Annapurna Dhaulagiri

14 days - from $1595

The best two-week trek in Nepal, pioneered by Peregrine

This spectacular adventure treks through the Annapurna foothills to the wild and remote Kopra Ridge – one of the best vantage points in the Himalaya. We stay in newly constructed lodges, a joint venture between Peregrine and the local community whose profits benefit local schools and village projects. From Lumle we ascend terraced hillsides to Upper Ghandruk, enjoying fine views of the Annapurna mountains. At Tadapani we leave the popular main trail and for the next week head through remote alpine terrain to Bayeli, before ascending to Kopra. Here we view the lofty peaks of Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Fang and Annapurna South. Dhaulagiri dominates the western skyline across the deepest gorge in the world, the Kali Ghandaki. Our return route descends through open alpine pastures, oak forest and rhododendrons to Swanta. We rejoin the main trail to unwind beside Lake Phewa in lovely Pokhara.

Highlights

• The cultural and physical diversity of Nepal's Annapurna region
• Pokhara's lake and panoramic views
• Kathmandu’s hidden old town
• Bodhnath Stupa of Kathmandu - one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu (1360m)2: Kathmandu (1360m)3: Shyauli (1160m)4: Ghandruk (1940m)5: Tadapani (2450m)6: Bayli Kharka (3450m)7: Upper Chistibung (2950m)8: Kopra Ridge (3600m)9: Swanta (2220m)10: Ulleri (2070m)11: Pokhara (850m)12: Pokhara (850m)13: Kathmandu (1360m)14: Kathmandu (1360m)
Included:

• The services of an expert English-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.

• Return local flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

• 10-day trek with accommodation in comfortable lodges as well as newly constructed Community Lodges – a joint venture between Peregrine and the local community, whose profits benefit local schools and village projects.

• Porterage on trek.

• Trek Pack while on trek valued at over US$500 – kitbag, high quality sleeping bag designed for sub-zero temperatures, inner sheet and high-altitude jacket.

• Trekking off the main trail in remote alpine terrain heading to Bayeli, Kopra Ridge, Swanta and Danda Kharka.

• Visit to the secondary school at Nangi which benefits from the profits from Kopra Community Lodge.

• Sightseeing (and entrance fees where applicable) in Kathmandu including Bodhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath and the holy Bagmati River.

• Time to unwind beside Lake Phewa in Pokhara.

• Transfer by private bus to the starting point of the trek and back to Pokhara at the end of the trek.

International flights, airport departure transfer, visas, insurance, meals not listed, any optional tours and activities during free time, camera fees, excess baggage charges, showers on trek (if available), tips or gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Please allow US$260 for meals.