Welcome to “NEAT”
Thank you for enquiring about our Non tourist trek of Annapurna Dhaulagiri. At Nepal Experienced Adventure Treks (P.) LTD. We are passionate about off the beaten track travel as it provides our travelers with the thrill of coming face to face with untouched cultures, nature, as well as wilderness. We are also committed to making sure that our range of unique itineraries are well researched, affordable and manicured for the enjoyment of our small groups big philosophies that have been at our core since 1992 when we began guiding and operating adventure holidays. Each of our adventures is accompanied by an expert local English speaking government registered guide and a local well trained Sherpa’s crews who are dedicated to providing you with the very best travel experience, who have incredible local knowledge and who share our vision of authentic exchange and real exploration with a responsible tourism approach. Whether you like your adventures to include trekking, touring, cycling, mountaineering, kayaking, Paragliding, river rafting, safari, rock climbing/ice climbing, “NEAT” can make it happen for you. We hope you will join us for a life changing experience in Himals!

The adventure in brief
This is one of the most spectacular "off the beaten path" treks in the Annapurna region. The scenery ranges from the fertile splendor of the Pokhara Valley with its panoramic views of Machapuchare (Fish tail) and the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, through splendid rhododendron, hemlock and forest, to the high alpine ridges and meadows that lead towards the greater Himalayan peaks. We trek high above the tree line where we get uninterrupted views of the Annapurnas ranges, the Dhaulagiris and far up the Kali Gandaki past the Nilgiris into Mustang and Tibet. This trek provides a wonderful over-view of all that Nepal has to offer - mountains, forests and diverse village life and mixed culture of Tibetan and Nepali.

 

	Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1360m. Day-02: Rest of day at leisure. Day-03: Kathmandu to Pokhara 960 m. Day-04: To Tolka 1900m. Walk approximately 6 hours. Over night at tent. Day-05: To Gandrung 1951 m. Walk approx 6 hours. Over night at tent. Day-06: To Tadapani 2630m. Walk approx 4 hours. Over night at tent. Day-07: To Do Bato 3250m. Walk approx 6 hours. Over night at tent. Day-08: To Chistibung 3140m. Walk approx 6 hours. Over night at tent. Day-09: To Kopra Ridge 3850m. Walk approx 3 hours. Day- 10 To high camp 4100m. Walk approx 3 hours. Day- 11 Excursion to holy Lake Kaire then Descend to Kopra Ridge Camp (3850m) 4-5 hour side trip, 1-2 hour trek. Over night at tent Day-12 To Chitre 2400m. Walk approx 5 hours. Over night at tent. Day-13 To Ramche 2550m. Walk approx 5 hours. Over night at tent. Day-14 To Lespar 2000m. Walk approx 6 hours. Over night at tent. Dau-15 To Pokhara. Walk approx 7 hours. Over night at lodge. Day-16 Drive to Kathmandu. Day-17 At leisure in Kathmandu 1350m. Day-18 Trip concludes Kathmandu.

 

DAILY TREK ROUTINE
You will be woken with a cup of tea brought to your tent between 6 am and 7 am, followed by a small bowl of warm water for washing. Before breakfast you pack your gear into your kit bag which is then taken by the porters and will not usually be available to you until camp that afternoon. We are usually on the trail between 7.30 am and 8.30 am. Following a good morning's walk, we stop for lunch at around 11 am. Lunch is usually a 2 hour break to allow for the trekker's meal followed by the crew meal. This break also enables you to do your washing in the warmest part of the day, catch up on your diary, read or rest. The afternoon walk is generally a little shorter and camp is usually reached by around 3 pm to 4 pm. Once we have reached camp and the kitchen is set up afternoon tea is served. Washing water is again provided to enable you to wash at the end of the trek day. Until dinner there is time to rest, explore the surrounding area and villages or sit and chat with the crew and local people. Dinner is usually served around 6 pm to 7 pm. Remember to bring your torch and water bottle to the mess tent so it can be filled with boiling/filtered water. Evenings afford some of the best memories of your trek, whether it is talking, playing cards, chatting with the crew or joining in some singing and dancing with the local people, it is always a special time. All camp chores are done for you, leaving you free to use your time to the fullest. You carry only a light day pack as your gear is carried by yaks or porters.

MEALS:
Our menu is based on freshly cooked by our Sherpa cook’s food to provide free nutritious, plentiful and tasty meals daily. Breakfast is a selection of cereal, muesli, porridge, followed by pancakes, chapati, puri and local breads and egg dish usually completes the meal. Lunch is a selection of salads, pasta, traditional breads, rice items, cheese, noodles and potato dishes. Our evening meal commences with soup and is followed by rice, pasta and a range of vegetable. Fruit or a local dessert complete the meal. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cordial and biscuits are provided at meals and on request in camp. We can cater for specific dietary needs if we know in advance. First-time trekkers are pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meals.

