Annapurna royal trekking is short trek in Annapurna region and it is named after Prince Charles of Wales trekked this trail. Trek has also seen the likes of such luminaries as Mick Jagger.
Royal trekking route is not so popular in compare to other trek in Annapurna, so you encounter with few other trekkers during your hiking. It is the best place to enjoy Nature, View of Gigantic Mountains over 180 degree, unique bio diversity of mid hills and local village. Low altitude trail makes the trek easy and assessable during all seasons but the View are not good during Monsoon and risk of leech attack is high.
Annapurna Royal Trek starts from Kalikastan ridge, about 25 km away from Pokhara, trail passes through beautiful Gurung hamlets, as you hike the terrace farmed lands your eyes behold the magnificent Annapurna ranges, Machapuchhre and Lamjung mountains that offers best experience of nature’s beauty. The trip finally ends at the scenic Begnas Lake which lies in Pokhara and is around 30km from downtown of Pokhara. The entire trek is rather easy with occasional up and downhill hikes along the ridges and valleys, maximum ascent of this trek is 1730 meter However, there is also an option to extend a cultural tour of Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan by combining this trek to get the thrills of Nepal’s diverse ecological beauty.
Outline Itinerary:
- Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, pick up from airport and transfer to Hotel of your choice. Rest or explore around Thamel tourist hub of Kathmandu.
- Day 02: 6 hours drive by Tourist Bus or 30 minutes flight to Pokhara city about 210 km west of Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel of your choice , free evening for rest, enjoyments or exploration around lakeside.
- Day 03: Morning drive to starting point of trail and trekking to Kalikasthan. Trail passes mostly through Fields towards Kalikasthan which takes about 5 6 hours.
- Day 04: Trek from Kalikasthan to Syarlung located at the altitude of 1100m and is mostly Inhabited by Gurungs, Thakali, Brahmins and others. It takes 4 5 hours. Trail is easy with less ascent and descent passsing though Fields and small villages.
- Day 05: Trek to Chisopani at the altitude of 1260m. Trekking duration is about 5 6 hours. You can see Forests, rivers, and beautiful landscapes high hills and mountains. Chisopani is a small village of Kaski district with mostly Gurung, Magars etc.
- Day 06: After six hours of trekking, back to picturesque Pokhara. Evening free for personal activities in Pokhara. You can also explore around Fewa Lake for boating, photo shoots, cycling etc. After some moments of resting in hotel.
- Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu or extend you visit in Pokhara. You will see beautiful view of great rivers like Marsyangdi, seti and Trisuli and green lusty hills of Tanahu, Gorkha, Chitwan and Dhading on the way to Kathmandu.
- Day 08: Full day guided tour around Kathmandu Valley including Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath temlple, swayambhu stupa, Buddhanath etc. Places are famous historic, cultural and heritage sites of Kathmandu back to Hotel free in evening.
- Day 09: Commence other programs, extend you stay in Kathmandu or transfer to airport for International departures.
Cost Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up / drop & transfer by private car / van/ Haice. (Depend on group size).
- Three night´s accomodation in Kathmandu twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
- Kathmandu city tours, tour guide and private car / van
- Two night´s accomodation in Pokhara twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
- Meals breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea & coffee during the trek (You may choose in Menu)
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
- One highly experienced helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance.
- All necessary ground transportation bus/ car/van for Trek. (We could provide you private vehicle and domestic flight Kathandu/ Pokhra round trip on your require)
- First aid medical kit.
- Annapurna conservation permits.
- TIMS card Fee- Trekkers´Information Management System
- Government taxes & office service charge.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Rescue service arrangement in emergency case, only if your condition requires the rescue (but clients need to pay from their rescue covered Travel insurance)
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee (you can obtain a visa easily up on your arrival in Nepal´s airport Kathmandu)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- International Airfare and Airport Taxs.
- All sightseeing entry fee.
- Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks (cold drinks coke/ fanta/ can juice and mineral water) (Hot drinks boiled drinking water and Hot shower)
- Dessert chocolates personal shopping, laundry, phone call internet camera battery charging.
- Personal trekking equipment Travel /Medical insurance and helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
- Tips and gratitude (The Tipping is appreciated, but not mandatory)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price including section.
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01 :Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, pick up from airport and transfer to Hotel of your choice. Rest or explore around Thamel tourist hub of Kathmandu.
- Day 02 :6 hours drive by Tourist Bus or 30 minutes flight to Pokhara city about 210 km west of Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel of your choice , free evening for rest, enjoyments or exploration around lakeside.
- Day 03 :Morning drive to starting point of trail and trekking to Kalikasthan. Trail passes mostly through Fields towards Kalikasthan which takes about 5 6 hours.
- Day 04 :Trek from Kalikasthan to Syarlung located at the altitude of 1100m and is mostly Inhabited by Gurungs, Thakali, Brahmins and others. It takes 4 5 hours. Trail is easy with less ascent and descent passsing though Fields and small villages.
- Day 05 :Trek to Chisopani at the altitude of 1260m. Trekking duration is about 5 6 hours. You can see Forests, rivers, and beautiful landscapes high hills and mountains. Chisopani is a small village of Kaski district with mostly Gurung, Magars etc.
- Day 06 :After six hours of trekking, back to picturesque Pokhara. Evening free for personal activities in Pokhara. You can also explore around Fewa Lake for boating, photo shoots, cycling etc. After some moments of resting in hotel.
- Day 07 :Drive to Kathmandu or extend you visit in Pokhara. You will see beautiful view of great rivers like Marsyangdi, seti and Trisuli and green lusty hills of Tanahu, Gorkha, Chitwan and Dhading on the way to Kathmandu.
- Day 08 :Full day guided tour around Kathmandu Valley including Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath temlple, swayambhu stupa, Buddhanath etc. Places are famous historic, cultural and heritage sites of Kathmandu back to Hotel free in evening.
- Day 09 :Commence other programs, extend you stay in Kathmandu or transfer to airport for International departures.
Useful Info
If the above schedule does not meet your need and interest, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
Trip is possible to conduct in any time if the group size has two or more pax.