Annapurna Panorama - 13 days

Annapurna Panorama - 13 days

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Annapurna Panorama - 13 days

13 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu

Visiting: Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, Annapurna Circuit

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

475/ANP

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Age range:

Children aged 12 and over can travel on our Himalayas tours but we don't recommend the treks for children under 15. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2025

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

TREKKING HOLIDAY: Take in the highlights of Nepal and enjoy a wonderfully varied and easy-paced 6-day trek through the stunning Annapurna region. Marvel at the spectacular, unobstructed views of the High Himalayas from Poon Hill and experience Nepali mountain village life. Explore the Kathmandu Valley, visiting beautiful ancient temples, palaces and bustling markets. Go in search of wildlife on safari in Chitwan National Park, looking out for elephants, rhinos, leopards and tigers. Take a boat ride on picturesque Lake Phewa in Pokhara and visit a monastery to see the monks at prayer. Topped it off with an optional Everest scenic flight, this is the best of Nepal in 13-days.

Highlights

  • Annapurna Region - Enjoy a six day trek through the beautiful Annapurna range to Ghorepani and Poon Hill

  • Poon Hill - Watch the sunrise and marvel at the spectacular panoramic view of the High Himalayas

  • Kathmandu - Rickshaw ride through the city, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa & Bodhnath Stupa

  • Bhaktapur - Roam around Bhaktapur's beautiful Durbar Square and test your pottery making skills

  • Patan - Explore historic Patan Durbar Square and watch a Singing Bowls performance

  • Chitwan National Park - Go on a jeep safari in Chitwan, home to the one horned rhino and the elusive Bengal tiger

  • Pokhara - Relax in this laidback town on the shores of picturesque Lake Phewa

Itinerary

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Day 1: Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Vivanta Kathmandu

Friday. Welcome to Nepal. Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel where you will receive a welcome drink and a briefing about your trip.

Day 2: Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Vivanta Kathmandu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we explore the Kathmandu Valley, starting with the Buddhist Stupa of Bodhnath which is a fabulous example of Buddhist temple architecture and a great place to observe Buddhist life and culture. Our next stop is the ancient city of Bhaktapur, Nepal’s cultural gem which has maintained its traditional way of life and is famous for its pottery. We visit Bhaktapur’s incredible Durbar Square and try our hand at pottery making in Pottery Square. Our final stop of the day is Patan Durbar Square, home to more than 50 temples and shrines. This evening we enjoy dinner and a cultural Nepali dance performance.

Day 3-4: Chitwan National Park

Location: Chitwan National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Jungle Villa Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kathmandu – Chitwan. On day 3 we travel by road to Chitwan National Park (approx 5 hr drive), arriving in time for lunch. Chitwan is hailed as one of Asia’s finest game parks, home to more than 500 species including the endangered one horned rhino, various types of deer, Indian elephant and the elusive Bengal tiger.





Over the next two days we enjoy a selection of activities offered by the lodge including a jeep safari, hoping to encounter the one horned rhino, various types of deer, boar, monkey, leopard and if we're very fortunate the Bengal tiger. Other activities at the lodge include a local village walk and nature walk in the jungle, a scenic dugout canoe ride down the Rapti River and bird watching. We'll also watch a traditional Tharu dance performance one evening with dinner.

Day 5: Pokhara

Location: Pokhara

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Ulleri (lodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chitwan National Park – Pokhara. Today we take the short flight from Chitwan to Pokhara. Arriving early afternoon the rest of the day is free to relax and take a stroll around this scenic lakeside town. Pokhara is the gateway to the magnificent Annapurna Range, which boasts five mountains over 7200m and has one of the Himalayas most distinctive mountains - Machhapuchare with its unique ‘fishtail’ peak.

