Annapurna Panorama Trek - 12 Days

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1 Annapurna Panorama Trek - 12 Days Annapurna Panorama Trek, Annapurna Sunrise Trek, or simply Annapurna Poon Hill Trek, is one of the best introductory treks in Nepal. Passing through the lush forest of Rhododendron, Bamboo and Pine and the delightful Himalayan settlements inhibited by the Gurung and Magar people, this short teahouse trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal, offers the largest variety in terms of the landscape, scenery and the diverse Himalayan culture. Although, every corner of the trail presents tantalizing glimpses of the high mountain and the sub tropical valley, a brisk hike up to the viewing point of the Poon Hill (3,210m) is required to experience the grandest view of the entire trip. The sunrise view and the heavenly panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and other accompanying peaks from the Poon Hill are incredibly mesmerizing. Experience Paradise, while on Earth! Pokhara is known as the gateway to the Annapurna region of Nepal. Therefore, the trip starts with a bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then to Nayapul, which is the starting point of the trek. From Nayapul, the trail heads Ghorepani, through the forest of rhododendron and pine and a few Magar and Gurung settlements. After a morning hike from Ghorepani to Poonhill, we hike all the way down to the Jhinu Danda, through rhododendron and pine forest, to relax our tired muscles in the hot spring. We then walk down to Phendi (ending point of the trek) to catch a vehicle to Pokhara. From Pokhara we drive back to Kathmandu ending this hot spring panorama trek. Amigo Treks and Expedition offers 12 days Annapurna Panorama Trek package, which guarantees the benefits of a full board (food and accommodation) during the trek, bed and breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara, all ground transportations, the necessary permits, licensed guides and a free map. Apart from the attraction in the Annapurna region, this package also includes a sightseeing tour of some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu (before or after the trek) and a few lakeside attractions in Pokhara. However, the package can be customized to suit your requirements. We ensure flat rates, 100% departure and special group discount on each bespoke package. This itinerary is the best itinerary for a family holiday in Nepal. It s easy, short, can be successfully attained with less effort and perfect for groups containing elderly and children or an individual traveler. Though this trek can be planned any time of the year, Spring and Autumn climate is near perfect for the trek. However, if you are looking to walk more, we recommend you to try 16 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Enjoy! Outline Itinerary Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)

2 Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft) Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2690ft) Day 04: Drive to Nayapul & trek to Tikhadhunga (1540m/5052ft) Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (3194m/10479ft) Day 06: Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2590m/8497ft) Day 07: Tadapani to Jhinu (1780m/5839ft) Day 08: Jhinu to Landruk (1640m/5380ft) Day 09: Landruk to Pathana (1890m/6200ft) Day 10: Pathana to Pokhara (820m/2690ft) Day 11: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 7-8 hrs drive (1,300m/4,264 ft) Day 12: Departure day Trip Includes Airport Pick-up and Drop-off service in a private vehicle 3 nights twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at 3* standard hotel with breakfast 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara at 3* standard hotel with breakfast Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants with traditional, ethnic music and dance Annapurna Trekking permit (ACAP) and TIMS (Trekkers security Card) permit Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek All accommodations on a trek (Lodge/Tea house) Fresh seasonable fruits after dinner (while on a trek) Tea/Coffee (Served in a cup only)

3 Purified drinking water (medicated safe to drink) during the trek Government licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses Porters (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses Insurance of Guide and Porter All required local and government taxes Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required) Official Trekking T- Shirt, Amigo Duffel bag (you can use it for Sherpa bag) and Trekking Map (As a souvenir) First Aid Service (Basic) Oximeter - To determine your oxygen level Adventure certificate (after completion the trek) Note: Let us know if we are lucky to celebrate your birthday during your holiday so that we will do our best to make it a truly memorable day in the himalayas. Trip Excludes Nepal arrival visa Meals in the city except breakfast and other mentioned special dinner Personal expenses like all kinds of drinks including mineral water & alcoholic and soft beverages Extra Hot showers, Wi-Fi & battery charging while on a trek Monument entrance fees while on a tour in Kathmandu (aprox USD26 per person) Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation Tipping (as an appreciation) and any additional tours Travel Insurance: This piece of information is for everyone planning Annapurna Panorama Trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Please get a travel insurance that covers all the added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue and other treatment cost). Also, make sure that your insurance policy covers all extra activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the

4 policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor s fees) as well as repatriation cost. In short, the client himself/herself has to take the responsibility regarding the entire unforeseen expenses during the trip. Health, fitness and experience requirements: Though Annapurna Panorama Trek in the Annapurna region is considered easy, the trail definitely demands excellent stamina, tough determination, and the best health condition as some sections of the trek are quite challenging. Annapurna Panorama Trek is considered moderate and easily attainable; however, it is highly suggested to seek advice, medications and permission from your doctor before scheduling your trek. It is also recommended to take expert guidance from your local General Practitioner regarding necessary guide-walks, prior to this trek. In the absence of GP, seeking advice from travel clinic is also considered as a very good idea. Moreover, the good news is that, no technical skill is required to plan your trek or any other exploratory trips in Nepal. However, your prior hiking or camping experience will definitely be considered as a plus point. Also, a few weeks of regular exercise and jogging is recommended before the trip to build up the required stamina. Note: We kindly request you to inform us regarding your present health condition, medical situation, preceding illnesses and the medications you are taking. We expect you to be honest regarding these issues, so that we can get prepared for emergencies. Food and Accommodation: We always make sure that our customers get the right value for their money. Therefore, we always attempt to make some of the best arrangements for our customers. To ensure a comfortable stay, we book tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara before and after your trek. Normally, the rooms are twin share, where you will have to share your room with another member of your group. However, this totally depends on the size of your group and the availability of rooms in the hotel. On request, triple share can also be arranged. However, if you are looking for a single supplement room, extra charges will be applied. During the trek, your stay is arranged in a local guesthouse or lodges with shared amenities. You can also enjoy a hot shower in these lodges. In the absence of shower few buckets of hot water can also be arranged on request. A full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea &coffee) will be provided from the teahouse menu during the entire trek. Usually, porridge, toast or chapattis, oatmeal and local bread are served for breakfast. The food served for lunch and dinner are simply great.

