day wildlife safari
- 1 nights exclusive eco-comfort camp
- 3 nights eco lodge
- 4 nights hotel
- 2 nights adventure lodge
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