4-Day  ANNAPURNA CAMPING  TREK 
Trekking In The Annapurna Foothills - 'The Royal Trek' Of Nepal

This route was first trekked by HRH The Prince of Wales hence it is popularly known as the Royal Trek. This four Day  trek starts in Pokhara and follows a ridge east through villages and farmlands and affords panoramic views of the Annapurna and the Manaslu - Himalchuli Ranges. This is the best trek for those wanting to experience a Himalayan trek without getting too high or going too far. This trek can be best combined with a raft trip down the Trisuli River and a few Day s wildlife safari in Chitwan or Bardia National Parks.

Easy trekking in altitudes ranging from 920m/3,000ft to 1,500m/5,000ft. Relatively short Day s. Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry Day  pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY:
Day  1: Trek Pokhara to Thulo Kot.
Day  2: Trek Thulo Kot to Lipayani.
Day  3: Trek Lipayani to Chisapani.
Day  4: Trek Chisapani to Begnas Lake. Drive to Pokhara.

TREK COST:
02-04 pax = US$150.00 per person
05-09 pax = US$136.00 per person
10 + pax  =  US$ 130.00 per person

7-Day  ANNAPURNA CAMPING TREK

This special Getaway trek involves 8 Day s of hiking and camping along, little visited areas of the Annapurna foothills. Our journey begins with a drive to Birethanti on the Pokhara-Baglung road. As we begin our trek, we will marvel at the maze of terraces, carved into the hillsides, that make up most of rural Nepal. Our trail winds through forested slopes, interspersed with cultivated terraces, with magnificent views of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Mountain) and the entire Annapurnas. Once we climb higher, we pass by the typical slate-roofed villages, on hill-slopes overlooking the mighty Kali Gandaki valley. The giant Dhaulagiri Himal dominate the skyline. Now our trail winds though a magical forest of giant rhododendron and oak trees - far away from the crowded backpacker’s ‘apple pie’ trail. As a fitting finale to this trek we will make a dawn ascent of Poon Hill to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain-scape on Earth. As the sun touches the snowcapped summits, the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,788ft.) and Annapurna (8,091m/26,538ft.), along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. In the end our trail drops down into the Kali Gandaki river valley near the town of Baglung. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

During October-November and March-May this trek hooks up with a 3-Day  white water raft trip down the Kali Gandaki river - perhaps one of finest white water trips in the Himalaya. For more information on this raft trip see Nepal River Raft Trips (or write to us).

Easy to moderate trekking and camping between 900m/3000ft to 2,800m/9,200ft with Day  hiking to 3,200m/10,500ft. Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry Day  pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY:
Day  1: Drive Pokhara-Nayapul. Trek to Puran Gaon.
Day  2: Trek to Lespar.
Day  3: Trek to Nagi.
Day  4: Trek to Phool Bari.
Day  5: Visit Poon Hill. Trek to Dharapani.
Day  6: Trek to Near Baglung.
Day  7: Trek to Nayapul bridge. End trek. Begin Kali Gandaki River trip (or Drive back to Pokhara).

COST:

02-04 pax = US$ 265 per person
05-09 pax = US$ 238 per person
  +10 pax = US$ 210 per person

15-Day  ANNAPURNA CAMPING TREK
"One Of Nepal’s Most Beautiful Trails."

This Special branches off the popular trekking routes and heads into beautiful unspoiled wilderness surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. This trail is a naturalist’s paradise, back-droped by incredible mountain scenery. Wildlife of this area include the Himalayan Tahr (a large goat-like creature), the Pikka (a mammal similar to a guinea pig), and the national bird of Nepal - the multi-coloured Impeyan Pheasant. For the bird-watcher this trek presents a variety of species with maximum numbers available during the spring (March-May). Two Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,788m) and Annapurna I (8,091m/26,538ft) dominate the skyline. The Kali Gandaki River cuts between these two mighty peaks, forming the deepest gorge on the earth’s surface, some 7,000m /23,000ft deep! Our camp-sites, high on the ridges beneath Annapurna South (7,237m/23,737ft) offer some of the finest panoramic views available in the Annapurna region.

