DAY 1 – KATHMANDU: ARRIVAL DAY – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast)

Welcome to Nepal and the start of our adventure! One of our Airport Representatives will be on hand to greet you when your plane lands and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. We’ll have a final briefing in the evening and then turn in early in advance of a big day tomorrow.

DAY 2 – TREK PREPARATION DAY – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast)

You could do optional sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.

DAY 3 – KATHMANDU TO POKHARA – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 5/6hours

It’s time to kick off our journey! The first leg of this adventure is a 6-hour bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara, where you’ll rest up for our first day of trekking! We’ll have a final briefing in the evening to go over details and answer any last-minute questions.

DAY 4 – POKHARA TO NAYAPUL, NAYAPUL TO TIKHE DHUNGA – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 4/5 hours

The day starts with a transfer to Nayapul which is about one hour drive from Pokhara, where we’ll take the first steps of our trek. The walking is easy at this stage, as we stroll through the Modi Khola River Valley. We trek to the small village of Tikhe Dhunga to spend the night.

DAY 5 – TIKHE DHUNGA TO GHOREPANI – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 6/7hours

From Tikhe Dhunga we’ll cross a stream as the warm up to ascending the steep stone staircase to the scenic, quaint Magar Village at Ulleri. After lunch, our route wends through glorious blooms of rhododendron and imposing oak forests. We’ll move slightly upwards in the direction of Nangethanti before scaling towards Ghorepani for dinner and sleep.

DAY 6 – GHOREPANI TO TADAPANI, WITH EXCURSION TO POON HILL – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 5/6hours

We’ll be up before dawn today, but with good reason: our day kicks off with an excursion to Poon Hill and an indescribably wonderful panorama of three Himalayan peaks (Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna I, and Manalsu) illuminated by the glowing rays of sunrise. From here, we’ll also be treated to views of the 6,000m-deep Kali Gandaki Gorge and the visual border of Nepal and Tibet as divided by the trans-Himalayan ranges. It’s back to our lodge for a late breakfast, and then we’re back on the trekking path! Our legs get a bit of a rest on the downhill walk towards lunch at Bathanti, which takes us through beautiful, deep forests, and then to Tadapani.

DAY 7 – TADAPANI TO CHHOMRONG – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 4/5 hours

More downhill walking awaits us today as we again trek rhododendron and oak forests. We’ll arrive at the lofty Gurung village of Chhomrong by lunchtime, giving you a bit of time to explore the fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.

DAY 8 – CHHOMRONG TO DOBAN – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 4/5hours

Another precipitous stone staircase guides our way today as we descend towards the Chhomrong Khola. We shift gears at that point and will climb in the direction of Modi Khola, traveling its west bank, and pass through leafy bamboo forests. More upward travel awaits us in the afternoon as we head towards Kuldi and then another staircase down to Dovan, where we’ll rest after a vigorous day.

DAY 9 – DOBAN TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 5/6hours

You’ll feel the bite of the thin air today as we climb high above our starting point of Dovan, overlooking a river far below. We’ll scale the lateral moraine of a shimmering glacier and then come down the other side to the glacier bed before reaching the Annapurna Base Camp. A breathtaking 4,237m above sea level, this is our stopping point for the night.

It’s time to reap the rewards of your hard trekking work! Miles above earth, we have all day today to wander the base camp and drink in the beauty and majesty of Annapurna. The sunrise and sunset are spectacular displays of natural theatre, and not to be missed. Make sure your camera is charged!

DAY 10- ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TO BAMBO – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 5/6hours

We’ll savor one last fiery Annapurna sunrise before beginning our trek down the mountain. Our route today ends in the village of Bamboo, named for the dense forest of tall bamboo that surrounds it.

DAY 11 – BAMBOO TO CHHOMRONG – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 4/5hours

The stone staircases and their steep, unforgiving steps await us once again! We’ll trek the bamboo forest, passing vibrant blooms of rhododendron, on our way to Kuldi. After lunch, we pass through Sinuwa and Modi Khola before an invigorating uphill climb towards Chomrong.

