Ghorepani Poonhill Ghandruk Trek

Itinerary

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  Day 01: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU (1,300 m)

  Arrival at KATHMANDU airport – Welcome, meting and assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel – Evening our staff will organize a briefing session on the trek can be made problem free – Hotel & rest

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  Day 02: IN KATHMANDU – SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION – OBTAIN NECESSARY PERMITS

  Breakfast – sightseeing tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square and SWAYAMBHUNATH in the morning. In the afternoon, visit holy temples of Lord PASHUPATINATH & BOUDHNATH & - back to hotel for lunch. After lunch, undertake final preparation for trek; e.g., checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during trek. If any one needs to buy or get things on hire, our staff will assist you with their company. Welcome dinner – Overnight at hotel. (Have this day a Govt. working day so as to make sure about all permits smoothly)

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  Day 03: KATHMANDU – POKHARA (850 m): 6-7 HRS

  After breakfast, scenic drive to Pokhara (5- 6 hrs), a naturally beautiful town, famous for the Himalayan view of the whole Annapurna range including Mt Fish Tail. The drive is highly scenic as we drive along the river belt of Trishuli river flowing down from the Himalaya – After reaching Pokhara, check-in to hotel. Evening an hour boating in Phewa Lake over viewing the Annapurna Himalaya (weather permitting) and explore lake side Pokhara bazaar – Overnight at hotel.
  Pokhara offers a great opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view of the Nepali Himalaya including Mt Ganesh Himal, Mt Manaslu, Mt Lamjung, Mt Nilgiri, Mt Annapurna I - IV, Mt Fishtail, Mt Dhaulagiri and so on. Evening an hour boating in Phewa Lake over viewing the Annapurna Himalayas offers a chance to enjoy the incredible reflection of Mt Fishtail in the lake (weather permitting). Not only that. It is the gateway for all the treks going around Mt Annapurna or to its base camp or sanctuary or even to Mustang and Dolpa (restricted areas) via Jomsom.
  

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  Day 04: DRIVE POKHARA – NAYAPOOL (1,050 m): 1.30 HRS & TREK NAYAPOOL – TIKHEDHUNGA (1,577 m): 4.30 HRS

  After breakfast, scenic drive from Pokhara to Nayapool (1,050 m). At Nayapool, our luggage will be sorted out for the porters and we begin our trek and continue for about half an hour and reach Birethanti (1,065 m), where our trekking permits and TIMs are checked at the entry point of ACAP. The first part of your trek is comfortable as we continue our walk along the Bhurungdi Khola (river) passing through the beautiful settlements and hamlets with age-old terraced field. We also pass by beautiful waterfalls on the way and reach Hille, a small settlement. Then, a short walk from Hille, we arrive at Tikhedhunga. It takes almost about a four and half hour walk. Over night at a teahouse in Tikhedhunga.

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  Day 05: TREK TIKHEDHUNGA - GHOREPANI (2,675 m): 5-6 HRS

  Today, our trek starts by crossing a beautiful suspension bridge over the Tikhedhunga Khola and we walk downhill and cross another bridge over the Bhurungdi Khola. Then, we follow a steep trail with a stone staircase which passes through the Magar villages of Ulleri (2,070 m), Banthanti (2,200 m) and Nangathanti (2,460 m). On the way, our encounter with the scenic view of Mt Fish Tail (6,997 m), Mt Hiunchuli (6,441 m) and Mt Annapurna South (7,219 m) will be fascinating for us. If we are trekking in the spring season of March/April, we can see eight different variety of rhododendron flower with changes in color as we gain altitude. After a walk of 5-6 hours, we arrive at Ghorepani which is the gateway to Poon Hill (Mountain view point at a height of 3,120 m). Overnight at a teahouse in Ghorepani.

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  Day 06: TREK GHOREPANI - POON HILL (3,210 m) - TADAPANI (2,710 m)

  Early morning, we get a wakeup call at our tea house and head uphill to Poon Hill for about an hour. If the weather is clear, it will be our lifetime achievement as we encounter a spectacular Himalayan panorama extending from the Dhaulagiri to Annapurna range stretching from Mt Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m), Mt Tukuche (6,920 m), Mt Nilgiri (6,940 m), Mt Annapurna South (7,219 m), Mt Machhapuchhare (Mt Fish Tail)(6,993 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Lamjung Himal (6,931 m) and Mt Hiunchuli (6,441 m). The view gets more attractive when we see the first rays of the sunrise being sprinkled on the mountain peaks. If we are able to catch these momentary moments in our camera and mind, we can claim ourselves the luckiest people in the world. Actually, Poon Hill is the highlight of this trek.
  After having a great time on the hill top of the Poon Hill, we get back to the teahouse the same way down. Enjoy a great breakfast cherishing an unforgettable moment we had on the hill top.
  After breakfast, we continue our trek eastward passing via Deurali pass and Banthanti on to Thulo Odar Kharka through the beautiful rhododendron lush forest. From here, we follow a trail with a steep descent, and finally a short uphill walk takes us to Tadapani. Overnight at a lodge in Tadapani.
  

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  Day 07: TREK TADAPANI (2675 m) - GHANDRUK (1950 m): 3 HRS

  Today, our trek is easier and shorter. After breakfast, we take a downhill trail to Ghandruk (a Gurung village) situated at an altitude of 1,940 m. The trail passes through the lovely forest of oak and rhododendron with a numerous variety of birds. Birdwatchers enjoy this route a lot. At Ghandruk, we check in to the local teahouse and rest for some time.
  Then, in the afternoon, our village exploration activities start. Our guide will take us around the village exploring the village handicraft center, local health post, Gurung museum and lovely temples. In the evening, the Gurung Cultural Program can also be organized (organized on request). It is worth watching, indeed. A majestic view of the Mt Annapurna South, Mt Hiun Chuli, Mt Gangapurna (7,454 m) and Mt Annapurna I is so picturesque from Ghandruk that we would love to catch them in our camera from different angles. Overnight a lodge in Ghandruk.
  

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  Day 08: TREK GHANDRUK – NAYAPUL: 3-4 HRS & DRIVE TO POKHARA

  Today is the last day of our trekking. After breakfast, we take a downhill trail that traverses on the stone staircase. We cross a stream at Chane (1,690 m) and continue to Kimche (1,640 m). Then, we walk on the ridge downhill and meet Modi Khola (river) at Syauli Bazaar (1,170 m). From Syauli Bazaar, the trail gets flat and we continue to Birethanti along the Modi river valley through the beautiful birch forest and beautifully terraced rice field. At Birethanti, we complete ACAP formalities with our trek permits. Then, finally, a rough trail takes us to Nayapool where we end our trek. From here we catch a bus or a private vehicle as per package and drive back to Pokhara (2 hours). Check in to a good hotel/guest houses as per our package and rest. Or, explore Pokhara in the lake side with boating in the Phewa lake and so on. Overnight at a good hotel in Pokhara.

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  Day 09: POKHARA – KATHMANDU:

  After early breakfast, we take a tourist bus or flight back to Kathmandu as per our package. Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about 7 hours. If flight is taken, it takes just 20-25 minutes. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, pick up and transfer to our hotel. Enjoy last minute activities in Kathmandu such as shopping, body massage, etc. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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  Day 10: DEPARTURE DAY:

  After breakfast, as per our flight timing, we drive to the airport and catch the international flight.
  END OF THE TOUR/TREK.