The Royal Trek is a popular trekking route in Nepal, situated in the Annapurna region, just north of Pokhara. It follows a scenic path along the foothills of the Annapurna range and offers stunning views of the Himalayas. The trek is named "Royal" because Prince Charles of the United Kingdom and his entourage explored this route in the early 1980s, bringing attention to its beauty and charm.
The Royal Trek typically starts from Bijayapur and ends at Begnas Lake, encompassing picturesque landscapes and typical Nepalese villages along the way. The most popular itinerary for the Royal Trek is a 5-day journey, leaving from Kathmandu. However, it can also be done as a 4-day trek starting and ending in Pokhara, as mentioned earlier.
The trek takes you through lush green hills, charming villages, and beautiful landscapes. You will encounter rhododendron forests, terraced farmlands, and scenic rice fields during your journey. The Royal Trek offers panoramic views of the Annapurna and Fishtail (Machhapuchhre) mountain ranges, as well as the Lamjung mountain.
One of the highlights of the Royal Trek is the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture. You will pass through mixed settlements of different ethnicities, languages, and cultures, giving you a glimpse into the diverse traditions and lifestyles of the Nepalese people. The trek provides a chance to interact with local communities and observe their traditional way of life.
The Royal Trek is considered an easy trek suitable for everyone, including beginners and those who prefer a less strenuous adventure. The maximum altitude reached during the trek is around 1730 meters, minimizing the risk of altitude sickness. The trek can be completed in 4 to 5 days, depending on the chosen itinerary and pace.
The best time to undertake the Royal Trek is during the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. These months offer favourable weather conditions with clear skies, providing excellent views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes.
Cost Details
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- Most ground transportation on a private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Professional English speaking, Eco Trained trekking guide his food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, transportation etc..
- Porter service (4 trekkers: 1 porter).
- Sleeping Bag and Trekking sticks (to be returned after trip completion).
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS).
- All government and local taxes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Other any transportation except included in the included section.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).
- Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather condition, in case of itinerary modification with a view to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment etc.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.