Overview
Trip Overview
Annapurna Panorama Trek takes you on a short trip to the Annapurna region which has to offer a wide panoramic view of the snow-clad peaks, hillside, beautiful villages, and people. There will be moderate ascends and descends along the trekking path to the Gurung and Magar villages following lush green rhododendron forests and amazing natural beauty.
This is one of the most fascinating trekking paths in Nepal where you can savor the views of the towering peaks namely Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 meters), Mt. Manaslu (8163 meters) and the Mt. Annapurna (8091 meters) which are the world seventh, eighth and tenth highest peaks across the globe. This journey takes you to the southern hills of the mighty Annapurna Himalayan range and has to offer the chance to observe diverse terrains, vegetation, wildlife as well as people. The best thing about this trekking package is that it is suitable for people of any level of experience including families, college groups, or even corporate groups. Moreover, there is Ghorepani Poonhill trek to look forward to given the wonderful experience they have to offer.
TOP TREK MOMENTS
Highlights
- Amazing views of the Annapurna range
- Savor the beautiful sunrise and sunset views from the viewpoint in PoonHill (3210 meters)
- Lush green rhododendron forests which get color during March
- Enjoy the hot spring in Jhinu Danda
- Explore the local Gurung village of Ghandruk
DAY BY DAY
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Detailed Inclusions
- Transportation for arrival as well as the departure for airport and hotel
- Accommodation facility at Kathmandu in a standard hotel inclusive of breakfast
- Accommodation facility at Pokhara in a standard hotel inclusive of breakfast
- Experienced guide, proficient in English who is licensed by the government
- Porter (1 porter=2 clients)
- Food and accommodation facility while trekking (all three main meals are provided)
- Permit for Annapurna Conservation Area Project
- Trekking Information Management Systems (TIMS)
- Covers salary, lodging, food, insurance, medicine and transportation for all trekking staffs
- Sleeping bags-down jacket and medical box
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu via tourist bus and Pokhara
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Detailed Exclusions
- Nepal Visa fee
- International airfare
- Travel and medical insurance
- Expenses for personal items like cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, hot showers, batteries and so on
- Emergency evacuation arrangement by helicopter and medical kits
- Tipping to trekking staffs
- Additional expenses due to early return or late departure inclusive of expenses arising with guide or porters’ assistance should be taken care of by the traveler
ESSENTIAL TREK INFO
Good to Know
Dos
- Smile and greet the locals by saying the phrase “Namaste” or “Tashidelek”
- You have to be well alert to make yourself either to pace in a group as well as keeping the distance from the people you see walking either behind or Infront of you.
- Please refer to your guide if you are planning on trying something new throughout the trek.
- Make certain you are well set for the upcoming day; Demand the guide about the things you might need next day as you can pack it in your pouch while rest is carried by the porter for expediency
- Make sure you provide at the donation boxes at monasteries around the trekking zone as they do not have ticket charges for the guests around this trek.
- If you feel uncomfortable and irregular makes sure you report your guide while climbing higher altitude as your well-being is the most principal factor while ascending higher altitude.
Don’ts
- Make sure you admire the local culture and beliefs although it is uncomfortable for you to believe it and do not criticize their beliefs and values
- Without preceding authorization of the local people in the trek, do not take pictures of the local people.
- Do not sense clumsiness when folks gaze at you; they are just concerned in tourists and have no ill intents.
- Do not expect profligate services round the trekking zone; basic services can only be provided given the geographical complications.
- Make sure you do not destroy the floras and faunas during the trek; be answerable about the environment around you.
- Make sure you do not be generous by providing money to people; such an act will only enhance children and beggars because it may increase them to beg more from visitors around the trek.
