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Royal Trek
Overview
The royal trek is one of the best short trek trips around the Pokhara valley which takes to the green hills and typical Nepalese villages. The royal trek starts from Bijayapur and ends in Begnas Lake after the short and romantic journey. This trek was named Royal because Prince Charles from the United Kingdom trekked through this route in 1980. The trekkers who want to see the beautiful mountains Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Manaslu after a short time, an easy walk Royal trek is best for them. The royal trek route is very suitable for families which have kids and old family members because anyone can complete this trek easily and the maximum altitude of this trek is only 1500m. The prominent feature of this trek is that it offers very splendid mountain views from relatively low altitudes.
The royal trek passes through several villages of different ethnic groups such as Gurung, Magar, Brahmin, and Chhetri. Among them, Gurung and Magar villages are the main attractions to visitors. Gurung and Magar people of this area still follow their ancient culture. They celebrate their different kinds of festivals in their ethnic ways with their ethnic dress, musical instruments, and songs. The houses of Gurung and Magar people are also decorated in a unique style which gives a glimpse of their culture. Moreover, Gurung and Magar ethnic people are very hospitable so during their village tour trekkers will receive unforgettable welcome and farewell experiences.
The royal trek can combine with the trek to other beautiful places of the region if the trekkers want a long romantic journey in village areas around the Pokhara valley. Moreover, this short and easy trek trip can also combine with other popular adventurous sports in Pokhara such as paragliding, zip flying, Avia flight, boating, and cave exploring.
Highlights
- Fascinating trek to get closer to nature, culture, and lifestyle of habitant of that region
- Gurung and Magar’s villages are the main attractions
- Stunning lush green forest, eloquently built hillside rice field terraces, and farmhouses
- Walk through the vast rhododendron forest and the small village of Syaklung.
- Spectacular view of Mount Dhaulagiri from the first reaching point of Chisapani
- Explore beautiful springs, waterfalls, and rivers in the Annapurna region of Nepal
- Travel through Himalayan floral and faunal species in their natural form
- Attractive mountain vistas such as Mt. Annapurna South, Himchuli, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, and Fishtail
- Rejoice on a trip on the local boats at Begnas taal
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 02: Drive to Vijayapur and trek to Kalikasthan
Day 03: Kalikasthan to Syaklung
Day 04: Syaklung to Chisapani
Day 05: Chisapani to Begnas Tal
Day 06: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu drive (optional: take a flight)
Includes
- All land transportation as required for trekking.
- Kitchen crew,porters and guide.
- All allowances for Nepali team and their insurance.
- Food and accommodation during trekking.
- medical kit-box for supporting crews.
- Government taxes and service charge.
Excludes
- Bar bills and beverage.
- Personal expenses.
- Personal trekking gears.
- Tips to supporting crews.
Detail Itinerary
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Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara
In the morning, after breakfast with your guide take a scenic ride to Pokhara on a tourist bus. After arriving at Pokhara, transfer to a hotel and take a rest. In the evening, wander the nearby streets or lakeside. Overnight in Pokhara.
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Day 02: Drive to Vijayapur and trek to Kalikasthan
In the morning, after breakfast with your guide drive to Vijayapur. From there, the trek begins walking through the paddy fields and traversing a river. Then, ascend on a trail toward Kalikasthan. Arrive at Kalikasthan and take a rest for a while. Then, explore the nearby places. Overnight stay.
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Day 03: Kalikasthan to Syaklung
Walk through the vast rhododendron forest and traverse several villages admiring the stunning views of Mt. Annapurna, Himchuli, Fishtail, and Lamjung. Arrive at Syaklung for an overnight stay.
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Day 04: Syaklung to Chisapani
Walk through the beautiful Gurung villages and get some sights of their lifestyle and culture. The trail is abundant with rhododendron and Sal trees and walks on a few descends and ascends is exciting. Upon reaching Chisapani, the first glimpse of Mt. Dhaulagiri is wonderful. The panoramic views of Dhaulagiri to Annapurna West are fabulous. Overnight stay.
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Day 05: Chisapani to Begnas Tal, drive to Pokhara
After breakfast, descend halfway and ascend To Sundare Danda near Rupa Tal. Then, continue further and reach the ridge that divides Rupa Tal and Begnas Tal. Descend to Begnas Tal and enjoy boating for an hour. After that, drive to Pokhara. Later, enjoy some shopping in the streets of Pokhara. Overnight stay.
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Day 06: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu drive (optional: take a flight)
The trek comes to an end. After breakfast, return to Kathmandu with a guide enjoying a scenic ride. Overnight in a hotel. There is also an option of taking a flight paying an additional charge.
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Royal Trek Travel Info
Accommodation and DurationAccommodations in the Royal Trek are mostly locally owned teahouses or hotels. The locally operated teahouses are basic but with comfortable facilities. The hotels are accommodated with all sorts of comfortable facilities such as internet, attached bathrooms, laundry, electricity, TV, and varieties of meals. The hotel charges are high compared to teahouses as it includes all sorts of facilities. The Royal Trek duration is of 6 days.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the Royal Trek are provided from the respective teahouses/hotels one stays at. All types of international cuisine are easily available in the hotel. The main dish is Nepali Dal Bhat with vegetable curry and a pickle. The meals are healthy and hygienic.
Drinking water
Drinking water is easily accessible. One can buy mineral water bottles or fill a water bottle at a teahouse/hotel. To be safe, use water purification treatment on your own or pay an extra charge to fill up boiled water at a teahouse.
Communication
The communication facility is stable in the Royal Trek. The phone networks and internet facilities are good. One can buy a local sim and use a data pack for the internet. Else, pay some additional charge at a teahouse to use the Wi-Fi facility.
Starting and Ending points
The starting point of the Royal Trek is Vijayapur and ends in Pokhara.
Royal Trek Difficulty
Royal Trek is a short and easy trek. The trek is comfortable and can be easily attempted by all age groups. The trails include of few ascends and descends. The highest point during the Royal Trek is at an elevation of only 1500m. A person with average physical fitness and who goes on hiking can easily accomplish the trek.
Equipment
- Layer thermals, fleece, sweatshirt, inner wears, light socks
Windproof jacket, trekking pants - Hat/Cap, Sunscreen, Sunglass, Walking Stick (optional)
- Lightweight warm clothes, down jacket (for winter)
- Raincoat and lightweight warm clothes (for monsoon)
- A backpack, a pair of shoes, sandals