Trekking
Rhododendron Trek

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$990

USD / per person

  • All inclusive price
  • Free Cancellation
  • No booking fees
  • Guaranteed dep.
  • Accommodation
  • Meals during trek
  • Travel and Pickup
  • Guide and Porter
  • Fees and Permits

Tour information Rhododendron Trek

  • Trip duration:

  • 9 Days
  • How hard is this trip:

  • 3 / 5
  • Trip max. altitude:

  • 3300m
  • Start - End:

  • Kathmandu - Kathmandu
  • Guide language:

  • English
  • Nepali
  • Japanese
  • Accomendation:

  • Hotel
  • Guest house

Enjoy your holiday with colorful Rhododendron and mountain, the flowers that give distinct aroma to the hills in the spring

“Rhododendron Trek also known as Mohare Trek or Laliguras Trek will present you captivating views of mountains covered with enchanting rhododendron that proffers distinct aroma in hills making the whole region magical. You don’t have to be an elite endurance athlete to go on this trek if you are someone who is healthy and in good shape, you are good to go. “

Rhododendron Trek is a famous trekking trail of Nepal. This is the perfect package for someone who wants to witness different species of rhododendrons. The trek is in countryside area surrounded by hills and high mountains covered with gorgeous rhododendrons bushes. You will get to see stunning views of Annapurna I (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (6,839 m), Annapurna South(7,219 m), Himchuli (6,441 m), Fishtail (6,993 m), and many more small peaks throughout the trek. We highly recommend you to travel during spring season because this time of the year the forests get bloomed with hundreds of rhododendrons along with high mountains on the backdrop, which makes the journey even more fascinating. As a matter of fact, you will get to see more than 32 different species of rhododendrons.

Rhododendron Trek usually starts by flying to Pokhara and drive through Galeshwor to continue foothill of the Himalayas towards orange orchard village Baskharka, to Nagi, Mohare danda, Tikot, Baisari, and back to Pokhara. Basically, trek leads you through the various colour of rhododendron forest, amazing views of the high snow-capped mountain, magical landscape, terrace farming fields, and many small villages. If you have some extra time on your hand then you can do Mohare Trek, Poon Hill Trek, Mardi Himal Trek or Langtang Trek.

Tradition & Culture in Rhododendron Trekking region

Rhododendron Trek will include several typical villages resided by Tamang, Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri, and Magar communities. You will get to see their tradition, culture, lifestyle, and practices during the trek. Every community has its own norms, languages, and assortments. You will get a chance to get close with the locals and experience the warmest hospitality.

Rhododendron Trek difficulty

Rhododendron Trek is a short and easy trek. The trail goes through the forested trail, rivers, crossing several thrilling suspension bridges with several ascends and descends. You will have to trek around 5 to 6 hours every day, which demands good physical fitness and strength. You don’t need to have any prior trekking experience but if you have one it will surely help you a lot.

Why trek with Annapurna Trekking Agency?

With us, Annapurna Trekking Agency you will not only get the comprehensive service but also a chance to contribute to support local communities as most of our team members is from small villages. We will make sure, you are enjoying every moment of your journey trekking with us. Moreover, our company’s main mission is to motivate and connect more females in the travel sector of Nepal, therefore, while travelling with us you will not only get a comprehensive package but also contribute highly in our missions.

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Tour itinerary Rhododendron Trek

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  • Day 1:

    Arrival Kathmandu, Nepal

    You arrive in Nepal, beautiful Himalayan country. We will be an international airport on your arrival time to welcome you. Drive approximately 15 minutes to the hotel.

    Highest altitude
    • 1345m
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 2:

    Fly to Pokhara Drive to Galeshor trek to Baskharka

    The day starts by fly to Pokhara by domestic flight and continues to drive to Galeshor little town of Myagdi district. We will have lunch and start out trek to Baskharka. Beginning of walk cross famous river Kaligandaki and uphill all the way to Baskharka. Baskharka is a very nice village and a big farm of orange. If you are in season you will get very sweet fresh orange.

    Highest altitude
    • 1557m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Homestay
  • Day 3:

    Trek Baskharka to Nagi

    The nice walk starts after breakfast uphill with Rhododendron forest make mountain view with Rhododendron framed. We will stop for lunch on the way, it called Danda Kateri, again a beautiful village. They have a homestay here also. After lunch nice and easy walk. When we will in Nagi, go to see their (paper, women knitting, women delivery and school) project.  Today we get the great view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna frank, Annapurna south and Nilgiri.

    Highest altitude
    • 2200m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 4:

    Trek Nagi to Mohare Danda

    After a good breakfast, we start walking uphill nice and gentle, not hard but we ascend 1100m up. We will not cross any village and even not lunch place. We will pack our food and have a picnic with amazing nature and open sky with a view of snow-capped mountains varies colours of Rhododendron flower. And continue to Mohare Danda. Mohare danda is one of the best panoramic views of the Annapurna range.

    Highest altitude
    • 3300m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 5:

    Trek Mohare danda to Tikot

    Early wake up for the amazing sunrise and panoramic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri(8167m), Mt. Nilgiri(6839m), Annapurna Frack(7647m), Mt. Annapurna south(7217m), Himchuli(6441m). Mt. Annapurna III(7555m) and Mt. Fishtail(6997m). After breakfast walks down through magical orchards of Lali Gurans(Rhododendron) to Tokot village.

    Highest altitude
    • 2200m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Homestay
  • Day 6:

    Trek Tikot to Baisari, drive back to Pokhara

    Tikot is a big village of Magar ethnic group. Our last day trek and homestay.  We again go down to Baisari. We will have Rhododendron all the way down until not finish the walk and drive back Pokhara.

    Highest altitude
    • 800m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 7:

    Pokhara free day

    Pokhara is the one great place you can choose many adventures to do or relax with peace. Like Paragliding, mountain bike, bungee, be just in Lakeside and have rest. This is your happy day, find yourself whatever you like to be in a beautiful city.

    Highest altitude
    • 800m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 8:

    Fly to Kathmandu and sightseeing

    After a nice trip and adventure walk in the  Himalaya. We will fly to Kathmandu. When we are in Kathmandu. We go to heritage sightseeing to Pashupatinath which is the biggest temple for Hindus of god Shiva where you can unique cremation of when Hindu people dead. We will continue to the biggest stupa monastery in Asia Boudhanath. We will have a nice lunch there with a lovely view of the stupa. After that, we still have time for good rest or you want to have some shopping before you leave Nepal. The evening we have a farewell dinner for your great family. We will see more culture dance at dinner.

    Highest altitude
    • 1345m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 9:

    Final Departure

    Both happy and sad moment you going back home. We will ready to pick up you at your hotel on your flight schedule and drop your international airport. We will wish you to have a safe journey back to the country. Namaste

    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

Included

  • All ground transportation pick up from International airport to drop again international airport
  • Kathmandu heritage sightseeing with a city guide
  • 2-night twin sharing hotel in Kathmandu with B/B
  • 2-night twin sharing hotel in Pokhara with B/B
  • All food and accommodation during the trek
  • All necessary permits and government tax
  • Round flight Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu
  • Guide and assistant guide depend on group size
  • Porter to help your luggage (1 porter for 2 guests)
  • All food/accommodation/wages for guide and porter
  • Insurance for our staff crew
  • Medical kit box during the trip
  • Annapurna Trekking Agency certificate
Optional
Not included
  • International airfares
  • Trekking Equipment
  • Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, wifi and laundry.
  • Rescue & travel insurance, health emergency evacuation cost
  • Tips & Gratuities to guide and porter