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Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region:
The name “Annapurna” came after the Mt. Annapurna, which is the 10th highest mountain in the world. Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Greater Himalaya, a 55-km-long Massif whose highest point, Annapurna I, stands at 8,091 m (26,538 ft). It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the most famous river, Kali Gandaki and which separates it from the Mt. Dhaulagiri (White Mountain). Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which is translated as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture. The Region, Annapurna is surrounded by many Himalayan ranges which include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). Mt. Fishtail dominates the skyline above Pokhara. In addition these attractions, the area possess the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge which is in the middle of two high mountains Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri.

The Annapurna region is one of the famous for trekking. In this region there are three major trekking routes, Jomsom Muktinath, Annapurna Sanctuary which is also called Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit but now-a-days, Annapurna Circuit is shortened due to the road way up to Chame and up to Muktinath in other side so Annapurna Circuit is rarely done by the trekkers, instead of that; trekkers use to go to Ghorepani – Pun Hill which is fantastic, short and easy trek where all of the trekkers (fit & unfit – whoever) can go for trekking . About two-thirds of the trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages. In this Region there is one project known as ACAP (Annapurna conservation Area Project) ACAP was established in 1986 under the guidance of the Late King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation. The project covers the whole Annapurna range, more than 7600 sq km. In an inventive advance to environmental protection, it was declared a "conservation area" instead of a national park. A large number of people live within the protected region.

Annapurna Conservation Area offers varieties of flora and fauna form sub tropical to pine and you will grace by the heart touching blossoming rhododendron on your way. This region is also the home to copious wildlife like blue sheep, snow leopards, tigers and Himalayan Tahr. Multiplicity of birds including multi –colored Impheyan, koklas and blood pheasants, offer you their natural beauty. In this region you will encounter with the Gurungs and Thakali people whose unique culture and religion makes you surprise. You will experience how friendly and open hearted these people are, and you can get a taste of their lifestyle by staying in their house and knowing their way of living and their culture and tradition.
In Annapurna Region, we can do the following treks.
• Annapurna Base Camp
• Annapurna Foot Hill (Ghorepani Trek)
• Jomsom – Muktinath
• Ghandruk – Dhampus Loop

We get there,

by air or by bus and then hiking

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Tour in Nepal

Nepal is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes, rich culture, and stunning natural beauty. There are various tour options available in Nepal, catering to different interests and preferences. Here are some popular tours you can consider in Nepal:

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Kathmandu City Tour: Explore the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, and visit its famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa. Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage, architecture, and spirituality of the city.
Pokhara Tour: Visit the picturesque city of Pokhara, known for its tranquil lakes, stunning mountain views, and adventure activities. Enjoy boating on Phewa Lake, visit the World Peace Pagoda, hike to Sarangkot for sunrise views, and explore the beautiful Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Chitwan National Park Safari: Experience wildlife and nature at Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take part in jungle safaris, elephant rides, canoeing, and birdwatching. Spot rhinos, Bengal tigers, elephants, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Lumbini Tour: Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Explore the sacred Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and various monasteries and meditation centers in the area.
Annapurna Circuit Trek: If you are looking for a more adventurous experience, consider the Annapurna Circuit Trek. This trek takes you through beautiful landscapes, traditional villages, and high mountain passes in the Annapurna region. Enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
Everest Mountain Flight: If trekking to Everest Base Camp is not feasible for you, a mountain flight can provide a spectacular aerial view of Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks. This one-hour flight from Kathmandu offers a unique opportunity to witness the majestic mountains up close.
Village Tours: Experience rural life and traditional Nepali culture by taking village tours in different parts of the country. You can interact with the locals, learn about their lifestyle, participate in farming activities, and enjoy cultural performances.
Adventure Activities: Nepal is renowned for adventure activities such as white-water rafting, paragliding, bungee jumping, zip-lining, and mountain biking. These activities can add an adrenaline rush to your tour and provide a different perspective on the country's natural beauty.

When planning a tour in Nepal, it's advisable to work with a reputable tour operator or travel agency who can arrange your itinerary, accommodation, transportation, and provide knowledgeable guides. They can customize the tour according to your interests, time constraints, and budget, ensuring a memorable experience in Nepal.

