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Royal Trek

Nepal

Trekking in Nepal

Duration

9 Days

Trip Difficulty

Easy

Group Size

Unlimited

Trip Overview

Royal Trek, one of the easiest treks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trek which is suitable for all kinds of traveler. This trek is named after Prince Charles who first walked through this route in the 1980’s. The trail takes you through an easy route with an occasional uphill and downhill hike that follows ridges and valleys. During the trek, you walk through the rhododendron forests which will bless you with beautiful Himalayan vistas.

An awe-inspiring panoramic view of Pokhara valley, northern Annapurna range, and Mt.Fishtail are blessing during this trek. You pass through various ethnic villages rich in cultural diversity which gives an opportunity to interact with locals and get some insights about their culture, customs, traditions, and lifestyles. Hence, the best part of this trek if you don’t have to worry about altitude sickness at all.

One of the best of this trek is the sightseeing tour of UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Then our journey to Pokhara starts which is full of beauty of the view of landscapes all along. Upon reaching Pokhara we further drive 25 km to Kalikastan.

Kalikastan is the ultimate starting point of our trek. From there, we walk along the trail and follow a path through the foothills of Annapurna to beautiful Gurung Hamlets on the route. As we hike up through the terraced farmlands, the view of magnificent Annapurna range, Mt.Fishtail and Langtang will bless us. Besides that, the lush landscape and ethnic villages are also the best features of this trek. Hence, after the invigorating experience of nature and its beauty, we conclude our trek at the scenic Begnas Lake.

So, are you ready to make Himal Eco Treks your travel companion for this trek?

Cost Include

Accommodation for nights spent at the hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara inclusive of breakfast at the hotel.
All the road transport along with pick up and drop at the airport upon your arrival and departure.
Kathmandu Sightseeing tour inclusive of the entry fees, a travel guide and a private vehicle.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
Accommodation in guesthouses throughout trek.
A guide and a porter to assist you throughout your journey.
Permit fees of Annapurna Conservation Area
Fees to be paid for Trekkers Information Management System – TIMS. (Note: You are required to bring two passport size photo for this purpose)
All other government fees and taxes.
All Nepali staff insurance
All necessary trekking equipment
First aid safety kit with basic medicines essential.

Cost Exclude

Nepal entry visa fees
Meals (lunch, dinner) in the hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Airfare from your country to Nepal
Snacks, soft drink during the trek
Personal trekking equipment are not provided by HET
Tips to the guide, porter, driver or any other trekking staff

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at the Kathmandu airport

You will be picked up at the airport by our representative and escorted to the hotel for check in. The guide will describe you the plans ahead. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing tour

Wake up for an exciting day as your guide will escort you to the UNESCO listed heritage sites in Kathmandu. The tour today is all about art, culture and history that Nepal possesses. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. The day can be an enlightenment of Hindu and Buddhist culture. Stay at your hotel in the evening.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara

Today, we drive to the city of lakes. – Pokhara! We take a route along the Trishuli River to Pokhara and check in to the hotel once we reach there. For the remaining part of the day, you can stroll around the lakeside as per your own will. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

Day 4: Pokhara to Kalikasthan

An awesome morning in Pokhara, when we fuel ourselves with a delicious breakfast applauding the views of mighty Annapurna range and serene Fewa lake. After breakfast, we carry our bag packs and start our trekking journey. We drive to Bijaya Khola, cross the river and start walking through flat lands and paddy fields. After breakfast we drive to Bijayapur Khola to begin our trek. Initially we start our walk for about an hour through flat paddy fields and cross the river. As we move ahead, the trail ascends up slowly until we reach Kalikasthan. We stop at Kaliasthan for the day. We explore the beautiful village and the surrounding places. The lush hills, valleys and mountains, everything looks so fantastic. We stay at a local guesthouse in the evening.

Day 5: Kalikasthan to Syaklung

We wake up early in the morning and enjoy a locally made, hygienic and delicious breakfast in our guesthouse. Leaving the guesthouse, we start our journey for the day through the local and charming villages. On the way, we encounter local people and pass various crop fields. As we walk on the ridge of the mountain, we will be blessed with the close views of Annapurna range and Lamjung Himal. As we step forward, we pass rhododendron forest and continue walking until we reach Syaklung. We stay at a local guesthouse in Syaklung for the night.

Day 6: Syaklung to Chisapani

We leave Syaklung and follow the trail that takes us along a Gurung village and then through Sal and rhododendron forest. Walking along the Gurung villages along the way is an opportunity to get adhered to the Gurung lifestyle, culture and tradition. We further descend and ascend along the path to Chisapani. Today, we will have beautiful views of mountains than will make our journey, ascends and descends worth it. The views of mountains from Chisapani is a wonderful experience in itself. You will find yourself standing in front of mountains that are scattered all around in the panoramic form. We stay at a guesthouse in Chisapani for the night.

Day 7: Chisapani to Pokhara

Leaving Chisapani, we descend all the way down to Rupa tal. From here, we climb up to Sundare Danda. The lush landscape, alluring mountain views and the cool wind that blows in Sundare danda is sensational. From this hill, we walk for around 15 minutes until we reach Begnas Lake in Pokhara. This serene lake is a glory of Pokhara that adds to the beauty of the lakeside city. In the evening, we can wander around the lakeside and enjoy the magnificence in this air. We can also enjoy boating in the lake if we want. You will then be transferred to a hotel in Pokhara for overnight stay.

