Annapurna Royal Trek
Overview
The Annapurna Royal Trek is one of the newer treks in the region and is considered easy to moderate. It is named royal as Prince Charles walked this trekking route in 1980. This is a camping trek, for the most part, with the only teahouse accommodation being in Begnas Tal. It is one of the easier and most beautiful routes in Nepal.
Annapurna Royal Trek Have awesome views of the Annapurna peaks. The main attractions of the royal trek are beautiful lakes, caves, and forest with and views of giant mountain ranges. This trek is appropriate for beginner trekkers with little time but is a bit more expensive than tea house trekking because of the camping gear and support team needed.
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Best trekking season – Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival and Check-in to the Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara to Bijaypur, and Trek to Kalikasthan (1370m) – 5 Hours
Day 05: Kalikasthan to Shaklung(1730m) –5 Hours
Day 06: Shaklung to Chisopani–5 Hours
Day 07: Chisopani to Begnas Lake and Drive to Pokhara
Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 09: Farewell
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and check-in to Hotel
There will be a warm welcome to you on Nepal after landing your flight at TIA. Representative of Shiva Excursion Pvt. Ltd. will there for your arrival. He/she will shift you toward your place of accommodation. After having rest for some time there will a brief description of the upcoming program with your guide.
Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
Our today’s day is spent by sightseeing all around Kathmandu Valley. Having a breakfast we will visit Pashupatinath (regarded as the holiest temple of Lord Shiva). Next will be Bauddhanath (Little Tibet). Then Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) is our next destination. Lastly we will drive to Kathmandu (Basantpur) Durbar Square. It will end our Kathmandu tour we will return back & make preparation for our trekking.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Around 7/8 hours)
Now we will move for Pokhara. Our drive goes through Prithivi Highway. Our lunch will be on highway in very nice environment. In around 6 hours we will be at Pokhara. On reaching Pokhara we walk to Lakeside for watching charming sunset views. Then we will return back and have our dinner & enjoy.
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Bijaypur, and Trek to Kalikasthan (1370m) – 5 Hours
Having a short drive to Bijayapur khola we will start our trekking. Reaching on Bijayapur we will take our things and start walking. We may have a bit difficulty in walking in first day. All the things in surrounding will be amazing for us. We will climb until & unless we will be at Kalikasthan for spending a first walk night.
Day 05: Trek from Kalikasthan to Shaklung (1730m) – 5 Hours
We were tired and we will have a very good sleep. Waking up we will have breakfast and again make preparation for walking. Today our destination will be Shaklung. We will walk through forested ridge top through Thulokot to Mati Thana. Continuing our trial we will reach the Gurung village of Shaklung for our night.
Day 06: Trek from Shaklung to Chisopani – 5 Hours
Today our trial drops downward to south of the hill to chisapani. At first we will reach Chautara and a police check post. It is our trail junction. We will head to the west of Begnas Tal and east to the Modi Khola. Then we will climb our Royal Trek route to Chisopani for our night at tented camp.
Day 07: Trek from Chisopani to Begnas Lake and Drive to Pokhara
Our today’s walk will be the last walk of our trek. We will walk through the main trial of meadows and cultivated fields. We will cross many old villages overlooking the quite pleasant views of Rupa Lake & Begnas Lake. After reaching Begnas Tal we will make preparation for returning back on Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
We need return back to Kathmandu. We will return back through the same highway. We will be pleased with houses and greenery of highway. Not only this can we be back by the airplane. Driving around seven hours we will be at Kathmandu. We will be shifted toward our hotel which will end our trekking.
Day 09: Final Departure
Spending a rest night at Kathmandu, it’s a time for returning back to your home land. There will be a small farewell program for you. You will be guided all the things of returning journey by our team for your departure. Hope you will be back to Nepal to visit the remaining side of beautiful Nepal.
Cost Details
- All Airports pick up and drop.
- 3 nights your standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- 2 nights your standard hotel in Pokhara with BB.
- Kathamdnu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus
- Accommodation during trek
- All 3 meals per day during the trek [B+L+D]
- An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant trek guide as per bigger size of group of trekkers: (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
- Down jacket, sleeping bag And duffel bag (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, TIMS )
- A medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- All government and local taxes
Cost excludes
- Nepal Visa fee (Nepal provides on arrival visa in Immigration, bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs,)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Meal city like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Extra calculate for additional programs as per above itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Local donation & Tips for guides and porters.
- Personal expenses (Pot of tea, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Date & Depature
The Shiva Excursion Pvt. Ltd offer by Reasonable Cost, And if you need more facilities and more group size and Extra Actives. Do not hesitate Call or Email us.