5 Our attempt while you are on a trek: Telephone facilities are available up till Ghorepani; therefore, communicating with your family and friends won t be a problem. Moreover, our guides are provided by cellular phone so that we can contact your group on a regular basis. In the case of urgency and emergency, you can also use this phone to send your message to us, which will further be delivered to the respected person. Understanding your communication needs, Amigo Treks and Expedition takes all the responsibility and makes attempts to deliver your message to your family, friends, relatives or any other concerned person. Also, our guides will make every possible attempt to follow the planned itinerary; however, it is kindly requested to be flexible in case of changes in the itinerary caused by extreme weather conditions, unforeseen natural disasters or bad health condition of a group member. Moreover, we can also help you reschedule your international flight (extra charges applicable), if you need any additional days to complete your trek. We will make every possible attempt to make your trek a grand success. Why to trek with us? Amigo Treks & Expedition offers a wonderful opportunity to help you visit those areas, culture and tradition of Nepal that have never been explored before. Your trip itineraries are fully customized in order to meet the individual needs and interests of each traveler. We also partner with local people and Leaders to help you get the maximum out of the trip. We are highly dedicated and offer years of experience to plan an outstanding adventure trip for you. Customer service is our top priority; therefore, we cater to every possible need of yours during your stay in Nepal, be it the food, accommodation, varied destination or your communication needs. Despite these facilities, our best packages are offered at a very competitive rate. When should I plan this trek? Though Annapurna Panorama Trek can be planned any time of the year, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons. Spring Mid-March, April and May are the perfect months to plan the Annapurna Panorama Trek, as these months support us with warm weather, clear skies, good temperature and the best visibility. Autumn Mid September, October and November are the perfect months to plan the Annapurna Panorama Trek, as these months support us with better visibility, clear blue skies and excellent trail. Winter December, January and February are good months to plan the Annapurna Panorama Trek, provided you can stand the cold weather.

6 Summer Mid June, July and August are not the best months to plan the Annapurna Panorama Trek as the monsoon rain affects everything, that is, trail, weather, temperature as well as the visibility. But still the trek can be planned on request. What should I bring? Along with warm clothes you will also need other equipment for the sufficient protection of your body. Below is the list of necessary items that you need to pack before commencing your trek. Head- Hat (with a wide brim), Sunglasses (with UV protection), Sunscreen lotion and Lip balm Upper body- T-shirts (2), light and expedition weight thermal tops, Fleece jacket and pullover, Fleece wind-stopper jacket (Optional), waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, down vest/jacket (included) Hands - Lightweight gloves, heavy-weight gloves/mittens with a waterproof outer shell Lower body - Underwear (4), hiking shorts (2), lightweight cotton long pants, light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, Fleece or wool pants, waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants Feet - Thin, light-wear inner socks (4), thick, warm wool hiking socks (4), hiking boots with spare laces, camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals), gaiters. Accessories - Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F (included), headlamp with spare bulb and batteries, small padlock or combination lock, basic first aid kit, large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag), day pack, water bottles (2), hiking pole/walking sticks, small ear plugs Toiletries Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, small wash towel Extras - Cameras with extra batteries and cards, binoculars, light balaclava or warm fleece hat, reading books, trip map/guide book, journal & pen, ipod & travel games (like cards, chess, and backgammon) Our legal documents: Registered under the government of Nepal, Amigo Treks & Expedition is a fully licensed and certified company. Therefore, this company holds complete authority to operate treks, tours, expedition, hiking and many other tourism related services in the Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. In addition to this, we are also a very active member of the following organizations.

7 Nepal Tourism board (NTB) Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP) Ministry of Finance, Department of Taxation Company Registration Office, Pvt. Ltd. Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Department of Tourism Industry Passport and Visa Information: It is very easy to obtain Nepal s visa. You may either apply for a visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices in your own country or you can buy this upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. To apply for a visa, you need 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US dollars and your passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the trip. However, nationals of SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Afghanistan) and China do not require any visa to visit Nepal. Transit visa for foreign nationalities is only provided for 3 days. Therefore, visa is required for longer stays. However, for the convenience or foreign nationals, a visa is also provided from the borders listed below: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal) Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border of Nepal) Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Western Nepal) Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Mid Western Nepal) Mohana, Dhangadhi (Far Western Nepal) Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Far Western Nepal) Tourist Visa Fees:

8 Transit visa (3 days) Free of cost Multiple entry (15 days) 25 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (30 days) 40 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (90 days) 100 USD or equivalent convertible currency (For more information, please contact the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan,Dillibazar, Kathmandu. Tel: , , ,

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