Annapurna short trekking called “Royal Trek” in honour of the Prince of Charles, who trekked this route in 1981. The Royal Trek is a 3 or 4 day trek beginning in the Lakes' valley of Pokhara with panoramic views of the Annapurna massif and the Manaslu Himal.
Royal trekking basically for the beginners or those who look for an exciting trek both magnificent mountains and mountain village life within a short period of time. Royal trek is an easy and short trek with occasional up and downhill hikes along the ridges and valleys. There is also no need to worry about altitude and acclimatization as the maximum ascent on this trek is Chisapani at 1260 meters. Moreover, you can also combine the trek with a cultural tour of Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan and get in a nutshell the thrills of Nepal’s diverse ecological beauty.
Royal trek follows a shrub-like path on the north from Pokhara along the foothills of Annapurna. Start from Bijayapur, about 25 km from Pokhara, and pass through the indigenous Gurung hamlets. Hike the terraced farmlands as and savoir the unfolding views of the magnificent Annapurna range, Machhapuchhare or the "Fishtail" and the Langtang Mountains. Conclude the trek at the Begnas Lake, about 30 km west of Pokhara City. There is a possible basic tea house or local home stay. You can do trek full board camping as well. Royal trek no need trekking permit so that it is cheap then others Annapurna trekking.
Royal Trekking
Trip Facts
Trip Duration: 6 days (KTM-KTM)
Trekking Duration: 4 days
Location: West Nepal (Annapurna Region)
Highest elevation: 2100 m
Walking Hour: 4/7 hrs every day
Grade Information: easy
Season: whole year
Accommodation: Basic tea House/Camp
Group Size: Minimum 01 person
Highlight of trekking: Easy trekking, royal family visited in 1981, the best view of Annapurna mountain, test local foods, local culture mother group dance, flora and fauna, Lakes
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (900 m), 6 hours or flight, Overnight in Pokhara at Hotel.
Day 02: Pokhara to Kalikasthan (1,370 m/4,496ft), drive and trekking, 4/5 hours, Overnight Tea house/ home stay/ Camp.
Day 03: Kalikasthan to Syaklung (1,730 m/5,675ft), 4/5 hours trekking, Overnight Tea house/Camp.
Day 04: Syaklung to Chisapani (1550 m/5,084ft), 4/5 house, overnight Camp/Tea house.
Day 05: Chisapani to Pokhara, trek and drive 5 hours, Overnight Hotel.
Day 06: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus, 6 hours drive, overnight Hotel.
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
US$ 399 per person
Cost Including:
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by A/C Tourist bus.
- Pokhara to Bijayapur Khola and Begnath Tal to Pokhara by private Car/Jeep/Bus.
- Two nights' Accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara (2-3 star hotel).
- Major Meals; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Tea house/Hotel menu during the trekking.
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Tea house / Lodge / home stay /Hotel.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Conservation permits; Fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking guide.
- One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25 Kg).
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team staff.
- Trekking Equipment such as Sleeping Bag (if needed as clients request).
- Medical Kit Box.
- Service charge/ Gov Taxes.
Cost excludes:
- Personal natural expensive except above programs.
- Lunch, Dinner in Pokhara and on the way to/from Pokhara.
- Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation Insurance.
- Personal trekking gears.
- Hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for support crew’s after the trip.
Notes: Payment should be made 20% of the total amount in advance. The full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and a 20% cancellation charge is applicable beside Tax, transportation, permits and others fixed expensive.
In case of incomplete Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others days due to the client's own problem, the amount of money paid not refundable.
If clients want to go Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others tours more than itinerary, they can pay after back from tour with per day basic but should be permission with Tour guide / Leader.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley (900 m), 6 hours, Overnight in Pokhara at Hotel
With a morning wake up, guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus station and drive (approximately six hours with breaks) through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Pokhara to Kalikasthan (1,370 m/4,496ft), drive and trekking, 4/5 hours, Overnight Tea house/ Camp.
Today, after breakfast, drive to Bijayapur Khola (trek starting point) and begin our trek. Initially, we start our walk for about an hour through flat paddy fields and cross the river. After crossing the river, the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan. Lunch will be served midway through the climb. After arriving at Kalikasthan, we rested for some time and after that explored the surrounding areas and overnight at a tea house/Camp.
