ITINERARY :

DAY 01 :  ARRIVAL  IN  KATHMANDU  (1400 m )                                         
Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival in Kathmandu. Be welcomed and received by our representative and get transferred to hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.  
[ Accommodation ]

DAY 02  :  TRIP PREPARATION DAY &  EXCURSION IN KATHMANDU
Breakfast in the hotel. Today, is a preparation day in Kathmandu for receiving the trekking permit from the Tourism Department in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, proceed for a day sightseeing in Kathmandu. Visit the places like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Later in the evening, attend an introductory briefing on the trekking program. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
[ Breakfast + Accommodation ]

 

DAY 03 : DRIVE ( 297 km ) FROM KATHMANDU TO BENI (  850 m)
Breakfast in the hotel. Today, proceed for a driving trip to Beni along the Tribhuwan National Highway.
This overland journey will take you across the town of Pokhara ( lake city ). The drive from Pokhara inclines through a twisting road up to Nayapul with views of Annapurna South (7219m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m). Once you would arrive there , overnight at the hotel in Beni.                                           [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 04  : TREK TO TATOPANI   & TO  BABIYACHAUR   ( 950 m )    
Breakfast in the hotel. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Beni towards Tatopani, passing along the bank of Myagdi River through numerous small settlements. Arrive, at Simalchaur village and follow the further trails towards Babiyachaur village by passing through Tatopani. Finally, arrive in Babiyachaur and  check in to the hotel. Overnight in Babiyachaur. [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 05 : TREK  TO  DARBANG
Breakfast in the hotel. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Babiyachaur to Darbang. This is a trail 
passing through forests with diversities of oaks, rhododendron, the river, the damp road alongside small villages. After crossing many bridges over Myagdi Khola, you will finally reach at Darbang village. Overnight at the camp in Darbang.  [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 06 : TREK TO SIBANG
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Darbang to Sibang.The trekking trail heads towards north crossing the river and ascending on steep trails which lead to Sibang village. After crossing a bridge over Dang Khola arrive at the Magar village of Dharapani (1400 m) and then after an uphill trail journey arrive at Sibang. From here , you can enjoy the first view of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m). Overnight at the camp in Sibang.    
[ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation ]

DAY 07 : TREK TO MURI ( 1850 m ) 
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Darbang to Muri village.The trekking trail passess across a suspension bridge over the river, through the villages, thick forests, and picturesque terraces until you reach Muri village belonged to Magar community. From here , one can get a sight of Manapathi Himal (6,380m) and the whole of Mt. Dhaulagiri range , on a clear sky day. Stay overnight in Muri village.  
[ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 08 : TREK TO BAGAR ( 2080 m )
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Muri to Bagar. The trekking trail, today leads through a river, past terraced fields and to Myagdi Khola until you reach the Naura village. Further , pass through a lush hill, steep slope, zigzag trail, forest and meadows to finally reach at Bagar. Overnight at the camp in Bagar.    [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 09  :  TREK  TO  DOVAN  ( 2520 m )
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Bagar to Dovan. The trail today descends through adjoining meadows passing a small ridge and a forest region to reach at Jyardan. Then trek across a tall, winding trail that leads to a stony area to arrive at Lipshe and continue to a forest to arrive at Lapche Kharka and then finally to Dovan. Overnight at the camp in Dovan.  
[ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 10  :  TREK  TO  SALLAGHARI
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Dovan to Sallaghari. Today, start up with a moderate ascending trail across the routes of Bamboo forest, Pforest, and Rhododendron forest thus arriving at Sallaghari surrounded by Pine trees & situated on the bank of Myagdi River.
Overnight at the camp in Sallaghari.  [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 11 : TREK  TO  UPPER  VUNGINI   [ ITALIAN BASE CAMP ( 3660 m ) ]
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Sallaghari to Upper Vungini ( Italian Base Camp ). Today, start up your trek across the small bridges and jungles which make the track quite active, risky, and difficult. Once you arrive at the “Italian Base Camp” (Upper Vungini) you will
get to observe a  wonderful views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri range, Manapathi Peak (6,380m), Dhaulagiri - II (7,751m), and other snow-covered mountains. Enjoy your relaxed staying at the tea houses. Overnight in Italian Base Camp. [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

 DAY 12 : ACCLIMATIZATION  DAY  IN  ITALIAN BASE CAMP 
Today, after the breakfast, you will practice an acclimatization day trip by going around and exploring the surrounding regions to adjust with the elevation. A hiking visit to the nearby multiple camps like: (i) Puchhar Base Camp, (II) American Base Camp, (III) Swiss Base Camp, (IV) French Base Camp, and
(V) Japanese Base Camp, are strongly recommended. From all these camps you can have an amazing views of Mt Dhaulagiri range along with Tsaurabong Peak (6,395m). Return to the Italian Base Camp. Overnight in Italian Base Camp.
[ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

 

DAY 13 : TREK TO GLACIER CAMP
After breakfast, today, proceed for a trekking trip towards Glacier Camp. You will start the trek by crossing the first glacier using ropes along with your trekking guide and the team members. While climbing through the main glacier you will experience the outstanding surroundings amid the rough and unsteady trail. This is a tough day where the trail gets more difficult as you go further, for the trail is covered in icy moraines of Dhaulagiri Glacier. Overnight at the camp in the Glacier Camp.  [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