HEALTH
You can expect to remain healthy throughout the trek. All food is hygienically prepared, cooked and served. Our kitchen crew are well trained and conscientiously adhere to strict hygiene guidelines. All water is boiled or Iodine purify to ensure it is safe to use. You should be conservative when you eat in Kathmandu prior and after trek. Do not eat any food from tea-houses on the trek as the risk of illness is far too high. All our trek leader/guide undertake intensive first-aid and medical skills courses with KEEP. We carry an extensive medical kit and if necessary can promptly evacuate.

VISA INFORMATION
All nationalities require a visa for Nepal. You will find visa application information from our web site. You will be able to get 60 days visa on arrival paying US$ 30 for a single entry tourist visa. A double entry tourist visa is US$ 55 (required for our Tibet itineraries). You can collect the application form required to obtain. Those person staying les then 72 hours in Nepal no need to have visa for Nepal. You can stay free of cost. This will be suitable for Tibet itinerary.

TIPPING
Tipping is a tradition throughout the Indian sub-continent. At the end of the trek your leader will collect what you wish to give and assist the group to distribute it fairly amongst the crew. The staff will work very hard and look forward to your tip as an indication from you of a job well done. As a recommendation, you should budget on tipping around 200 rupees (approximately USD$ 3) for each trek day. If you wish to tip the leader please do this in addition to the crew's tip. We do not include the tip in the cost of your trek because if we did the crew would not see it as an expression of your satisfaction.

ITINERARY
Our itineraries are designed to allow you to acclimatization to the altitude gains comfortably and without risk. Although it would be possible to do this trek in fewer days, we believe that extra time in addition to the minimum days must be included to allow for contingencies such as bad weather, national strikes or the opportunity to attend a festival. The walking hours mentioned are only a guide and could vary considerably according to each individual, depending on your particular pace and how often you stop for photographs or breaks. The route and overnight stops are at the discretion of the group leader and the itinerary should be seen only as an indication.

ACCOMMODATION
Nepal Experienced Adventure Treks (P) LTD. Guest will generally stay at the centrally located (4*) hotel in and around Thamel, in Kathmandu and centrally locate tourist standard hotel/guest house in Pokhara.

GEAR
Most of the specialist gear required for the trip is provided by NEAT at Kathmandu, insulating rubber mat, and a down or fibre-filled jacket. You will need walking boots, a daypack and a water bottle, rain gear in addition to your clothing and personal gear

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Nepal's environment is extremely fragile. The rapidly increasing population puts immeasurable pressure on the country's environment and resources and it is our responsibility as visitors to minimise the impact of our presence. Deforestation is Nepal's greatest environmental problem and “NEAT” use of kerosene as an alternative fuel for all entire trip. We do not have camp fires and we strongly discourage trekkers from buying wood-fuelled hot showers in tea houses along the trail. We do not cook in tea houses as they burn wood but do our cooking on kerosene stoves that we carry with us.

PORTER INITIATIVES
NEAT provides NEAT logo red and black jacket and all necessary equipment and insurance for porters.

ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS
When we ascend above 2500 meters our bodies have to acclimatize to the decreasing amount of the oxygen available. To allow our bodies to adjust NEAT has structured its treks so that you ascend slowly, allowing acclimatization to occur. However, during the acclimatization process, you may experience some of the following symptoms.
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Disturbed sleep
• Loss of appetite/nausea
• Shortness of Breath
• Cough
• Palpitation
• Swelling of the hands and face
Individuals acclimatize at different rates. Your best strategy is to take your time and drink plenty of water. These symptoms may not indicate the onset of A.M.S. and if you experience them it does not necessarily mean that you should not continue. All NEAT trek leader have extensive first aid training and we urge you to communicate with the group leader at all times should you believe you have any symptoms in order that we can effectively monitor your symptoms. The only cure for Acute Mountain Sickness is to descend with one Sherpa. Please note that your group leader/guide has ultimate responsibility and may ask you to descend if symptoms.

Important Note:
These trip notes represent the most current information available for this itinerary, and supersede any information detailed in the current brochure, including but not limited to the itinerary and price. In remote and developing countries do not expect standards you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable and itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is important that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges that arise.

If you have any query for the same trip or any other adventure trip. Please feel free to contact nearest NEAT’s over seas associate or e-mail us directly to our head office in Kathmandu for our quickest response.

Kind note: We also organize individual trips for honeymoon couple and any one interest to trek in small group.

Enjoy the Adventure with “NEAT” and recommend all your friends and family for same in life time.