Day 03: Kalikasthan to Syaklung (1,730 m/5,675ft), 4/5 hours trekking, Overnight Tea house/Camp.
After breakfast, we start walking through the villages. We walk along the ridge of the mountain with good views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. Today we can explore many villages and the rhododendron forests. Overnight at Syaklung at tea house/ Camp.
Day 04: Syaklung to Chisapani (1550 m/5,084ft), 4/5 house, overnight Camp/Tea house.
Walk through the Gurung village, rhododendron and Sal forest. Halfway through the walk, there is a 400 m descent, then a 600 m ascent to arrive at Chisapani. This is the best view point at which to see the Himalayan Panorama. You will see Dhaulagiri to the west of Annapurna, overnight in a tea house or Camp.
Day 05: Chisapani to Pokhara, trek and drive 5 hours, Overnight Hotel.
Today we will walk halfway down the hill to Rupatal and climb about 200 meters to arrive at Sundare Danda. Walk 15 minutes down to Begnas Tal for an hour boating to catch the transfer to Pokhara and on arrival at the hotel check in and rest of the time explore the lakeside and overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus, 6 hours drive, overnight Hotel.
Early morning Travel from Pokhara by tourist bus drive 200 km, 6 hours, relax or shopping.
Fixed Departure Dates
| Trip Dates | Availability | Cost | Book |
| On request | Any Date | 399 US$ per person | Book |
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What is the weather like and best time to visit?
What is the weather like and best time to visit?
Nepal has four season such as autumn (Sep. Nov. and Oct.), winter (Dec. Jan. and Feb.), spring (March, April and May) and monsoon (June, July, and Aug.). During the autumn season the nights are cold in mountains but the bright sun makes for pleasant daytime temperatures. At higher altitudes temperature range from about 20°C down to perhaps -10°C at night. Morning is usually clear, and then clouds build up during the afternoon, disappearing at night to reveal spectacular starry skies.
During the winter season high passes, especially the Thorong-la pass, Dhaulagiri circuit, Tilicho (musukanta Pass) in Annapurna trekking, Chola Pass, Renjola Pass, Khongmola pass, Amalaptse pass, Roywalling pass, Serpeni col in Everest reason, Lauribina pass, Ganjala pass, Gosaikunda pass in Langtang, Larky Pass in Manaslu, are usually closed. Short and easy trek in middle hills is the best on this time. Heavy snowfalls do especially during the January, February and March in mountain areas.
Spring season bring warmer weather but more frequent storms and considerable snowfall at higher altitude. Birds and flowers, especially rhododendrons, are seen at the lower altitudes. Toward the end of March, haze-caused by dust from the plains of India and smoke from local fires often obscure distant views. In addition it becomes much warmer in the region below 3000 ft. Trekking in Monsoon (June to Aug.) can be undertaken by the keen or experienced. Rain, mist and fog can be expected almost daily, but clouds part occasionally to give spectacular views of the mountains. The floras are usually at their most colorful. Leeches abound in middle elevation forests. Mountain weather is highly unpredictable. Classic signs of a storm approaching such as cirrus clouded sky or a fall in barometric pressure, can be misleading.
Best time for trekking in Nepal is autumn (September, October-November) and spring (March, April and May). Short treks and some Guest Houses treks can be done during winter or summer season as well. You need to be prepared for sudden weather changes while trekking. That's why trekking equipment should be chosen carefully before the trip. Sudden rain storms or snow are always a possibility which needs to be considered. The weather during the trekking season is somewhat more stable. "Asian Hiking Team" pays big attention to weather forecast.
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How difficult are the trekking?
How difficult are the trekking?
Difficulty of the trekking depends on the region of the trek and duration of it. Shorter treks to be easier while longer / high passes ones require some mentally and physical fitness.