DAY 12 – CHHOMRONG TO GHANDRUNG – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 4/5hours

From Chhomrong, we head back to Taglung, descending slowly through a forest to Kummu. It’s back towards Ghandrung and one more hypnotically-lovely panorama of Annapurna South before our last night on the mountain.

DAY 13 – GHANDRUNG TO POKHARA – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 4/5hours

The end of our trek is in sight. Villages and terraced fields dot the landscape at these lower altitudes, adding interest and variety to our last morning on the mountain. We’ll pass through Syauli Bazaar and Nayapul before catching a ride back to Pokhara, where the comforts of a hotel ensconce you after a long and tiring journey.

The extraordinary natural beauty of Pokhara frames your penultimate adventure day, which is dedicated to exploring the town. Pokhara feels almost sublimely tranquil, with the sacred, fishtailed peak of Machhapuchhre rising behind it and the shining waters of Phewa Lake within its heart. Pokhara is at a lower elevation than Kathmandu, and, accordingly, has a balmier – almost tropical – climate, which has given rise to a riotous proliferation of flowers. Uncover Pokhara’s secrets at length as you drink in glorious views of the Himalaya range.

DAY 14 – POKHARA TO KATHMANDU – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast) 5/6hours

After Breakfast you drive to kathmandu.

DAY 15 –  DEPARTURE DAY – B&B plan (Bed and Breakfast)

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            WHAT’S INCLUDED

• All Transportation as Program
• Two nights of deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed and Breakfast (B&B Plan)
• Two nights of deluxe accommodation in Pokhara with Bed and Breakfast (B&B Plan)
• Bus service between Pokhara and Kathmandu
• Private, round-trip land transportation between Pokhara and Nayapul
• English-speaking guide
• Porter service
• All applicable permits
• Government taxes, entrance fee, equipment fee, and other applicable fee

           COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

• All the personal Expenses
• Insurances, all the changes made due to Natural disaster.
• Emergency Rescue.
• Lunch, dinner
• Nepal Entry Visa
• Rescue charge
• Any cost occurred due to landslide, political disorder or natural calamities, flight cancellation or any unforeseen reason, etc.

SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL requests you to read the booking terms and conditions carefully and to understand them before booking your trip with us. This Booking Terms and Conditions is a legal contract between SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL and you which contains important information about services provided by SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL and sets out the basis of your legal relationship with us.

Bookings And Payments

• To process a Booking you must send us a completed booking form with 20% non-refundable deposit as detailed below. This will constitute your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.
• We require you to send a copy of each person’s passport and a passport size photo by email to our Kathmandu office which will be used to issue permits in advance for trekking, climbing and other adventure activities.
• After receiving the photo copy of your passport and the completed booking form with your 20% non-refundable deposit, we will send you your final confirmation receipt.
• Deposits are required for each person on each trip.
• Please contact us regarding direct deposit details.
• A bank service charge may apply and should be paid at the time of deposit.
• We only accept Cash,Visa or MasterCard and a 4% levy will be added for card processing fee.
• The remaining balance can be paid in cash upon your arrival. If you wish to pay by credit card, you will need to pay the remaining amount a minimum of 20 days before the trip departure date,
• SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL reserves the right to cancel your trip should the full amount not be paid in time.
• Where possible, we will accept your last minute booking 2 days prior to tour departure date and full payment is required.

