Itinerary
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Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara Airport 30 mins In the morning, we take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to the gorgeous Pokhara city that sits by Phewa Lake and is dwarfed by the Annapurna range. |
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Drive to Lakeside (for breakfast) and then to Sarangkot 2 to 3 hrs We drive to Lakeside for breakfast by the lake, and then continue to the hilltop of Sarangkot. We’ll have skipped most of the gruelling non-mountain facing walk up. |
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Trek from Sarangkot to Kaskikot 3 to 4 hrs The ridge walk from Sarangkot to Kaskikot is as beautiful as it is relaxing, with views of mountains to your right and city to your left. We reach the ancient fort of Kaskikot, perched on a small hilltop with unobstructed sights of Annapurna mountains. A quick photoshoot here is followed by a pleasant downhill all the way to the resort. |
Accommodation: Club ES
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Trek from Kaskikot to Thulo Kharka, via Dhampus 5 to 6 hrs We continue on from Kaskikot on scenic trails down to valley bed. The uphill walk from Lehadey will take us to Dhampus, a serene settlement with towering views of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli and Fishtail mountains, and also the terraced paddy fields. After lunch in Dhampus, we are off to Thulo Kharka (Australian Camp) through the jungle ridge. Enjoy great views of the mountains and rolling hills. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Trek from Thulo Kharka to Hemja 3 to 4 hrs We head back to Dhampus on a gradual descent through lush forests and walking farther ahead through fields and dirt tracks, we reach Hyanjakot – a less trodden but traditional and quaint village just a stone’s throw away from Dhampus where we stop for a quick tea. Continuing on the ridge down, we are picked up at Hemja by our vehicle. |
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Drive to Lakeside 45 mins We drive to Lakeside, Pokhara on smooth roads for a relaxing evening. |
Accommodation: Fishtail Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Boat to Talpari, trailhead across the lake 45 mins After breakfast, we head off on a boat to trailhead across the lake. |
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Trek to Raniban Retreat, via Pumdikot villages 4 to 5 hrs We make our way up on trails through forests and before we know it, we reach Peace Pagoda, an interesting Buddhist stupa monument built by a Japanese monk. A quick break at the Pagoda, and off we walk along the ridge to reach Pumdikot, which hosts a giant 32m (108ft) statue of Lord Shiva and further to some picturesque villages. Pokhara valley in its grandeur can be observed from here. We head down to Raniban Retreat along a lovely ridge. |
Accommodation: Raniban Retreat
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Hike or drive from Raniban to Damside/ Pokhara airport 1 to 1.5 hrs Choose to hike or drive from Raniban down the forest trails and catch fleeting glimpses of the beautiful Pokhara valley on the way to Pokhara airport. |
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Fly from Pokhara airport to Kathmandu 30 mins A short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu watching the mountains you saw up close during the trek. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disclaimer:
This itinerary is subject to change depending on weather, local politics, trail/road conditions and other unforeseen factors out of our control. The guide will suggest best possible alternative should such a situation present itself. In this case, the finish date will remain the same, and will change only if absolutely necessary.
Logistics
Accommodation
All hotels and resorts we’ve selected are some of the finest in Pokhara, ensuring comfort and great views.
Accommodation is on twin-sharing basis, which means there will be two people to a room. If you are travelling solo, we can assign a room partner (with someone of the same gender if you so prefer) or if you are travelling with someone you know, you can share the room with them. For families with kids, room allocation depends on your preference and room availability. A separate single room can be arranged for an additional charge – please find details in Prices section above.
Meals
Lunch and dinner are left out from price includes to give you full flexibility on meals, depending on your appetite and preference. Our hotels have a wide selection of food and drink options.
For vegetarians and vegans, or if you have any other dietary requirements, please let us at the time of booking so we can make arrangements.
You can carry some quick snacks and energy bars to munch on during the trek.
Transportation
The baggage limit specified by Airlines is 20 kilos per person. Excess baggage is allowed at an additional charge. However, we don’t recommend making your backpack heavier than 20 kgs.
A disinfected private vehicle will be reserved to drive you around Pokhara as well as for pick-ups and drop-offs as per the itinerary.
As per your convenience, you can either choose to carry your backpack or simply pack a day bag and leave the rest in the vehicle during the trek. Our vehicle will drop your belongings at the hotel before your arrival.
Crew
One lead guide and assistant guides (depending on the number of trekkers) will accompany you on the trek. All our team members are highly experienced in the mountains, with adequate trail knowledge and first aid training. Feel free to reach out to anyone for any kind of queries or emergencies as we leave no stone unturned to give you a great mountain experience.
-along-Manaslu-Circuit--manaslu-circuit-trek-Adventures-in-Himalayas-Nepal-vonKathmandu.jpg "Night skies over Bhimthang, the first settlement after crossing Larke Pass (5,106m) along Manaslu Circuit")
