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Royal trek

This trek is known as “The Royal Trek” because it is the route used by Prince Charles of England and luminaries like Mick Jagger.

This trek is known as “The Royal Trek” because it is the route used by Prince Charles of England and luminaries like Mick Jagger. This trek starts from Pokhara with a drive to Bijaypur Khola. The trek takes you on a four days loop through the Himalayan foothills and end up in Begnas village with a boat and drive back to Pokhara. This is a short enjoyable trek, ideal for those who don’t have time for a longer Himalayan Expedition. The beauty of this trek is that it still offers spectacular views of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Machapuchre, Lamjung, Dhaulagiri and other surrounding peaks and insight into simple village way of life.

DAY 01: Kathmandu
Arrival and meet assistance with our airport representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure and trekking permit process. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: Pokhara
Early morning we drive for Pokhara by tourist bus or by flight. Check in hotel. Rest of the day free for explore leisure. Overnight at hotel

Day 03. Pokhara – Kalikasthan:
It is about 5 km drive to the Bijayapur Army Camp just east of the Bijayapur Khola. A broad trail starts in rice fields, a resting place under a large pipal tree. These trees, planted centuries ago, have broad leaves and branches that extend out – fushion, offering welcome shade to travelers. It was under a banyan tree (also called a Bodi tree) that Buddha attained enlightement in India, over 2000 years ago. You can differentiate the Banyan from the pipal tree a related species) by the long roots that drop down from the limbs, a peculiarity of the Banyan. Around these shade trees prople have built walls and Chautaaras, stone benches for proters to rest their loads upon as they pause during the hot, steep climbs. Many people built a chautaaras in the name of deceased relatives. The trail climbs gently only a ridge top through Brahmin and Kshetri villages towards Kalikathan at 1370 meters. The children along this part of the trail are particularly time that you start walking you acan camp either before or after the village of Kalikathan. Both campsites are on ridge tops with good mountain views. Inculding macchapuchhre and Annapurna.

Day 04. Kalikathan – Shyanklung:
The trail continues along the forested ridge top through Thulokot to Mati Thana, where there are a few tea shop, there is a short climb, Then the trek reached Naudanda (notto be confuse with the Naudanda west of Pokhara) continue along the ridge to a school at Lipini village, the make a steep but short climb through forest to the Gurung village of Shuanmklung at 1730m.

Day 05 shyanklung – Chiso Pani:
The Himalayan skyline continues to change as the route comes abreast of Annapurna II Lamjung Himal, Manasulu and Himalchuli from shyanlung. The trail drops steeply down the south side of the hill to a large tree, a chautaara several tea shops and a police check post. This is a trail junction, trails lead from here west to Begnas Tal and east to the Marsyangdi Khola. The Royal Trek route climbs Chisopani winding around back of the hill to the village. A short distance above Chisopani village is a high knoll where there is a small temple. This is chisopani Danda, meaning Chsipani ridge top. The camp here has splendid mountain views.

Day 06. Chisopani – Pokhara:
From Chisopani Danda, descend along the fidge for an hour or so, then descend steeply on the stone step into a smaoll valey and a 188 Annapurna Region – The Royal Trek stream that feeds Rupa Tal. Continue for a short distance through the rice field. Then make a final ascent to the ridge that separates Begnas Tal and Rupa Tal, on a wide path you will share with many local people. From the ridge, descend into the Begnas Bazzar and to Pokhara.

Day 07. Pokhara – CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK:
Early morning, drive to Chitwan National Park for the Jungle Safari Activities. Upon arrival, your resort manager will pick you up from the Tourist Bus Station and transfer to Resort. A short brief about the jungle activities and program commence as per hotel such as elephant safari, sunset, Tharu cultural Stick Dance etc. Dinner and Overnight at Resort.

Day 08. Chitwan Jungle Safari:
After breakfast, your jungle guide take you to village tour, canoning, elephant bathing centre and elephant breeding center. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 09. Chitwan – Kathmandu:
Early morning, visit jungle for bird watching program and back to resort. Breakfast and process to drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 10. Kathmandu sightseeing:
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Day 11: Departure:
Free day till airport reporting time and transfer to airport for your onward destination.

