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Dhampus Sarangkot Hike - 8 Days

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Dhampus Sarangkot Hike - 8 Days

Best Season: March to May, September to December

Starting From USD 599

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Trip Overview

Not many countries on this planet can offer as verities of different tour packages from shorter to gentler and easy to challenging. Annapurna area is an intriguing place that is known for biodiversity, is the biggest selection of trekkers from all over the world. Amazing Nepal’s this eight days itinerary is completely advancing in culture and simple hike for family voyagers, short occasion hikers, and tenderfoot trekkers.
The Dhampus Sarangkot Hike begins from Pokhara 200km west of capital city Kathmandu which is simply reachable by air or land. Pokhara has several other touristic attractions such as beautiful Waterfalls, Caves, International Mountain Museums and Hindu God/dess Temple. This hiking itinerary takes you as much as enough nearer to feel the Himalayan breeze with the unique widely varied vegetation. You will hike each day through various scene and landscape which never tires you. The stunning sunset and sunrise view on the gigantic Annapurna feels as if once isn't sufficient and unquestionably you will be back to Nepal for lengthier trekking.

Trip Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley
View of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna
Exploration of Pokhara 'City of Lakes'
View of sunrise and sunset along with Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range from Sarangkot

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If the suggested itineraries are not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us at [email protected] for detail information. You can also contact us by calling at +977-9851116042 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi, and Nepali.

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a company representative, who will drop you off at our hotel. After checking in, take a rest or visit Amazing Nepal's office. You may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's authentic food culture. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and Trek Preparation

After breakfast, you will set out for sightseeing of the culturally and architecturally rich heritage sites of the Valley. Places such as the Pashupatinath, the world-famous temple precinct of the Hindus, the Boudhnath and Swaymbhunath, the world-famous Buddhist stupa precinct, and Kathmandu Durbar Square will open up completely a new cultural world of Nepali art and architecture to you. You will also be taken to the Kumari Ghar, where resides the Virgin Goddess. We will also discuss the trip, and you will be introduced to your fellow trekkers and our crews.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara by tourist bus (910 m/2,986ft) 6-7hrs, 200km

After breakfast, around 6:30 am transfer to the Tourist bus station and drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along with the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet northeast of Kathmandu. Arrive Pokhara midafternoon, check-in your hotel and explore the surrounding area. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 04: Drive to Phedi & trek to Dhampus (1650m/5412ft) 30min drive & 4/5hrs trek

The morning after breakfast in Hotel drive to the trailhead to Phedi (30min drive) and follow the stone staircases through the beautiful dense forest. The trail continues through the typical villages and terraces rice field that offers the awesome view of Annapurna range, which makes the trek extra thrill. Eventually, you will reach your final destination, Dhampus, at the top of the ridge with a large countryside village. Overnight stay in Dhampus.

Day 05: Dhampus - Sarangkot (1592m/5222ft) 5/6hrs trek

After breakfast, the trail proceeds down to Ghatte Khola along the farming terraces and offers the finest view of the valley. The route rises up to Naudanda, which offers a great view of Lake Fewa and the Annapurna range as its crown. The trail continues along the ridge with plenty of typical villages with mysterious living styles, mostly flat to Sarangkot with the tranquil view of the large valley. In the evening, enjoy a fantastic sunset and dinner with a clear sky, bright stars (weather permitting), and a colorful view of Lake City Pokhara. Overnight stay in Sarangkot.

Day 06: Sarangkot – Pokhara (910m/2986ft) 3-4hrs trek

Early morning, hike to the view tower and see the marvelous view of the Annapurna range with a fantastic view of sunrise. The tranquil deep valley and river create an extremely varied landscape for a trekker. The trail descends steeply through the thatched roofed houses, where we experience the solitude of the Himalayas. Finally, the trail encounters a rice field located near Fewa Lake. Take an hour boat ride, and after the descent, return to the hotel for rest.

Day 07: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft), 6-7hrs

In the morning, you'll drive back through the scenic countryside. En route, you will stop for breakfast and lunch. It takes 7 hours to return to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, your guide will transfer you to the hotel, and you can relax or explore the surrounding areas. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Final Departure

We will see you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure.

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Cost Includes

Service Included:

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 covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
Ground transport by Tourist Bus as per itinerary
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
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
2 nights mountain accommodation in lodge
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
Souvenir: Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt

Service not Included:

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 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

Useful Information

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 trekking route 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 trekking route 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 with 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.

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.

Equipments

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 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 the 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 the 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
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