Annapurna Community Trek

Annapurna community trek is one of the best scenic adventurous region and rich in variety of remarkable natural beauty. This trek may offer such variety of eye catching scenery along with peace and isolated villages with mighty Himalayan culture. Stunning views of the magnificent Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range in the way to make trekkers even more exciting.

Annapurna community trek has been one of the famous trekking destinations for Annapurna area. Its unique mixture and the combination of the typical culture and natural scene. As the trail goes on from Nayapul, starting point of the trekking, we reach up to the Tikhedhunga- traditional ethnic settlement from where we move towards Khopra Danda and Poon Hill in order to experience the incredible views of the Dhaulagiri range. Similarly exploration of deepest gorge in the world – Kali Gandaki surrounded be amazing peaks like Nilgiri, Annapurna I and Annapurna. In order to make your lifetime trekking experience Annapurna community trek should never be missed.

Highlights:

1. Stunning views of the panoramic peaks like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and machhapuchre.
2. Explore the deepest gorge in the world.
3. Less crowded and trekked areas in the Annapurna region.
4. A unique close-up glimpse of the Himalayan lifestyle.

Outline itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Culture tour (sightseeing tour)

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 820m/25minutes and drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedunga 1540m (3/4 hours).

Day 04: Tikhedunga to Ghorepani 2750m (5/6 hours).

