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Our airport representative or your guide will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying a GO THE HIMALAYA PVT.LTD. signboard or your namecard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transfer to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Our company representative or your trekking guide will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to the TIA as your flight schedule.
A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. So Pokhara is only one city of the world where you can see 3 highest mountain of the world above 8000m. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek.
After you Arrived at Hotel or our office your guide would be brief about the trip shortly, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions.
After a breakfast, we start our adventure with a drive to Kande and start trekking from there. We walk on stone steps through villages and forests before reaching Australian B.Camp where we have lunch and spend overnight there. Which is beautifully located on a ridge with good views of the Annapurna South, Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhare,Annapurna IV ,Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal ,Manslu & beautiful sunrise with Pokhara City.
Over night at Aus.base camp.
Our trail passes through lush forest dotted with the red rhododendrons. The flowers are a common sight in Nepalese hills in spring season. Our trail is very quiet after Daurali until we reach forest camp. It is very peaceful and fantastic place for spend overnight here.<br/>
Overnight at Forest camp
We trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. If lucky, we might even come across the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to high camp. We ascend up to the high camp, which the final destination of the day. From here the mountain views are stunning.< br/>
Overnight in high camp.
In this day , we start our trek to the upper viewpoint/Mardi Base Camp in early morning to see sunrise and magnificent view of Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machapuchhre (6993m) and others. We ascend and descend, sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. Our trail passes through pastures and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayan vista from here is astonishing .We trek back to the high camp and Badel Danda through same way .<br/>
Overnightn at Badel Danda.
We take a same route till Low camp or little further and Decend to beautiful and Gurung cultural village Shidhing.Where our jeep waiting for pick up.<br/>
And back to pokhara.<br/>
<strong>Note</strong>: If you like to do other activities like Sightseeing, Paragliding ,Bunjee Jump, Zip-flyer, Mountain flight ,Hot air Balloon etc you should let us know before 1 day before you arrived at Pokhara from trekking.Then we can manage time and arrange it.
This day we will drop you at Pokhara airport as your flight schedule. And you will pick up at Kathmandu airport and drop to hotel.<br/>
Over night at hotel in Kathmandu.
Our airport representative will drop you at International airport as your flight schedule.
Package Include
• Airport pick up and drop at Kathmandu and pokhara.
• A good and experience guide (1 person, For trekking and sightseeing)
• A good helpful Potter (1 person, For trekking /For two person 1 potter)
• Tims &Permit with all taxes
• Flight ticket Pokhara to Kathmandu (2way)
• Accommodation for trekking
• Meal for trekking as menu(Lunch ,Breakfast, Dinner)
• Tea 3 times a day
• Drinking water during trekking (we prefer you Boiled &Hot water)
• Transportation for Trekking
• Potter Bag (70-90Liter )
• Tax and service charge
• Seasonal fruits once a day
• Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
• All official expanses
Package Not Included
• Meal at pokhara and Kathmandu
• Accommodation at Kathmandu (2 night, at a good hotel with breakfast)
• Accomodation at Pokhara (1 night,at a good hotel with breakfast)
• Sightseeing at pokhara and Kathmandu
• Any beverage at trekking ( beer ,coke, juice , etc)
• Wi-Fi , battery charge , Heater etc at trekking
• Tips for guide and potter
• Paragliding Bunjee jump etc
• Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation
• International airfare and airport departure tax
• Personal trekking equipment
• Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Includes section
What kinds of equipment need?
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 20 kg. 10 kg for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff in the Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel.
• 4-season sleeping bag (You can hire sleeping bag at pokhara and Kathmandu but has to be returned after the trek.)
• Potter bags (We will provide one complimentary Potter bag which 70 to 80 liters.)
• Daypack
• Down jacket (For winter);
• Sun hat;
• Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears;
• Normal sunglasses
• Neck warmer (For winter)
• Liner gloves
• Heavier shell gloves (For winter)
• T-shirts
• Thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
• Thermal bottoms
• Trekking pants and shorts
• Water/windproof trousers;
• Liner socks
• Heavyweight socks (For winter)
• Waterproof hiking/trekking shoes
• Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
• Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
• Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
• Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
• Anti-infection ointments
• Band-aids
• Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
• Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Important!
• Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
• Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
• Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
• Water bottle/bladder
• Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
• Adjustable trekking poles
• Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
• Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
• Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu & Pokhara for cheaper prices.
Risk & Responds
High Altitude Treks: Risk and Response A high altitude trek calls for an adventurous attitude, but embarking on an adventurous trip without calculating the risks is utter stupidity. That’s why we have listed a few risks and the response planned by Go The Himalaya (GTH) to minimize or address the risks in the best possible way.
1) Risk: Acute Mountain Sickness(High Altitude sickness)
Before you start the trek, it is important to understand the implications of high altitude on your body. Be aware of symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) like mild headache, nausea and general discomfort etc.
Response:
If you feel any of these symptoms, inform the trek leader or your guide on priority and follow his instructions. Every campsite has a first aid kit, (oxygen cylinders: almost everywhere) to address the situation . If situation is getting worse then the guide or team leader inform us and we send rescue Helicopter as soon as possible.
2) Risk: Weather
Weather is unpredictable in the Himalayas. Though we are always observant about the changing weather, no one can guarantee a snowfall, rain or Sun. Do understand that your security is of utmost importance to us and we will not proceed any further from the campsite if the weather is not favorable.
Response:
The decision of the Trek Leaders and Guides to proceed or wait for the weather to get better will be final.
3) Risk: Injuries Often,
While trekking over difficult terrains, you might have minor injuries like leg sprain, bruises etc. Serious injuries like fractures or major cuts are very rare.
Response:
All our guide are trainer of First Aid . They are trained to handle emergencies and can tackle minor injuries with a first aid kit. In case of serious injuries, the patient is carried on a stretcher to the nearest road-head or charted helicopter and is led to nearest medical centre.