Kathmandu to Chitwan Tour and Annapurna Base Camp Trek 19 days

19 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Chitwan National Park Tour is really a wonderful and memorable trip. This is one of the best holidays so far. The trek to Annapurna base camp is extremely beautiful. You will have an amazing experience of trekking through a variety of landscape along with an amazing views of the majestic snow capped mountains and the valleys. In this trip you will have a couple of days in Kathmandu and Chitwan before ABC trek. You will enjoy the elephant safari, jungle walk, Tharu cultural dance and canoe rides on Rapti river at Chitwan, and also the cultural and heritage tour in Kathmandu. 

Annapurna is one of the most renown trekking situates in north central region of Nepal. This iconic Himalayan peak marks the high point of the trip in altitude terms, at least – with an early morning trek to Annapurna base camp at 4132 m. Other treks, however, will take you through delightful traditional villages, magical rhododendron forest, past graceful rice terraces towards awe-inspiring glaciers. There is also a wonderful flora and fauna too. When you can tear your gaze away from jaw-dropping Himalayan vistas, spot some of over 450 species of exotic bird, including white capped river chat, brown dipper and white-breasted kingfisher.

The trip also include forays into the orchid-filled jungle of Royal Chitwan National Park. Wildlife in one of Asia's finest nature hotpots includes rhinoceros, four species of deer, two types of crocodiles and sloth bear, plus two big cats – leopards and Royal Bengal Tiger. The iconic capital Kathmandu and the beautiful city of Pokhara provide perfect bookends to the trip – the latter home to the World Peace Stupa and wonderful Fewa Lake.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m)
Once you will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Our staff will pick up and transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle with warm tradiional welcome.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, a guide will pick up in your hotel for the visiting cultural world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley. Such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath. You will transfer to your hotel back.
our hotel.
Day 03: Bhaktapur and Patan Sightseeing 
Today you will visit two old cities of Kathmandu Valley - Patan (Lalitpur) and Bhaktapur which is also a richest city for the culture and tradition. You can explore the local people lifestyle and culture. You will back to your hotel Kathmandu.
Day 04: Drive to Chitwan (415 m, 125 km, 5-6 hours drive)
You will drive to Chitwan by a tourist bus at 7 am morning. The journey takes about five to six hours. Chitwan is a paradise home for the wildlife and vegetation. This national park is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger and the one horned Rhinoceros. At evening time you will have village walk with viewing the beautiful sunset. 
Day 05: Wildlife activities
On the second day,  you will enjoy jungle excursion and wildlife activities of Chitwan national park. There are several activities like walking inside the park with a nature licensed guide, safari in an elephant’s back, jeep safari, boat safari, elephant breeding center,Tharu cultural show and dance program. Spend night at Chitwan hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Pokhara (850m, 147 km, 5-6 hours drive) 
After breakfast you will board to Pokhara. It takes approx. five to six hours. You will follow the Gandaki river and diverges the road to Kathmandu and Pokhara from Mugling. But you will follow the route to Pokhara passes through the river Marsyangdi, Seti and the Bijaypur. Pokhara is a city of Lakes and natural beauty. Spend night at Pokhara.
Day 07: Drive to Nayapul (1070 m, 1 hours drive, 60 km ) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1480 m,  7 km, 2-3 hours)
After breakfast, you will drive to Nayapul takes about one hour in a private vehicle. Then you will start the trek from Nayapul. Firstly the trek is gentle ascending up to Birethanti and follow the Modi river on the way . Stay overnight at Tikhedhunga lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Ghorepani (2,474 m, 17 km, 6-7 hours)
Breakfast, and you will start the trek to Ghorepani takes six to seven hours. You will passes through a dense rhododendron forests, a beautiful village Ulleri on the route and a wonderful the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and Himchuli mountains. As you will warm welcome by the Gurung people. Stay overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 09: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m, 2 hours) and trek to Tadapani ( 2,630 m, 15km, 4-5 hours)
Early morning wake up and head for Poon Hill for the sunrise view. The view of the sun rising over tall snow clad mountains view include Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Nilgiri,and others. You will spend a wonderful morning in Poon Hill and return back to your lodge. After breakfast start trekking to Tadapani takes approx. 4 to 5 hours.
Day 10:Trek to Chhomrong (1,951 m, 11km, 6 hours).
You will trek downhill into cool forest of rhododendron and pines trees to reach Kimrong valley. From Kimrong valley you will uphill climb for an hour to reach on top of Chhomrong village. Stay overnight at Chhomrong lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Dovan(2,130m) via Bamboo(2,050m – 13 km, 06 hours).
You will walk short downhill over terraced farm fields from Chhomrong to walk uphill within an hour to Sinuwa Danda a small place offering grand views of surrounding rolling green hills. From there you will walk into dense forest via Bamboo and gradual up to Dovan for overnight. It is situated in a forested area around Modi River gorge.
Day 12: Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp(3,720 m – 13 km, 06 hrs)
You will ahead towards Annapurna Sanctuary Base Camp, and lead the avalanche path to Machhapuchare Base Camp. The route climbs following upstream walk in pleasant environment for an hour with steep up to reach at MBC. This place has few lodges located on the bottom of North Face and overnight there.
Day 13: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4, 160 m – 5 km, 04 hours).
After a wonderful morning overlooking views from MBC, you will walk to the base camp, takes approx. 4 hours. From Annapurna Base Camp, you will views stunning close Annapurna peaks at afternoon leisure time also. Stay overnight at ABC.
Day 14: Trek to Bamboo(2,050 m, 12km, 06 hours).
After a grand time at ABC, you will walk ups and downhill path way to Bamboo about 6 to 7 hours with gradual winding trail in the serene tree line forest. Stay  the overnight at Bamboo.
Day 15: Trek to Jhinu danda(1,700 m) via Chhomrong, 12 km 06 hours).
You will walk descend path through passing the dense forest via Chhomrong Khola to Jhinu Danda. It takes approx. 6 to 7 hours to reach there. This place offers refreshing hot springs just 20 minutes walk downhill near Modi river.
Day 16: Trek to Siwai (4 hours, 5km) then drive to Pokhara (915 km, 2 to 3 hour) drive
From Jhinu Danda, you will trek down for 4 hours to reach Siwai. From Siwai, you will back to Pokhara within 2-3 hours drive. And you can enjoy at Pokhara in evening time.
Day 17: Pokhara ( 850m)
You will have free day and you can visit the Phewa lake or do shopping nearby the town. Overnight at Pokhara hotel
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu(200 km, 6-7 hours)
From Pokhara, you will leave in the morning time at 7:30 am. The buses will take you to Kathmandu within 6-7 hours. 
Day 19: Kathmandu Airport.
You will transfer to the International Airport before 3 hours your flight time.