Gosaikund circuit trek

Gosaikunda lies north of Kathmandu. The Gosaikunda loop is quite remote and thinly populated area. Gosaikunda, a glacier lake

Gosaikunda lies north of Kathmandu. The Gosaikunda loop is quite remote and thinly populated area. Gosaikunda, a glacier lake, is the most famous one with several others glacier lakes adjoining it. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full- moon festival in August and Hindu people believe that the god Mahadev (Shiva), intoxicated by grief due to his wife’s (Pārbati) death, felt thirsty so he hit the stone with his holy stick, thus creating the lakes. In the same place Lake Gosaikunda originates and Hindu people believe that the image of Mahadev can be seen in the middle surface of the water. The lake is also scared to Buddhists.

This is a journey with numerous highlights, stunning views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna massif as far as you can see. The Tamang and Sherpa people living here, physically and culturally resemble the Tibet inhabitants and their unique lifestyle is still thriving under their traditional attitude. Abundant wildlife, intense forest teaming with wild flowers and animal species, adds interest to this trek for nature lovers.

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport you will be met by our representative who will take you to the hotel for the night. O /N at hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After having breakfast you take a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist and Hindu temples which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. In the afternoon you will be taken back to your Hotel. O/N at hotel

Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche & Syabru (117km)
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche by local bus, there is a descent to the Trisuli river which is reached within half an hour. From the river bed there is a steep climb to Dovan. Right from here a track to Gosainkund leaves the main train to Rasuwa Ghari and the Langtang Valley. From Dovan there is a gentle climb to 6,400ft. and Barku village is reached. From Bharku, traversing up and down after crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang river, the village of Syabrubesi is reached. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m)
The trail from Dhunche crosses the river and heads through the forest. The trail climbs uphill most of the way until it reaches Sing Gompa. O/N in Sing Gompa Lodge.

Day 05: Sing Gompa to Laurebina Yak (3920m)
From Sing Gompa the trail climbs gradually up and reaches Chalang pati (3650m) where you have a splendid view of Langtang Lirung, Tibetan mountains and the forest filled with beautiful rhododendron and pine. The trail ascends to Laurebina Yak. O/N in Laurebina Yak Lodge.

Day 06: Laurebina Yak to Gasainkunda (4460m)
The route ascends up to a small temple with a statue of Sakyamuni and further climbing you can see good views of Saraswati kunda (lake). After trekking some while you will have excellent views of Bhairav Kunda (lake) and climbing gently you will reach to Gosaikund. O/n inLodge

Day 07: Gosainkunda to Gopte (3440m)
The trail leads to the northern side of Gosaikunda Lake, crosses a moraine, passing three more small lakes; you will reach Laurebina La (4610m). The trail descends to a National Park Post at Bhera Goth (4240m) and to Phedi (3740m). From Phedi the route drops and climbs through scrub bamboo to Dupichaur (3630m) and descends finally to Ghopte. O/N at Lodge

Day 08: Gopte to Tharepati (3640m)
Descending from Ghopte the trail makes several ups and down across moraines, then makes a final ascent to Tharepati observing the fine scenery along the path. O/N at Tharepati Lodge.

Day 09: Tharepati to Gul Bhanjyang (2140m)
From Tharepati the trail precedes passing through forests, to Magen Goth (3420m) and to Panghu. The trail descends through fir and rhododendron forest observing the view of beautiful and glittering peaks on its way to Khutumsang (2450m). Finally the trail descends to the delightful hill village of Gul Bhanjyang. O/N at Gul Bhanjyang Lodge.

Day 10: Gul Bhanjyang to Chisopani (2134m)
The trek continues along the forested ridge climbing to Thodang Betini (2260m) and to Chipling (2170m). Making a very steep descent the trail heads to Pati Bhanjyang (1860m), a Brahman and Chhetri village. Then the trail proceeds to Chisopani where you can see the mountain views and the sunrise on the Himalaya. O/N at Chisopani Lodge.

Day 11: Chisopani to Sundari jal (1300m)
From Chisopani the route goes forward through the forest of oak and rhododendron, and brings you to Borlang Bhanjyang (2440m). After a while you will get to the Army check post where your Shivapuri entrance permit is checked, then to Mulkharka (1800m) from where you will have a spectacular view of Kathmandu valley. Descending through the forest you will reach to Sundarijal where there is a large water project. then take a local taxi to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Departure
Transfer to Airport for your onward destination