ITINERARY

DAY 01 :  ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,400 m)       D+A
Arrive at the airport in Kathmandu. Be received, welcomed and assisted by our representative. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at your leisure and for the preparation of the trekking. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02 :  DRIVE TO  POKHARA  (850 m)      B+A
Today at around 07:00 AM take the driving journey (200km/7 hours) to Pokhara. On arrival in Pokhara, check into your hotel. The evening time is a free time at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel. 

DAY 03 :  DRIVE TO NAYAPUL (1,070m)  -  &  TREK TO GHADRUK  (1,940 m)                         
Today, in the morning (07:00 AM ) take a driving journey (1 Hour) to Nayapul – the trek starting point. Start your trekking (5 hrs) towards Ghandruk village. This is the second-largest Gurung settlement in Nepal. Overnight at a lodge / guest house.

DAY 04 :  TREK TO CHOMRONG (2,170m)           B+L+D+A
Trek ( 5 to 6 Hours) to Chomrong.  Today, you will climb up towards Kimrung Danda along with the view of Mt Annapurna South, Hiunchuli peak, Mt Fishtail ( Machhapuchhre Mountain ) and Mt Ganggapurna. Now walk steep down hill till Kimrong Khola river and then again climb to the hill top settlement of Chere Danda and then follow a gentle walk to Chhomrong. It is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massive. Overnight at a lodge / guest house.

DAY 05 :  TREK TO BAMBOO ( 2,335 m)   
Trek ( 4 to 5 Hours) to Bamboo. Today you will  climb down hill through 2500 stone steps and arrive at the Chhomrong Khola river. After crossing it over a swaying suspension bridge and climbing uphill towards Sinuwa and passing through a beautiful forest at Khuldighar then an easy downhill walk takes you at Bamboo. Overnight at a lodge / guest house.

DAY 06  :  TREK TO DEURALI  (3,230 m)             B+L+D+A
Trek ( 3 to 4 Hours) to Deurali. Today you will pass through the bamboo forest which is damp and cold with a fewer steep trails. Once you will reach at the Himalaya Hotel then only the forest opens up and you are out in the sun again. The further journey passes through the much drier forest  with an astounding views of the glacial river below, that brings you to Hinku Cave. Now, the trail drop closer to the river before climbing up hill and finally you will arrive at Deurali village.   Overnight at a lodge/guest house.

DAY  07 : TREK TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP  (4,130m)    B+L+D+A
Trek (5 to 6 Hours) to Annapurna Base Camp. Today, you will pass through Bagar & the Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC-3700 m) where the trail is a bit strenuous. Once you would arrive at MBC ,you will get an excellent views of the majestic Mt Fishtail (Machhapuchhre Himal), Hiunchuli peak, Mt Annapurna South, Mt Annapurna-I, Mt Annapurna-III, Gandharvachuli peak and Mt Gangapurna etc. While continuing your journey forward, the vegetation disappears  on your way to Annapurna Base Camp and the path widens as you enter the Annapurna sanctuary. Now you are at ABC where you get a sensational views of the near-vertical south face of Mt Annapurna towering above you. Overnight at a lodge / guest house.  

DAY 08 :  TREK TO BAMBOO   (2,335 m)            B+L+D+A
Trek (7 to 8 Hours) to Bamboo. Today, you retrace your trail towards Bamboo walking downhill.The  extraordinary landscape will always cheer you up. Overnight at a lodge / guest house.   

DAY 09 :  TREK TO JHINU DANDA   ( 1,780 m)       B+L+D+A
Trek (5 to 6 Hours) to Jhinu Danda. Today, the journey is an uphill trekking to Khuldighar which is followed by a downhill walk to Chhomrong Khola river. Then climb the stone steps to Chhomrong and the trail now descends to Jhinu Danda. Optionally, you may enjoy a bath in a hot springs located just 15-20 minute downhill walk from Jhinu Danda. Overnight at a lodge / guest house.

DAY 10 :  TREK TO NAYAPUL (1,070m)  -   &  DRIVE TO POKHARA (850 m)                       B+L+A
Trek (5 to 6 Hours) to Nayapul. Today, during the return journey towards Nayapul, you will be mesmerized by the amazing hilly landscape in the trail. After arriving at Nayapul, drive (1 Hour ) towards Pokhara. Check into the Hotel. The balance of the evening time is free at your leisure. Overnight at a hotel.

DAY 11  :  DRIVE TO KATHMANDU                          B+A
Today , at 07:00 AM , take the driving journey ( 200km/7Hours ) back to Kathmandu. On arrival, be transferred & checked into the hotel. In the evening ( 07:00 PM ) enjoy a typical Nepalese cultural show for 01 hours along with the Nepalese typical cuisine. Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel .

DAY 12 :  DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU             B Only
Today take the timely transfer to the TIA International Airport in Kathmandu for your onward flight. Farewell to Nepal. 

                                                           --------- End  of  Tour  ---------

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Tour Price Includes

-- All Transfer between the  airport &  hotel in Kathmandu in private air conditioned car.
-- Two ( 02 ) nights accommodation at hotel (3 Star ) in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with Breakfast only.
-- The round trip surface transportation between Kathmandu & Pokhara in a private car.
-- Two  ( 02) nights accommodation at hotel (3 Star ) in Pokhara on twin sharing basis with breakfast only.

