Annapurna Comfort Trek | 10 Days

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• giorno 1

  Arrive in Kathmandu

  

  You will arrive at Kathmandu Airport. Upon arrival, meet your airport officer, who will be holding a placard (signboard) with your name outside the Arrival Hall at the International Airport. You will be transferred to your hotel, located in the city center. The rest of the day will be free for you to stroll around the local area on your own. Check-in starts at 1300 Hrs. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

• giorno 2

  Full-day tour with 4 UNESCO Sites

  

  Your sightseeing tour begins after breakfast. Your guide will come to your hotel and meet you in the hotel lobby at 0930 am. You will proceed on a sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, located on the bank of the Bagmati River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is often known as the “abode of Shiva.” Only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple complex for worship; however, others can go to the other side of the temple to observe Hindu rituals and morning activities. You will also witness rare funeral ceremonies, as per Hindu traditions, at the cremation ghats on the bank of the holy Bagmati River. After your visit to Pashupatinath Temple, you will proceed to Boudhnath Stupa, located 3 kilometers away from the temple. Boudhnath Stupa is also known as “Mini Tibet” and is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in Nepal. This stupa is surrounded by Tibetan settlements and monasteries. You will witness Buddhist rituals and traditions in the Boudhnath area, which is encircled by Buddhist prayer flags and prayer wheels. In the afternoon, you will drive to Swoyambhunath Stupa, located on a hilltop overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. This Buddhist stupa is famous as the “Monkey Temple” and is one of the best places to observe cultural harmony between Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. Both Hindus and Buddhists pay homage to this site. The view from the stupa includes the entire Kathmandu Valley floor, with outstanding views of the Central Himalayan ranges. Continue to Patan Durbar Square, another UNESCO site located in Kathmandu. Patan is known as the “City of Beauty,” and a visit to Patan Durbar Square offers an excellent opportunity to see local Newari people, ancient royal complexes, and architecture from the medieval era. Stroll through the narrow lanes of Patan, visiting Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Mahaboudhi Stupa, and the Golden Temple. Patan is also famous for metalwork and wood carvings. Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

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  Fly Kathmandu/Pokhara & Pokhara sightseeing tour with boating

  

  Morning transfer to Kathmandu Airport in time to board your flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Pokhara is famous for wonderful views of the Himalayas and its snow-fed lakes. The reflection of Mt. Fishtail and the Annapurna range on Lake Phewa is breathtaking. Pokhara is also a base camp for trekking in the Annapurna region, with other day-hike tours around the valley rim. In the afternoon, enjoy a Pokhara city tour covering Bindabashini Temple, Seti Gorge, Devi’s Fall, and Gupteshwor Cave. Enjoy a boat ride on Phewa Lake. Breakfast and overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

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  Drive to Nayapool & trek to Birethanti (1025m) – 4 hrs walk

  

  Our 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. A picnic lunch is provided, with a late afternoon arrival at the Lodge. (Trek time 3-4 hours). Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at MLN Sanctuary Lodge

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  Trek Ghandrung (2012m) – 5 hrs walk

  

  Breakfast will be ready in the dining room. After breakfast, you will leave the lodge to start the trek through the scattered small farms. Following the Modi Khola, with constant views of Mt. Machhapuchhre ahead, you will soon climb the valley toward the mountains. Passing through the rice fields and forest, you will arrive at the Himalaya Lodge in Ghandruk in the early afternoon, where a hot lunch will be served upon arrival as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Annapurna Massif. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at MLN Himalayan Lodge

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  Trek Landrung (1565m) – 4 hrs walk

  

  Leaving Ghandruk village, the trek descends steeply to the banks of the Modi River. Crossing the suspension bridge, we trek up to Landruk village, enjoying views of the Annapurna range and passing cliffs where honey hunters climb ropes to harvest wild bee honey. Lunch will be ready when we arrive at our lodge. After lunch, you can either rest in your room while enjoying the spectacular mountain views or go on a sightseeing tour of the village with your guide. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at MLN La Bee Lodge

• giorno 7

  Trek Majgaon (1400m) – 4 hrs walk

  

  After breakfast, as your porters pack the bags to leave for the trek, you and your guide will start your trek, passing through the village and farmlands with views of the Annapurnas at your back. It’s an easy trek to Majgaon today, and you’ll arrive at the Ker and Downy Lodge. You can enjoy mountain views from your room while relaxing after the trek, or spend time in the garden. You can also take a short walk to the village with your guide. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at MLN Gurung Lodge

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  Trek Dhampus (1525m) – 4 hrs walk

  

  Starting your trek today, you continue towards Patlekhet, a small village on the way to Pothana, where you stop. Pothana is another small village along the trek, used by Tibetan traders to sell souvenirs and gifts to tourists trekking up and down to Annapurna Base Camp. As you reach your lodge in Dhampus, you get spectacular views of the entire Annapurna range. Once at the lodge, you will be served a hot lunch, after which you can take a short walk into Dhampus village. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at MLN Basanta Lodge

• giorno 9

  Trek to the vehicle boarding point, drive to Pokhara, and fly to Kathmandu

  

  Walk down to Phedi (1.5 hrs walk). Board the vehicle waiting to drive to Pokhara. Collect the rest of your luggage from the hotel luggage room, then continue to Pokhara Airport to board your flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel located in the city center. Free to relax. Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

• giorno 10

  Departure transfer

  

  Transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board your flight to your home country (check-out time at hotel: 1100 Hrs).