The Hot Springs of Annapurna trek is a unique journey that combines the stunning beauty of the Himalayas with a soothing natural hot spring experience, exhilarating river rafting, and wildlife exploration. This multifaceted adventure offers an unforgettable blend of relaxation, adrenaline, and natural splendor.
The journey begins in Phedi, a serene village located approximately 20 kilometers west of Pokhara Airport. From the very first steps, the trek reveals a mesmerizing landscape of terraced fields, lush greenery, and traditional ethnic villages. As you ascend, the views become increasingly spectacular, with towering peaks like Machapuchare (Fishtail Mountain) and Annapurna South coming into sight, seemingly close enough to touch.
Each village along the trail offers a glimpse into the region’s vibrant culture and warm hospitality. The welcoming locals, their traditional homes, and the fluttering prayer flags add a spiritual dimension to the trek, creating an immersive Himalayan experience.
A highlight of this trek is the visit to the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda. Nestled amidst verdant hills and overlooking the rushing Modi Khola River, these thermal baths offer a rejuvenating experience after days of trekking. The soothing warmth of the mineral-rich waters relaxes tired muscles, providing both physical relief and mental serenity.
The hot springs are not only a treat for the body but also a cultural experience. They are considered sacred by locals, who believe in their healing properties. Soaking in the steamy waters while surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Himalayas is a moment of pure bliss that trekkers cherish long after the journey ends.
The adventure doesn’t end with the trek. After descending from the Annapurna region, you’ll embark on an exhilarating two-day rafting experience on the Trishuli River. The rapids offer an adrenaline rush, while the calm stretches provide opportunities to admire the surrounding landscapes. Nights are spent camping on the riverbanks, with fresh meals and unlimited hot beverages prepared by an expert chef, adding a touch of luxury to the adventure.
The trip concludes with a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This part of the journey allows you to spot rare wildlife such as one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and exotic bird species while exploring dense forests and open grasslands.
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Today is your arrival day. we welcome you upon your arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu. Prior to the activities, arrange a meeting with your guide for briefing about the necessary formalities on your tour and trek program. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby historic/Countryside areas.
Meet your culture guide for Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu World Heritage sights. Explore UNESCO enlisted Hindu and Buddhist temples, observe age old Newari architectures, friendly people; their culture and lifestyle. Our Trek Leader/Guide meets you in the afternoon for the trek briefing and for the final trek preparation. In the evening sample a delicious traditional Nepali Welcome dinner in authentic Nepali Restaurant with the cultural dances that represents different customs and music instruments of Nepal. Private vehicle is there for you to pick up and drop in Hotel with our staff. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Our tour officer picks you up in the Hotel to drive to Domestic airport after breakfast.We take 30 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara, a naturally beautiful city located about 200 km west of Kathmandu from where your trek commences and ends. In Pokhara, our Local trekking guide cum Leader meets you at the Airport to pick you up for half an hour drive to the trekking put in point at Phedi. Now, we are ready to hit the trail aftera a tea break.The trek starts with the steep uphills to the villages of Gurung, Brahmin, and Chhetris looking back the picturesque Pokhara valley. The trail then gradually widen up going through mixed forest, terraces take you to Dhampus where the preview highlights of Mountains are just infront of you. (2:30 hrs).
Here onward the trail directly heads toward the Pothana passing through the short motorable rough trail, Forest overlooking the Mountains in your right side in the north.Here we can see the spectacular sights of MachhapuchhreMountain along with Annapurna south. Passing through the Gurung village here we walk gradually up and down on the rough trail through rhododendron forests to Deurali where we see the snow capped Dhaulagiri(8167m) mountain.From here we have a descend down through the mixed forest, widely popular for bird watching and bird song to Bicchuk where we can stop for the lunch.From Bichhuk, the winding terrace trail through the tiny Gurung village Tolka takes us to scenic Village Landruk. Landruk is just opposite ridge of famous Gurung settlement Ghandruk. (5 hrs)
We take you to Jhinudanda to experience the tranquil Natural Hot Spring for the relaxation besides the rapiding Modi Khola River.The day starts from Landruk via terraced millet farm steep down hills to the Modi River where you have chances to see the steep hives,beautiful birds,butterflies, bamboo forests, colourful flowers.From here we have nearly 2 hours gradual uphills along the River Modi where we have best chances to see Langoor,wild goats in the cliffs,colourful birds and mystic flora and fauna through the ethnic Gurung Villages including Annapurrna, Gangapurna and Hiunchuli along up the River ridges.After the Lunch dip down into the Natural Hot spring pool as long as you like.(4 hrs)
We start walking down to local Kimrong Villages along down the Modi River via Bamboo and mixed forest.The trail then head down to the Kyumi River bridge spotting wildlife like Monkeys, deer in the cliff and the colourful butterflies on the way.We have also the best chances to see the bee hives on the precipice along the river side. The trails, then, climb winding up to Ghandruk villages passing through the terraces where you can not help snapping the village life in the backdrop of beautiful Mountain.Ghandruk is the settlement of Ethnic Gurung tribe who are known as the Brave Gurkhas. Here, the stone paved Gurung village, Muesuems, the panoramic ridge etc really feel alien. (4:30 hrs)
The trail today is shady but humid forest walking in compare to the deep gorges we walked before.The trail today is mixed forest and gorges gradual walking winding up to the Tadapani.It’s a short day walking today to have great picturesque time in Tadapani where you find the Fishtail and the Annapurna south very close to your lodge. After a lunch here we start descend and ascend through another tranquil rhododendron mixed forest through the gorges to Banthanti. Here a few hundreds metres above we start walking in the ridges of beautiful rhododendron forest again.The ridge walking to Deurali is quite picturesque with the Annapurana and Dhaulagiri ranges panorama. The stone steps downhills in this rhododendron covered forest takes us to another breathtaking famous viewpoint Ghorepani.(8 hrs).
