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Culture Tour and Annapurna Trekking (World Best Trekking Trail) Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival - 1300m Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu and meet, assists and transfer to the hotel by our representative. Welcome drinks on arrival and briefing of tour program.

Day 2: Kathmandu – Pokhara - 900m altitude (B) After Breakfast, drive to Pokhara in Tourist Coach. It is 6 to 7 hours drive from Kathmandu. Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty, situated at an altitude of 900m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley. The enchanting town has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. Check in hotel. Evening enjoy walking along the bank of Phewa Lake, admiring the stunning reflection of the Fish Tail Peak in the blue Phewa Lake waters.

Day 3: Pokhara - Hiley – 1 and ½ hour’s drive and 4 hours walk (B, L, D) After breakfast, the guide escorts you and drive to Nayapool – 45km / 1 and ½ hour’s drive from Pokhara in private vehicle. Start trek to Hiley. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. From there, the trail continues through

Omanairholidays.com the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hiley at 1495m.

Day 4: Hiley - Ghorepani - 6hours walk (B, L, D) Today’s journey begins after breakfast as usual. The journey from Hiley to Tikledhunga- 1525m is easy. Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.Overnight at Guest House.

Day 5: Ghorepani – Poonhill – Ghandruk- 7 to 8 hours walk (B, L, D) This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Deurali and to Ghandruk. From Ghorepani to Deurali there is steep up route and straight up trail so the journey will be quite difficult. But from Deurali to Bahnthali there is a straight jungle route so the journey will be quite easy. We can also see monkeys and Langur sometimes. Now walking straight down across the jungle we reach Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a very beautiful village with full of natural beauty. You can go Gurung Museum at Ghandruk and also its fun to do a village walk at Ghandruk.

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Day 6: Ghandruk- Nayapool- Pokhara - 5&1/2 hours walk and 1&1/2 hours drive (B, L) We have to walk steep down and straight to Nayapool from Ghandruk. From Nayapool there is 1&1/2 hour drive to Pokhara. Check in hotel and rest for sometimes after hot shower. Strolling around lake side, hire a boat and visit Barahi Temple - unique temple situated in the middle of Phewa Lake in the evening.

Day 7: Pokhara – Kathamndu Sightseeing (B) After Breakfast drive back to Kathmandu in Tourist Coach for around 6 hours. Check in hotel. You will offer for the rest and refreshment in hotel. Evening leisure time will be given to scroll around the city on your own.

Day 8: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Departure (B) After breakfast start full day sightseeing in UNESCO heritage sites. Sightseeing at Bouddhanath- World biggest stupa, one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage, Patan Durbar Square- which is a distinct place for arts and architecture that reflect on each temple, monument and palace building that were mostly built during the Malla period between 16 th, 17th and 18th and Syambhunath- A Monkey Temple from where you can see the magnificent views of Kathmandu Valley and tribute to Buddhism. Rest of the time is free on your own.

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Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight you will have transfer to the airport for final departure to your home country.

Cost Includes: 1. Transport: Private Vehicle with a/c    

Airport transfers One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Kathmandu – Pokhara– Kathmandu in Tourist Coach Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara transfer by private car

2. Accommodations:   

Kathmandu (2Ns): Hotel Tibet/Hotel Yellow Pagoda/Apsara Boutique Hotel/Holy Himalaya or similar 3*** Pokhara (2Ns): Hotel Crown Himalaya/Hotel City Inn or similar 3*** Tea House Accommodation during trekking (3Ns)

3. Meals:   

All breakfasts Lunch: all lunches during trekking Dinner: all dinners during trekking

4. Trekking Package: 

Tea House Accommodations, English Speaking License Holder Guide and all his expenses, all meals during trekking, hot water serve three times a day.

5. Taxes, Service charges and Permit: 

All the applicable services charges, government taxes, ACAP, TIMS

Cost Excludes of above program: 1.

International Airfare, Nepal VISA Fees ($25 per person), Excess baggage charge in Domestic flight, Travel Insurance

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Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary All entrance fees during sightseeing which is approx. USD 12 per person Cost for Porter (if required) Meals not listed in the itinerary (Except during trekking which is on full board basis) Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc Payment Transfer Charge Hotels check out as per the hotel rules. Any extra expenses incurred from flight cancellation or delay, sudden price escalations in hotels, transport, flight or any other items, any form of rescue

*Hotels and rates are subject to change on availability.