Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, a representative from Third Eye Adventure will pick up from the airport and take to the Hotel. In the afternoon, we may take a rest or visit Third Eye Adventure’s office. Do shop trekking gear in Thamel.

Hotel in Kathmandu- B

Early morning, we will drive to Pokhara. It is 7 hours’ drive. The drive will be along the bank of River with a fantastic view. Once we reach Pokhara we can take a short walk on Fewa Lake and can do some shopping.

Hotel in Pokhara - B

Early morning after breakfast we drive to Phedi (45 minutes) and start the trek. From Phedi, we trek to all the way up to Dhampus passing by big Gurung village where you can experience local culture and village lifestyle then straight and gradually up to Pothana.

Tea House in Pothana - B, L, D

From Landruk you walk up to a place called Pitam Deurali where you will turn off the main Annapurna Sanctuary trek and continue along a quiet trail through a dense forest of oak, maple, hemlock and rhododendron. Tonight, we will stay at one of the lodges in a clearing of the forest at Forest Camp or also known by the locals as Kokar. The lodges at Kokar are quite basic and there is no dining room so you will probably have meals in kitchen with the owner, so in some ways this is more like a home stay and is a good opportunity to get to know this friendly family from Siding village.
Tea House in Forest Camp- B, L, D

An hour or so above Low Camp the trail breaks out above tree line and towards the west there is a good view to Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. The trail continues along the Mardi Himal ridge mainly on grass with some isolated rhododendron bushes along the way. Look out for the colourful Danphe pheasant on this section of the trail. The lodge at High Camp is larger than lodges at Low Camp and Forest Camp, this one has eight rooms and a separate dining room with heater. The view from the lodge is superb to Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).

Tea House in High Camp- B, L, D

The plan for today is to wake early for sunrise view of the mountains then after an early breakfast walk up the ridge towards Mardi Himal Base Camp. There is a well-established trail through the grass with a couple of steeper sections, however overall, not too challenging. Look out for the dzokpo (yak/ cow crossbreds) grazing up here as well as Danphe pheasant. In the summer the sheep and goats from lower villages are brought up to graze in this area so you will pass a number of herder’s huts along the way. After three hours you should reach Base Camp at the elevation of 4500m this is where one can look into the Annapurna Sanctuary and the panorama view is spectacular looking at south face of Annapurna and all of the peaks in the Sanctuary as well as Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).

Tea House in High Camp- B, L, D

On the way back we take a different route so completing a circuit, from Low Camp there is a trail that goes down to Siding village rather than going back down Mardi Himal back to Kokar. Siding is a traditional Nepalese village and still very much away from the busier modern tourist treks and it is likely you will stay at a homestay in Siding owned by the person who runs one of the lodges at Low Camp. It is a wonderful cultural experience finding out more about village life and you will probably eat dhal baht in the evening with the family in their kitchen.

Tea House in Siding- B, L, D

From Siding you walk out to the road head at Lumre, on the way from Siding you will pass the villages of Kalimati and Ghalel. From Lumre you drive back to Pokhara

Hotel in Pokhara- B, L

Today we will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by private van. After reaching Kathmandu can do some shopping rest.

Hotel in Kathmandu - B

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 picks up to airport drop all by private vehicle.
• 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis
• 2 nights Hotel in Pokhara in twin sharing basis
• All Meals during trekking days, 6 days (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
• All Accommodation from day 1 to day 10 in twin sharing basis
• All trekking and climbing related permit & fees, (Entry Permit Annapurna conservation fees and TIMS Card).
• A Professional trekking guide and require porters.
• A comprehensive medical kit
• Sleeping bags (to be return after trek)
• All government and local taxes for Trekking
• Guide& porter’s insurance.
• Trekking/climbing certificate.

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.