Annapurna Trek Tour
Experience the splendour of the Annapurna Massif in relative comfort and Luxury. Overnight stays on your trek are at the Ker & Downey Lodges – comfortable en-suite accommodation with great food and hot showers.
You will be accompanied by your private guide and porter during the trek, and with each day’s trek lasting 4-5 hours, this is a great option for all age groups. Spectacular views of the Himalayan range, village explorations and overnight stays in stunning locations make this an ever-popular and unforgettable trek.
Recommended Itinerary
DAY 01 - FLIGHT
Fly to Kathmandu on an indirect airline like Emirates or Qatar.
DAYS 2, 3 & 4 - KATHMANDU
Arrive into Kathmandu; transfer to the Manaslu (or Yak & Yeti/Dwarika's); visit the city including Swayambhunath, Kastha Mandap and Kumari Devi; see the ancient capital of Patan and the Tibetan Handicrafts Centre; visit Pashupatinath, Boudhnath and the World Heritage City of Bhaktapur. You have the option of taking a morning Everest flight.
DAYS 5 & 6 - POKHARA
Drive on to Pokhara and check into the Temple Tree Resort (or the Tiger Tops Mountain Lodge) for 2 nights; at leisure.
DAY 7 - TREK TO SANCTUARY LODGE
Today’s walk will follow a ridgeline in the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Ker & Downey's Sanctuary Lodge is located. The lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhre, as it is locally known. An optional walk to the village of Birethanti. Trek time 3-4 hours.
DAY 8 - TREK TO HIMALAYA LODGE, GHANDRUK
After breakfast, take the trail passing through small hamlets, terraced rice fields and forests with spectacular views of the surrounding valley. Reach the Himalaya Lodge in the early afternoon. Trek time 5-6 hours.
DAY 9 - TREK TO LA BEE LODGE, LANDRUK
After a relaxing breakfast, we start our trek to Landruk. The trail descends steeply to the banks of the Modi River. Here, you’ll be at the base of the cliffs where the famed honey hunters of Nepal climb on ropes to collect the honey. Cross a suspension bridge and trek up to the village of Landruk. Landruk affords more glorious views of the Annapurna range. Trek time about 4 hours. Explore the village after lunch.
DAY 10 - TREK TO GURUNG/MALA LODGE, MAJGAON
After breakfast, we leave the Bee Lodge & trek to Ker & Downey's Gurung / Mala Lodge. Today's trek contours the side of the hill, with small ups and downs, passing through villages and farmland. Trek time to the Lodge is about 4 hours.
DAY 11 - TREK TO BASANTA LODGE, DHAMPUS
This morning we start out trekking through the unspoilt village of Patlekhet. Our walk takes us through sub-tropical forests that include tree orchids, rhododendrons and magnolias. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Pothana where many Tibetan traders live and sell their souvenirs. Continue to Basanta Lodge. Trek time 4-5 hours.
DAY 12 - TREK TO POKHARA
After an early breakfast, we descend through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor. Trek time 1 ½ hours. We then transfer by vehicle to Pokhara (30 minutes). Stay at the Temple Tree Resort for the night.
DAY 13 - POKHARA - KATHMANDU
Flight to Kathmandu and stay at the Yak & Yeti for the night.
DAY 14 - RETURN
Fly back to UK today.
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