Cancellation & Booking Changes

• Cancellation notice is required minimum 20 days prior to trip departure and must be given to us in written form, such notice commences from the day the notice is received. Cancellation shall be valid with approval from the company after receiving documentation. The Trip will be cancelled and a cancellation charge of 20% of the total trip amount will be deducted from your deposit.
• There will be no refund to clients that provide the cancellation notice less than 20 days before trip departure.
• There will be no refund if a group member leaves a trip for any reason whatsoever, either voluntarily, involuntarily or if you commit any unlawful act after the trip has commenced. We will make no refunds for any meals, accommodation or services not used.
• Should you require other changes to your original tour, the person that booked the tour must submit a written document with changes required. While every effort will be made to make the desired changes, they cannot be guaranteed.
• If you are prevented from traveling on the tour due to serious circumstances such as death, injury or grave illness of a passenger, close relative or friend, or jury service, you may postpone or transfer your booking to another person, provided they meet all the requirements relating to that tour. You must provide proof of why you are unable to travel when you change your booking. A fee of $100.00US per person is required if you postpone or transfer this tour within two weeks of the trip departure.?

• All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months of passport validity from the return date. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas costs are the sole responsibility of clients.

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, air ambulance and adequate cover for baggage.

Health & Fitness

• All our Nepal tours and treks require a degree of fitness; therefore you should always check with your local GP regarding your health and fitness before you travel. It’s the client’s responsibility to notify SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability that may affect your ability to travel on your desired trip.

Children

• A legal guardian must accompany all travelers under the age of eighteen. If you have any questions regarding age and suitability, please contact us for further information.

Publicity

• You agree that SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL may use images of you taken during the trip without recourse to you and without compensation to you, for publicity and promotion purposes, through whatever medium it chooses.

Changes To Your Holiday And Pricing

• Traveling with SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL requires a degree of flexibility, good humor and an understanding that modes of transport, accommodation and itineraries may change, even after the tour has commenced, without prior notice due to local circumstances such as flight delay, cancellation or postponement due to extreme weather in the Himalayan regions or other unpredictable circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, floods, snow, political unrest etc. SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL is unable to refund any money under the above circumstances due to prior supplier arrangements. If possible, we will always endeavor to provide you an alternative or substitute trip of the similar variety.
• SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL does not accept any responsibility for situations beyond SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL’s control.
• Our holidays, tour / trek packages, are based on twin share accommodation. Thus, a single room supplement charge will be imposed to clients who do not have another tour participant to share the accommodation with.
• We reserve the right to revise pricing rates posted in our marketing material, under any circumstances, due to pressure of various external factors that are out of our control, for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc.

Privacy

• In order to collect information from you to making a booking through? SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL we will ask many questions to obtain the necessary permits. No private or personal information that you supply to us when making a booking will be disclosed for any other purposes.

Risk & Liabilities

• We are committed to providing you with the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey. We perform our duties honestly & seriously to make your journey as smooth & enjoyable as possible. However, all of our programs in Nepal are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation from the government of Nepal.
• Therefore SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL and its related organization shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance such as govt. restriction, land slide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, flight delay or cancellation, sickness, or accidents. Any extra costs will be borne by our clients on the spot.

Our Responsible Tourism Policy

• SUMMIT REISEN NEPAL is re-inventing tourism for the benefit of local people, tourists, environment and the tourism industry at large.

Complaints

• Should you have a complaint about the trip or tour, you must make it known to a tour leader or guide at the earliest opportunity so we can take appropriate action.

The equipment and clothing you require depends on where and when you trek. Of course, you will not need the same equipment for going up to the Everest Base Camp in the middle of winter and doing a short, low altitude trek.

For Trekking

• One backpack to be carried by the porter with a large plastic bag to put inside the backpack in case of rain
• One light day pack
• One warm sleeping bag, especially if you camp. In tea houses, there is no heating in the rooms
• One pair of waterproof broken in trekking shoes
• Three pairs of socks
• One rain coat
• One down-jacket
• One pair of long pants and one pair of short pants
• Three T-shirts, long and short sleeves
• One sweater
• Three pairs of underwear
• One bathing suit (there may be hot springs along the trek)
• One pair of gloves
• One warm hat / one sun hat
• One pair of sunglasses, with good eye protection if you intend to climb glaciers
• And also: head torch with extra batteries, multi-purpose knife, sun tan lotion, towel, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, a large reusable water bottle, purification drops/tablets to treat the water, medicine (band-aids, blister pads, painkillers, stomach pills, anti-diarrhea tablets, antibiotic, sterile plain and crepe bandages, tube of antiseptic cream, decongestants/antihistamines, throat lozenges, paracetamol or aspirin, camera equipment, binoculars, walking stick