-- Seven ( 07 ) nights  of accommodation at a guest house on twin sharing basis with 3 meals per day with
    tea & coffee during the trekking period. [ Meals will be on single plate per person per meal time basis only /
     . i.e  01 item of meal per person during each meal hour ( breakfast , lunch & dinner)]
-- Guest house accommodation during the trek will be with private bath as far as possible. Otherwise at least there
    will be common bath with hot & cold shower at each destination during trekking. 
-- 01 English speaking Trekking guide.
-- Salary & Insurances charges and allowances for our trekking staff.
-- A first aid kit box carried by the Trekking guide.
-- TIMS system ( Trekkers Information Management  System ) record card.
-- Trekking Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Program (ACAP) fee.
-- One ( 01 ) typical Nepalese cultural show with a Nepalese dinner in Kathmandu on the last day in Kathmandu.

Tour Price Excludes
-- All International & Domestic Air fares apart from the one mentioned in the cost inclusion section.
-- All lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
-- Personal Trekking equipment like ; trekking boots, trekking jackets , trekking pole, cap or hat, rain coat etc.
-- The consumption by the traveller , of the cold or hot water, can fruit juices  & canned drinks , liquors , beers , wine
    etc during the trekking period except the mentioned tea & coffee during the trekking period as mentioned in the
     itinerary above.
-- Personal nature of expenses like telephone calls, bar, laundry, tips etc.
-- Travel Insurances, medical expenses and the emergency helicopter charter rescues during the trekking, wherever 
    it may be applicable.
--  All other additional services that are not mentioned in the cost inclusion section above.

NEPAL  TOURIST  VISA
-- The “Tribhuvan International Airport “ ( TIA ) is the only international airport of Nepal from where the Immigration
     Office grants  the Tourist Visa on Arrival for the tourists flying to Nepal .
--  Though you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season, the “On Arrival ' visa procedure is very quick
      and simple.
--  If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed
     abroad prior to your arrival.
--  If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions in abroad , then you must enter Nepal within six
     months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal.
--  Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'.  They bear multiple Re entry facility. Tourist
      Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal.

On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points  ::
15 Days – 30 USD
30 Days – 50 USD
90 Days – 125 USD

NOTE  ::  Please carry the Cash ( US$ or Euro ) with you . The electronic money is not accepted at all . 

Gratis Visa  On arrival  ( Visa for Free )    ::
--  Children below 10 years except US citizens
--   Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa Year. 
--   Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad).
--  Chinese Nationals
--  Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement

Visa Extension Fee   ::
--  Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days. In the
      case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as late fine.
--  Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa.
--  Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too.
--  Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of maximum
     one year (except business visa).

IMPORTANT NOTE   ::- 
--   If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking,  
     visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country. However, you must change the 
     category of  visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing
      required documents.
--   Nationals of following countries are requested to acquire Visa prior their arrival from their nearby Diplomatic
     missions  ( Embassies / consulates ) of Nepal Government. (1) Nigeria , (2) Ghana ,  (3) Zimbabwe , (4) Swaziland, 
     (5) Cameroon,  (6) Somalia, (7) Liberia , (8) Ethiopia,  (9) Iraq , (10) Palestine , (11) Afghanistan, (12) Syria .

ALTITUDE  SICKNESS  & REMEDY

-- Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude,
     caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.
-- Altitude sickness occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes.
-- Generally speaking, this brief illness occurs when a person quickly travels from a place with a low elevation to
    one with a high elevation - or vice versa.
-- The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. The best way to
     prevent altitude illness is to ascend gradually.

SYMPTOMS ::
-- This causes typical symptoms such as a headache, nausea, vomiting , light headedness , loss of appetite, and
    trouble sleeping.
-- The different levels of altitude sickness have different symptoms :  Symptoms of mild, short-term altitude sickness
     also include dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, sleep problems and a general loss of energy.
--  This usually happens above 5,000 feet, though some might not experience altitude sickness until at least 10,000 feet
    in elevation.

HOW LONG CAN ALTITUDE SICKNESS LAST ?
Other symptoms will go away quickly at a lower altitude. Symptoms of moderate altitude sickness usually improve in 24 hours at an elevation that is at least 1,000 to 2,000 feet lower. Symptoms should go away completely within 3 days.

WHAT IS THE BEST REMEDY FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS ?

Treating Altitude Sickness Instantly ::
--  Stop And Rest Where You Are.
--  Make Sure You're Drinking Enough Water.
-- Then go down to the lower altitude zone as soon as possible.
--  If You Have A Headache, Take Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol.
--  If You Feel Sick, Take An Anti-Sickness Medicine, Such As Promethazine.
-- Do Not Smoke, Drink Alcohol, Or Exercise.
--  Do Not Go Any Higher  For At Least 24 To 48 Hours.
-- Once you go down, and after the altitude sickness goes away, get some tea and chocolate.

WHAT MEDICATIONS PREVENT ALTITUDE SICKNESS  ?
-- Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet / 3,048 meters).

HOW QUICKLY DOES DIAMOX WORK FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
-- To prevent altitude sickness, start taking acetazolamide 1 to 2 days before you start to climb. Continue taking it while you are climbing and for at least 48 hours after you have reached your final altitude. You may need to continue taking this medication while staying at the high altitude to control your symptoms.

HOW MANY DIAMOX CAN I TAKE A DAY ?
The recommended dosage is 1 capsule (500 mg) two times a day. Usually 1 capsule is administered in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening. It may be necessary to adjust the dose, but it has usually been found that dosage in excess of 2 capsules (1 g) does not produce an increased effect.

WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE DIAMOX  ?
You should not use Diamox if you have cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Diamox or sulfa drugs.