We calculate our trek activity level as following
a) Length of trek and walking day
b) Trail conditions underfoot
c) Average altitude, maximum altitude and average gain/loss per day
d) Likely prevailing weather conditions and temperature range
e) Remoteness of local services and general level of comfort
Grade A – “Easy” Trekking Grade
Grade B – “Moderate”
Grade C - “Challenging”
Grade D – “Challenging Plus”
Grade E – "Tough Trekking" -
What kind of Accommodation during the trekking?
What kind of Accommodation during the trekking?
Nepal has a huge range of accommodation facilities that range from international standard star hotels to budget hotels and lodges. Accommodation facilities are available in the major trekking region in mountain areas. During the trekking it is possible Guest house/Lodge facilities. In the guest house / Lodge have running hot and cold water facilities. Private rooms are available in most guest house/ Lodge. Most bathrooms are shared. Many years experience of Trekking field of organizing various treks in Nepal assures you that we have chosen for our treks the cleanest and most hygienically kept Guest Houses /Lodge with friendly atmosphere and best views. In the high passes modern trekking we use basic tea house. If the clients require tented camping trekking it is operated. Camping trek is fully organized and supported, with a team of guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters to accompany you. Our porters carry all the trekking gear, food, fuel and personal belongings. Our cooks prepare hot meals. Trekkers need only carry a small bag as required for the day. At night, tents for dining, sleeping and ablutions tents are provided and set up, mattresses and down-filled sleeping bags, tables and seating. In a typical camping trek, we start the day around 6/7 AM with a cup of hot tea. You are then provided with a bowl of warm water for washing. Then trekkers enjoy breakfast before leaving camp. The trek begins around 7.30 - 8 a.m. Trekkers can set their pace for pausing and sightseeing and the walk to the lunch spot will normally take 3 hours. On arrival, you are served hot lunch. In the afternoon, after walking for another 3 to 4 hours, you arrive at the next camp around 4/5PM. Tea & snacks are served while our staff readies the camp. Dinner time is around 6/7 PM in the dining tent, lit with lanterns and comfortably furnished.
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Where do we eat our meals and what kind of food is available?
Where do we eat our meals and what kind of food is available?
During a tea house trekking you will have breakfast and dinner in the guest house/ Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. Every Guest house House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat Tarkari (rice, curry and lentil soup). All Guest Houses of our routs have variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Many of them have western food on menu. Soft drinks, snacks, wine and beer are available in most of the guest houses and trail side restaurants. Food safety is always a big concern and we take it very seriously. That is why we have chosen the cleanest and most hygienically kept Hotel for our routes.
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What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?
What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?
All guest houses have boiled water for trekkers. And on the main trekking routes it is possible bolter mineral water to drink. We recommend to your clients not use bolter water, it is not environment friendly. You can use Iodine table or others purify drops. It is noticeable that during the camping or home stay trekking we provide the boiled water to our clients. The guide will make sure that water is safe for drinking.
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What kind of Trekking equipment need during trekking?
What kind of Trekking equipment need during trekking?
- Hiking boots
- Hiking socks
- Trekking pole/s
- Hiking pants
- T-shirt with wicking qualities
- Fleece Sweater
- Wind stopper jacket
- Gore-Tex /down pants & jacket (if trekking in high passes)
- Hat (sun/cold)
- Gaiters (if trekking in High passes)
- Fleece pants
- Vest /Beanie
- Gloves/mitts
- Thermals: Top, pants, gloves, socks, balaclava
- Rucksack/backpack with cover
- Weatherproof pack cover
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag liner
- First aid kit
- Head torch
- Spare batteries & globes
- Water bottles
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Rain coat or Umbrella (if trekking in Monsoon)
- Toilet trowel
- Water purification tablets (if water use by purification)
- Camera & accessories
- Penciled, note books, reading books
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What sort of experience does trekking Guides/staffs have?
What sort of experience does trekking Guides/staffs have?
Leader / Guides have many years of guiding experience all over Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Most of them have been spending years exploring the country. Our guides are trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and happy to share their deep knowledge of the culture, geography, botanical, festivals, life style of Nepalese with you. We believe in and follow the idea that it's not enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, we need to provide guides who can get people feel involved in what they are experiencing, explain it thoroughly and keep them entertained. They know very well how to facilitate running smooth and safe trip appreciating the beauty of the Himalayas. All our staff has well equipment with insurance for any mishap. Our porter carries 25 to 30 KG. Their first hand experience, local knowledge, expertise and humor on treks are invaluable.