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$540 Per Day

Ghorepani Poonhill Grandruk (Annapurna panorama / sunrise) Trekking

Ghorepani /Poonhill Trek Nepal

Accommodation: - Hotel in cities /teahouse in Trek
Grade: - Easy
Culture: Gurung/ Poon Magar
Elevation up to: - 3210m/ Poonhil
Trip start:-Kathmandu
Trip end:- Kathmandu
Group size: - 2 pax ( solo person also can do in extra cost
Trip cost: US$ 600 per person

Ghorepani /Poonhill Trek Nepal

Details itinerary for Annapurna Poonhill Trek / Panorama sunrise Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
On the first day of the itinerary, you will be received at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu by our representatives and then be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara, 6/7 hours
on the 2rd day, you will drive to Pokhara (around 200km) by means of Prithivi Highway. The bus will leave at 7 AM in the dawn. It will take about 6 hours of drive in the midst of striking scenery all along the way.In the remaining time you can explore the Pokhara city and Lakeside.

Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Urleri village
after breakfast in the morning on the third day, you will then be driven to Naya Pul (42km) via car/taxi. An hour of walk from Naya Pul will take you to Birethanti, a small and vibrant town nearby Pokhara. Trekking formally starts from here as you will walk for a four hours along the beautiful trail with bamboo forests and water springs on the way to tikhedunga . After that ascend around 1000 meters as the trail normally grows rising. You will come across a lot of small rivulets and river springs. In the middle, you will arrive at a traditional Magar village of Ulleri, which is situated at around 2080 meter for overnight

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani walking 5 hrs
Three hours of a hike from Ulleri grabs you to Nangethanti though , where you will take your lunch. Again walking further hours of a trek from Nangethanti, you will reach to Ghorepani, where you will stay. From Ghorepani, you can outlook incredible views of Dhaulagiri I, Tukuche, and an extra adjoining Himalayas. You can still enjoy the sunrise view from Ghorepani. Overnight stay at a guest house.

Day 05: Hike Poon hill (3210m), and trek to Tadapani walking 6/7 hrs.
You will wake up early in the morning to start the next trip which provides the best clear views and sun rising over the Himalayas. You can enjoy lots of White Mountains from Poon Hill. After sun rising, you will return to get away and here you will take your day meal. Ghorepani means “horse water” and is certainly a welcome water to stop for the groups of equine, high heel mules and equine that carries abundance between Pokhara and Jomsom. From Ghorepani, the up wards lead us to Durali for another breathtaking views of Annapurna Himalayas Rang & our journey start to get down to down. After crossing a small river again, we will climb another 30 minutes where beautiful Tadapani village will welcome us. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

Day 06: Tadapani to Ghandruk Village walking 4 hours
short Hiking to Ghandruk Takes 4 hours from Tadapani, the trail abruptly today passing through the forests where you can find monkeys and different birds. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal where you can explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement. In addition, you can have a good view of the mountains like Annapurna South and Fishtail. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

Day 07: Back to Pokhara
On the 8th day you will trek to Pokhara from Ghandruk after taking breakfast. On the way, you come across Seuli Bazzar and the Modi River. At Birethanti, you will have your lunch in a small vibrant town nearby Pokhara. Birethanti is quite popular for fish delicacy. The trek then continues towards Nayapul before being driven back to Pokhara. Overnight stay at a hotel

Day 08: Back to Kathmandu
On the 9th day you will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.you
Day 09: Departure
you will return to your own hometown from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu from the hotel.

Cost Include(s)

• All transportation. (Private car for airport pick up/drop, Tourist bus Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu, private car/taxi for Pokhara trekking start point-Pokhara)
• Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• There Meals a day Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during the trek with a cup of tea/coffee.
• Tea house accommodation during the trek.
• Gov. Licensed experienced helpful and friendly guides and porter (2 trekkers =1 porters, and 2 guides)
• Trekking map and trip achievement certificate.
• First aid medical kit (with the guide).
• Annapurna Permits and TIMS fee.
• Government taxes & office service charge.

Cost Exclude(s)
• International air fare to and from Kathmandu.
• Nepal entry visa fee.
• Lunch and evening meals in cities, except the trek
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara because of
   Early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due
   to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
• Travel and rescue insurance.
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery
   Charge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot/cold drink, Wi Fi, shower etc)
•    Tips for trekking staffs

$1500 Per Day

NEPAL ROUND TOUR 16 DAYS

Nepal Round tour 16 Days

Nepal Round tour 16 Days

This tour beging with sight-seeing tour to medieval towns of Kathmandu Valley and on to a beautiful city of Pokhara. A gentle walk in the low-laying hills fringing the near of Pokhara,designed for the first time trekkers, culturelly rich in the villages one passes through and an ever increasing magic in the build-up of mountain views till a climax from the Poon Hill and down to lowland Lumbini, birth place of Lord Buddha and onto Chitwan National Park for the wildlife activities and drive back to Kathmandu is an experience of Nepal with in a 16 days.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu.Reception and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Sight-seeing tours to Swyambhunath,Old Kathmandu,Pashupatinath Temple and Boddhanath Stupa.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara. Drive on to Nayapul and commance trek to Hille at 1495m, which is located on a hill and offers excellent view of the mountains. Overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2834m.Overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Make predawn excursion to Poon Hill 3191m for marvellous views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himals,return to Ghorepani for breakfast. Continue discent through rhododendron forest past Deurali and lunch place-Banthanti. Again take the trail left of the fork ascending gently to Tadapani for overnight.