Cost Includes

• Airport pickup and departure transfer
• Twin Sharing Hotel Accommodation at Thamel Eco Resort or Similar Standard in Kathmandu, Kumari star Inn in Pokhara and Tiger Residency Resort in Chitwan includes breakfast.
• Simple neat and clean twin sharing tea house accommodation run by local family during the trek includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Necessary Trek permit, TIMS card, and National Park fees
• 1 day rafting in Trishuli River includes Helmet, life jacket, and Paddle, lunch.
• Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Pokhara on private car, driver and guide
• Twin sharing accomodation and all meals-breakfast, lunch, dinnner and all jungle safari acitivites as per the itinerary
• Transportation by tourist bus Kathmandu–Charaudi-Pokhara-Chitwan-Kathmandu and by private/sharing jeep Pokhara-Kande-Sidding-Pokhara
• English speaking guide during trek and all his meals, accommodation, insurance, salary, and transfer.
• All Government taxes, VAT, and service charge.

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara, it costs about $ 5 to $ 10 depending on what and where you eat.
• Flight Cost: Pokhara-Chitwan: USD $90 per head for one way and Chitwan- Kathmandu: USD 115 per head one way
• Sightseeing Entrance fees, NPR 250 for Syambhunath, NPR 400 for Boudhanath, NPR 1000 for Patan durbar square,  NPR 1000 for Pashupatinath. 
• Travel Insurance in case of emergency for helicopter rescue and other medication.
• Porter to carry your personal luggage, it cost USD 20 for a porter.
• Tips for guide, driver and porter
• Any kind of drinks like tea, coffee, beer, bottle of mineral water, hot water, whisky, coke, fanta during the trek.
• Expenses of personal nature like wifi, telephone,hot shower, camera battery charge fee.
• All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Trek Gear List: No need to bring unnecessary trekking equipment with you for trekking in Nepal. The following trekking equipment and gears are recommended before trekking in Nepal. Most of the trekking equipment what you will need can be rented or purchased  in Nepal either in Kathmandu or Pokhara at cheap price. We will help you with the necessary arrangements. Except your day pack all the luggage will be carried by porters. There is an allowance of 15kg per person. Additional personal items not needed for the trekking part of the trip can be stored in the storage room of hotel without extra cost.

Head:

Sun hat or scarf

Light balaclava or warm fleece hat

Sunglasses with UV protection

Lower Body:

Under Garments

Hiking shorts

Lightweight cotton long pants

Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms

Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)

Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Feet:

Thin, lightweight inner socks

Thick, warm wool hiking socks

Hiking boots with spare laces

Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp

Upper Body:

T-shirts

Light and expedition weight thermal tops

Fleece jacket or pullover

Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)

Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

Down vest and/or jacket

Hands:

Lightweight gloves

Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)

Accessories:

Sleeping bag rated to zero DC

Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries

Trekking Bags/Duffel bag

Basic First Aid Kit

Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry insidetrekbag

Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)

Trekking Poles

Water bottle (2) or camel bag

Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)

Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)

Toiletries:

1 medium sized quick drying towel

Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)

Deodorants

Nail clippers

Face and body moisturizer

Feminine hygiene products

Small mirror

Personal Hygiene:

Wet wipes (baby wipes)

Tissue /toilet roll

Anti bacterial hands wash

Extras/Luxuries:

Binoculars

Novels

Trail Map/Guide book

Journal & Pen

iPod

Pencils and small notebooks

Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble

Modest swim suits (for Kathmandu)