Annapurna Sanctuary trek and jungle safari at Chitwan
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Annapurna, Chitwan, Annapurna Sanctuary |
| trip type: | High altitude trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2009: 28 Nov, 6 Dec, 15 Dec 2010: 5 Jan, 15 Jan, 26 Jan, 4 Feb, 13 Feb, 26 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 6 Apr, 16 Apr, 25 Apr, 28 Apr, 6 May, 17 May, 25 May |
| price: | From US $1095 (17 days) including domestic flights as per itinerary. Price includes Kathmandu/Pokhara flight, accommodation, most meals, National Park fees, trekking guide and porter, all jungle activities |
| offers: | Late availability and special offer 10% 9th, 29th November, 16th December 2009 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Annapurna is situated in the north of central Nepal, and is one of the most popular trekking destinations in this mountainous country. We trek through delightful villages, rhododendron forest and rice terraces to glaciers, providing outstanding high range Himalayan views, as well as amazing sightings of exotic birds and nature, such as white capped river chat, brown dipper, white-breasted kingfisher, butterfly, barking deer, rhododendron forest & orchid flowers! This trip then takes in a jungle safari at the famous Chitwan National Park.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2: | Explore Kathmandu. |
| Day 3: | Fly to Pokhara, then drive to Phedi and trek to Dhampus/ Potana. |
| Day 4: | Trek to New Bridge. |
| Day 5: | Trek to Chomrong. |
| Day 6: | Trek to Himalaya. |
| Day 7: | Trek to Mahcapuchare Base Camp 3700m. |
| Day 8: | Early morning visit Annapurna Base camp 4132m, and then trek to Dovan. |
| Day 9: | Trek to Chomrong. |
| Day 10: | Trek to Tadhapani 2710m/ Banthati. |
| Day 11: | Trek to Ghorepani 2874m. |
| Day 12: | Visit Poon-Hill 3210m, and then trek to Nay Pool. Then drive to Pokahra. Check into hotel. |
| Day 13: | Explore Pokhara. |
| Day 14: | Early morning drive to Royal Chitwan National Park. Check into Resort. Enjoy with Tharu stick dance evening. |
| Day 15: | Full-day Jungle excursion including Elephant back safari. |
| Day 16: | Early morning birds watching tour with expert naturalist, then drive to Kathmandu and check into hotel. |
| Day 17: | Departure to Tribhuvan International Airport. |
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
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Environment
We employ well-trained & experienced local guides and hire local porters whose load limit is 20-25kg. Our guides will give a briefing about responsible tourism e.g. rubbish disposal, giving food scraps to domestic animals, paying the porters to carry out trash, using a fire pit when camping, not picking flowers, using kerosene instead of firewood, avoiding bathing/washing clothes in streams, using local tea houses or camping sites. In addition the small group size of 4-10 people helps to minimise the impact on the environment. Community Our trekking company is wholly committed to responsible tourism. On our treks & tours, tourism helps improve the standard of living for the local people by generating income for the local community through purchasing of local products such as fresh fruits, handloom products, meat, drinks, and fresh vegetables and providing job opportunities. Our trekking company supports a local school & health post by financial donations and educational and medical materials. We also support the Kavresthali Women society with financial donations which provides goat farming and adult literacy for women. On this trip, our guests will have the opportunity to give donations to these causes, and visit the Annapurna conservation project to explore the activities of environment protection system in this region. This project plays a vital role in protecting the environment and developing the communities of this region. Visitors can share a moment with the project and see how it is moving ahead for the preservation of nature and culture in this region. Visit Ghorepani School, visitors may support by contributing educational materials such as copies, art books, pencils, and sports goods etc. On this trek, we stay at local lodges/tea-houses operated by local people such as Himalayan Panorama lodge, Mountain views lodge, Panorama lodge These lodges operate with proper garbage disposal, use Gas for cooking rather than wood fires, and are solar energy facilitated. |
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