Horse Riding Trek with Children, Annapurna Panorama, 13 Days
Annapurna panorama trek is one of the world famous and classical treks in the world. In this trek you have a chance to see & explore the real typical village with its traditional lifestyle. This Annapurna trek starting from the lakeside town of Pokhara valley and follow roughly; forest trails past nice traditional villages and through serene landscapes on a country side. Ghandruk is a modern village of Nepal carries its own culture, life style and panoramic scenery of Himalayas also another attraction place for trekkers. During the trekking on lower place we will reaches at Poon Hill from where can see wonderful panoramic views of the valley of deepest gorge and some of the highest mountains range of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manasalu with holy Mt. Fishtail to the northern part. Throughout the trek you'll see close up views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchre (Fishtail Mountain) and the Kaligandaki Valley also be able to take a relaxing natural hot springs at Tatopani and may have explore the local lifestyle, culture, climate and topography. This may have good choice for anyone who are looking for introductory trek on a limited timescale as well as a good choice for family trek as well with beginners.
Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet with SNFT representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing about Tour and Trekking, relax.
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with our fluent English speak and experience Tour Guide by private car, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, drive to Phedi and trek with Horse to Dhampus 1650m/2 hours,
Today, morning flight to Pokhara and take a car, short drive (40 minutes) to reach at Phedi starting point of our trek. From here we'll follow the trail to get Dhampus village for around 1 ½ hours ascends passing through terrace field and small forest.
Overnight in Lodge.
Day 4: Trek with Horse from Dhampus to Landruk Village 1565m/6 hours,
We’ll start our trek after breakfast, ascent for 2 hour to reach at Pothana, Pothana is a small village surrounding by small forest with good view of Machhapuchre (Mt. Fishtail) as well as Annapurna South with Dhampus village to the bottom. We’ll be walking up and down along quiet trails through the forest for about 3 hours where en-route some small teahouses offering tea and cold drink breaks for small business. We'll reach at Landruk Village which also nice village settled in terrace landscapes.
Overnight in Lodge.
Day 5: Trek with Horse from Landruk Village to Ghandruk Village 1940m/5 hours,
Today, we will start after having breakfast, the trail leads step way about 40 minutes walking down to the Modi River and crossing the bridge you can be seen bee hives on a side of cliff. Continuing our trek to Ghandruk, the trail ascends and steepest before we reach at Ghandruk which is a largest Gurung (popular ethnic group from western region of Nepal) settlement in the area with the closest views of Annapurna and Machhapuchre to the north and evening enjoy exploring the local village and people with traditional dressed. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 6: Trek with Horse from Ghandruk Village to Tadapani 2590m/4 hours,
Today we pass the Ghandruk village ascends walk to the rich rhododendron forest and about 3 hrs fully forest walking reaches at Bhaise Kharka where few teahouses and after lunch again ascends up to the Tadapani after few hour walk through the forested way. Finally we reach at Tadapani. This small place is surrounding by rhododendron forest and closest view of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna range.
Overnight in Lodge.
Day 7: Trek with Horse from Tadapani to Ghorepani 2750m/6 hours,
After breakfast it's a short walk down to the stream and crossing wooden local made bridge and again followed by a 3 hour climb up to the steep ridge of Deurali for lunch and further walks to the top of Deurali pass 3160m. After an easy walk of around an hour, trails lead down to Ghorepani. This is popular place for around and can see good panoramic view of the Mt. Dhaulagiri range and explore around. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 8: Trek with Horse from Ghorepani to Tatopani 1190m/7 hours,
Today early morning your guide will knock you door to wake up you with a dark climb up to the Poon Hill takes 45 minutes hike on your pace though the rhododendron forest and spread glimpse of sunrise view and chirping sounds of birds during the early hiking. Poon Hill is a great viewpoint from where we'll be able to enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the Mustang part and Pokhara valleys as well as see the more than 20 highest mountain closest views. After back to hotel and breakfast we walk down to Tatopani with long down hill. Before reaching at Tatopani we will pass some nice local villages with Himalayan scenery. We'll stop en-route for lunch at Shikha before reaching at Tatopani, which means 'hot water spring' in Nepali word. Visit hot spring for bath in the riverbank of Kaligandaki. Enjoy your time in hot spring taking naturally bathe. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 9: Trek with Horse from Tatopani to Ghaleswor 1170m/6 hours,
After your breakfast we follow the down Stream of Kaligandaki River. Walk through villages, field and on road construction and after 3 hrs pleasant walk will reach at Tipling for lunch. Then we follow the easy path to get to Ghaleswor, which is a big town and touched with modern style (from Tipling to Ghaleswor operating seasonable Jeep drive). After check in to the hotel and rest of the time explore the famous Shiva temple, surrounding town and riverbank. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 10: Drive from Ghaleswor to Pokhara with private car and transfer to Hotel.
Today morning we'll drive from Ghaleswor to Beni and Pokhara takes around a 4-5 hour drive through beautiful countryside and on arrival at Pokhara we'll check in to our hotel and rest of the time explore the lakeside area or simply relax.
Day 11: Half day Sightseeing in Pokhara and afternoon fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 12: Full day Sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square with our Tour Guide by private car, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 13: Departure to International Airport.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 5 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples) if necessary, their food &
accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
* Flight ticket from KTM/Pokhara/KTM and domestic airport tax.
* Horse and Horse Man during the trek.
* All transportation.
* Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and all necessary permits.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* Guide & support staffs insurance and salary
Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees
* Items and expenses of personal nature
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Personal Trekking Equipments
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
Note: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de.
Important: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
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Price
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1,930.00
1,544.00
1,754.55
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.