Mountain Trek / Pokhara Valley / Nepal

Pokhara Dhampus Trek for Anna

5 days

Moderate

USD 1435

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Pokhara’s outskirts and the charming lakeside as the trip combines visits to some famous vantage points with the gorgeous Sarangkot, Australian Camp, and Dhampus village.

Overview

5 days Total Duration

Kathmandu Trip Start Point

Kathmandu Trip Finish Point

2,067m / 6,781ft (Australian Camp) Highest Point

Moderate Difficulty Level

Highlights

	Catch incredible views of the Annapurnas - the shiny crown jewels of Pokhara. The Himalayan panorama stays with us throughout the trip, and is awe-inspiring to say the least.
	Explore Phewa and Begnas lake, the largest lake in the valley and the charming peaceful one.
	Observe majestic sunrise and sunset in the wide expanse of Pokhara valley. Watching changing colors over the mountains, lakes and city will be a humbling experience.
	Stay at a monastery hotel and attend prayers with the monks.
	Come across rich culture at the Gurung villages of Kalabung and Hyangjakot.

Best time to go

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Trekking in the Pokhara valley is amazing in spring (March to May). The average daytime temperature is 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F), Australian Camp being colder. The forests are green, and rhododendrons bloom, making the trail vibrant. It is a busy time of the year and the trails will be full of trekkers. It’s important to prebook the hotels.

Pokhara valley receives a lot of rainfall in general, so monsoons will be extremely wet and humid, with temperatures ranging from around 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F). The downside of the monsoon is hovering clouds affecting visibility and slippery trails with leeches all along. While early June and late September are still advisable for trekking, July and August are not very ideal.

It is the most popular time of the year to trek with clear skies and stable weather conditions. The monsoon rains will have subsided, and visibility of the mountain ranges is excellent. The temperatures range between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). As the region is very accessible, trails and hotels can be busy this time around.

Winter is a great time to trek in the valley. As we don’t reach significant elevation, the mountains look sparkling white on non-gloomy days. The temperatures go between 10°C to 25°C (50°F to 77°F) during daytime and can go lower at night. It is very pleasant and not very cold. The trails are not very busy and lodges are operational.

	Price per person*
1 person	USD 1435
2 people	USD 875

	2 hotels, 2 resorts
	4 breakfasts
	Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu flights Reserved vehicle

Valid until Dec 31st, 2023

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Day 1

Oct 20

Kathmandu - Lakeside, Pokhara

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 8 to 9 hrs

Depending on the time we reach, we will stay at Lakeside or Raniban Retreat (on a hill)

Accommodation: Temple Tree Resort and Spa

Day 2

Oct 21

Lakeside, Pokhara - Kalabung - Sarangkot

	Drive to Lakeside and take a boat across to Talpaari 1 hr
	Hike to Raniban and Kalabung, via Peace Pagoda and then through Raniban jungle to Damside 4.5 to 5 hrs
	Drive from Damside to Cable car point 1 hr
	Cable car to Sarangkot Overnight: Sarangkot Mountain Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 3-star hotel

Day 3

Oct 22

Dhampus - Australian Camp - Hemja - Lakeside

Drive from Sarangkot to Kaande 30 mins

Trek to Australian Camp, Dhampus, Hyangjakot and to Hemja Monastery 6 to 7 hrs

Overnight: Monastery hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 4

Oct 23

Hemja - Sightseeing - Begnas Lake

	Attend morning prayers in the monastery with the monks
	Drive from Hemja monastery to Begnas
	Leisure afternoon for hike, yoga, chill or spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Begnas Lake Resort

Day 5

Oct 24

Drive from Begnas to Kathmandu

Drive from Begnas to Kathmandu 8 to 9 hrs

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Customize this trip

Take a heli back.

For those short on time or looking to add an exhilarating experience of flying over the majestic Himalayas, you have the option to charter a private helicopter on the way down. Inquire for prices and options!

Kathmandu Hotel and Transfers

USD 185 per person

Airport pick up and drop off, facilitated by an English-speaking representative
2 nights in a four-star hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Shankar or similar) on bed & breakfast plan and twin-sharing basis

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Cameron Monti

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Tom Pellens

They really went above and beyond to ensure we had an epic journey, from making sure we had all our needs met, to celebrating special occasions, to making sure we had the closest table to the warm stove!

Cabaku

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Sally Templeton

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Bindi Borg

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Sabrina Schmidt Koschella

And we received the best care ever from our guide Phura Sherpa as well as the porters Suresh and Uttarman. (While I don’t speak Nepali, I loved listening to Phura sing while we hiked. An added bonus!)

Anna Ruth

Amazing hikes with great people. You can tell a lot of thought and planning goes into creating the most interesting route possible.

Chris Hofmann

Good friendly and safety conscious guides and the bonus is that the guides are snapping away all day taking high quality photos which they share after the walk.

