Welcome to Kathmandu (1320m). Our representative will be at the airport. Upon arrival you will be heartily welcomed by him putting garland on your neck which means welcome to Nepal. Then you will be driven to the hotel by car. Rest and enjoy the day around the town.

Hotel in Kathmandu- B

Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) by Tourist Bus about 7 hours. Pokhara is located about 200 km west from Kathmandu and the tourist coach takes about 7 hours to get there. The drive mostly fallows along Trishuli River side enjoying the view of landscapes. At the Evening you may take short sightseeing around lakeside Pokhara.

Hotel in Pokhara- B

After breakfast in Pokhara drive to Nayapul and start walk to Tikhedhunga (1540m) or Ulleri (2020m). The drive takes 1.5 hours to Nayapul (42km) by car. After checking in at Birethati, trails lead up through the beautiful rice, maize and millet farms of locals through Bhurundikhola along with the great scenery passing through several countryside villages all the way up to Tikhedhunga. If you want to walk further to Ulleri, you need to climb about 2000 stones steps from Tikhedhunga.

Tea House in Tikhedhunga or Ulleri- B, L, D

Trek from Tikhedhunga or Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m) about 6 hours. The trail goes steep up for 1.5 hours through stone steps where the trail leads through cultivated fields Rest of trails goes through inside (blooms on March, April) rhododendron and Oak forest. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there.

Tea House in Ghorepani- B, L, D

Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1940m) about 7 hours. Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) for amazing sunrise view about an hour walk. The view of the shining mountains is good for photography, after about one hour’s exiting sunrise we will go back down to the lodge at Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani after breakfast. The beginning parts of the trek the trail steep uphill to the ridge through the stone steps till Deurali. After reaching the top we head up and down through the rhododendron forest, step down to the small river to cross the bridge and small up till Tadapani. From Tadapani we will gradually go down to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful village occupied with ethnic cast Gurung where you could explore its rich culture as well as museum.

Tea House in Ghandruk- B, L, D

Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul takes 4 hours then drive to Pokhara 1.5 hours. Walk all the way down through steps till Syauli bazaar. Then follow the newly constructed road till Birethanti along the Modi River. After checking out from the check point head to Nayapul and grab a car to Pokhara.

Hotel in Pokhara- B, L

Early morning drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Rest and shop in Kathmandu.

Hotel in Kathmandu- B

Fly back to home country. Our agency’s representative will put you Khada (a kind of cloth which is used to wear on your neck). Wearing Khada means good luck and protection. And drop you at the airport. See you next time.

Note: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch and D = Dinner

The above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer. We will follow accordingly.

WHATS INCLUDED/EXCLUDED

Cost Include

• All the Ground Transportation from airport pick up to airport drop.
• 2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis
• 2 Nights hotel in Pokhara
• All Meals during trekking days 4 days (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
• All Accommodation from day 1 to day 8 on twin sharing basis
• All trekking and climbing related permit & fees, (Entry Permit ACAP and TIMS Card).
• 1 Professional Trekking leader and required porter.
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes for Trekking
• Staff’s insurance
• Certificate of trekking/climbing from the agency.

Cost Exclude:

• International air fare to/ from Nepal
• Entry Visa fees - at present $30 for 15 days, US$ 50 for 30 days, and US$ 120 for three-month visa on entry into Nepal.
• Major foods (Lunch and Dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Insurance covers medical, emergency evacuation, loss, theft expenses.
• Drinks: both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water.
• Laundry fees
• Battery charge, WI-FI and hot shower during the trekking
• Personal gear and expenses
• Tips and gratitude provided to staff.

THINGS TO CHECK PRIOR TO THE TRIP:

VISA:

Do check on your visa requirements based on your passports. Most of the passports are on arrival.

Visa Fee structure:

3.5.1. Visa Fee

1. 15 Days – 30 USD
2. 30 Days – 50 USD
3. 90 Days – 125 USD

Visa Facility Fee

https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa#:~:text=Tourist%20visa%20extension%20is%20done,per%20day%20for%20additional%20days.

NECESSARY THINGS NEEDED:

• Passport size photos: 2pcs
• Passport Photocopy; 2pcs
• Travel Insurance Photo Copy (Policy no. & Contact No.) – Must cover adventure sports around 5500M evacuation.
• Local currency

LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

CLOTHING:

• Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
• Lightweight cotton long pants (3 pairs)
• Fleece jacket or pullover (1)
• Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
• Shirts and T-shirts (4 pieces).
• Long under wear (2 pieces)
• Short under wear (4 pieces)
• Sun hat or scarf (1)
• Woolen hat (1)
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)
• Lightweight gloves (1)
• Sunglasses (1)
• Rain coat (1)
• Head Scrap

FOOTWEAR:

• Trekking boot (one pairs)
• Camp shoes (1 pair)
• Thick socks (4 pairs)
• Light socks (3 pairs)
• Sandals (1 pair)

OTHER EQUIPMENT:

• Sleeping bag (4seasons)-1 if you have can bring for hygienic
• Down jacket -1
• Daypack – 1
• Water bottle – 1
• Sun creams
• Hiking Poles
• Thermos Flask
• Bright Headlamps/Spare batteries
• Tea – you can boil water in teahouses.
• dairy milk bars – chocolate is a must!
• trail mix and peanuts

FIRST AID:

• Advil
• Aleve
• Vicks vapor rub
• Sunscreen
• chapstick
• anti nauseant – you tend to feel just a bit nauseaus a lot at altitude.
• immodium – diarrhea is common at altitued.
• bandaids
• blister bandaids or moleskin
• eye drops
• advil cold and dinus
• nasal moisturizer – altitude causes nasal cavities to be very dry, nasal moisturizer was very helpful.
• Q-tips
• tweezers
• tiger balm.