Short Annapurna Trekking with Chitawan Safari

Days16

RegionAnnapurna

DifficultyEasy

Max. Altitude3210 m

Travel seasonSeptember to May

Departure Date	Vacant Places	Days	Price per Person
27 September 2024	8	16	CHF 2'950.00	Inquiry
03 May 2025	4	16	CHF 2'950.00	Inquiry

Short Annapurna Trekking with Chitawan Safari

This is a trip which consists out of city tours to different sights, a jungle safari in the south of Nepal and a six day hike in the Annapurna region. Even though you will not hike that high you will see the whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. At the end you are going to enjoy a safari.

1. Day - Departure Europe

2. Day - Arrival Kathmandu

3. Day - Sightseeing Kathmandu Part 1

After breakfast you will be picked up for the sightseeing tour. Durbar Square is one of the oldest districts with traditional architecture.Buidlings there are from the 16th century and are renovated in the meantime. After lunch you are going to drive to Swyambhunath. This attraction lies on a hill in the middle of Kathmandu valley. From there you can oversee the whole valley. On the hill is a temple, a stupa and a monastery, which have a very important meaning for both religions (Hinduism and Buddhism). The temple is also called “monkey temple”, since there are many macaques monkeys all around the hill. These are not afraid of people and come really close, some even steal cameras! This means: Hang on to your belongings.

4. Day - Sightseeing Kathmandu Part 2

Today you will be picked up around noon to the second part of the city tour. You will be driven to the Pashupatinath burial ground. The temple is a Hindu shrine at the holy river Bagmati. All Hindus who die in the Kathmandu valley are burned there and their ashes are spread there beside the temple, at the riverside. Hindus believe that the ashes will reach the Ganges that the souls of the decedents find their way more easily. Later you are going to drive to Bouddhanath. This stupa, the largest on in South Asia is for Buddhist pilgrims, who come from all over the world, very important. There is a lot to see and to explore all around the Stupa.

5. Day - Kathmandu – Pokhara

Today the trip continues to Pokhara. Pokhara is a nice city in the Annapurna region. You are going to get there by small plane in about 40 minutes. The rest of the day you are going to spend with a city tour. You can explore the area around the lake and you will find lots of small shops and garden restaurants at the lake side where you can enjoy the view on the lake and the mountains. Alternatively you can make a trip to the “World Peace Stupa”, which is built with Japanese help on top of the hill. In the evening there is going to be a cultural program with traditional music and dances.

6. Day - Pokhara - Ulleri

After breakfast you are going to drive to Hile, from there you are going to start your hike to Ulleri (1960 MASL). The hike takes about 4 hours.

7. Day - Ulleri - Ghorepani

The hike goes up to Ghorepani (2850 MASL) through rhododendron forest. We are going to hike through the villages Banthanthi and Nayathanti in which you are going to have lunch. The hike takes about 7 hours.

8. Day - Poon Hill - Tadapani

Early in the morning at 5:00 AM you will be accompanied up to Poon Hill (3210 MASL). There you will enjoy the sunrise and you will have a phenomenal view on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. After around two hours you will go back to the hotel where you are going to have breakfast. Afterwards the hike continues for 6 hours to Tadapani (2600 MASL).

9. Day - Tadapani - Ghandruk

Today’s hike takes about 3 hours downwards to Ghandruk, a Gurung village. Gurung is an ethnical group; many of them are Gurkha soldiers. The rest of the day you are able to stay in your lodge or spend looking around the village. There also is a small museum in which you can try on some traditional Gurung clothes.

10. Day - Ghandruk - Pokhara

Today’s hike takes you back to the start of the hike, Nayapul. This takes about 6 hours. A plane will wait there for you to take you back to Pokhara.

11. Day - Bus drive to Chitawan

Today you will be driven with a small bus to the Chitawan National Park.

12. Day - Chitawan

There are many activities in the National Park. Firstly you are going to ride on an elephant in the jungle. With some luck you will see rhinoceroses, tigers, antelopes, crocodiles, anteaters and some other small animals. There also is an extremely species rich bird population to observe. In the evening will be a cultural program.

13. Day - Chitawan

Today the day starts with a canoe ride. You will stop at an elephant breading center. There you will be able to see young elephants and you are allowed to pet them carefully. Afterwards an oxcart will bring you back to your hotel through Tharu villages.

14.Day - After breakfast you will be driven back to Kathmandu.

15. Day - Time at your own disposal in Kathmandu.

16. Day - Depature from Kathmandu
Flexible daily routine

The daily routines described must be considered somewhat flexible, as they are adapted to local conditions (weather, new paths, etc.) as well as to your constitution. Your guide will plan and discuss the next day with you in the evening.
Include
- Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Pick up and Drop service
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- flight Kathmandu - Pokhara
- 3 times Meals and Accommodations during the Trek
- Trekking Guide (Sirdar)
- Porters
- Trekking permit.
- Trekking insurance for trekking Crew
- Trekking bag of Himalaya Trekking
Exclude
- Flight to Kathmandu and back
- Tips
- all Drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Travel Insurance
Requirements

You will find the level of difficulty and the type of accommodation of each journey in the program.

Equipment

You are going to get an equipment list as recommendation together with your travel documents. The equipment for a tent trekking (tent, mattresses etc.) will be organized locally.

Luggage

You are allowed to check in 20 kg as well as you can take 5 kg of hand luggage with you. If you would like to travel with a trolley case, we kindly ask you to take an additional big backpack with you. Luggage which you do not need while trekking can be deposit for free in Kathmandu.

Entry

For the entry to Nepal you need a passport which is valid further than 6 month after your departure date. You will receive your visa upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. You will be told about the visa expenses while booking, since the fee changes from time to time.

Health

Himalaya Trekking suggests seeing your doctor or a tropical doctor as early as possible so you will be informed about current provisions regarding injections. Pharmacy or a doctor will help you regarding your personal trip first aid travel kit.

Group size

Himalaya Trekking guarantees for every tour. We do not have any minimum size for a group, but we do have a maximum of 12 persons per tour.

Tour program

The daily program should be seen as very flexible since we have to consider the local circumstances as well as your physical condition. Your guide will plan with you every evening the next day.

Travel documents

You are going to receive the detailed travel documents with general information as well as your flight tickets 2 to 3 weeks before departure.

Tipping

The tip for the local guides and carrier are not included in the travel costs. It is common to tip them for a good performance.

Accommodation and meals

The overnight stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara will be in a middle class hotel. The restaurants can be chosen individually, as lunch and dinner are not included in the travel costs.

During a lodge trekking the hike will be trough village to village. You will stay overnight in a basic hostel and you are going to have your meals there or in a restaurant on the way. During the camp trekking you are going to stay in one man or two-person tents and all the meals will be provided by private cook.

Insurance

Himalaya Trekking recommends having travel insurance as well as a cancellation protection. We also recommend having a copy of your police with you.

Climate

The weather in Nepal is nice. The summer is together with the monsoon season from June to October, the rest of the year is dry. There is mild climate in the Kathmandu valley, during the summer time around 20-30°C and in the winter time around 0-15°C.

Please consider the climate for your travelling plans, since the county covers a height form 75 MASL to 8848 MASL. Therefor the climate changes and if you are in the wrong place to the wrong time you will probably not see the Himalaya. However there still is a suited journey for every time period!
Individual date request
Departure Date Vacant Places Days Price per Person

27 September 2024 8 16 CHF 2'950.00 Inquiry

03 May 2025 4 16 CHF 2'950.00 Inquiry