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Annapurna Sanctuary
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
16 days (Kathmandu to Pokhara)
Highlights:
Experience Nepali mountain life, Explore the temples of Bhaktapur, Kick back in beautiful Pokhara, Trek through the majestic Annapurna Sanctuary
Trip Code:
NXS
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $630
*(plus local payment USD $200)
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Extras:
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An adventurous trek through the mighty Annapurna range. From ancient kingdoms to majestic mountain vistas, trek for 10 days through the breathtaking Himalayan landscape. Pass awe-inspiring glaciers and stay on the banks of icy rivers, cross mountain pastures and vibrant rhododendron forests, dip into natural hot springs and encounter mule trains taking supplies to remote villages. Rest and revive in cosy mountain teahouses, meeting friendly locals along the way. Time spent in Kathmandu and Pokhara gives you the opportunity to see more of Nepal.
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meals included:
transport: Bus, minibus, walking
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (5 nts), teahouses (10 nts)
budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
Days 1-2 Kathmandu
Modern and historical, Kathmandu swarms with life and colour. Meet the monkeys while climbing to Swayambhunath, walk around the mammoth Boudhanath Stupa and delve into the magical history of Durbar Square in the Old City.
Day 3 Bhaktapur
The ancient city of Bhaktapur is a haven of intricate temples, grand old palaces and vibrant courtyards. Few cars enter the Old City, so wandering through the paved streets and narrow alleyways it is easy to get a sense of what Kathmandu was like before the modern world came knocking.
Day 4 Pokhara
Temples and palaces are replaced by soaring mountains and glass-like lakes. Once a vibrant trade route between India and Tibet, Pokhara later became a hippy hangout. These days it is the gateway to some of Nepal's greatest treks.
Days 5-14 Annapurna Ranges
Trek through lowland pastures, past peaceful villages, thundering waterfalls and powerful glaciers, surrounded always by unspeakably beautiful mountainscapes. While trekking the Annapurna Sanctuary is challenging, it allows you to experience the Nepalese mountains without the major issues associated with high altitude - the optional trek to the Annapurna base camp (4,130 m) is as high as we go. Staying in basic teahouses operated by the locals offers us the opportunity to learn about the daily lives of the Nepali hill people.
Days 15-16 Pokhara
The final trek is downhill all the way. Back in Pokhara enjoy a well-earned shower and end of trek celebration. There is plenty of time to relax, recover and reminisce.
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more up and down than I expected! a hard trek but well worth it.a free day somewhere would be an excellent addition!I thought it was excellent the way Shankar had us stop rest catch up avery hour or so!
Sheryle Langshaw.
The trip was very well organized and exceeded my expectations. People were helpful in all situation and very trustworthy.
Martina Floegel
it was a just great and fantastic trip with an excellent guide. nature, people, food and everything was perfect and the guide very helpful, nice and well prepared. i want to do something similar soon again.
Weibel Brigit
very well organized. i felt very comfortable an safe. guide, assistant guide and porters very friendly and kind, willing to fulfill every wish. program somewhat rigid, no possibility to stay at another place overnight, even we asked the day before.
Weibel Doris
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