Known as "The Royal Trek" because this route was used by Prince Charles of England and luminaries like Mick Jagger. It’s a small trek in the Annaupurna region starting from Pokhara after driving to Bijaypur Khola, taking you on a four day loop through the Himalayan foothills ending up at Begnas where we catch a boat across the lake then drive back to Pokhara.
This is a very enjoyable short trek, especially for those who haven’t got time for a longer trek or Expedition. The beauty of this trek is that it still offers spectacular views of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Machapuchre, Lamjung Himal, Dhaulagiri and other surrounding peaks providing an insight to the simple way of village life.
There are no facilities, hotels or lodges, so groups and their staff must be fully self-sufficient, this trek is only possible as a camping trek (tented camp).
This is a very enjoyable short trek, especially for those who haven’t got time for a longer trek or Expedition. The beauty of this trek is that it still offers spectacular views of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Machapuchre, Lamjung Himal, Dhaulagiri and other surrounding peaks providing an insight to the simple way of village life.
There are no facilities, hotels or lodges, so groups and their staff must be fully self-sufficient, this trek is only possible as a camping trek (tented camp).
Itinerary:
Day 01: Afternoon, drive from Pokhara to Arghaun village (20 minutes). Trek to Thulokote (1,400m) 3 hrs. walk.
Day 02: Thulokote to Lipeni (1,540m) 6 hrs. walk.
Day 03: Lipeni to Chisapani (1,520m) 5 hrs. walk.
Day 04: From chisapani, walk down to Begnas Lake (890m) along a small ridge that separates the Rupa and Begnas lakes. 4 hrs. walk. Drive to Pokhara.
Day 02: Thulokote to Lipeni (1,540m) 6 hrs. walk.
Day 03: Lipeni to Chisapani (1,520m) 5 hrs. walk.
Day 04: From chisapani, walk down to Begnas Lake (890m) along a small ridge that separates the Rupa and Begnas lakes. 4 hrs. walk. Drive to Pokhara.
Parks. Trekking in this valley provides an alternative approach to the Khumbu region. Trek Nepal recommend this approach to those people who have already been in the Everest region and want to revisit Everest Base Camp (Kala Pattar) via a less traveled route. It is really a Non Touristy area but we can see significant views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and hundreds of other mountains just on your eye. Sherpa, Rai and Limbus are the main inhabitants of this region. Walking north up the Arun river to Sedua and Num, then crossing Barun La(4110m.)into the upper Barun khola valley for a close look at Makalu. You can put together an even wilder trek by crossing Sherpani col and west col into the upper Hongu valley
