11D Jomsom Teahouse Trek
Annapurna foothills, Kingdom of Nepal
An easy 6-day tea-house trek following the banks of the Kali Gandaki river
This is arguably the most popular trek in Nepal. It offers excellent accommodation facilities, if you are keen to hold on to your home comforts. Never rising above 3000m, the trek presents few altitude problems. Nevertheless, one is rewarded with spectacular views of the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, while walking in the world’s deepest gorge - the Kaligandaki. The culture and climate also vary dramatically along this north-south route.
Day 01 / Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu city and transfer to our hotel in Thamel, in the heart of Kathmandu city. The rest of the afternoon is free for taking in the sights and sounds of this unique and bustling ancient-city. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Nepali meal accompanied by traditional Newari music. (-/-/D)
Day 02 / Kathmandu
Half day sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath, Boudanath, Monkey Temple & Kathmandu Durbar Square. (B/-/-)
Day 03 / Kathmandu - Pokhara (827m)
After breakfast, we depart Kathmandu in a bus for a scenic drive along the Trisuli River to Pokhara (200km). Lunch along the way. Pokhara is a picturesque city focused around the beautiful Phewa Tal Lake with the classic Machapuchare (Fish Tail Mountain) in the background. (B/L/-)
Day 04 / Pokhara - Jomsom (2713m)
Fly to Jomsom, the centre for Mustang District, and spend the day sightseeing. It is a town with many facilities. The countryside to the north is very dry, while to the south, the Dhaulagiri impressively guards the Thak Khola Valley. The Thak Khola is named after the native Thakali, who are distantly related to the Tibetans. (B/L/D)
Day 05 / Jomsom - Kalopani (2560m)
We descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields. We follow the river, now known as KaliGandaki, and arrive at the Thakali trading centre of Tukuche. As the trail continues through coniferous forest, and we reach the main river valley and Kalopani. From here, there are spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna. (B/L/D)
Day 06 / Kalopani - Tatopani (1190m)
A beautiful walk through sub-tropical vegetation where we see water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge, and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot springs that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good soak. (B/L/D)
Day 07 / Tatopani - Ghorepani (2820)
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani. We camp at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular, snowcapped Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs. (B/L/D)
Day 08 / Ghorepani - Ghandrung (2010m)
Today the trail undulates through giant rhododendron forest and orchid colonies to the pretty Gurung town of Ghandrung. The Gurung is an ethnic group renowned for bravery as Gurkha soldiers. They are Sino-Tibetan and speak their own unwritten language. View-wise, the Annapurna range and Machapuchare (Fishtail) dominate, with glimpses of Lamjung Himaland the Manaslu further east. (B/L/D)
Day 09 / Ghandrung - Birethanti - Pokhara
From Ghandrung, we follow the Modi Khola downstream to the riverside town of Birethanti, from where we take a bus back to Pokhara. (B/L/-)
Day 10 / Pokhara - Kathmandu
Today we say good-bye to scenic city of Pokhara and head back to bustling Kathmandu by bus or fly (extra USD $90). (B/-/-)
Day 11 / Depart Kathmandu
The day is free until the transfer to the airport for our homebound flight. (B/-/-)
TOUR COST PER PERSON FOR OUR FIXED DEPARTURES
(min. 02 persons to depart, max. number is 12 persons)
- Ex-Singapore: SGD $1,939 plus ex-SIN taxes
- Ex-Kathmandu: SGD $1,389
- Single Supplement: SGD $170
PRIVATE DEPARTURE SUPPLEMENT
(min. 02 persons, can depart on any day between Oct and Apr).
- 02 - 03 persons: SGD $180
- 04 - 05 persons: SGD $140
- No supplement charge for group size of 06 persons or more
Tour Cost Includes
- Return airfare SIN/KTM/SIN on Silkair ‘Q’ Class GV2
- Airport and other transfers
- Half-day Kathmandu sightseeing
- Full-board tea-house trekking arrangements
- Trekking permit and National Park Fees
- English-speaking trekking guide
- Twin-share hotel stay with breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Tour Cost Excludes
- Visa fees USD $30
- Kathmandu airport taxes (International NPR1750 and domestic NPR600)
- Insurance
- Tips & gratuities for guide(s) & trekking crew
- Personal expenses like hard/soft drinks, phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
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