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What kind of Transport use?
What kind of Transport use?
Our transportation department provides A/c and non-A/c large, mini coaches, Jeeps, Cars for groups and individual requirements. The chauffeurs and accompanying guides are polite, well behaved, highly experienced and trained. Everyone is well versed with the local areas and communicate in English and other foreign languages.
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What happens in case of emergency?
What happens in case of emergency?
"Asian Hiking Team" company is prepared for any emergency situation and knows how to handle it. Our guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that occur during a trek and directly connection in main office Kathmandu each day if possible. Every client should have his own insurance before coming to Nepal for case of emergency. Our all staff has insurance in case of emergency.
We also strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation, air ambulance /helicopter rescue insurance. You should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done or impossible for practical reasons, then you will not be allowed to continue with our trekking/climbing trips and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided. Your insurance must include emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue services.
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How we communication in case of emergency?
How we communication in case of emergency?
Land-line and mobile phone services are available in Nepal. Network covers Kathmandu, major cities and towns and most of Nepal, except some rural Himalayan places. Nepal Telecommunications Corporation is the national service supplier. There are also private service suppliers such as Hotels and private communication centers also provide long distance telephone, internet and fax facilities.
For calling from outside, country code for Nepal is “977” and the area code for Kathmandu is “1”. To call Nepal from other countries: 00 + country code (977) + city code + telephone number. Example to call us: 00-977-1-4420858. Call from Nepal city code and telephone number, example to call us; 01-4420858.
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How many persons in a group size?
How many persons in a group size?
Group size in website and brochure are our target size but this might change. Maximum a group size is 15 to 25 persons.
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Do I need Trekking Permit?
Do I need Trekking Permit?
Yes, for trekking all regions is require Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) as new policy. You will need a National park / Conservation entrance permit. In Nepal ten national park and three wildlife reserve such as Bardiya National Park, Khaptad National Park, Langtang National Park, Makalu-Barun National Park, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Banke National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan national park, Shey-Phoksundo National Park,Rara National Park and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, One hunting reserve like Dorpatan hunting reserve. We have 5 conservation like Api Nampa Conservation Area, Annapurna Conservation Area, Gaurishanker Conservation Area, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Manaslu Conservation Area . Some of control area such as Manaslu trekking, upper and lower Dolpa trekking, Kanchenjunga area trekking, Mustang trekking, Mugu trekking, Darjula, Nar and phu village trekking, Tsum valley trekking does require a special trekking permit issue by Immigration through trekking agency.
Royal trek no need trekking Permit so that it is cheap then others Annapurna trekking.
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What type of service you can provide?
What type of service you can provide?
Our services are intended to offer quality and value for money, together with a rich, varied and a rewarding experience. We have built our reputation as the best travel agent in the country for the best service provider. Our prices of all the tours are highly competitive and unmatched with any other local tour operators. We operate trekking with three different kinds; Full organizes service - you want to be free from all concerns to enjoy this experience to the fullest. Guide and documentation only - you prefer to carry your own pack but want to benefit from the guide's experience & knowledge and documentation. Porter(s) service only - you know where you are going & no additional information is desired but you need to helping for carry and documentation.
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How can I book trip?
How can I book trip?
All bookings are made with Asian Hiking Team Pvt. Ltd. based at Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Trip is reference to as Company in booking conditions. To book your holiday you need to send us completed booking (inquiry) form or directly email us with details. For more information click here ».
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Check list
- Hiking boot
- Hiking socks
- Trekking pole/s
- Hiking pants
- T-shirt with wicking qualities
- Wind stopper Jacket
- Hat (sun/cold)
- Rucksack/backpack with cover Weatherproof pack cover
- Sleeping bag (-20) Sleeping bag liner
- First aid kit
- Head torch
- Water bottles
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Raincoat or Umbrella (if trekking in Monsoon)
- Toilet trowel
- Water purification tablets (if water use by purification)
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