The Royal Trekking (Short Trek)

4

days
destination
Group Size
>2(Min) -12(Max)
Trip Season
mar-may

Overview

The Royal Trek is one of Nepal’s most straightforward, shortest, and easiest treks, located in the Annapurna region’s foothills. Prince Charles, who hiked this route with 90 other people in the 1980s, is honoured by the name of this excursion in Nepal’s Annapurna region, which is suitable for all skill levels. A spectacular panoramic vista of Himalayan peaks, including the northern Annapurna range, Langtang, and Mt. Fishtail, is the reward for this simple climb through terraced farmlands and rhododendron woods. You’ll pass through several ethnically diverse settlements along the way, each with its own unique culture. It’s a unique opportunity to communicate with individuals and discover more about their culture, traditions, customs, and way of life. In a short amount of time, the royal trip is an excellent opportunity to take in the beauty of the Annapurna region.

 

The picturesque Pokhara valley serves as the starting point for the majestic royal trek. The trip then passes through terraced farmlands, verdant slopes, gorgeous woods, and picturesque Gurung hamlets with stunning scenery of the Langtang, Machhapuchhre, and Annapurna ranges.

Throughout the trail, you will witness the stunning woodland of magnolias and rhododendrons as well as a gorgeous waterfall, wild animals as well as rare birds. This is a quick and simple hiking trail with a few uphill and downhill climbs around the ridges and valleys.

 

If you’re a beginner trekker with little time available and want to experience the excitement of trekking in Nepal, Royal trekking is the best alternative. Within a short amount of time, trekkers can experience the natural and cultural splendor of the Annapurna region thanks to the Royal Trek, which offers a true representation of the region’s distinctiveness, culture, nature and way of living.

Itinerary

We drive to Bijaypur Khola to start our trek after breakfast in Pokhara. We begin our trek on flat terrain, and after crossing a river, the trail gradually ascends via the Brahmin settlements of Rakhigaon and Chautara before arriving in Kalikasthan. We will stay the night in Kalikasthan in a teahouse.

icon Destination
Kalikasthan
icon Accommodation
Teahouse
icon Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
icon Duration:
1hr

We start the excursion after breakfast along a ridge surrounded by dense woodland, where we are rewarded with excellent views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna. The trail steadily ascends when we pass Thulokot and Mati Thana and continues until we arrive at the Gurung village of Shanklung. We can appreciate the lovely rhododendron forest as we walk down the trail. Spend the night in a local guesthouse in Syaklung.

icon Destination
Syaklung
icon Accommodation
Guest House
icon Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
icon Duration:
1hr

Our journey today takes us through several Gurung villages, allowing us to experience the way of life. The trail crosses via Chautara, from where we will ascend to Chisapani until we arrive. We will go to a temple that is located above the settlement of Chisapani and provides astonishing vistas of the surrounding mountains. We spend the night in Chisapani.

icon Destination
Chisapani
icon Accommodation
Guest House
icon Meals
Dinner
icon Duration:
6hr

Our trekking excursion in the Annapurna region comes to an end today. We set out on our journey to the lovely Rupa Lake, where we will begin our ascent till, we reach Sundare Danda. From Sundare Danda, we will climb for 15 minutes before driving back to Pokhara. The remainder of the day might be spent sightseeing or relaxing. You may rent a boat and explore the mysterious caverns or go sightseeing or go boating in the exotic Phewa, Rupa, and Begnas Lakes in Pokhara Valley. Even adventurous activities like bungee jumping and paragliding are possible. You will have the opportunity to shop for memories and enjoy the vibrant city’s nightlife.

icon Destination
Pokhara
icon Accommodation
Lodge
icon Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
icon Duration:
1hr

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Inclusion/Exclusion

The Cost Includes
    • Three meals a day during the Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
    • Accommodations in a Tea House/Lodge during the Trekking.
    • Travel costs (includes tax and government fees)
    • Trekking Guide, assistant trekking guide for groups with 12 or more trekkers and a porter (Shared by two clients) with Insurance, food, and accommodations.
    • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
    • Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
    • Rescue operation arrangement in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance).
    • Proper First aid kit
Service not included in the Price
    • International flight cost
    • Your travel insurance
    • Excess baggage charge (weight limit 9 kg per person)
    • On-arrival visa fees at Tribhuvan International Airport (30 days- USD 50)
    • All accommodations and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the trek
    • Extra night accommodations in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek
    • Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled water, hot (tea/coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc.
    • Tips for the Guide and Porter(expected).
    • Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude Heli – rescue and evacuation and health care costs (compulsory)
    • Additional costs or delays due to circumstances beyond our control like bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety, government policy changes.

Useful Info

ADDITIONAL INFO

When trekking on The Royal Trek, the weather is the most crucial consideration. In this area, spring and autumn are the ideal trekking seasons. The sky is bright from dawn till dusk and there is no rain, so you can enjoy stunning vistas of the Himalayan range. Additionally, these times of year will be ideal for hiking because there will be little to no rainfall and only a moderate amount of sunshine. Since this expedition is at a lower height than other Annapurna region expeditions, the winters there are not as cold. Wintertime offers the best panoramas of the mountains. As a result of the summer’s mild rainfall compared to other trekking seasons, the walk is difficult but still considerable.

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