Annapurna Trails & Chitwan – Premium Adventure


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Small group
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Spend six day walking in the Annapurna foothills, staying in luxury trekking lodges on full board with superb mountain views and a daily happy hour
  • Visit Pokhara, nestled on the shore of Lake Phewa with wonderful views of the Annapurna Range and Machhapuchhare
  • Enjoy two nights full-board in river-facing boutique eco-cottages at Barahi Lodge – observe Chitwan wildlife from the infinity pool, your private balcony, or sip a sundowner in the Tiger’s Den Bar
  • Ride a dugout canoe down the Rapti River in search of crocodiles, take a jeep safari to encounter rhinos, and embark on a walking safari to spot bird life

KEY INFORMATION

  • Five nights in premium hotels, five nights in Mountain Lodges of Nepal, and two nights in a premium jungle lodge
  • Travel by air-conditioned private bus and one internal flight
  • Six days walking with full porterage
  • Small group size (maximum 12 clients). Minimum age: 16
  • Low altitude throughout
  • Good introduction to Himalayan walking
  • Countries visited: Nepal

Itinerary

TNP Map

Day 1 Start Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu sightseeing tour including Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa
Day 3 Drive to Pokhara; orientation walk
Day 4 Walk through farmland and forest down to the Modi River Valley to Sanctuary Lodge, offering fine views of the sacred Fishtail Mountain
Day 5 Picturesque trek through villages, rice fields and forests to Himalaya Lodge in Ghandruk
Day 6 Descend to cross the river by suspension bridge, then climb to La Bee Lodge in Landruk
Day 7 Gentle walk to Gurung or Mala Lodge at Majgaon; afternoon free to relax in the garden or explore the village
Day 8 Trek through sub-tropical forests to Basanta Lodge at Dhampus, with spectacular views of the entire Annapurna range, Machhapuchhare and Lamjung Himal
Day 9 Short descent through wooded hillside to Ghatte Khola; transfer to Pokhara; free afternoon (optional boat trip on Lake Phewa)
Day 10 Drive to Barahi Jungle Lodge in Chitwan; boat ride to sunset point. In the evening see traditional Tharu dancers
Day 11 Explore the jungle and village life on a bird-watching walk, jeep safari in the park looking for birds and wildlife such as rhinos, deer, wild boar and tigers
Day 12 Morning flight to Kathmandu; free time
Day 13 End Kathmandu

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, eight lunches and seven dinners
  • Happy hour drinks in the Mountain Lodges of Nepal lodges
  • All accommodation
  • Tips for local staff
  • Named tour leader, chosen for their expertise and great customer feedback
  • All transport and listed activities
  • One internal flight
  • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
  • Trek Pack including a daypack, walking stick, rain poncho, sun hat and scarf

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Tip for the tour leader
  • Travel Insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

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