Day 06: Ghandrung - a descent to a stream than another climb again through forest to the flagstone-lined up streets of the Gurung settlement in the area, reacheed to Ghandrung for overnight.

Day 07: Descend to the river and cross the bridge and walk through fields past beautiful waterfall keeping to the river for 2,1/2 hour then climb to Landrung. 45 minutes out of the Landrung, reach Tolkha in magnificent oak forest. Potana 1870m is reached in about 3 hours from Tolkha.

Day 08: In an hour reach Dhampus 1580m,sprawled out at the end of the ridge then descend steeply to the valley floor. Drive back to Pokhara.Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Sight-seeing tours to Pokhara and boating in Phewa lake.

Day 10: Drive 123km. to Tansen,a 17 century city and offers the best view of the western Himalayas of Nepal from Srinagar.Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Drive to Lumbini- the birth place of Lord Buddha. Sight-seeing of the area and overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Drive to Chitwan National Park. Overnight at jungle lodge.

Day 13: In the Park,Jungle activities – elephant riding etc.

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Half day sight-seeing tour to Bhaktpur Durbar Square.

Day 16: Departure transfer.

Cost included services

1. All airport transfer

2. Sightseeing with all entrance

3. Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Breakfast

4. 6 days trek with all meals

5. Porters and Sherpa Guide during trekking

6. Trekking Permit and Conservation Fees

7. Hotel Tansen and Lumbini with Breakfast and Dinner

8. Chitwan National Park with all meals and Jungle activities

9. Overland drive by Private Car/Bus

Not Included Services

1. Personal Bill

2.Tips

$800 Per Day

HIMALAYAN SUNRISE & SUNSET TOUR

Himalayan Sunrise & Sunset Tour

Himalayan Sunrise & Sunset Tour This is a popular tour of Nepal as it combines sightseeing, a cultural and educational experience and a natural appreciation of some of the most breathtaking sights of the Himalayas. The sunrise and sunset views are truly memorable.
Itinerary

Himalayan Sunrise & Sunset Tour

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu - Nagarkot
If weather permits, early morning Mt. Everest flight and sightseeing tour of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath Temple. The we drive to Nagarkot which is located 32 km east of Katmandu and is one of the most scenic places for mountain views of the Himalayas. Overnight at hotel at Nagarkot.

Day 03: Nagarkot - Bandipur
Drive from Nagarkot to Bandipur by car which takes around 5 hours. Overnight at Bandipur.
Day 04: Bandipur Sightseeing
Explore many beautiful places of interest including: Siddha Cave, Tundikhel, Martys Memorial, Baralthok, Rani Ban (Queen’s Forest), Bindebasini Mandir, Library, Mahalaxmi Mandir, Khadga Devi , Notre Dame School, Balabazaar, Tin Dhara (Three Spouts) and Bandipur Silk Farm – a 30 minutes easy walk. Overnight at Bandipur.
Day 05: Bandipur - Pokhara
After breakfast we drive to Pokhara which takes approximately 3 hours. On the way you will see beautiful landscape, rice fields and mountain views. As soon as we arrive in Pokhara, we check in to the Hotel and rest for few hours and then do some sight seeing including: Davis Fall, Bindhabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Cave, Barahi mandir, Phewa Lake, World Peace pagoda, Seti Gandaki Gorge.

Day 06: Pokhara – Sarangkot
Continue sightseeing in Pokhara before driving 30 mins to Sarangkot to watch the sunset over the Himalayas. the sarangkot village, see sunset . Overnight at Sarangkot

Day 07: Sarangkot - Pokhara
An early morning hike to the watch tower for sunrise view then it’s a short drive back to Pokhara for boating on on Fewa Lake and some shopping around the Lakeside area.Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu
It’s an early morning start by tourist bus to Kathmandu which takes about 6 hours. There we have a welcome back dinner followed by a Nepali cultural program.

Day 09: Departure Kathmandu
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to airport

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