Nepal Family Holidays : Annapurna Luxury hike with kids

Lazy morning for breakfast. Today you can have a full day to explore Kathmandu’s bustling streets and significant landmarks your own, or we can take you to important UNESCO World Heritage spiritual sites like : Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple and an important cremation site; and Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal and one of the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist shrine outside of Tibet.

Or you can choose to wander around Thamel or visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) in a small hill overlooking Kathmandu valley or the World Heritage Listed old palace squares of Patan or Bhaktapur.
We will visit those sites based on your interest.

Meals: B

After breakfast, we transfer to Kathmandu’s domestic terminal to take our flight to Pokhara around 11 AM, the main gateway for trekkers into the Annapurna region. The flight to Pokhara is one of the most scenic flight in the Himalaya we may able to see Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna mountain ranges. Or we have the option of 6 6-hour drive by car too.

Pokhara the lake city, is Nepal’s second largest tourist town. Once we reach to Pokhara, we will have free time to explore around, pack, little shopping or perhaps go boating at Phewa Lake. Overnight: hotel. Meals: B

We drive for an hour to pass between two river valleys at the village of Khare, and commence our trek to the Australian camp, and the trail ascends following a ridge through fields of bamboo clusters to a magnificent rhododendron forest. Villagers greet us with “Namaste”, the traditional Nepalese greeting, as we pass their homes and continue to the ridge top where at the crest the scale of the mountains astounds us, with Machapuchare (6993m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Annapurna South (7219m) in our immediate viewpoint. After Lunch, we walk through rhododendron forests, the lush canopy affords protection for the smaller, delicate flora, such as primula and daphne. It also provides a haven for birdlife, and we can hear their varied calls as we move through.

Overnight at a simple Eco mountain lodge. Meals: B,L,D

In the morning see beautiful view of Annapurna south from Tolka, have a breakfast and gently walk through village walking closer to the mountains. The trail will soon take you to the village of Landruk with its excellent views of Annapurna South at the head of the valley have a lunch there and walk towards the Modikhola valley have a great view of Annapurna sanctuary, soon cross very long suspension bridge and reach to the Jhinu Danda ( natural hot spring – if you wish you can take a bath there) . You may meet some trekkers heading to the Trek to Annapurna base camp ( ABC).

Overnight at a nice Tea house lodge with great view.

Meals: B,L,D

Today after breakfast, we will walk to the attractive Gurung village of Ghandruk. With a great view of Annapurna south and rice terraces, we will cross the steel cable long suspension bridge and commence our ascent to Ghandruk. As we trek up we enjoy the beauty of the Himalaya at a relatively close range and observe the glaciers flowing from them and feeding the rivers below. Our leisurely approach along these ridges with their fine mountain views ensures proper acclimatisation and the unhurried opportunity to fully savour this magnificent scenery. Ghandruk is the centre for the Annapurna Conservation Area, and after lunch, we will visit the headquarters. It is a magnificent location and a photographer’s delight. If possible, we may be able to visit a local school to interact with children or teachers there.

Overnight stay in the nice comfy lodge ( attached bathroom) . Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast we are ready to trek to Kimchi. The trail is mostly downhill and if the weather is clear, we enjoy our last views of Annapurna South, Himchuli and Machhapuchare. Once we reach Kimchi, we will commence the drive back to Pokhara where we will enjoy lunch on our arrival. The afternoon is free in Pokhara. Overnight: hotel

Meals: B,L

After breakfast we will transfer to Chitwan by road about 5 hours drive. On arrival you will be briefed about the planned activities during our stay. Late afternoon and early morning are the best times to sight wildlife, so other times tend to be for less energetic activities. We will have lunch at our lodge and commence our activity program. Our accommodation is luxury Lodge outside the park, Solar heated hot water is available in the afternoons.

Meals: B,L,D

A full activities is planned, including jungle walks, canoe rides, bird-watching and jeep safari ( Jungle drive), Elephant breeding center, village tour, as well as lectures on other fauna. One of the oldest national park in Asia, Chitwan is the territory of many species of wildlife, including many Royal Bengal Tigers,  leopards, Rhinos, and many deer, boar, bear, peacocks, an extraordinary number of bird species and is occasionally visited by wild elephants. Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast we will complete our last activity and and we make the journey out of the jungle and back to the Kathmandu by private vehicle or Flight , arriving late afternoon. Meals: B

As they say, there are probably a million things to see in Kathmandu. We recommend you spend this day wandering the town and exploring the valley on a bicycle, or join a cooking class, massage, or Yoga activities, or shop for souvenirs. We can arrange a guide and/or transport should you wish. Meals: B

After breakfast, the trip will conclude unless further arrangements have been made ( or you can extend trip to India, Bhutan or Tibet). We will arrange a Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Meals: B