Remember that all this equipment can also be bought or rented in Kathmandu

For Peak Climbing

In Addition To The Equipment Above Referenced, You Will Also Need:

• Climbing boots
• Crampons
• Ice axe
• Harness
• Carabiners
• Ice screws
• Snow bars
• Tapes/slings
• Rock pegs
• Helmet (crash hat)
• Warm climbing trousers
• Waterproof climbing jacket
• Gaiters
• Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves
• Down high altitude sleeping bag
• Climbing sunglasses
• Lightweight fleece
• Fleece/wool for climbing
• Descenders
• Ascenders

Useful Informations

A typical trekking day
A typical day’s walk lasts from five to seven hours and involves a number of ascents and descents. It is rare to spend much time at the same level. On an organized camping trek, the day is run to a remarkably tight schedule: up at 6 am with a cup of tea, pack the gear before breakfast, start walking at 7 am, stop for lunch around 12 o’clock for about half an hour, start after lunch at noon and stop walking at about 3 pm. The dinner is served around 6.30 pm and followed by a briefing for the next trekking day and then it is time to go to sleep.
Please be aware that this time table may be adjusted according to weather conditions, availability of camp sites, water supply etc.
To ensure you will fully enjoy your trek and make the most of it, we also advise you about the following points which should seriously be taken into account:

Food and Water
Lodges and tea houses are carefully chosen by our staff all along the trek. We will make sure that excellent food will be provided to you and that water is boiled or adequately treated, as this is one of the basic rules for healthy trekking. On a camping trek, your only concern with food is sitting down to eat it! The porters carry all the food along with them and there will be a cook with assistants who can turn out meals of often stunning complexity, like baking a cake

Altitude
Acclimatization is very important for trekking above 3500m. Our trekking schedules have been carefully designed to maximize your ability to acclimatize safely. We ascend slowly and ensure an adequate number of rest days.

However, it is still possible for mountain sickness and your guide will be watching for symptoms with an experienced eye throughout the trip. These symptoms are commonly headache, nausea, lethargy and sometimes breathlessness. If you or any of the group members display any of these symptoms, we will be able to provide informed advice and ensure a proper course of action.

Insurance
Please make sure that your medical insurance policy will cover a helicopter evacuation if needed since the fee for such an evacuation can amount to US$ 2000.00 per rescue. Please also check the maximum altitude to which you are covered. Sometimes, you have to subscribe a complementary insurance above 4000 m.

First aid kit
Although a first aid kit is provided, we strongly recommend that you take with you the medicine we listed in the equipment check-list as well as your personal medicines as prescribed by your physician

Trekking permit
A valid permit is required for certain areas. In order to obtain it (upon your arrival), two working days and two passports size photographs are required.

Money
Everything is included in the price of the trek, except for the purchase of water and soft / hard drinks so we advise you to always carry Nepalese rupees during your trek. The amount to be carried depends on the area and the duration of the trek.

Be A Responsible Trekker And Minimize Your Impact

• Although trekking in the Himalayas plays a vital role in the economy of many mountain areas, it also may have a negative impact which has become a major concern.
• From an ecological point of view, always carry your rubbish with you, drink treated water instead of mineral water in order to reduce the use of plastic bottles.
• Be respectful of the flora and the fauna.
• From a human point of view, please respect Nepalese culture and traditions. It is a good thing before leaving for the trek to have a look at the “Do and Don’t” since an inappropriate behavior, though considered normal in Western countries, could severely shock or hurt local people.
• Do not “steal” pictures and always ask permission from the person before photographing them.
• Please do not give money or sweets to the children directly on your trip, as this encourages them to beg and may contribute to dental problems. If you would like to give something back, you can assist with our charity work by volunteering or giving a donation.