From Pokhara to the holy mountain Machhapuchhre in Annapurna

This 6-day trekking tour takes you to altitudes of up to 4500m. The tour is designed in such a way that there is enough time for good altitude acclimatization, which is crucial for success on a trekking tour. You decide for yourself whether you want to climb up to Mardi Himal Basecamp, depending on your fitness and condition. Most of the time we are on good hiking trails that are not particularly demanding. Parts of the tour also lead along unpaved and stony paths that require surefootedness. There are no technical difficulties. We spend two days at altitudes above 3500m. This is the challenge that needs to be mastered with a good walking pace and our professional group guide. It makes a difference whether you hike on the flat or uphill. You must be able to carry your daypack yourself for the entire tour. The walking time is 4 – 6 hours and you will cover up to 1200 meters of altitude in ascent or descent. Even if the tour is advertised as an easy trekking tour, you should prepare yourself well for the trekking so that you can enjoy it.

Services included

• 14 days of leadership and organization
• Transfer by minibus Kathmandu – Pokhara
• Domestic flight Phokara – Kathmandu
• 3 x bed and breakfast or packed lunch on the day of departure in a good, proven hotel in Kathmandu in a double room (single room at an extra charge)
• 3 x overnight stays in a good, proven hotel in Pokhara in a double room (single room at extra charge)
• 5 x nights/full board in lodges during the trek in a double room
• March tea
• Entrance to Annapurna National Park and all fees
• City tours Kathmandu and Patan
• Luggage transport with porters – only daypack must be carried by yourself
• All transfers on site
• Local support team and porters (max. 12 kg per person)
• Safety & high-altitude medical care: complete first-aid kit with high-altitude medicine, oxygen meter (oximeter), satellite phone

Services exclusive

• International flight
• meals and drinks not mentioned
• Voluntary tips (approx. 50 €)
• Visa costs (approx. 34 €)
• Possible increase in fees and/or fuel surcharges
• Personal

Bookable services

Follow-up program Chitwan National Park with 3 additional days: € 430.-

Services included

• 3 days guided tour with English-speaking tour guide
• Transfer by minibus Pokhara – Chitwan
• Guided jungle safaris according to the program
• National park fees and entrance fees according to program
• 3 x full board in a good hotel near Chitwan National Park in a double room (single room at extra charge)
• Domestic flight Chitwan National Park – Kathmandu (replaces the domestic flight Pokhara – Kathmandu from the basic tour)

Follow-up program Chitwan National Park with Lumbini 4 additional days: € 590.-

Services included

• 4 days guided tour with English-speaking tour guide
• Transfer by minibus Pokhara – Chitwan
• Transfer by minibus Chitwan – Lumbini
• Guided jungle safaris according to the program
• National park fees and entrance fees according to program
• Entrance fees Lumbini and Maya Devi
• 3 x full board in a good hotel near Chitwan National Park in a double room (single room at extra charge)
• 1 x full board in a good hotel in Lumbini in a double room (single room at extra charge)
• Domestic flight Lumbini – Kathmandu (replaces the domestic flight Pokhara – Kathmandu from the basic tour)

Our recommendation – we are also happy to advise you personally if you have any questions:

Clothing

Mountain boots (min. category B), hiking socks + spare, hiking trousers, wind and water-repellent overtrousers, softshell jacket, thermal layer: e.g. Primaloft or down, wind and water-repellent overjacket (e.g. Gore-Tex), long ski underwear for the day of the pass, warm hat (tip: also take a buff – good against the wind), sun hat / sun cap, gloves: preferably a multi-layer system: thin silk inner glove, windproof finger gloves or mittens, Spare gloves (preferably down mittens), 1-2 changes of underwear

Clothing tip: Merino wool clothing and socks from Kaipara (discount for customers)

Personal equipment

Sleeping bag (suitable up to comfort range minus 15°C), possibly a thin inner sleeping bag, sleeping mat for tent trekking (tip: Exped downmat lite), sunglasses with very good UV protection, sunscreen SPF 50, lip balm, small toiletry bag, trekking towel, earplugs, photo equipment, cell phone/charging cable/power bank, ID/cash/credit cards, small first aid kit with personal medication/blister plasters/bivy bag, headlamp, drinking bottle or drinking system at least. 1 liter, thermos flask, snacks (muesli bars, nuts, dried fruit, multivitamin tablets)

Technical equipment

Telescopic walking poleswaterproof trekking bag (tip: hard-wearing bags made of Tarpaulin with at least 80 liters have proven their worth), small daypack approx. 30 liters including rain cover and/or waterproof inner pack sack (tip: also take garbage or freezer bags – also good for dirty laundry), we also recommend a lockable small travel bag (deposit luggage not needed during the trekking in the hotel)

Please pay close attention to our information on this website under Country Information/FAQ and Requirements. Further information about this trekking trip can be found in the trip details, which we will send you on request before you book your trip or when you book your trip. Passport and visa requirements, vaccinations and our recommendations on insurance cover are important and must be observed.

This trip can only be carried out if the minimum number of participants is reached. If this is not reached 28 days before the start of the trip, Hiking Inspirations may cancel the event. However, in the event of a cancellation, we will endeavor to make you an alternative offer. Please refer to our additional information in the travel conditions.

The tour operator is Hiking Inspirations GbR, Katja Dörig & Arno Aigner.