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Royal Geographical Society : Sir Edmund Hillary Memorial Lecture
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Annapurna Explorer
THE FINEST SHORT TREK IN THE ANNAPURNA REGION
EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION NEPAL'S FACINATING CULTURE
DRAMATIC VIEWS OF THE ANNAPURNA & DHAULAGIRI MOUNTAINS
LUXURIOUS STAY AT FISHTAIL LODGE ON BEAUTIFUL PHEWA TAL LAKE
A spectacular flight from Kathmandu to the lakeside town of Pokhara provides us with our first views of the incredible Himalayan Mountains. The Annapurna foothills provide tremendous trekking with delightful trails connecting villages and ridge tops. This picturesque trek winds through enchanting villages with ochre thatched houses, terraced rice fields and rhododendron forests, which are spectacular in the spring when whole hillsides are cloaked in colourful flowers.
The ridge top village of Ghorapani provides one of the finest viewpoints of the Annapurna Mountains with magnificent views of Annapurna, Lamjung, Dhaulagiri and Machapuchare with its fishtail summit. The highlight of this trip is ascending Poon Hill (3193m) for sunrise for a breathtaking panorama of wonderful snow-capped mountains. We return to Pokhara for a luxurious night at the famous Fishtail Lodge, in its idyllic location on Phewa Tal Lake. From the beautiful landscaped gardens we may catch a glimpse of the sun setting on the now distant Annapurna and Machapuchare Mountains.
Trip Details
4 nights hotels, 6 nights lodges, 7 days EASY trekking. Maximum altitude 3193 metres. Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara & all meals elsewhere included.
Group Size :Minimum 2, maximum 12
Dates & PricesTo book please click on the relevant tour reference from the tours below
*Price excludes international flights. International flights from £650, flight costs vary depending on airline & availability at the time of booking. Please contact the Classic Journeys office with your planned date of travel and we will advise on flight availability and costs.
Outline Itinerary
Days 1/2 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 3 - Kathmandu. Guided sightseeing
Day 4 - Fly to Pokhara. Drive to Phedi. Trek to Dhampus
Day 5 - Trek to Lhandrung
Day 6 - Trek to Ghandrung
Day 7 - Trek to Tadapani
Day 8 - Trek to Ghorapani
Day 9 - Ascend Poon Hill for sunrise. Trek to Tirkhedunga
Day 10 - Trek to Nayapul. Drive to Pokhara. Overnight Fishtail Lodge
Day 11 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 12 - Transfer to airport for departure flight
The Price Includes:
Hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (unless single has been requested) for the nights listed in the itinerary. All meals as specified. Airport Transfers. All internal transport as the itinerary. Sightseeing tours where specified. All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, National Park entrance fees, accommodation in local lodges (twin sharing unless single has been requested), bed sheets, pillowcases, sleeping bags, duvet jackets, guides & porters. Tour leader. Cordura kit bag. Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
The Price does not Include:
International flights from the UK. Airport Taxes. Visa fees. Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs. Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, etc. Porters, guides & other tips. Meals not specified. Personal clothing & equipment. Travel insurance. Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Classic Journeys control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.
Insurance:
If you require travel insurance for your Classic Journeys holiday, you can get a quotation and book your travel insurance direct from the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. Campbell Irvine is a specialist travel insurance broker. The comprehensive policy they issue provides 24-hour medical emergency assistance and covers altitude and all adventurous activities undertaken on our holidays. For single-trip policies, the insurance provides cover for both UK and worldwide residents at very competitive rates. In addition an annual policy is available to United Kingdom residents. To obtain insurance cover visit the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. You may also telephone Campbell Irvine (020 7938 1734) to activate a policy.
Single Supplement:
£100 (Hotels & Lodges) If you are a single person booking this holiday you do not have to pay single supplements, if you are happy to share. Neither will you be asked to pay a single supplement if you end up with single occupancy because of odd numbers. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same gender. Single supplements are payable if you specifically request to have single accommodation. If you have requested single accommodation we will do our best to secure this although this may not always be possible.
THE FINEST SHORT TREK IN THE ANNAPURNA REGION