Day 8: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today we leave Pokhara and drive back along the same scenic route to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 9: Farewell

Today, we wrap up our journey. You will be escorted to the airport for your journey ahead. Hope you had a good time with us!

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   Felix Z 
 
 
 
 Verified Manaslu Circuit Trek We were thoroughly impressed with our experience with Himal Eco Trek. From the planning stage through to the actual trip and even afterward, we received competent and reliable support. I highly recommend Bharat and his team.
  
 
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   Nick 
 
 
 
 Verified Adventure of a lifetime in the Himalayas My experience with Bhairam and Himal Eco Treks was amazing! Everything was accounted for from Kathmandu hotels, local and remote transportation (that flight into Lukla is one to remember), tea houses on the trails, food, knowledgeable guides happy to inform on local culture and what that peak waaay in the distance was. I would definitely travel with this company again.
  
 
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   Rolfe E 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent Manaslu trek experience Bhairam was our lead guide for an 11 day trek on Manaslu Circuit, with a party of 5. We had 2 guides and 3 porters. Our experience was excellent in every respect, including arrangements from pick up from airport to departure. Bhairam was wise, patient, kind, generous, and led our group with experience and skill. I highly recommend Bhairam, as well as the company he is very much a part of, Himal Eco Treks.
  
 
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   Marika O 
 
 
 
 Verified Gokyo Lakes and Kathmandu Tour The team at Himal Eco Treks went above and beyond for our trek to Gokyo Lakes. They made sure our trip was unforgettable, stress-free, and safe. Thank you to Bhairam and Gakul who were excellent guides and managed all the little details that made the trip run smoothly. They set a comfortable pace and were always checking in with us. I want to add that from what I observed the porters they hired were treated with dignity and concern for their safety, as well. Thank you to Ramesh for a fantastic post-trip tour of Kathmandu's beautiful historic sites. 10/10 recommend Himal Eco Treks for anyone considering a Himalayan trek. It is a life-changing experience.
  
 
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   Rebecca C 
 
 
 
 Verified Great Himalayan trek and Kathmandu tour Himal Eco Treks did a fantastic job organizing and guiding our trek in the Everest region. We had comfortable accommodations, good food, and our guides did a great job pacing our group well and supporting members of our group who were having trouble. Post-trek, Himal Eco Trek arranged great last minute tours of Kathmandu and Chitwan. Our guides also helped arrange a special birthday celebration for me when my birthday happened to be one of the days of our trek. Highly recommend for anyone interested in treks or other tours in Nepal!
  
 
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   Brian H 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic experience with Himal Eco Treks to Gokyo Such a great trek, with fantastic views! Bhairam and Gakul were great with managing all the logistics and picking the best tea houses, and were fantastic with setting a safe and comfortable pace for the hiking. Will definitely use them again for my next trek!
  
 
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   Tina N 
 
 
 
 Verified Go visit Goyko region! I had a wonderful experience with a group of friends trekking to Goyko, Goyko lakes and summit in Goyko Ri. It was as if we submitted the top of the world! The tour is very well organized, the guides were very knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly to be around. The guides kept us all safe at altitude too. The tour company was also very flexible about arranging different side tours in Kathmandu and different departure dates for members of our group. It was a real pleasure and I look forward to working with them again in the future.
  
 
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   Duygu M 
 
 
 
 Verified Nepal is more then mountain İt was great experince to go and discovery Nepal , cultures, history , art , food and nature with them , Everything was on time and programme fit our need , more then tour company like part of your family.
  
 
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   Yamil 
 
 
 
 Verified Trip, trek and visits, 2 weeks in Nepal organized by Himal Eco Treks company. Professional and reliable, we are very happy. We chose this agency based on a friend’s recommendation, and we’re so glad we did! Now we’re happy to recommend it ourselves. We spent two unforgettable weeks traveling across Nepal, with everything organized by Bhairam: guided tours (Heritage Tour in Kathmandu recommended), a multi-day trek (special thanks to our porter, Dak), transportation, accommodations, and all the logistics. Everything was thoughtfully arranged and adapted to our pace, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. It was our first trip to Nepal, hopefully not the last. Professional, reliable, and genuinely caring, we are truly satisfied and grateful! Sandrine and Yamil
  
 
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   Rajee J 
 
 
 
 Verified Im Rajee from Malaysia.. Perfect tour guide and service most recommended team and professional car drivers I dunt wish to call him has a tour guide i would like to addres him has a brother.. we had a fantastic days with our bhairam Ji . such a knowledgeable person extremely friendly and caring. He gaves lots of historical and cultural information.. Even on a cold weather he manage to arranged our requirements without failure and fulfill our needs.. infact my son was cried during he leaving Nepal.. we had a wonderful days with the full team of bhairam Ji.. really respect appreciates him. With all our love I'm leaving this message for him. Good bless bhairam ji keep rocking. We will introduce you to more of our friends from Malaysia