A very early start – about 05:30 hrs - to climb to Poon Hill (3210m) for a spectacular sunrise with unobstructed views over the high Himalayas. You see a panorama of mountain peaks from this viewpoint. After sunrise, return to our guesthouse and enjoy breakfast. Ghorepani means "horse water" and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for the teams of horses, mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom. From Ghorepani the downhill trail follows the Jomsom route. Across the rhododendron forest, we pass some small villages and walk along side the Ghaja Khola. In Tatopani (which means hot water in Nepali) there are natural hot water springs for your refreshment, be sure to bring a bathing costume. Overnight in Tatopani (6 hrs)
We have a free day in Tatopani.You are free for side excursion to near villages with our staff or enjoy dipping in the Natural hot spring besides the Kaligandaki River. The hotspring is normally quite during the day time and in the evening.
This is our last day trek in the mixed rough motorable trail along the Kaligandki rive villages.We cross the suspension bridge near the Tatopani Bazar end and continue descending down along the Kaligandaki River edges. It’s quite humid but interesting River side walking to another natural hot spring before Beni.We stay overnight at Beni Bazar after long Hotspring dip.
Private vehicle takes you to Pokhara after two hours scenic drive through the popular trekking points on the way. Afternoon you are free to enjoy dinner in the lakeside restaurant and visiting well stocked bar. Overnight Hotel in LakesidePokhara.
Having had the breakfast we then take you to Charaundi east towards Kathmandunearly three hours drive to start Rafting where our crews be waiting for you to start the exciting raft to Kuringhat. On the first day you have exciting raft briefing by your captain to raft nearly three hours experiencing white water rapids like Twins rock, upset, s –band, Ladies delights etc along with the accommodation in the River bank with the excellent cuisine prepared by our rafting crew.
We continue our raft 10 am in the morning from Kuringhat with the light rapids first and then various exciting rapids on the way to Terai region of Nepal Our rafting crew serve you very delicious meals on the picturesque sandbank. Normally rafting ends at Gaighat in the sandbeach and time to relax, reading, chatting with the rafting crew.
Today we pick you up from Gaighat to the ChitwanNational Park where you start the Jungle exploration that includes Elephant riding, National park briefing and slide show followed by typical Tharu Cultural Dance. ( Tharus are the aborigines of the area).
You start the jungle safari from early Morning as per the schedule of the Jungle resort having the break for the meals in between the scheduled Jungle Safari Activities. Nature walking, Canyoing, Elephant bathing, Elephant cookies serving, Bird Watching are the regular in schedule.
After the Breakfast we drive to Domestic airport of Chitwan to Fly ot Kathmandu. It’s a short nearly 25 minutes flight with Budha air offers you scenic and stunning Mountain flight to Kathmandu. We meet you at Kathmandu airport to transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu. You have rest of the day free or can join one of our guided Cultural tour around Kathmandu valley.
We pick you up early in the morning to transfer to Domestic airport for one of the “world’s must do” EverestMountain flight for an hour in distance of 5 nautical miles from the awe inspiring Mountains. Get par excited flights! We pick you up after the Everest flight and transfer to Hotel. After the Breakfast, Leisure Time in Kathmandu. It’s indeed time for the souvenir hunting around Kathmandu’s noted places having optional trip to tranquil historic Heritages in your own or with us or with our versatile guide. We provide extra drive and drop services anywhere.
Our Tour officer meets you in Hotel for the Departure Transfer to Kathmandu’s International Airport. We always anticipate welcoming you back to Nepal for various other stunning Trekking with our best service in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, India etc.
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