David Masters

They were well-organized, effective, and fun in their approach!

Sonya Martin

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Milan Marck

Glad to discover new places to hike through local villages and the different ridges, very professionally done from the pre-trip info, briefing, logistics etc! Thank you!

Katherine Mah

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Erika Hoffman

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Anna Hamilton

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Pungky Utami

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Gabriel de Carvalho Morand

Perfect intro to the wonders of Kathmandu Valley and surrounding moutain ridges. A nice, friendly and well organised group.

Rob Fielding

While the landscape and Sherpa culture alone are enough to leave one in awe, solid planning and logistics support on behalf of VonKathmandu staff enabled me to enjoy the trek without worrying about details.

Andrew Bovino

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•	Free Wi-Fi	•	Room Service	•	Air Conditioning
•	Balcony	•	TV	•	Mini Bar
•	Private Bathroom	•	Hot Shower	•	Free Toiletries
•	Towels	•	Slippers	•	Power Socket
•	Electric Kettle	•	Daily Housekeeping

•	Restaurant and Bar	•	Child-friendly	•	Garden
•	Swimming Pool	•	Plunge Pool	•	Massage
•	Spa	•	Laundry	•	Fire Extinguisher
•	POS Machine	•	Outdoor Seating	•	Mountain Views

•	Free Wi-Fi	•	Room Service	•	Balcony
•	Private Bathroom	•	Hot Shower	•	Free Toiletries
•	Towels	•	Slippers	•	Power Socket
•	Daily Housekeeping

•	Restaurant and Bar	•	Garden	•	Laundry
•	Outdoor Seating	•	Lake Views

•	Free Wi-Fi	•	Room Service	•	Air Conditioning
•	Balcony	•	Mini Bar	•	Private Bathroom
•	Hot Shower	•	Shared Toilet	•	Free Toiletries
•	Towels	•	Slippers	•	Power Socket
•	Electric Kettle	•	Daily Housekeeping

•	Restaurant and Bar	•	Child-friendly	•	Pet-friendly
•	Terrace	•	Garden	•	Swimming Pool
•	Spa	•	Laundry	•	First Aid Kit
•	Fire Extinguisher	•	POS Machine	•	Outdoor Seating
•	Mountain Views	•	Lake Views

	Accommodation 1 night in Temple Tree Resort 1 night in Sarangkot Mountain Lodge 1 night in a Monastery hotel 1 night in Begnas Lake Resort
	Transportation Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu reserved car Hemja - Begnas in a reserved car All other short ground transfers in Pokhara on a taxi Cable car to Sarangkot Boat between Lakeside to Talpaari
	Food 4 breakfasts in total
	Crew An experienced guide with a medical kit for all 5 days Salary, room, board, insurance for crew members
	Misc Government taxes

•	Hiking Boots with a good grip
•	Rain gear (for you and your bag)
•	Comfortable hiking pants
•	Quick dry, breathable T-shirts
•	Windproof Jacket
•	Sleepwear
•	Trekking Socks (thick)
•	Underwear
•	Neck buff/ gaiter
•	Sun hat/cap

•	Downjacket
•	Fleece jacket
•	Sleeping bag liner
•	A pair of gloves
•	Woolen hat

•	Day bag
•	Duffel bag (for porter)
•	Quick dry towel
•	Extra pair of shoes (preferably, slip-ons)
•	Water bottle or camel bladder (1.5 litres).
•	LifeStraw filter or purification tablets
•	Walking Poles
•	Sunglasses (Polarized, with good UV protection)
•	Locks for your backpack/luggage
•	Trail snacks and energy bars

•	Head lamp (with extra batteries)
•	Camera with charger and extra batteries
•	Phone with charger
•	Power bank
•	Travel adapter (type C, D and M)

•	Sunscreen (SPF 30 or above)
•	Sanitizer
•	Wet wipes
•	Toiletries (incl toilet papers, soap, etc)
•	Personal first aid kit
•	Rehydration salts/tablets
•	Prescription Medications

•	Passport with visa
•	A copy of Work ID (for expats)
•	A copy of Insurance papers
•	Money
•	Credit Card

Pokhara Dhampus Trek for Anna

Overview

Highlights

Best time to go

Itinerary

Customize this trip

Take a heli back.

Kathmandu Hotel and Transfers

Prices

Includes

Accommodation

Transportation

Food

Crew

Misc

Excludes

Extra Expenses

Important Details

Accommodation

Temple Tree Resort and Spa

Hotel

Begnas Lake Resort

Transportation

Food & Water

Crew

Money

Health & Safety

Checklist

What to pack

OUTFIT

WARMTH

ACCESSORIES

ELECTRONICS

TOILETRIES & MEDS

DOCUMENTS & MONEY

How to pack

Duffel Bag

Day Bag

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