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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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5,416 metres
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Kathmandu
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Feb, Mar, Apr & May
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Eco-Tour, Hiking
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All meals during the trek
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English, Spanish, French, Chinese
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
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12
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65
Overview
Kerala – Sinauli – Lumbini- Pokhara- Kathmandu –
Kathmandu – Silliguri- Pheuntoshing – Paro- Thimbu- Punakha.
Covers 2 neighboring countries in limited days with all premium support and expert planning.
Highlights
- Flight over Everest
- Lumbini- Birth place of lord Budha.
- World peace pagoda trekking and Boating in fewa lake
- Nepal to Bhutan flight and sightseeing in AC luxuary bus.
- Paro, Thimbu, Punaka and more scenic beatuy and trekking experience in Bhutan.
Itinerary
Arrive at Bhairahwa Airport, Lumbini and complete imigration procedures with the guidance of our expert team.
Lumbini Garden and birthplace of Budha is just 36 KM away. Exploring Birth place of Budha and Buddhist temples in Lumbini .
Dinner and overnight stay at Lumbini.
After Buffet breakfast , start journey to pokhara by our bus. Checkin at river side hotel and explore fewa lake. Boating and tecking to World peace pagoa are other attractions.
Dinner and overnight stay at Pokhara.
Pokhara is a popular destination with lot of attractions like Devi's water fall, Awesome temples .
After half day tour and lunch, Proceed to Kathmandu. Its a long journey.
Dinner and overnight stay at kathmandu.
Full day city tour exploring temples like monkey temple and many squares of historical importance.
Evening flight from kathmandu to Paro (Bhutan)
Dinner and overnight stay at paro.
Paro is famous and mostly visited destination at Bhutan.
Tourist Attractions at Paro: Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest), Ugyen Pelri Palace, Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Jangsarbu Lhakhang, Haa Valley, Chelela Pass, Kila Goemba, Druk Choeding, Dungtse Lhakhang, Ta Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong.
Dinner and overnight stay at Paro.
After buffet breakfast proceed to Thimbu, which is around 50 KM away from Paro.
Tourist Attractions at Thimbu : Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang), Tashichho Dzong , Memorial Chorten, Centenary Farmers’ Market, National Library of Bhutan, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, The Folk Heritage Museum, Changangkha Lhakhang, Dechen Phodrang, Dochula, Takin Preserve, Zangto Pelri Lhakhang… and more.
The once a capital of Bhutan, Punakha Valley is one of the most scenic year-round places to see in Bhutan. Home to Punakha Dzong – The Palace of Great Happiness or Bliss, this Himalayan marvel is seated at a height of 1,200m, and proves to be a serene tourist attraction in the entire country.
Tourist Attractions: Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lakhang, Jigme Dorji National Park, Rishta Village
Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha.
Visitors often throng this place to enjoy panoramic views of its surrounding valleys and the magical mountainous glimpses. Among the many attractions in this quaint town, the Trongsa Dzong that resembles as a flying dragon, serves as a major attraction. To mention here, the dzong is estimated to be built in 1648!
Now its time to wind up journey and start driving to international airport for return.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