Moderate to difficult trekking, and camping, from 1,000m/3,000ft to 3,870m/12,700ft and optional hiking to 4,500m/15,000ft. Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry Day  pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY:
Day  1: Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul.
Day  2: Trek to Puran Gaon.
Day  3: Trek to Lespar.
Day  4: Trek to Nagi.
Day  5: Trek to Phool Bari.
Day  6: Early morning ascent of Poon Hill. Continue to Chitre/Souta.
Day  7: Trek to Chistebung.
Day  8: Trek to Kopra ridge.
Day  9: Trek to High Camp.
Day  10: Exploratory hike to Kaire Lake. Return trek to Kopra ridge.
Day  11: Trek to Dobato.
Day  12: Trek to Gandruk.
Day  13: Trek to Pothana.
Day  14: Trek to Phedi. Pokhara.
Day  15: Return drive to Kathmandu.

TREK COST:

02-04 pax =  US$ 570 per person
05-09 pax =  US$ 510 per person
  +10 pax =  US$ 450 per person

13-Day  MYSTIQUE MUSTANG CAMPING TREK
A Trek To Lo Manthang - The Walled Capital Of Mustang.

Trek to Nepal’s northern frontier with Tibet to experience the mystique of the fabled Kingdom of Mustang - yes there is still a King of Mustang! Closed to all foreigners since Nepal crushed the Khampa revolt against the communist Chinese in the early 1970s it has been reopened to a limited number of trekkers only recently. Here we find fascinating villages, Buddhist monasteries and medieval forts set amidst a scenery of the high Himalaya and Tibetan Plateau. Flying from Pokhara up the Kali Gandaki valley we land at Jomsom - the gate way to Mustang. From here we start our 10-Day  loop visiting Lo Manthang, the walled capital of Mustang and the famous cave temples at Luri, along with many monasteries and villages.

Moderate to rigorous trekking, and camping, generally between 2,750m/9,000ft to 3690m/12,100ft and hiking to a maximum of 4,207m/13,800ft. Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry Day  pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY:
Day  1: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom. Trek to Kagbeni.
Day  2: Trek to Tsaile.
Day  3: Trek to Tamagyang.
Day  4: Trek to Trakmar.
Day  5: Trek to Lo Manthang.
Day  6: Day  of exploration at Lo Manthang.
Day  7: Trek to Yara.
Day  8: Visit Luri Gompa and trek to Dri.
Day  9: Trek by way of Charang to Gammi.
Day  10: Trek to Samar.
Day  11: Trek to Kagbeni.
Day  12: Trek to Jomsom.
Day  13: Fly Jomsom/Pokhara.

TREK COST:

2 - 4 pax   = US$ 910 per person
5 - 9 pax   = US$ 845 per person
10-15 pax = US$ 780per person

Single Tent Supplement: US$ 100 per person
Mustang Permit: US$ 700 per person
Air Fare: Pokhara/Jomsom/ Pokhara - US$140 per person.

25-Day  DOLPO DESTINATION CAMPING TREK
A Trek Of Distinction - Nepal’s Remote And Seldom Seen Wild West

This trek, to Nepal’s remote and seldom seen wild west, is possibly one of the best long treks in the Himalaya. This follows the route taken by Peter Matthiessen and immortalized in his famous book The Snow Leopard. The Dolpo area was also the area where Rodney Jackson, a naturalist, conducted his study on the elusive snow leopards which became the subject of a National Geographic article and a book - Vanishing Tracks. This trek offers one of the remotest terrain, natural grandeur and Buddhist villages few westerners have yet visited. Starting by following the tropical Mayagdi Valley the trail crosses several high passes before getting to Tichurong and the Buddhist enclave of Dho and then to the famous Phoksumdo Lake (near where Matthiessen spotted his snow leopard) before swinging back to Dunai and ending with the flight out of Juphal to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. A trek for those looking for some serious trekking.

