Overview
A 4-night, 5-day itinerary from Gorakhpur to Nepal typically involves traveling to Pokhara via Lumbini on the first day, exploring Pokhara’s attractions on the second day, then traveling to Kathmandu with a stop at Manakamana Temple on the third day, sightseeing in Kathmandu on the fourth day, and returning to Gorakhpur on the fifth day.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
- Morning: Begin your journey from Gorakhpur to Pokhara, making a stop at Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
- Lumbini: Visit key sites like the Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and the World Peace Pagoda.
- Evening: Arrive in Pokhara, check into your hotel, and enjoy some leisure time or shopping.
- Morning: Enjoy early Morning 4 AM the scenic beauty of Sarangkot and witness the sunrise over the Himalayas @ extra Cost
- In the Morning After breakfast start for Pokhara local sightseeing:
- Davis Falls (White Water Fall)
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
- Bindhyabasini Temple
- Seti River Gorge
- Barahi Temple & Fewa Lake
- International Mountain Museum
Optional activities: Paragliding or Bungee jumping or boating on Phewa Lake (at an additional cost).
- Afternoon: Enjoy a boat ride on Phewa Lake, and take in the views of the Annapurna Range.
- Evening: Relax by the lake or explore the city.
- Morning: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, stopping at the Manokamana Temple along the way.
- Evening: Arrive in Kathmandu, check into your hotel, and relax.
- Morning: In the Morning after breakfast start for Kathmandu local sightseeing.
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple, a significant Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River, Guheshwori Temple.
- Buddhanilkanth Sleeping Vishnu, Boudhanath Stupa, a large Buddhist stupa.
- Swoyambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, offering panoramic views of Kathmandu.
- Explore Kathamndu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient palaces, temples, and courtyards.
- Evening: free time for shopping or relaxation & Enjoy dinner.
- Overnight: in Kathmandu Hotel
Morning: Check out from your hotel and begin your journey back to Gorakhpur.
Cost: INR 36000 for two people, or INR 18000 per person.
The Cost Includes
- Hotels: Hotel Tara Suite (Kathmandu)
- Hotel: Elegant (Pokhara)
- Room Type: Double occupancy, air-conditioned rooms in both hotels.
- Meal Plan: CP (Continental Plan), which includes breakfast.
- Transportation: Sedan car for travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara, with pickup and drop-off at Kathmandu Airport
The Cost Excludes
- Except those things which is not Mention In Inclusion Section.
- All entry fees to sightseeing places, monuments, temples, Cable car & entertainment centers etc.
- Not included eating expense like food, snack, mineral water, drinks beverages etc. except which not mentioned in inclusions.
- Sarangkot , Peace Pagoda and Pumdikot will be Extra charge and Indian Vehicle Not Allowed.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Chitwan Jungle activity packages expense Also Tharu cultural program, (if it is in your tour itinerary).
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances
- (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot)
- Any travel insurance & medical expense etc.
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.
