“Royal Trek” named after Prince Charles and his 90-person entourage had explored this route in the early eighties. This particular route through the Annapurna region is one of the most famous and easygoing. Trekking to these areas trekkers can experience the real authentic culture of Gurkha inhabitants and their typical lifestyle.
Royal Trek is a pleasant trek that starts outside of Pokhara at Begnas Lake. The Royal Trek is one of the shortest treks that follow a shrub-like path along the foothills of Annapurna, north of the Pokhara valley.
The trail takes us to a Gurung village and then to fabulous views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, and Lamjung. The trek generally takes 4 to 5 days. It is extremely enjoyable and requires no technical knowledge making it an excellent trek for beginners and elderly people. The journey leads through ethnic villages with extremely rich and diverse cultures.
It also offers panoramic views of the Pokhara Valley, the northern Annapurna range, and Mt. Fishtail while walking through forests of magnolia and rhododendrons. If you like physical activity in the outdoors, the “Royal Trek” can be a flavorful, challenging experience.
The Royal Trek is one of the shortest treks that follow a shrub-like path along the foothills of Annapurna, north of the Pokhara valley. This trek provides opportunities for meaningful cultural experiences with the diverse mix of people and cultures that inhabit this region.
The journey of the Royal trek begins in the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara and passes through beautiful Gurung hamlets. The trek begins from Bijayapur Khola 5km east of Pokhara valley and ends at Chisapani.
This is only 5 days easy and short trek, but the views are definitely not compromised. You can view three monster Himalayan peaks over 8000m Annapurna I, mighty Dhaulagiri visible to the west, and the massif of Manaslu to the east.
In fact the entire Annapurna range stretches out before us, including the iconic fishtail Machhapuchhre. We can customize and easily extend the trip to enjoy more of the magic of Nepal.
During the trek, we are able to enjoy stunning views of the eloquently built hillside rice terraces, the magnificent Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre(fishtail), and the Langtang Mountain views. The trip finally ends at the scenic Begnas Lake which is about 30 km west of Pokhara City.
Early in the morning, we drive to Pokhara. On the way, wefeel pleasure with the amazing views of green mountains and villages. Upon reaching the enchanting city of Pokhara which offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna and others, we check in to the hotel. Strolling around the Lakeside city and exploring it in the evening is enjoyable. Overnight stay in hotel of Pokhara.
Today, after breakfast we drive to Bijayapur Khola to begin our trek. Initially we start our walk for about an hour through flat paddy fields and cross the river. The path is wide and the terrain is easy. After crossing the river the trail starts to ascend to Kalikasthan. Lunch will be served midway through the climb. After arriving at Kalikasthan, we rest for some time then explore the surrounding areas. We spend overnight at Kalikasthan.
After breakfast, we start walking through the villages. We walk along the ridge of the mountain which offers good views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. Today, we can explore many villages, its locals and the rhododendron forests. Overnight at Syaklung.
Walking through the Gurung village gives us an opportunity to observe the local lifestyle. We move ahead through the way with the rhododendron and Sal trees. Half way through the walk there is a 400m descent, then a 600m ascent for us to arrive at Chisapani. This is the best view point to see the Himalayan Panorama. We will see Dhaulagiri to the west of Annapurna. Overnight at Chisapani.
Today we walk half way down the hill to Rupa Tal and climb about 200 meters to arrive at Sundare Danda. Walk 15 minutes down to Begnas Tal and enjoy an hour of boating. Transfer to Pokhara, check in at a hotel and take rest or explore the Lake side. Overnight at hotel.
Today the last day of our trip , back to kathmandu after summerized whole trek. we hope to meet again in next trip Nepal . Namaste
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