The Royal Trek is one of the shortest treks that follow a shrub like path along the foothills of Annapurna, north of the Pokhara valley. The Royal Trek is so-named because Prince Charles and his 90 person entourage had explored this route in the early eighties. This trek provides the opportunities for meaningful cultural experiences with the diverse mix of people and cultures that inhabit this region.
The journey of Royal trek begins in the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara and passes through beautiful Gurung hamlets. During the trek, we are able to enjoy stunning views of the eloquently built hillside rice terraces, the magnificent Annapurna range and Machapuchhre(fishtail) and the Langtang Mountain views. The trip finally ends at the scenic Begnas Lake which is about 30 km west of Pokhara City.
The Royal trekking trip is basically recommended for beginners who are restricted by time to trek longer. This Royal trek presents a true picture of uniqueness and allowing us the chance to capture traditional lifestyles of the tribes whose ancient religious practices and traditions have remained unchanged for thousands of years. Compared to other trekking areas in Annapurna region, Royal trekking route is less crowded, so you can get more close to nature, culture and lifestyle.
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When you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our agency representative will be there to welcome & bring you a nice ride to your hotel.
In the morning you will take the long drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which lies around 205 kilometers to the west of the Nepal,known as tourist capital of Nepal. A pleasant drive of around 6-7 hours, the road passes through lush green mountainsides, and through small hamlets, reaching the lakeside city of Pokhara in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is yours to explore the lakes, tour around the city, or boating on the stunning Lake Phewa.
After a good local breakfast, you will drive to the village of Bijayapur Khola, where the trek starts, and the first hour will be a relaxing walk through rice fields and across the river, where the trail starts its ascent to Kalikasthan. The climb is not overly steep, but is long, and you will stop for a packed lunch half way up. On arriving in Kalikasthan, you will get to rest, and the rest of the day is yours to explore the village and surroundings.
Stay overnight in a Kalikasthan guesthouse.
Today’s trek is a walk through several local villages of the Gurung people of Nepal, before heading up to the ridge of the nearby mountain, which has good views of the Annapurna Range, as well as Lamjung Himal. The trek to the ridge takes you through a vast rhododendron forest, and the small village of Syaklung lies at the furthest end of the mountain ridge.
As the dawn comes, you will prepare for the day’s hike through forests of rhododendron and sal trees. The route takes you down into a small valley 400 meters below the forest, and then up the other side, a climb of around 600 meters to the village of Chisapani. One of the best locations to get a good view of the entire Himalayan panorama, it is the first point from where you can see Mount Dhaulagiri, which lies to the west of the Annapurna Range.
Your last day of trekking sees you taking a walk downhill to the small village of Rupatal, before climbing up another 200 meters in altitude to Sundare Danda. From there, it is a 15-minute walk down to the lake at Begnas Tal, where you can enjoy a trip on the local boats. A car will then take you back to Pokhara for the night.
Early in the morning, you will take the long drive back to Kathmandu, passing through the scenic landscape of central Nepal. Once settled back into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to shop or explore the city, giving you a chance to see some of the sights you may have missed when you arrived.
White Himalayan Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.
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