Moderate to rigorous trekking and camping through areas, rarely visited by tourist, in altitudes ranging from 915m/3,000ft to a maximum of 4341m/14,240ft. Involves four pass crossings from 3965m/13,000ft to 5,064m/16,610ft. Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry Day  pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY:
Day  1: Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara-Baglung.
Day : Trek to Tatopani.
Day  3: Trek to Dharapani.
Day  4: Trek to Lumsum.
Day  5: Trek to Jaljala pass.
Day  6: Trek to Dhorpatan.
Day  7: Trek to beyond Phagune Dhuri pass.
Day  8: Trek to Kayam Danda.
Day  9: Trek Kyar Kharka.
Day  10: Trek to Syang Khola.
Day  11: Trek over Jang La Bhanjayang to Tichurong.
Day  12: Day  at Tichurong with optional hikes.
Day  13: Trek to Lahini.
Day  14: Trek to Keralung.
Day  15: Trek to Dho-Tarap.
Day  16: Day  at Dho-Tarap with exploration.
Day  17: Trek to Takyu.
Day  18: Trek over Numa La pass to Poyun Khola.
Day  19: Trek over Bhaga La pass to Chimi Che.
Day  20: Trek to Phoskumdo Lake.
Day  21: Day  at Phoksumdo with exploration.
Day  22: Trek to Chepka.
Day  23: Trek to Dunai.
Day  24: Trek to Juphal.
Day  25: Fly Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu.

TREK COST:

2 - 4pax = US$ 1625 per person
5 - 9pax = US$ 1500 per person
10-15 pax = US$ 1375 per person
Domestic Air Fare: Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu: US$ 180 per person.

22-Day  MAGNIFIQUE MANASLU Camping Trek
A Magnificent Trek To Hidden Valley Behind The Manaslu Range

In diversity of terrain, mountain views and Himalayan cultures this trek is a perfect alternative to the very popular, but crowded, Annapurna Circuit. This newly opened trek, almost untouched by tourists, circling the entire Manaslu Himal (8,100m/26,658ft) offers a chance to comprehensively explore the full range of Nepal’s natural and cultural diversity. We trek through lowland Hindu villages with terraced fields and deep river gorges, flat roofed stone houses of Tibetan villages, prayer walls and monasteries, glaciers, high altitude lakes, and stunning, close-up views of some of the highest mountains on Earth. Hidden behind Manaslu are some of the unexplored and unknown Tibetan villages that have seen little changed since medieval times.

Moderate to rigorous trekking, and camping, through Nepal’s newest trek, between 1,220m/4,000ft and 4,375m/14,350ft with one pass crossing of 5,213m/17,100ft at the Larkya La. The best substitute for the more popular Annapurna-circuit trek. Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry Day  pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY:
Day  1: Drive Kathmandu-Gorkha. Trek to Kalikathan.
Day  2: Trek to Chapthok.
Day  3: Trek to Arughat.
Day  4: Trek to Sati Khola.
Day  5: Trek to Maccha Khola.
Day  6: Trek to Yaru Khola.
Day  7: Trek to Philam.
Day  8: Trek to Deng.
Day  9: Trek to Namro.
Day  10: Trek to Shayle.
Day  11: Trek to Samagaon.
Day  12: Trek to Samdo.
Day  13: At Samdo for exploration.
Day  14: Trek to Phede.
Day  15: Trek over Larkya La pass.
Day  16: Trek to Bimthang.
Day  17: Trek to Tilge.
Day  18: Trek to Tal.
Day  19: Trek to Syange.
Day  20: Trek to Simal Chaur.
Day  21: Trek to Phalesangu.
Day  22: Drive to Kathmandu.

