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, 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.
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 03 Drive Pokhara | 827m/2,713ft | - |
| Day 04 Pokhara to Kalikasthan | 1,370m/4,495ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 05 Kalikasthan to Syaklung | 1,730m/5,676ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 06 Syaklung to Chisapani | 1,550m/5,086ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 07 Chisapani to Pokhara | 827m/2,713ft | - |
| Day 08 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 09 Final departure | - | - |
You will be served breakfast while in Kathmandu, Pokhara and the mountains. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu you will also be welcomed with a welcome dinner consisting of authentic Nepalese cuisine.
All accommodations for Royal Trek are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service and food, location, etc.. While in the cities (Kathmandu& Pokhara) you will be staying in Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu or similar and Hotel Landmark or similar in Pokhara whereas you will be staying in standard teahouses during trek. The teahouses provide basic facilities including wooden beds, foam mattresses and toilet facilities. If you are a solo traveler, you will share a room with someone else of same sex of your group. If you prefer a single room, you may indicate your preference and get single rooms on request by paying single supplement USD 290. However, you need to understand that in some remote places single rooms might not be feasible always even by paying single supplement.
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