Cost Details of Relax Annapurna Trek
Relax Annapurna Trek Cost Includes:
- Airport pickup and drop by private car or micro bus (depending on group Size).
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- All your bed and breakfast
- All necessary paper works, entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
- Added Value - (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap - to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Relax Annapurna Trek Cost Excludes:
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Meals ( Lunch and Dinner)
- Your Personal Expenses
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks
Detailed Itinerary for Relax Annapurna trekking
You will start our drive to Pokhara early after breakfast. We can enjoy the scenic route along the bank of Trishuli River on the 7-8 hours’ drive to Pokhara.
Overnight at a hotel or lodge in the lakeside area
It is the beginning of the trek. However, we will drive for about 41 km till we reach Nayapul. The trek officially begins after we enter the checkpoint at ACAP.
From here we walk for about 3 hours enjoying the scenery and the nature, listening to the flowing Bhurungdi River until we reach Hile. We spend the night in one of the lodges.
The day starts early passing through Tikhedhunga and then the steep climbs of Ulleri. The glorious views of the mountains make the walk a spectacular one as they give us a peak from time to time from various vantage points.
The mixture of culture and nature seen in the local villages along with the farms and streams and springs provide a serene experience and after we pass through the Rhododendron forests, we reach Ghorepani where we spend the night.
Ghorepani village is gateway to Poonhill. This village is one of the famous places in entire Annapurna region. Believe it or not, all the people doing Annapurna circuit trek, ABC trek, Jomsom trek or any old or new trek in Annapurna region pass by this village.
The wide range of those two mountains and greenery is welcoming. Ghorepani is near to Jungle, which makes your day spending even better with the fresh air and natural instinct.
Taking the day easy we hike for 4 hours to get to a village just in the middle of jungle. Great view of jungle and the mountains as well as the village of ulleri in far distance will worth reading your favorite book in front of the greenery and White Mountains.
Today we walk mostly downhill and through the jungle. After completing the trek in very short amount of walk – you can relax and spend your time with the great view which surrounds you.
The trek to Ghandruk is about 3-4 hours long which includes mostly of descents. We pass through forests, streams, ridges and finally stone steps to reach the beautiful and historic village of Ghandruk. The main inhabitants are the Gurkhas.
The village surrounded by Annapurna and Machhapuchhre is one of the largest Gurung settlements in the country. The highlight of the trek is the welcome and hospitality of the people which allows us to have a truly traditional experience in a natural setting. We spend the night there.
There are schools, museum, local village and scenic spots in Ghandruk village. The scenery of the mountain is breathtaking and local life in the village of Ghandruk worth a day strolling. You can visit the local monastery or a local temple and try traditional dress for your instagram post at Ghandruk.
Apart from the fancy stuff, visit the local school or tourist information center and watch documentary about Nepal and its people. Or you can just read your book at the rooftop of your guest house at Ghandruk Village.
It is the last day of the trekking trip when we will be descending most of the time. We walk through stone steps amidst terraces and fields leading to jeep point. The trip down enjoying the changing views of the various mountains is a truly relaxing experience.
While drive the trail gets a little rough before reaching Birethanti and then to Nayapul, however the road from nayapul to Pokhara (2 & half hours) is blacktopped. We end our trek here and take a drive back to Pokhara. We have the option to either rest or take or walk or chill in one of the many restaurants and pubs in the lakeside area.
Sarangkot is one of the famous destinations for sunrise and sunset view in the neighboring hill of Pokhara. People go early morning and get peaceful rays of sun. The color of the wide mountain range (looks far but wider than from Ghorepani) is outstanding in contrast with Pokhara city and Phewa lake.
During the day your guide will take you to the caves of Pokhara and major temple. There are lots of things to do in Pokhara but you will go to the major and diverse spots.
In the evening you can walk around the lake on our own or guide will assist you to go to the world peace stupa for sunset view on White Mountains, Phewa Lake and the city of Pokhara.
After enjoying the sunrise, boating or traveling to some famous tourist destinations in Pokhara we drive back to Kathmandu for around 6-7 hours.
We can enjoy the evening souvenir shopping around Thamel, a popular tourist hub.
More information about Relax Annapurna Trekking Tour ~ Self Guided
Relax Annapurna Trekking trip for peace in yourself
If you are looking for a beautiful spot to spend your time reading your book or thinking about yourself, a relaxing Annapurna trekking tour can be the best choice. This trekking trip in Annapurna region is a self-guided flexible trip suitable for your relaxation in the nature of Himalaya.
Not hard trekking but beautiful scenery managed in the background by our team will assist your best experience in Nepal.
What is specialty of Relax Annapurna Trekking tour?