TREK COST:

2 - 4pax = US$ 1430 per person
5 - 9pax = US$ 1320 per person
10-15 pax = US$ 1210 per person
Manaslu Trek Permit: US$ 180

10 Day s Langtang Camping Trekking

 ITINERARY:
Day  01 Kathmandu to Dunche 1950m
Day  02 Dunche  to Syabru  2130m
Day  03 Syabru to Lama hotel 2500m
Day  04 Lama hotel to Ghora Tabela 3010m
Day  05 Ghora Tabela  to Kyangjin Gompa3798m
Day  06 Kyangjin  to climbing Thergo Ri (5.000m)
Day  07 Kyangjin to Lama hotel 2500m
Day  08 Lama hotel to Syabru 2130m
Day  09 Syabru to Dunche 1950m
Day  10 Dunche to Kathmandu

13 Day -Langtang Helambu Trekking

 ITINERARY:
Day  01Kathmandu to Dhunche
Day  02Dunche  to Syabru  2130m
Day  03Syabru to Lama hotel 2500m
Day  04Lama hotel to Ghora Tabela 3010m
Day  05Ghora Tabela  to Kyangjin Gompa3798m
Day  06Kyangjin Gompa 3798m
Day  07Kyangjin Gompa to  Lama Hotel2500m
Day  08Lama Hotel to Singompa 3350m
Day  09Singompa to Gosaikunda4381m
Day  10Gosainkunda to Ghopte 3430m
Day  11Ghopte to Kutumsang 2500m
Day  12Kutumsang to Pati Bhanjyang 1850m

COST:

02-04 pax = US$ 455 per person
05-09 pax = US$ 416 per person
10 +pax = US$ 370 per person

What's included ?

Camping trekkings :

- Transport from the international airport to your hotel at your arrival.

- Meals prepared by our cook.

- Foam mattresses.

- Sleeping bag.

- Sleeping tents, dining tent & toilet tent

- Wages Sherpa's, porters, cook and sirdar.

- Insurance's Sherpa's, porters, cook and sirdar.

- All transportation costs of staff, equipment and food.

- All trek permits, park fees and local taxes.

- Equipment allowance, wage, food and lodging of Environmental Officer (Liaison Officer) deputed by the government (if applicable).

Lodge trekkings :

- Transport from the international airport to your hotel at your arrival.

- Stay in lodges.

- Sleeping bag.

- Meals provided by the lodges.

- Wages of Sherpa guide and porter(s).

- Insurance's Sherpa guide and porter(s).

- Transportation costs of Sherpa guide.

- All trek permits, park fees and local taxes (Except for Mustang, Dolpo and Manaslu).

What's not included :

- Personal expenses.

- Personal tips.

- Alcoholic beverages and cold drinks.

- Food and accommodation in Kathmandu.

- Transportation from Kathmandu to the starting point of the trek and from the end point of the trek back to Kathmandu.

Transportation costs by mini bus or four wheel drive :

For a number treks the transport to the starting point and from the end point of the trek will be done by mini bus or four wheel drive. The rates mentioned below are per vehicle and not per person, so these rates should be divided by the number of participants to get the cost per person.

- Kathmandu - Dhunche or vice versa - 165 US$ one way (Langtang & Langtang-Helambu trek)

- Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chandrakot or vice versa - 140 US one way (Kali Gandaki-Annapurna Sanctuary-around Annapurna)

- Kathmandu - Baglung - 200 US$ one way (Dhaulagiri)

- Kathmandu - Dumre - Bensisahar - 175 US$ one way (around Annapurna)

- Kathmandu - Sundarijal or vice versa - 20 US$ one way (Langtang-Helambu trek)

 * Note: Above mentioned rates can be changed with out prior notice

For Further information or reservation, Please Contact:

Astoria Holiday  Planner
G.P.O. Box 981
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 00977 1 436 180 / 428 810
Fax: 00977 1 436 795 / 416719
email: astoria@mos.com.np