1-Day Sightseeing Tour: Explore the Best of the City

1 Day Sight Seeing Tour.

1 Day
  • Reserved Jeep, Regular Jeep Flight/public Bus.
  • Tea House/ Home Stays.
  • Chichila (2000 m)
  • Kathmandu
  • September to November, Mid March to May
  • Trekking , Volunteering, Sightseeing.
  • Food and accommodation cost excluded
  • English.
  • Easy.
  • 1-6
  • 12
  • 65

Overview

Embark on a Daylong Exploration Tour, perfect for those delving into the Khandbari area (District Headquarters of Sankhuwasabha) in pursuit of local treasures like Rudraksha, Allo Clothes, handwoven bags, cardamom, assorted herbs, and more.

This easily accessible trek initiates from Khandbari, meandering through Manebhangyang, Arunthan, ascending to Sekaya, and culminating with a return to Khandbari by evening. No specific permits are required for this journey, yet the option of a porter guide is available to assist you in managing your belongings and guiding your trek.

We warmly invite you to partake in this uncomplicated yet socially enriching trek. For further details, feel free to contact us. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to facilitate your exploration.

 

 

Highlights

  • A scenic route that offers a taste of village life in the mountains
  • Breathtaking views of Mt. Makalu (8,463m).
  • Visit a big Monastery (Makalu Barun Gumba)
  • An opportunity to observe cardamom farming
  • One of the easiest trekking route to observe the mountain views.
  • Neither TIMS card nor any kind of Permit requires.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Khandbari

The Buddha Air flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar airport takes thirty minutes. met and greeted there by MAST personnel. Take an auto rickshaw, travel for around fifteen minutes, and arrive at the Khandbari hotel. Rest there.
Look about at Khandbari Bazaar, etc. Introduce yourself to your porter guide when you meet him.

After morning breakfast trek to Manebhangayang , Arunthan (1,313m).Visit the old Makaku Buddhist monastery in Sekaya, and experience a Nepalese way of life. Follow an old path back to Khandbari and reach the town by 6 pm in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel/ home stay in Khandbari

You have the day off to explore Khanbari. Visit the market and buy various local goods as mementos, such as locally waved money bags, Rudrakshya, brown sugar made from Sugra cans (Sakhar), sheep woolen blankets (Radi), and Allo clothing. Additionally, you have time to visit any hospital, school, or project that our organization supports, as well as engage in any voluntary work that you choose.

Get ready to head to Tumlingtar airport after breakfast at your accommodation at 8 a.m. Take a fifteen-minute ride in an autorickshaw to arrive to the airport. Once you’ve checked in, bid farewell to the corporate personnel and relish your picturesque journey to Kathmandu.

What is included in this trek package?

  • Vegetarian three meal a day (Nepali food Dal Bhat ) at the tea houses including 2 cups of tea, boiled water for drink along the trekking route .
  • One (1) porter guide daily salary including his food and accommodation for sixteen days.
  • One (1) Porter guide insurance cost .
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card cost for 1 persons
  • Makalu Barun National Park Entrance Fee for 1 guests.
  • Jeep Reservation from Tumlingtar – Khandbari-Num – Chamla Kharka and from Chamla Kharka – Num – Khardbari – Tumlingtar
  • Two-night Khandbari Hotel room booking cost for 1 people.
  • Support for Social MAST community Projects
  • Total Company service charge cost including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous cost

What is excluded in this trek package?

  • Nepal entry visa fees are USD 30 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days
  • Kathmandu hotel room charge including breakfast, lunch dinner.
  • Kathmandu -Tumlingtar -Kathmandu Airfare cost
  • Khandbari Hotel breakfast, Lunch, Dinner charge.
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
  • Personal expenses include laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages, bar bills, and camera battery charging
  • Personal trekking gear and equipment cost like a robust sleeping bag, trekking pole, headlight, eyeglasses, medical kits etc
  • Tips for a porter guide.
  • Travel and medical insurance for the guest.
  • Emergency rescue for the guest.
  • Other personal expenditure like laundry, alcoholic cold drinks, hot showers, etc.
  • Other unforeseeable expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural calamities, political unrest, etc.
  • Photos

Official Trek Map

FAQs

How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

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.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

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.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

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.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

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.

What about internet access?

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.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

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.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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