Day 6: Annapurna Circuit

Location: Annapurna Circuit

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Ulleri (lodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pokhara – Nayapul - Ulleri. We meet our trekking guide and porters at the hotel this morning and drive to Nayapul (1070m). From here we travel by jeep to Hile where we begin our Annapurna trek. The picturesque trail climbs steadily and as we climb, the tops of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli begin to merge from behind the hills. We continue trekking to Ulleri, where we spend the first night of our trek in a lodge.

Day 7: Annapurna Circuit

Location: Annapurna Circuit

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Ghorepani (lodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ulleri – Ghorepani. From Ulleri, the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. The fields soon give way to deep forest as the trail climbs to Banthanti where we stop for our lunch. Beyond the village of Banthanti, there are magnificent oak and rhododendron forest. From here, Ghorepani is reached in about 3 hours, after passing some sparkling clear streams and tea shops.



Day 8: Annapurna Circuit

Location: Annapurna Circuit

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Tadapani (lodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ghorepani – Tadapani. An early morning trek up Poon Hill provides spectacular unobstructed views of the High Himalayas. After enjoying the mountain scenery we return to Ghorepani for breakfast before continuing our trek. Our trail climbs a stone staircase until we reach the ridge where we’ll then trek downhill to the village of Banthanti for a lunch break. From Banthanti the trail starts climbing, leaving the high mountain forests behind and entering a field of cane. The trail then climbs steeply again before reaching our base for the night.

Day 9: Annapurna Circuit

Location: Annapurna Circuit

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Chomorung (lodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tadapani – Chomorung. Our trek today starts with a steep downhill walk through the forest before the trail eases as we reach Gurjung, the village of the Gurung people. From here its an easy walk to Chomorung.

Day 10: Annapurna Circuit

Location: Annapurna Circuit

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Ghandruk (lodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chomorung – Ghandruk. Today our trail heads gradually downhill to Kimyo Khola. Crossing the river we start our ascent to Ghandruk, a beautiful village which is also inhabited by the Gurung tribal people.

Day 11: Pokhara

Location: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Vivanta Kathmandu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Ghandruk – Nayapul – Pokhara. After breakfast we begin the final leg of our trek. We descend steeply on flag stone steps, then continue through forests and a landslide area. The trail is downhill for about two hours until we reach Shyauli Bazaar. From here we continue our gentle descent; walking along the river bank and passing terraced fields and stopping for lunch in Birethati village, en route to Nayapul. Here we meet our waiting vehicle and drive back to Pokhara. After hotel check in, relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure.





Day 12: Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pokhara – Kathmandu. Fly back to Kathmandu this morning and in the afternoon we explore more of the city. After visiting the beautiful Swayambhunath stupa, we walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is home to more than 50 stunning temples and shrines. We’ll also enjoy a rickshaw ride through the bustling back streets of the city which is a great way to observe the everyday life of the locals.

Day 13: Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wednesday. Our tour comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport.





An optional Everest scenic flight is offered on the morning of day 2 or day 13 (subject to availability) so if you’d like to book this please ensure that you onward flight on day 13 does not depart before midday.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star & simple tea houses

  • 12 breakfast, 8 lunches, 8 dinners including dinner at a Nepali cultural evening

  • 7 nights - 4 star hotels, 5 nights - simple tea houses (shared bathroom facilities)

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13

  • 2 economy class flights - Chitwan to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu

  • Touring of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur

  • Chitwan National Park jeep safari, jungle activities and park fees

  • 6 day Ghorepani and Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna Region with porters and a mountain guide

  • Local English speaking guides for all scheduled sightseeing

  • Rickshaw ride in Kathmandu and pottery making in Bhaktapur

  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air conditioned vehicles

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tipping - refer the 'Tipping' paragraph in the trip notes for a recommended guideline.

  • Entrance Fees: USD$45-55pp, paid in local currency

Age Policy

Children aged 12 and over can travel on our Himalayas tours but we don't recommend the treks for children under 15. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    7 nights - 4 star hotels, 5 nights - simple tea houses (shared bathroom facilities)

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    15

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

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Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

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