Annapurna Panorama Trek - 11 days

Annapurna Panorama Trek is one of the delightful and soft trekking in lower Annapurna massif. The bamboo, pine and rhododendron forest along with lifestyles and cultures of Gurung and Magar people add the beauty of this trek. The most enchanting views that are highlighted during this trek is panoramic views of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and snow-capped towering peaks. Staying at lodges in peaceful mountain villages, and experience the amazing culture and warm hospitality of the local community are other features of this trek. This short trek gives you a taste of the mountains and is one of the best in the foothills of the Himalayas.

This trek begins with sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. In fact, real trekking of Annapurna Panorama trek starts with a bus ride to Pokhara from Kathmandu then to Dhampus Phedi or it may be by flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu. 

Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition offers 11days of Annapurna Panorama Trek. While offering this package, we guarantee accommodation, food, transportation, and permits during the trek. The Trek is fairly easy in comparison to other treks in Annapurna. Although, the excitement and fun of trekking are equal to any of other treks. Thus, Annapurna Panorama Trek suits for family and for those who are short on time to experience Himalayan adventure. 

Trip Highlights

• Exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley
• The beauty of Perennial Trishuli River and diverse landscapes by its wayside
• Stunning view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu
• Golden rays of sun rising from Poon Hill
• Exploration of Phewa Lake and other tourist sites in Pokhara
• Additional Information

We are trying to add almost all necessary information on our website. However, you might have some confusion regarding the time, cost, and some technical help. So to have further discussion and information about the trip please directly contact us  [email protected] and feel free to ring +977-9851116042 and talk to us directly. Amazing Nepal will be waiting for your call eagerly. 

Cost Includes: 

• All airport transfers
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast 
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Pokhara for 2 nights with breakfast
• Welcome and Farewell dinner 
• Guided city tour in Kathmandu
• All ground transport by private car and Tourist bus as per itinerary
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Conservation Area permit and TIMS)
• An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek  
• Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water 
• All mountain accommodation (3 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing private room with shared toilet)
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes 
• Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
• Souvenir: Annapurna Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt

Cost not Includes:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara except for welcome and farewell dinner
• Monument entrance fees 
• Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s 
• Additional Hot Drinks 
• Bottled drinks 
• Boiled/mineral water 
• Electronic device re-charge
• Hot shower 
• Wi-Fi 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
• Tipping to driver and trekking crew

Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Annapurna region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Annapurna region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism

We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you every situation.

We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.

We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Annapurna Region is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

Please do carry a first aid box

Please consult your physician

Please do keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy

Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World heritage sites, Conservation areas, National Parks, and restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, You have to be careful while packing your Bag or luggage.
 
Moreover, There is an allowance of 15kg per person on the domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek:
 
HEAD

• Buff headwear /neckwear
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses
• Head Torch

UPPER BODY

• Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
• Fleece jacket
• Waterproof/windproof jacket
• Down filled jacket  (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of trek)

LOWER BODY

• Lightweight cotton pants (long)
• Waterproof Pants
• Thermal underwear

FEET

• Thin inner socks
• Thick and warm wool hiking socks
• Comfortable Hiking boots
• Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

• Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

• Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of trek)
• Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
• Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
• Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
• Water bottle or camel bag
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Sewing Kit
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
• The first-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
• Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
• Wet wipes 
• Reading or writing material