The royal trek is a short and easy-going trek along with the magnificent view of Annapurna Mountain. It lies inside the Annapurna region. It is called royal trek because it was one of the trekking tracks for the Nepalese royal family. Prince Charles also walked through this trail during the 1980s along with his 90 people. This trek is filled with cultural experiences with diversified ethnicities and hamlets that reside in this region.
Overview
Royal Trek begins from a beautiful lake reserved city, Pokhara then passes through a Gurung community. The Royal trek is filled with low altitude, typical Nepali villages, terraced fields, lakes including various majestic mountains like Annapurna, Fishtail, Langtang, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Lamjung, etc. This place is recognized by famous people like Mick Jagger, the vocalist of the Rolling Stones. We will make sure you will be spending your week/ vacation fruitfully if you choose Royal Trek as your destination.
The Royal trek is usually for those people or tourists who are beginners at trekking or hiking. This Royal Trek gives a true impression of uniqueness and lets us capture the traditional lifestyles of the tribes whose ancient religious values and practices have remained unchanged for thousands of years.
The Royal trekking route is less crowded compared to other trekking areas in the Annapurna region, so you can get closer to nature, culture, and lifestyle. The trekking trail is less crowded which means that it is great for people seeking privacy. This trek is a perfect escape to explore the beauty of nature, glaciers, mountains, new places, and its people with their ethnicities. This trek will consume 6 to 7 days which is relatively short to other trekking trails and also ensure you grant dignified views and scenarios.
Outline itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
Day 4: Pokhara to Kalikasthan
Day 5: Kalikasthan to Syaklung
Day 6: Syaklung to Chisa Pani
Day 7: Chisapani to Pokhara
Day 8: Return to Kathmandu
Day 9: Departure/ Farewell
Trip Highlights:
- Spectacular view of Mt Annapurna and Fishtail
- A glimpse of Nepal's national flower, Rhododendron
- Diversified culture i.e Aryan, Gurung, Magar, etc
- Explore new lifestyle, iconic views, people, landscape, festive occasions, etc
- Stunning view of Rupa, Begnas and Fewa lake
- Footsteps of popular people like Prince Charles, Mick Jagger, and other Nepali royal families
- Tasting authentic Nepali cuisine
- Trek to Chisapani which is highest altitude i.e. 1550 meters you will be trekking