Annapurna Royal Trek
Perfect for beginners.
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kalikasthan, Patle, Syaglung, Begnas Lake, Bhaktapur
12 days
£989 per person
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Overview
The Annapurna Royal Trek is perfect for beginners. An easy trek in the foothills of the Himalayas, one of the shortest on offer in Nepal and less crowded. Combine hill walking and a tour of the main attractions of Nepal. The Royal Trek is so named because The Prince of Wales explored this route in the early 1980’s.
"Everything was well organised with no problems, the guide looking after us was very good and gave us all the help needed when needed. No complaints here." Robert Panton, UK
Day 1 - Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel
Meet our representative waiting for you at the airport, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. In the evening enjoy a complimentary dinner, a chance to taste Nepalese cuisine, or taste one of a range of other dishes if you prefer.
Kathmandu Airport
Day 2 - Breakfast
Kathmandu
Morning: Enjoy a walk with your city guide from the hotel to Durbar Square. Kathmandu Durbar Square is listed as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. It is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets dating back to the 12th and 18th centuries.
Afternoon: Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine, located on the banks of the Bagmati River and visit Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world. Compare and contrast the different religions, see how they overlap and exist in harmony.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Day 3 - Breakfast
Kathmandu | Pokhara
Morning: Transfer to the airport for your 30 minute flight to Pokhara. Meet our representative at Pokhara airport and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon: Visit Gupteshor Mahadev Caves, Devi’s Falls and the Mountain Museum with your city guide. The rest of the day is free.
Pokhara
Day 4 - Breakfast
Pokhara
Morning: An early start, drive to Sarangkot to view the sunrise over the Himalayas.
Afternoon: Visit the World Peace Stupa with your guide. Start by crossing Phewa Lake by boat then an uphill walk. The rest of the day is free.
World Peace Stupa
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Kalikasthan
Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast drive to Bijaypur Khola (1 hour) to the start of your trek. Walk through the flat paddy fields and cross the river, ascend to Kalikasthan (1370m).
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Kalikasthan
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kalikasthan | Patle
Morning & Afternoon: Your route starts on a level path and descends through forest to Mastan Saurani. Your path ascends, winding up to the village of Sundergaon, then down to Patle (1376m).
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Patle
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Patle | Syaglung
Morning & Afternoon: Your route leads through forest, take a brief rest at the school at Ramche, then steeply descend to the village of Lipyani. After a hard climb reach the village of Syaglung (1730m), with breathtaking views.
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Syaglung
Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Syaglung | Pokhara
Morning & Afternoon: Your trail is steep, descending on stone steps, pass a wooden bridge then climb through forest to Lapsi Danda. Make a short descent to the road and follow to Begnas. Drive to your Pokhara hotel (1 hour).
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Begnas Lake
Day 9 - Breakfast
Pokhara | Kathmandu
Morning: After breakfast transfer to Pokhara airport for your flight to Kathmandu, about 25mins. Transfer to your Kathmandu hotel.
Afternoon: Rest of the day is free.
Kathmandu
Day 10 - Breakfast, Dinner
Kathmandu
Morning: Drive to Bhaktapur, en route visit Changunarayan, a forth century temple. Visiting Bhaktapur is like stepping into a piece of history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that is literally a living museum where farmers dry their harvest, potters turn their wheels and people go about lives as they have done for hundreds of years.
Afternoon: Visit Swayambhunath with your city guide, situated on the top of a hill west of Kathmandu. The temple is colloquially known as the ‘monkey temple’ because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who live there.
Swayambhunath
Day 11 - Breakfast, Dinner
Kathmandu
Morning & Afternoon: The day is free.
Evening: Enjoy a complimentary farewell dinner.
Kathmandu
Day 12 - Breakfast
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Departure day: We provide a complimentary transfer to Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will help you and bid you farewell.
Kathmandu
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Our Prices
Are based on two people travelling together and sharing a room. We offer reasonable quotes for single travellers and can save money for groups of two or more people, we want to tailor your holiday to suit your budget.
- 2 people: £990 per person
- 3-4 people: £940 per person
- 5 to 6 people: £890 per person
Included in your holiday
- All accommodation
- Local English speaking guides
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- All transportation including Kathmandu to Pokhara return flights
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support from our local representatives
Excluded from your holiday
- International flights – read about our flight advice
- Travel insurance – read more
- Personal expenses e.g. gifts, alcohol
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas and Vaccinations
- Tips – read more
- Please allow £15 to £25 per day for lunches and dinners not included.
Value for Money
We believe that value for money is important, we want you to travel with us again. When comparing prices, ensure you are comparing like for like as often there may be a cheaper option, but there may be hidden extras, fewer services or the quality may not be as good.
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Everything You Need to Know
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Time Zone: GMT +5hr 45min
Language: Nepali
When to Go to Nepal
Our tailor made approach to your holiday offers you complete choice, for a rough guide of the typical temperature and rainfall see Weather and Climate.
- We can base your holiday to suit the dates you want to go.
- We can offer some fixed date departures for customers wanting to join a group.
- Some holidays must operate on certain dates if they contain time sensitive events like a course or a festival.
- We can help solve the age-old problem of booking a holiday to get away from the crowds.
The Annapurna Royal Trek
The best time to go is February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
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