 DAY 14 : TREK TO DHAULAGIRI BASE CAMP ( 4900 m )
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Glaciar Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp.Start up your trek across the bumpy trails on the flat ice of the snow-white glacier and climb gradually to the course and chilling yet remarkable Dhaulagiri Base Camp. From here, the views are fabulous, could literally stop your breath for a few seconds. Get your cameras ready! You will experience best view of Mt. Dhaulagiri - I (8,167m), Dhaulagiri - II (7,751m), Dhaulagiri - III (7,715m) and Dhaulagiri - IV (7661m). Overnight at the camp in the Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
  [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 15 : TREK TO  FRENCH COL PASS  ( 5360 m ) &  TO HIDDEN VALLEY
Moving off the glacier above the base camp often involves the proper use of the rope. After climbing the vertical moraine walls and getting across, you will reach a relatively easier trail and will arrive on the top of the French Col (5,360m). Here awaits an astonishing views of the Mt. Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges as well as the views of Hidden Valley. The valley is evocative of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the temperatures. Overnight at the camp in the Hidden Valley. [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 16  :  TREK TO THAPA PASS ( 5,250 m ) & TO YAK KHARKA   
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka. Start up your journey by climbing across the “Thapa Pass” ( 5,200m ) also known as “Dhampus Pass”, is situated between Tukuche peak (6,920m) and Thapa Peak (6,012m) and this view point hosts alluring
sceneray of the Annapurna range. Further, after passing through swamped slopes, and then descend sharply to reach “Yak Kharka”. Overnight at the camp in the Yak Kharka.  [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 17 : TREK TO MARPHA ( 2667 m )
Breakfast in the camp. Today, proceed for a trekking trip from Yak Kharka to Marpha village.
You will start up the journey by descending to the magnificent Kali Gandaki river valley, which is the
deepest valley in the world. Trekking across the palce called “Alu Bari”, finally you will arrive at Marpha village which is renowned for its apple orchards and their byproducts like;  Apple Cider and Dried Apple, Apricot, and Peach alcohol. You will be delighted to enjoy a delicious Thakali meal in Marpha.
Overnight at the guest house in Marpha. [ Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Accommodation]

DAY 18 : TREK  TO  JOMSOM ( 2,743 m )  --  FLY  TO POKHARA
Breakfast in the guest house. Today proceed for an early morning trekking journey towards Jomsom village where there is a domestic airport. After, an hours’ trekking to Jomsom village you will check into the airport and board your flight to Pokhara, in a domestic plane. 
Once you land in Pokhara, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is in your own leisure.
[ Optionally , you may opt for a boat ride excursion at the  beautiful “Phewa Lake” or you can hire a mountain bike and explore the city as you prefer. In the evening, you can enjoy the vibrant restaurants and pubs lined in the Lakeside Street. ].  Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara town.   
[ Breakfast + Lunch +Accommodation]

DAY 19: DRIVE  TO  KATHMANDU ( 210 km / 7 Hours )
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, proceed for a driving journey towards Kathmandu city, along the national highway of Prithvi rajmarga & Tribhuwan rajmarg. This overland journey will please your eyes while you will get to observe the green sceneries, small settlements in the highway, and glimpses of local market and the native people living in the higway towns. Once you would arrive in Kathmandu, get transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.    [ Breakfast + Accommodation]

DAY 20  : DEPART FROM  KATHMANDU TO YOUR ONWARD DESTINATION   
Breakfast in the hotel. Take a timely departure transfer to the TIA  International Airport in Kathmandu, with our representative. Farewell to Nepal.  
  [ Breakfast ]                               
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SPRING :- March , April, May SUMMER :- June , July , August AUTUMN :- September, October , November WINTER :- December, January, February	Arrival On: Departure On:	$USD 2800.00 ( mini. 02 Pax ) Per Person

Tour Price Includes
[  Kathmandu Part  ]
-- All Transfer between the  airport &  hotel in Kathmandu in private air conditioned car.
-- Three (03 ) nights accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with Breakfast only.
-- One ( 01 ) nights accommodation at hotel in Beni on twin sharing basis with Breakfast only.
-- One ( 01 ) nights accommodation at hotel in Pokhara on twin sharing basis with Breakfast only.
-- One  typical Nepalese cultural show with a Nepalese dinner in Kathmandu on the last day
    in Kathmandu.
[  Trekking Part  ]
-- A one way domestic air ticket from “Jomsom to Pokhara “ including airport tax.
-- Fourteen ( 14 ) nights  of accommodation at tea house / 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 , necessary tents, kitchen crew, ropes, all food & beverages for the
    camp overnight stay days.   
-- Salary & Insurances charges and allowances for our trekking staff.
-- A first aid kit box carried by the Trekking guide.
-- Trekking Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area fee.
-- TIMS system ( Trekkers Information Management  System ) record card.

Tour Price Excludes
-- All International & Domestic Air fares apart from the one mentioned in the cost inclusion section.
-- All lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
-- Personal Trekking Equipments like ; trekking boots, trekking jackets , trekking pole, cap or hat , rain
   coat etc.
-- The consumption by the travelers , of the cold or hot water, can fruit juices  & canned drinks, liquors,
    beers , wine etc during the trekking period & in Kathmandu, 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.