• Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
  • Price from$1899 / person
  • Difficulty LevelEasy
  • Max Altitude2200 Meters

Trip Overview

Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek is designed for those comfortable keen trekkers in Nepal and still seeking a bit of adventure to experience a blend of Nepal with amazing Himalayan Panorama and unique Nepalese culture.  This trek offers one of the best trekking in the foothills of the Annapurna region. It is an ideal introduction to hiking in Nepal that rewards the travelers a lifetime opportunity to experience a mixture blend of the natural and cultural wonders of Nepal. One can enjoy the view of continuously stretching ranges of majestic Himalayas, picturesque landscapes, green hills, and lush farming farmlands, the hospitality of friendly inhabitants along with their rich culture villages.

Annapurna Luxury Trek traverses Nepal's Middle Hills and is considered for those who have no experience of Himalayan trekking. The path of this tour passes through Annapurna hills with easy-paced walking. One can immerse oneself in the splendid beauty of the Himalayas of the Annapurna range including Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna 1, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Annapurna V. Machhapuchhre seen throughout the trek. Besides it also provides an opportunity to interact with and witness the daily village life of Gurung, Magar, and Brahman people on the way.

Highlights

  • Discover Kathmandu – city of temples and heritages
  • Panoramic and closed views of Annapurna massif, explore in the valley, unobstructed sunrise and sunset view,
  • Charming villages, experiencing with life style and culture of Gurung people who is very famous for Gorkha army,
  • Walking in the narrow and stone paved trail, old tradition Gurung Museum, waterfalls,
  • Scenic Mountain flight to and from Pokhara, explore Lake City of Pokhara,

Itinerary

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Wilderness Excursion (WE) aim to keep to the day by day itinerary of Mardi Himal trek detail as following, even though there might be some flexibility because of local situations or other issues beyond our control. If this is the case the trek leader will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary in order to minimize your inconvenience.  

Arrival at TIA (Tribhuwan International Airport), in Kathmandu. A traditional warm welcome by our airport representative. Escort to hotel, welcome drink and short briefing about the package in the hotel. Overnight in in Hotel Shankar or Hotel Mulberry. 

  • Not included
  • Hotel Shankar
  • 1300m
  • Kathmandu

Take scenic flight to Pokhara (800 m) and drive to Nayapul. You'll have a briefing at the before transfer by road to airport with guides to the trek start point. Your walk will follow a ridgeline in the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Ker & Downey's Sanctuary Lodge is located. The lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhre, as it is locally known. A picnic lunch is provided with a late afternoon arrival at the Lodge. (Trek time 2 hours). Overnight in Sanctuary Lodge

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Sanctuary Lodge
  • 1150m
  • Birethanti

After breakfast, you will leave the lodge walking out through the outlying farms following the Modi River valley. Soon you will begin to climb out of the valley & up towards the mountains.The trail passes through small hamlets,terraced rice fields and forests with spectacular views of the surrounding valley. Snacks are provided along the trail. Hot lunch is served on arrival at the lodge in the early afternoon.(Trek time 5-6 hours). It is from this lodge that there are magnificent close up views of the surrounding mountains. Overnight in Himalaya Lodge

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Himalaya Lodge
  • (1940m
  • Ghandruk

After enjoying a relaxing breakfast and the glorious views from the Himalaya Lodge, we will continue our trek to Landruk. After leaving Ghandruk village, the trail descends steeply to the banks of t Modi Khola. Here, you’ll be at the base of the cliffs where the famed honey hunters of Nepal climb on ropes to collect the honey. You’ll then cross a strong suspension bridge to the opposite banks of the river. From here is it about an hour walk up switch backs and steps to reach the village of Landruk. Landruk offers more magnificent views of the Annapurna range. Trek time about 3 hours. Arrive in time for lunch. Your guide will take you on an exploration hike of this mountain village after lunch. Overnight in La Bee Lodge in Landruk. 

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • La Bee Lodge
  • 1565 m
  • Landruk

We begin our journey through the villages of Tolka, Bheri Kharka and Pothana. After walking you will pass through sub-tropical forests that include tree orchids, rhododendrons, magnolias and red sandal frees. Along the way, you will stop at the village of Pothana where many Tibetan traders live and sell their souvenirs. After about 5-6 hours, you will arrive at the Basanta Lodge. From the lodge, there are sweeping views of the entire Annapurna Range. After lunch at the lodge there will be an optional walk through the old village of Dhampus. Overnight in Basanta Lodge

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Basanta Lodge
  • 1525 m
  • Dhampus

After breakfast, you will depart along the ridge & descend through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor. Trek time 1 ½ hours. You then transfer by vehicle to the Temple Tree Resort in Pokhara (30 minutes). On the way back to Pokhara, the vehicle can stop on request at the Tibetan refugee camp where you will have time to explore the temple complex. You’ll arrive at the centrally located Temple Tree Resort in time for lunch. The rooms at the Temple Tree are filled with ethnic touches. Surrounding the rooms are landscaped gardens, water features, a swimming pool and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You’ll have a chance to enjoy lunch and dinner at local restaurants. The afternoon is free to explore the lakeside where most of Nepal’s Tibetan curio shops are located. Overnight in Temple Tree Resort.

  • Breakfast
  • Temple Tree Resort.
  • 800m
  • Pokhara

Fly to Kathmandu and visit to Bhaktapur or do shopping for loved ones back home. Free afternoon with the rest of the day and evening free. Overnight in Hotel Shankar or Hotel Mulberry.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel Shankar
  • 1300m
  • Kathmandu

Final Farewells! Our airport representative will travel with you to the airport.

  • Breakfast
  • Not included
  • 1300m
  • Kathmandu
Customized Trip

What's Included

  • All airport shuttles.
  • Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by domestic flight.
  • Guided sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • All Hotel accommodation as per itinerary.
  • All Transport on private coach
  • Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners.
  • Happy hours drinks for 4 days
  • Mineral/boiled/purified water drinking water.
  • Sleeping bag, duffel bag
  • Support stuffs: English speaking local trekking guide and porters.
  • A complimentary Annapurna Trekking Map

What's Excluded

  • All bar bills and beverages.
  • Lunch and dinner in the city.
  • Personal Insurance
  • Additional costs due to illness, force majeure, changes of flight and itinerary
  • Other things not mentioned.
  • Tipping and graditudes for guide, porter, bell boy etc.

Availabilities

Wilderness Excursion (P) Ltd. is a local tour operator, so we guarantee small private group departures on any dates that suit your date and time.
Start DateEnd DateStatusNotePrice 
November 09, 2024November 17, 2024AvailableUS$1899
November 16, 2024November 24, 2024AvailableUS$1899
November 23, 2024December 01, 2024AvailableUS$1899
November 30, 2024December 08, 2024AvailableUS$1899

Useful Information

Starting this activity

This Luxury Lodge Trek in the foothill of Annapurna region begins and ends at Pokhara; that can be accessed by 25 minutes flight or via 6 to 7 hours drive by car or tourist vehicles.

As the trip is categorized in luxury trek activity, all of your plans are pre-booked by your travel agency in luxury lodges. Just ensure that you ask your guide for pack lunch if you are planning for an even slower walk and plenty of rest time before you reach next destination.

Best time to do this luxury lodge trekking in Annapurna

The best time to do this trip is just after the monsoon is over. So from Mid-September to November is best months. The temperature is mild and view is clear and blue sky. Still okay till December. Second best in spring (March to May) is always recommended. Summer or monsoon season is wet and views are affected by monsoon clouds but it is not bad doing this trip in winter (Dec to Feb).

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