The Royal Trek is one of the best treks in the Annapurna region for those who want to experience village life and striking mountain views in a relatively short period. The trail goes through different ethnic groups’ villages and farmland to the north of the Pokhara Valley. The Annapurna Royal Trek got its name after Prince Charles of Britain and his 90 associates visited this route in the early eighties. The trail leads you through the villages set among cultivated fields, where meeting the local people is quite an unforgettable experience.
An easy trek, the Nepal Royal Trek begins from Pokhara up to 1,500 m elevation around the valley. Therefore, you can do it in the winter with children and family. The views offered include the wonderful Pokhara Valley, tranquil lakes, the panoramic Annapurna range, Manaslu Himal, Machapuchhre (fishtail), and Langtang. Relaxing in the beautiful hamlets with stunning views of the eloquently built hillside rice terraces with different mixed cultures such as Magar, Gurung, Brahmin, and Chris makes for a wonderful royal holiday. The trip finally ends at the scenic Begnas Lake, which is about 30 kilometers west of Pokhara City.
Annapurna Royal Trekking is recommended for beginners or those who have very limited time because it offers an opportunity to experience an unforgettable trekking holiday in the Himalayan range. The Royal Trek presents an unlimited true picture of the Himalayas and affords us the chance to experience the traditional lifestyles of the tribes, whose ancient religious practices and traditions have remained unchanged for thousands of years.
We at “Nepal Mother House Treks” offer our Annapurna Royal Trek itinerary in shorter and longer versions as our client’s desires and holiday schedules permit. Our well-experienced guide runs this trek year-round, but the best time is the beginning of September to mid-November and the beginning of March to mid-May.
Annapurna Royal Trek
Outline Itinerary
Arrival at Kathmandu.
Trekking preparation and permit paper work day.
Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m) -6 to 7 hours by tourist bus
Drive Pokhara Bijayapur -30 minutes; Trek to Kalikasthan (1370m) -3 to 4 hours
Trek Kalikasthan to Syaklung (1,730m) -3 to 4 hours
Trek Syaklung to Chisapani (1550m) -4 to 4 ½ hours
Trek Chisapani to Begnas Lake - hours, and Drive to Pokhara (950m) -30 minutes
Drive back to Kathmandu early in the morning by Tourist Bus - 6 to 7 hours
Your own destination.
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Annapurna Royal Trek Itinerary
Upon arrival at international airport, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport assist and transfer to the Hotel.
Trekking preparation and permit organize day. Please, check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you.
Our trekking guide will come to the hotel in the morning at 6: 00 to pick you with private transport to leave for Pokhara (200 km) and will take us about 6 to 7 hours scenic journey. Along the journey you will witness some stunning scenery of snow capped Mountains, green hills, rivers in rafting, and villages. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail), Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Stay overnight at hotel.
Our journey starts in the morning. After a 30 minute drive that takes you to the Bijayapur Khola, we walk for about an hour through flat paddy fields and cross the river. Then we trek uphill for about 2/3 hours through Bramin and Chettri villages to Kalikasthan. The skyline camp will be set up around Kalikasthan area. The rest of the day we can explore the surrounding areas and stay overnight at a tea house.
After breakfast the trail leads us along the rhododendron forested ridgetop through Thulokot to Mati Thana, where there are a few tea shops. After we hike up a short distances up a small mountain with good views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. Then the trail reaches Naudanda (not to be confused with the Naudanda, west of Pokhara) and continues along the ridge to a school at the Lipini village. There we make a steep but short climb through forest to the Gurung village of Syaklung at 1,730 meters to stay overnight in a tented camp.
Today the trail steeply drops through a Gurung village with rhododendron forests on the south side of the hill to a large tree. Here there is a Chautaara (Resting Place) with several tea shops and a police check post. The junction trail leads westwards to the Begnas Tal and eastwards to Madi Khola. The Royal Trek route climbs towards Chisopani winding around back of the hill to the village. A short distance above Chisopani village is a high knoll where there is a small temple. The camp offers splendid views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. Stay overnight at tented camp.
The trail descends along a field for an hour or so and goes steeply on the stone step into a small valley near Rupa Tal and climbs about 200 meters to arrive at Sundare Danda. Continue for a short distance through rice fields and walk 15 minutes down to Begnas Tal. Then hike for an hour to catch a ride to Pokhara. Upon arrival at the hotel check in and take a rest. The remaining time can be spent exploring the lakeside.
We should be ready by 6:00 in morning in hotel lobby in order to have breakfast or seek advice from your trekking guide. We will drive back to Kathmandu through on the main road passing terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, and high hills. It takes about 7 hours (conditional) to reach your hotel in Kathmandu. If you are interested to fly from Pokhara to Katmandu (bear in mind the extra cost of the plane tickets) please request Nepal Mother House Trekking to book your flight ticket in advance. It takes about 30 minutes flying time with spectacular views of the Himalayas, high hills, terraces, local settlements, and forests. This can indeed make it worth flying.
In this pleasant day you may have full day at leisure either relax at hotel or explore the around Thamel. Today is day of ending your journey, so we would like offer you farewell dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant and hand over you Trip Certificate, Trekking Permit and TIMS Card for memory of Nepal trip. Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assist will be transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination, taking with you the memory of a life time.
Annapurna Royal Trek Cost Details
Includes
- All transportation (airport to hotel to airport) is picked up and dropped off at the free airport.
- Star level 3+2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara twin bed sharing basic.
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS (Trekkers Information System) cards.
- Pokhara to trekking starting point (Bijayapur) & trekking ending point (Begnas Tal) by private or public bus, taxi, car, van, or bus.
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by comfort tourist bus.
- Trekking pieces of equipment (worm-down jackets, sleeping bags, & duffle bags) during the trek if needed.
- T-shirt or cap from Nepal Mother House and a trip appreciation card (after the trip ends).
- three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- Soft & comfortable private accommodation, entire mountain twin bed sharing with a shared toilet.
- The government license holder is an English-speaking experienced local guide with their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, and types of equipment.
- A porter (between every 2-person basic) carries a maximum of 20–25 kg. Plus their food, accommodation, wage, insurance, and all transportation.
- One Sherpa (assistance guide) if the group size is more than 10 people. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, and equipment.
- Guide & Porter insurance for their happy journey.
- A Trekking Map of the Annapurna Trip for a Group.
- Supplementary snacks (cookies, fresh fruits) on the trek.
- First-aid medical kit during the trip, including an oximeter to measure oxygen and pulse at high altitude.
- Welcome and farewell program.
- Tourist service charge, VAT, government tax, and official expanse if necessary.
Excludes
- All kinds of cold and hot drinks, including drinking water, tea, coffee, chocolate, cookies, dessert, phone calls, laundry, and hot showers.
- Clients' travel insurance and evacuation (compulsory).
- If in case, the flight cancels and a charter helicopter or plane.
- Tipping for the guide and porter, your meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Personal expenses like shopping, souvenirs or gifts, and personal mountaineering gear.
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended.
- International airfare, airport departure tax, and visa fee.
- Things which don’t mention above, in our services (Trip Cost Includes).
- Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Departure Dates
Except for the fixed date, we are glad to organize ant time according to your requirement.