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$4,500USD per person (Twin share)

Sightseeing in Pokhara with four nights accommodation at the delightful Hotel Barahi

Plus eight days in three Villages and half day trekking (3-4 hours pers day) with good standard accommodation with attached bathroom in three different, delightful lodges.

Moderate levels of fitness required for the day treks. Paths are uneven with many up and down steps (Nepali flat!)…or relax in the lodges while others day trek and read a book. Your choice!

Don’t forget, if you don’t want to trek at all you don’t have to as transportation is provided between lodges

Please email jim@focustours.com.au to register your interest!

Note: This tour starts and finishes in Pokhara.

Transportation to and between the three lodges is by vehicle so you can have rest days or NOT TREK AT ALL. Just enjoy the lodges, amazing mountain views and great company!

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price

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ALL accommodation at Hotel Barahi in Pokhara and in the village lodges

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ALL breakfast

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ALL main meals whilst in villages (excl. drinks, dessert, and snacks)

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Eight day village day trekking - including experienced guide & transportation.

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All transport in Pokhara & surrounds. Airport transfers if arriving on day 1 and departing day day 13

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Pokhara day tours transportation and escort

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Welcome and farewell dinners (not drinks)

What is not included in this tour?

Items that are not included in the cost of tour price

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International Airfare, visa, insurance and Kathmandu arrangements

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Tips for guide

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Lunch and dinners when in Pokhara. Drinks and snacks on trek

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Any extra trekking during 'rest afternoons'. (Half day extra treks can be arranged and paid directly with Prana Treks)

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Single supplement of $400USD in Pokhara at Hotel Barahi. Single room at each lodge are unlikely based on availability on the day of arrival

Day 1 Pokhara. Accommodation Hotel Barahi

Arrive Pokhara and transfer to Hotel Barahi

Inclusions:

Airport transfers

Welcome dinner and pre-tour meeting (Pay for own drinks)

Day 2 Gauchok. Accommodation at Mon Village

 Gauchok 1500m

After an early lunch we drive to the local Pokhara markets and then on to our first village, Gauchok. 

We have time to settle into our accommodation in ”Mon Village’.

Then it’s time to go for a sunset stroll before dinner at the guesthouse.

Quite spread out, Gauchok is nice for gentle fairly flat trekking. You still need to watch your feet though! It is known for its milk production, so you can watch the villagers make the trip each evening to deliver their milk to the collection center.

Inclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Transportation to Gauchok & guided sunset stroll
  • Dinner
Day 3 Gauchok

 Gauchok 1500m

Today is our first half day trek, leaving mid morning (2.5 hours return) through the cultivated fields to a delightful waterfall. Afternoon to relax, milk a cow, read a book or simply enjoy watching the villagers go about their daily chores.

Inclusions:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Guided trek
Day 4 Gauchok

 Gauchok 1500m

After breakfast we head off on a trek past the northern end of the village to Macchapuchere Village. We enjoy the farming and mountain scenery, have a cuppa  and then return to Mon Village for a late lunch. (3 hours return)

 

Inclusions:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Guided trek
Day 5 - Dhampus. Accommodation at Dhampus Eco Lodge

Dhampus 1500m

After breakfast we bid farwell to Gauchok and get transported to Dhampus (approx one hour drive). Here we will have lunch before a 45 minute trek (optional) into Dhampus Eco Lodge nestled in the outskirts of Dhampus.

Take time to relax in the lodge before dinner.

Inclusions:

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Transportation

Day 6 - Dhampus

Dhampus 1650m

After breakfast we set off to Australia Camp (2000m)

The trek is up and down with a mixture of stairs & jungle paths but the views are worth the effort. (Approx. 3 hours return)

We have a cuppa in Australia Camp before returning to Dhampus for lunch

Inclusions:

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Guided trek

 

Day 7 - Dhampus

 Dhampus 1650m

After breakfast we take off for our next day trek to Pothana (2000m)

Again, it’s up and down on a mixture of paths and we arrive in time for a cuppa and lunch in delightful Pothana. Optional walk up to the stunning view point before lunch

Return to our lodge in time for a late afternoon nap!

Inclusions:

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Guided trek

 

 

 

 

Day 8 - Astam. Accommodation at Annapurna Eco Village

Astam 1500m

Today we follow the ridgeline to the charming village of Astam. It’s a 4.5 hour, undulating downwards walk with a half an hour uphill at the end. Panoramic Himalayan views regularly pop out as we make our way along a mixture of jeep track & jungle paths.

Today is our longest day but we have the option of getting transport.

Enjoy village views along the way and a campfire at night!

Note: Bathing here is a bucket of hot water in your attached bathroom

Inclusions:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Guided trek

Day 9 - Astam

Astam 1500m

Today is a rest day and we get to enjoy life in a traditional Nepali Village with the comforts of a delightful guest house. Examine the organic gardening practices! Do some yoga, go for a village stroll, have a massage, enjoy birdwatching or simply read a book in delightful surroundings.

Inclusions:

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

 

Day 10 - Pokhara.

Pokhara. Return to Pokhara

Enjoy our final mountain sunrise! Astam is renound for them.

After breakfast we reluctantly bid farewell to the mountains and walk undulating downhill for 2.5 hours (optional)  where you’ll be met by your transport to take you back to Pokhara. 1 hour drive.

Inclusions:

Breakfast.

Guided trek

Transportation

Day 11 Pokhara

 

Mid morning canoe ride to on Fewa Lake. Feel the serenity!

Free afternoon

Optional afternoon activities:

Peace Stupa, Shiva statue. Transportation by car or canoe can be arranged. Payment direct to Prana treks

Inclusions:

Breakfast

Canoe ride on Fewa Lake 

Day 12 - Pokhara

Pokhara

Today we get taken from our hotel mid morning to the cable car and ride up to Sarankot to greet mountains. 

Free afternoon

Remainder of the day is free to shop and relax around delightful Lakeside, before our farewell dinner

 

Inclusions:

Breakfast

Farewell dinner (Not including drinks)

Day 13 - Depart Pokhara

Pokhara. Tour concludes by 11am

Enjoy your final leisurely breakfast

 

Inclusions:

Breakfast

Airport transfers to Pokhara International Airport (only if departing this day)