subject: Royal Walk In The Himalayas Tour - Nepal [print this page] Tour Details Tour Details
Day 1 - Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for 2-night stay.
Day 2 - Kathmandu
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Also visit the famous Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath perched on a hillock west of Kathmandu and the ancient city of Patan. (B)
Day 3 - Pokhara, 200 Km/ 6 hrs
Drive along a scenic mountain highway to Pokhara, famous for its mountains views, sub-tropical vegetation, and its spring-fed lakes. Rest of the day is free to explore the surroundings. Overnight in Pokhara. (B)
Day 4 - Thulkote (1,400m), 3-hr trek
Morning, sightseeing tour of Pokhara city with its colourful bazaars, visit the Bindivasini temple, Devis Fall, Mahendra cave, Seti Gorge, Tibetan Refugee Camp. After lunchtime, drive to Arghaun, the starting point of the trek. The trail passes through prime paddy fields before slowly winding uphill till the ridgeline is reached at Thulkote, the first night's campsite. (B, D)
Day 5 - Lipeni (1,539m), 6-hr trek
A magnificent sunrise view of the entire Annapurna range awaits you in the morning. Today's hike is a gentle walk along the ridge to arrive at Patale Bhanjyang for a lunch stop. Further walk uphill through small pine and rhododendron forests with a bird's eye view of Dipang and Begnas lakes on the valley floor, arrive at Lipeni a small Gurung village. The campsite is located a little above Lipeni in a meadow offering a gorgeous view of Annapurna south, Hiunchuli, Mt. Macchapuchare, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu. (B, L, D).
Day 6 - Chisapani (1,520m), 5-hr trek
Morning possibility of exploring the village of Syaglung before setting off on the trail descending sharply to Chautara, for a lunch stop. The trail then winds uphill through grass meadows and scattered settlements then downhill till the check post where your trek permits will be checked. A further 40 minutes steep uphill brings one to the village of Chisapani, set up camp atop a small hillock, perhaps the best campsite on this route. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Begnas (900m), 4-hr trek
After breakfast, a knee wobbling descent for a couple of hours will take you to the valley floor crossing a stream that feeds the Rupa lake. Walk along a small ridge that separates the Rupa and Begnas lakes. A short downhill walk through small fishing villages brings you to Begnas road. Drive to Pokhara for an overnight stay. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)
Day 8 - Pokhara to Kathmandu, 200 Km/6 hrs
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu for an overnight stay. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 9 - Depart Kathmandu
Transfer to Kathmandu airport and depart on your onward flight. (B)
We can tailor-make the above itinerary combining with a stay in India; other treks also available. Please call us for your requirements.