Day 05: Ghorepani to Mohare Hill 3320m/3 hours

Day 06: Mohare Danda to Nangi 2320m/4-5 hours

Day 07: Nangi to Banskharka 1530m/4 hours

Day 08: Banskharka to Galeshwor and drive to Pokhara

Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer Bhaktapur

Day 10: Depart Kathmandu

Cost Includes

Airport arrival and departure transfer to/from hotel. All domestic pick up drop transportation by private vehicle. 3 star base hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, twin sharing with breakfast. English speaking local tour Guide, all entrance fees. ACAP and TIM's trekking permit, and necessary National Park entry fees, restricted areas permits. Pre-trek meeting with guide, and welcome Nepali dinner Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek. Lodge/guesthouse accommodation during trek. Sharing, during high season can be dormitory English speaking experienced and qualified trekking guide. One porter between two pax, 8 kilo baggage per pax. Guide & porters receive 'fair wage', proper equipment and full insurance coverage. Group and staff first aid kit. Pokhara to Nayapul and Galeshwor to Pokhara by private vehicle. Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight, accompanied by Guide. Farewell dinner, with Guide in Kathmandu on last day. All government taxes.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu You will be greeted by one of our staff, and driven to your hotel. Here we will go over the program, answer any questions you may have, ensure you have all the necessary equipment with you, and conclude the day with dinner together. Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight or similar Meals: Dinner Day 02: Culture tour (sightseeing tour) After breakfast, we will visit Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest Bhuddhist stupa (outdoor temple) in Nepal and the holiest one outside Tibet for the Tibetan people. This is the Tibetan center of the city, with an array of holy shrines, effigies, all enhanced by the clang of bells and praying monks in their maroon robes. You join pilgrims who may have traveled hundreds, even thousands, of miles on foot to pray here. We also visit Swayambhunath, or the Monkey Temple. This 2000 year-old monument is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and is an UNESCO World Heritage Monument. From this hilltop you gain amazing views over the city, with the mountains you flew over earlier, as a background. Again you will be visit Pashupatinath Temple and it is one of the most sacred temples in the entire Hindu world. It is a sacred place where Hindus come to die and to be cremated. There are images of Shiva along with other statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eight-century statue of Brahma the creator and numerous other temples. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over south Asia offering ceremonies to worship Shiva, the Lord of Destruction. The evening is free to explore the streets, shops and restaurants. Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight or similar Meals: Breakfast Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 820m/25minutes and drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedunga 1540m (3/4 hours). Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara in the morning with scenic mountain views including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna Massif. Drive to Naya Pul which takes about 1.30 hour. Upon reach, we start our trek from Nayapul to Tikhedunga.  we walk through the forests trail with viewing the small waterfalls during the trail until reaching Tikhedunga which takes 3-4 hours. Accommodation: Lodges/ guesthouse Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 04: Tikhedunga to Ghorepani 2750m (5/6 hours). The trail ascent brings us to reach Ulleri village after 2 hours steep up walking and continue the trail gently up until Banthanti which takes about 1 hour and will have lunch there. Now we can see the good view of Machhapuchre, Hiun Chuli and Annapurna South. After lunch, then our trails goes gradually ascend until reaching Ghorepani, a village of Magar peoples which takes about 2 hours to reach. The mountains are visible from our accommodation and overnight in Lodge. Accommodation: Lodges/ guesthouse Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 05: Ghorepani to Mohare Hill 3320m/3-4 hours Today after breakfast, from Ghorepani, we will follow the trail of Poon Hill for 45 minutes for awesome views of Dhaulagiri Range and Annapurna massif and from Poon Hill, the trail turn left on the grassy and rhododendron forests with small ups and downs until reaching where the trail is flat. We walk along a flat trail for a while, and then go up into the forest. There is a steep, grassy path along the ridge and finally we will come to see the house of Moharedanda. Still continue hiking along the ridge with Dhaulagiri and Annapurna and Manaslu for sunset vistas. And views of the surrounding forest and the mysterious, southern landscapes. Moharedanda itself is a perfect natural towering ridge. It offers a spectacular 360 degree mountain view through the Dhaulagiri range (8167m), Annapurna range (8091m), Manaslu Himal( 8163m) as well as vistas of  deep magical landscapes and magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the mountains. Accommodation: Home stay/ guest house Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 06: Mohare Danda to Nangi 2320m/4-5 hours Early morning enjoy with sunrise, with stunning views of the mountains.  After breakfast we head to Magar village of Nagi ; it is a leisurely walk on to Nangi, the main village where you will spend the night where we will have to stay a Night. The views of Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range are still visible from the village. Also Here you can visit the school, see how the villagers make paper from the locally grown plants, visit a medicinal plant nursery, and a number of other income-generating projects. Accommodation: Home stay/ guest house Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 07: Nangi to Banskharka 1530m/4 hours Today morning after having breakfast, we leave the village and follow the off road head through the villages. A fantastic ridge walk, with marvellous views in every direction, you descend through forest to the secluded lodge at Baskarka Karka. The mountains here seem so close; you feel could reach out and touch them. It’s like top of the hill. Accommodation: Home stay/ guest house Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 08: Banskharka to Galeshwor and drive to Pokhara Morning we walk down hill on the small trekking trail skipping dirt road and soon trail follows steep downhill to Kaligandaki River where we cross the suspension bridge and walk on the dirt road for a while to arrive at Galeshwor. Where one of the famous Hindu temples is is situated in the middle of village and we quickly visit this temple and drive to Pokhara. Accommodation: Pokhara batika or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer Bhaktapur We fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, and drive directly to Bhaktapur, The City of Devotees. We visit Durbar Square, known locally as Khwopa or Bhadgaon, world renowned for its elegant art, colorful festivals, traditional dances and indigenous lifestyle of different people of different religions. Majestic monuments, temples and traditional Newar lifestyle, known for their craftsmanship, all adds to the flavor of this amazing city. Accommodation: Peacock Guest house or similar Meals: breakfast, Dinner Day 10: Depart Kathmandu After Breakfast, you can do some last minute shopping for souvenirs and gifts, before we transfer you to the airport. Additional information: Accommodation. All hotels are of a good standard, within Tourist class category. Nepal is a developing country, so some rough corners should be expected, and tolerated. Electricity can suddenly be cut off, and hot water in the shower is not always guaranteed. A sense of humor is important. When trekking we use lodges/home stays, where again the standard can vary. In the high season you may end up in a dormitory, or even sleeping in the dining room. We aim for own rooms with two or a double bed. But again: humor helps. Food In Kathmandu you have a wide selection of places to eat. On the trek the menu is more limited. Here we tend to eat simple, with the Nepali national dish, Dhal Bhat being popular (rice, lentils and vegetables/meat curry), but there is pizza and other exotic foods on the menu. You rarely go hungry, but standards can vary. At each meal we provide tea and coffee. Best Season of Trekking Trekking is best during the pre and the post monsoon periods, i.e. March to May, and even better from the end of September to early December. Winter is December to end Feb and can be too cold in most areas, and June to early September the Monsoon is upon us. Having said that, it is possible to trek in Nepal year round. Let us know your dates and interests, and we can tailor a suitable trip. HIKING/TREKKING CHECKLIST Boots suitable for your given trek, 4 pairs of socks, warm long johns, a windproof and a waterproof pair of trousers. Underpants, T-shirts, insulated mid layer, short and long arm shirts, fleece or wool jacket, and down jacket. Waterproof shell jacket. Gloves, warm hat, sun hat, Buff. Warm sleeping bag. Sun glasses, water bottle, first aid kit, nail clippers, note book and pen, reading material, camera. Lip cream and sun cream. Toiletries and towel. Torch, spare batteries, and charger for phone (lodges charge for this). Day pack (ca 25 to 30 ltr.). Inner shoes for the lodges.  Ski or Nordic walking poles are popular. Unless you have a knee or health issue, we recommend the use of just one. Why? When using two poles about 15% of your expended energy is in your arms, where God made legs to walk with. In addition your posture becomes more cramped, not helping with breathing at altitude. One pole allows you greater flexibility, so you may wind your way up the path, and put less pressure on the respiratory system. We recommend having one pole, especially useful on the way down, when it is steep, the path is wet, or you are simply tired.  

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Included

Airport arrival and departure transfer to/from hotel. All domestic pick up drop transportation by private vehicle. 3 star base hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, twin sharing with breakfast. English speaking local tour Guide, all entrance fees. ACAP and TIM's trekking permit, and necessary National Park entry fees, restricted areas permits. Pre-trek meeting with guide, and welcome Nepali dinner Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek. Lodge/guesthouse accommodation during trek. Sharing, during high season can be dormitory English speaking experienced and qualified trekking guide. One porter between two pax, 8 kilo baggage per pax. Guide & porters receive 'fair wage', proper equipment and full insurance coverage. Group and staff first aid kit. Pokhara to Nayapul and Galeshwor to Pokhara by private vehicle. Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight, accompanied by Guide. Farewell dinner, with Guide in Kathmandu on last day. All government taxes.

Excluded

Nepali Visa. Drinks and beverages, private snacks etc. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu, pokhara (allows you freedom of choice, place etc) Laundry, telephone etc. Tips to tour guide, driver or hotel staff. Personal equipment (see list below). Personal medicine, first aid kit. Travel insurance, covering trekking, evacuation, hospitalization and repatriation. Single room supplement, approx price will be given on request.