In this trekking trip of Nepalgram, you will have plenty of time to stop and stare at the beauty of Nature. Trekkers do not need to rush from one destination to another. There is not any specific destination you need to get in any specified time frame. Choose the best suitable place to read your book or kill your stress.
General introduction of this trekking trip to Nepal
Annapurna is the nearest trekking destination from Pokhara. The variation in the landscape of Ghorepani Ghandruk trekking is breath-taking; you will not get bored of staying in one tea house for a couple of days and relax with a normal life. Do not expect the accommodation and food to be five star but the nature and fresh air striking with the White Mountain are refreshing.
Relax Annapurna Trekking tour is designed so as to heal your stressed mind out of work or anything that comes up in our mind. We live for a reason, so make that reason peaceful, for your mind.
This part of Annapurna trekking has jungle walking to village trek. The view of green hills & wide range of White Mountains are stunning. It collects millions of happy moments in front of those blue skies or dramatic change of weather in the mountains.
What do I expect from this trekking trip
Do not expect a luxurious way of traveling, unless you top up for that. Also do not think of regular trekking – it is easier and fascinating than just regular trekking activity. You might stay a night with locals and see their life or you might spend a peaceful day at a tea house in front of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalaya range.
Mountains which can be seen in this relaxing trekking trip: Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6991m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m and many more above 5000 meters
Other famous spots to hang out in peace and see the locals: Poon hill, Gurung and Magar’s charming village, dense forest of rhododendrons and magnolia, passing through the deep gorge, Phewa and Begnas Lake.
Who are recommended?
People who are looking for a pristine nature time can sign up for this trek. Trekking is mostly short and there are 2 rest days during the trip – this means trekkers will have ample time to stroll around the villages of Ghorepani and Ghandruk.
Those who are looking for an easy trip into the nature of Nepal Himalaya can have a great time on the Relax Annapurna Trekking tour.
Either reading your favourite book in front of the wide Himalaya range of Mt Dhaulagiri and Mt Annapurna or spending social time walking in the allies of Ghurkha’s settlement at Ghandruk village – both are exciting times of this trekking.
Easy trekking trip in a sense that you will have enough time to enjoy the nature and shorter hiking distance per day has made this Annapurna trekking a relaxing trip.
Are you old (in your 80s’)? I bet you can do this trek with exciting experience. Do you have a toddler whom you might have to carry (sometime during the trek)? Do not worry you will be able to do it. With that being said – A Relax Annapurna trekking trip with a tour of Pokhara will be suitable for all age groups. If you are solo trekkers and want to enjoy nature, this trip will surely be a good trip in Nepal.
Also; relax Annapurna trek can be the best replacement for detailed experience of regular Ghorepani Ghandruk trek.
Overview of Relax Annapurna Trekking Trip
Annapurna region has been a famous trekking destination for independent trekkers by far. But trekking in Annapurna in complete independence is not always favourable. To avoid these unfavourable conditions our team will be managing your team in the background.
You will take your time and spend as much as you wish to – in any places of your interest. All of yours is flexible.
In this self-guided trip to Annapurna we manage your accommodation and breakfast for the trip.
For the safety of independent trekkers in Annapurna region – this relaxing Annapurna trekking trip will entertain your need to be in nature. Annapurna conservation area, Poonhill view and the relaxing itinerary for trekking on your own will be the perfect peaceful environment you want.
Avoiding the management hassle – relax Annapurna trekking tour will give a best self-guided trekking experience in Annapurna Himalaya range in Nepal.
Bed and breakfast in the cities and in the tea houses will be arranged and you will have information access at any time.
Daily schedule for Relax Annapurna trekking tour:
- Day 01 – Drive to Pokhara. Overnight Pokhara in Hotel, 8 hours’ drive in Nepali highway
- Day 02 – Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hile – 3 hours walk in lower Himalaya of Nepal
- Day 03 – Trek to Ghorepani: 2880meters, wide view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Range, 6 hours walking through village and Jungle
- Day 04 – After breakfast go for sunrise from the top of Poonhill and spend as much time as you like; rest day at Ghorepani village
- Day 05 – Trek to Banthati – a day inside the jungle, 4 hours jungle walk.
- Day 06 – Trek to Ghandruk village; 4 hours trekking, back to altitude below 2000 meter but still the scenery of jungle and White Mountains remains the same
- Day 07 – Rest day and explore the historic village of Ghandruk
- Day 08 – Trek down to Rimche and drive to Pokhara, 3 hours’ drive & 2 hours trekking
- Day 09 – Pokhara city tour with your guide, full day with sunrise and sunset drives
- Day 10 – Drive back to Kathmandu.
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