Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek

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Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek

Just to the West of the Annapurna Sanctuary route, one of Nepal’s most visited areas, lies the Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek. Until recently only fully organized camping treks could go here, but with the establishment of 5 community lodges and a homestay programme this fabulous landscape has been opened up for beautiful off the beaten-track “teahouse trekking”.

The trail is also called the Myagdi Parbat Eco-trek. It’s located in the area around Poon-hill, and partly lies right on the Great Himalaya Lower Trail (Cultural Route). The area is mostly populated by Gurung and Magar people.

This is one of several new community-managed projects in Nepal, where the benefits from your visit reach the whole community. In this case, they have one main goal – to invest all proceeds in increasing local access to education and health through Himanchal Education Foundation.

The trek offers you a fabulous Nepal experience with a mixture of nature and culture in abundance. They say people come to Nepal for the mountains and return for the people. The views from Khopra, the highest point of the trek (3,650 m) are far better than from highly visited Poon hill. You have amazing views of both the impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Massive. Besides, the encounters with the friendly villagers will make you want to come back again for sure!

An additional advantage: with its yak farm, Kopra Ridge is the only place in the Annapurnas where you can encounter yaks.

PROGRAM ITINERARY
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Day to day Itinerary

Day 01: Upon arrival in Kathmandu international airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara. 7 hours scenic drive. Afternoon free time. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 03: Pokhara to Nayapul (1 1/2 hrs), trek to Ghandruk(1940 m).6 hrs. Overnight Tea house.

Day 04: Ghandruk (1940 m) to Tadapani (2590 m) 4 hrs. Overnight Tea house.

Day 05: Tadapani (2590 m) to Bayali Kharka (3450m). 6 hrs. Overnight Tea house.

Day 06: Bayali Kharka (3450m) to Upper Chistibung (2990m). 4 hrs. Overnight Tea house.

Day 07: Upper Chistibung (2990m) to Kopra Ridge (3650m) 3 hrs, - hike in Kopra Ridge. Overnight Tea house.

Day 08: Kopra Ridge (3650m) to Swanta (2195m). 5 hrs. Overnight Tea house.

Day 09: Swanta (2195m) to Danda Kharka (2850m). Overnight Tea house.

Day 10: Danda Kharka (2850 m) to Tikot (2278 m) via Poon Hill (3194 m) 8 hrs. Overnight Tea house.

Day 11: Tikot (2278 m) to Beni (850 m). 4 hrs. Overnight Tea house.

Day 12: Beni to Pokhara (4 hr bus ride). Overnight hotel at Pokhara.

Day 13: Morning drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 14: Transfer to the international airport for final departure.

Package Cost

Package cost always depends on the number of people travelling in your group, standard of the hotels you like to take, the mode of transportations you choose as (by private vehicle, tourist bus, plane, 4WD) and the period you are travelling (High season, Low season) etc. Please click on the next tab (INQUIRY/ BOOKING) and send us your inquiry. We will reply you with cost and other necessary details within 24 hours.

Cost Include(s)

All necessary ground transfers including arrival and departure.
Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the itinerary.
Guided cultural city tour in Kathmandu with entrance to the monuments.
Tea House accommodations while Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trekking period.
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner during the Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trekking.
All necessary paper works, National park entry permit and TIMS Card for Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trek.
Experienced and First Aid trained trekking guide licensed by NATHM.
Strong, helpful porters (one porter for two people).
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trekking map.
Insurance of all local staff including porters.
Warm clothing and trekking gear for staff including porters.
Complementary Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trekking T-shirts and trip duffle bag.
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Trekking certificate issued by us.
Travel and Rescue arrangements (paid by your Travel insurance company).
Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Cost Exclude(s)

Air travel to and from Nepal.
Purchases of bottled water while on the trek, gifts or alcohol.
Entry visas for Nepal (suggest getting 30 day tourist visa for Nepal on arrival into KTM).
Personal clothing and equipment.
Personal expenses whilst trekking such as laundry, showers, internet use.
All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (transport, extra hotel nights, etc).
Personal travel / trip cancellation insurance.
Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).
Any rescue costs.
Gratuities.