Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek

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The perfect trip for those wishing to experience a short trek through the magnificent Annapurna mountain range in Nepal while staying in relative luxury. Ker and Downey's famously comfortable and characterful lodges enjoy spectacular mountain vistas and offer comfortable beds and ensuite bathrooms with hot running water. Enjoy complimentary drinks during the ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Comfort trekking staying in Ker and Downey luxury lodges
    • Enjoy magnificent views of the snowcapped Annapurnas
    • Explore Kathmandu, Pokhara and spot rhino in Chitwan National Park

What's this trip about?

    The perfect trip for those wishing to experience a short trek through the magnificent Annapurna mountain range in Nepal while staying in relative luxury. Ker and Downey's famously comfortable and characterful lodges enjoy spectacular mountain vistas and offer comfortable beds and ensuite bathrooms with hot running water. Enjoy complimentary drinks during the nightly happy hour and share your day's adventures around the lodge's cosy fireplace. Kathmandu - Explore the fascinating temples and bazaars of this ancient city. Pokhara - Relax and enjoy the stunning lake with far reaching views of the snow-capped peaks Chitwan National Park - Spot a one-horned Rhino and other wildlife

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transport
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Attractions

  • Chitwan National Park
  • Kathmandu
  • Pokhara

Activities

  • Trekking

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Trip starts in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu

The trip starts today in Kathmandu, the busy, colourful and chaotic capital city of Nepal. Your Leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception for a welcome meeting at 5 pm. For those that wish, there is the chance to go out together as a group for dinner a...

Day 2 Guided walking tour of Kathmandu Old Town and bazaars

After breakfast we set out with a local guide on a walking tour visiting the bazaar and temples of Old Kathmandu. Much of the day to day life of the city takes place in the local bazaar, a fascinating mix of people selling spices, rickshaw drivers honking their horns ...

Day 3 Drive to the lakeside city of Pokhara; relax and prepare for the trek

After breakfast, we leave the Kathmandu Valley behind and drive to Pokhara, a journey of around 6 hours. We'll stop for lunch at a typical Nepali roadside cafe along the way. Pokhara is smaller and more relaxed than Kathmandu and is beautifully situated on the banks o...

Day 4 Drive to start of trek; hike to Sanctuary Lodge (1,150m)

This morning we depart Pokhara by road, it's about an hour drive to the point where the trek starts. Our walk will follow a ridgeline in the lower foothills of the Annapurna with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. We plan to enjoy a picnic lunch with a view alon...

Day 5 Trek to Himalaya Lodge near Ghandruk (2,000m)

After breakfast, we leave the lodge walking out through the outlying farms following the Modi River Valley. Soon we begin to climb out of the valley and up towards the mountains. The trail passes through small hamlets, terraced rice fields and forests with spectacular...

Day 6 Trek to La Bee Lodge at Landruk (1,565m)

We wake up this morning tea and enjoy coffee served in the garden and watch the sunrise over some of the highest peaks on the planet - Annapurna South, Annapurna 1, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and the Fishtail. After a relaxing breakfast and the glorious views from the Him...

Day 7 Hike to Gurung Lodge at Majgaun (1,400m)

After breakfast, we leave the Bee Lodge and trek to our final Mountain lodge of the holiday, Gurung Lodge situated close by the village of Majgaun. Today's trek contours the hillside, with small ups and downs, passing through villages and farmland. We reach the Lodge ...

Day 8 Trek to Lumle; drive to Pokhara (830 m)

After breakfast, we set off along the ridge and descend through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor where we meet the road and our bus that will take us back to Pokhara. On arrival in Pokhara the afternoon is free to relax. You can hire a boa...

Day 9 Drive to Chitwan National Park; briefing and village walk

Today we drive to the flat lands of Nepal's Terai region where we stay just outside of Chitwan National Park. Once a private hunting ground, Chitwan is now a National Park with thick tree cover and tall elephant grass sheltering a wealth of animals. We'll be briefed t...

Day 10 Search for rhino, walk and canoe in Chitwan National Park

Throughout your stay you will be kept busy except for a couple of hours around lunch time when you can read or relax in the shade. Activities in the park include a jeep safari searching out Chitwan's famous rare one-horned rhino, bird watching, jungle walks and a dugo...

Day 11 Drive back to Kathmandu

Today we drive back to Kathmandu. Due to ongoing roadworks this journey is taking longer than usual, possibly up to 8 hours.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

Day 12 Trip ends today in Kathmandu

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kathmandu. There are no activities planned for today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,880
Price per day$323
Last Updated: 4/13/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
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Single Room (Optional)
Availability
26 Oct 2025
06 Nov 2025
$3,880
$1,220
09 Nov 2025
20 Nov 2025
$3,880
$1,220
29 Mar 2026
09 Apr 2026
$3,880
$1,220
18 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
$4,000
$1,240
25 Oct 2026
05 Nov 2026
$4,000
$1,240
08 Nov 2026
19 Nov 2026
$4,140
$1,280

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Dec 2024

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Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek

A great introduction to hiking in Nepal with comfortable accommodations throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Annapurna foothills and despite me struggli...

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Dec 2024

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Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek

This largely enjoyable trip was something of a curate’s egg, part hiking, part safari, part sightseeing. Some lovely places were visited, but at times it felt that m...

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Nov 2024

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Logistics

Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Bus, 4WD,

Transportation & flights

Bus, 4WD
Guides
Explore Tour Leader, Driver(s), Local Guide(s), Porter(s), Safari Guide(s)
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Nepal: An entry visa is required by UK, New Zealand, Australian, US & Canadian citizens and can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and various international border crossings between Nepal and its neighbouring countries. This currently costs $30 USD for a 15 day visa, $50 USD for a 30 day visa and $125 USD for a 90 day visa. All visas are issued as multiple entry visas and are valid from the date they are issued. There have been reports of lengthy delays when completing the form to obtain the visa at the airport, especially during peak times. We therefore recommend that you fill in the visa information prior to arrival using the following link: http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/. This will produce a receipt with a reference number, which you will need to print off and produce on arrival to obtain the visa. Please note if you are filling in the form before you arrive, please do so only within 15 days of arrival as application forms are only stored for a maximum of 15 days. Whether you are filling in the form on arrival or before, a passport-sized photograph for immigration is required along with the exact cash. Payment must be made in cash, UK sterling and US dollars are both accepted. If you are ineligible for the visa on arrival or wish to obtain a visa before you travel, please refer to your nearest Nepal embassy. Trekking Permits: A Trekkers Information Management Sytem (TIMS) card and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit will be applied for on your behalf by our local agents in Kathmandu. In order to facilitate this please bring a copy of your passport and two additional passport-sized photos. Your tour leader will collect these at the start of the trip.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against malaria, infectious hepatitis, typhoid, tetanus, polio and Japanese encephalitis. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria. Although not compulsory, travellers may wish to take immunisation against meningococcal meningitis. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 12
  • Dinner : 6
  • Lunch : 7
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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