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Ghandruk Trekking
Itinerary:
Ghorepani, the short,
colorful and relatively easy trek, takes its place in
the western part of Kathmandu into the Annapurna region,
one of the most popular trekking destination which
offers impressive natural scenery, marvelous views of
Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchchhre and Himchuli.One
can get the lifetime chance to see some of the most
dramatic views of some of the highest and most beautiful
mountains in the world including pristine forests,
diversity of flora and fauna encounter with the warm
heartedness of the simple people whose rich and varied
customs give you an insight into the typical life style
of Gurung and Magar people.
On the way of trekking you are sure to encounter the
legendary Gorkha soldiers who had served in the Gorkha
Army during the world war in many countries. The main
attraction of Ghorepani trekking is Poon Hill, situated
at an altitude of 3100m, the most spectacular mountain
spot on earth
Trekking Itinerary:
DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your
hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating
Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting
ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided
tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on
your own too. In the evening delicious traditional
Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and
said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers
breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then
processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After
lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur)
- which is the oldest of the three major cities in
Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional
artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in
Kathmandu.
DAY 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara
You have breakfast being of the early morning before
7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara
(200km), departure early in the morning, approximately 6
hrs away by tourist bus. You see along the drive good
scenery. You will be arrive late afternoon at Pokhara.
Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row center" to
one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the
world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak
of Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of
Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight
of your trip. In the evening you will prepare yourself
for your trek to Poon Hill. O/N stay in Pokhara
DAY 04: Pokhara - Tikhedhunga (1491m.)
After breakfast approx:7:30 AM drive to Nayapul (42km)
1.5 hr by Car via large village of Lumle and walk about
20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town.
The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going
through bamboo forests and past a large waterfall and
swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans,
the trail reaches Sudami where you have Lunch. After
lunch climb steadily up the side of the valley ,
reaching Hile at 1495m near by Tirekhedhunga. Along the
way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities
but if Ghorepani is the objective for the next day it is
better to push on to Tikhe Dhunga. O/N in Tirkhedhunga.
DAY 05: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2855m)
Breakfast served in morning 7:00 AM . From Tirkhedhunga
the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near
the camp site at Tirkhedhunga. The trail ascends a steep
stone staircase to the large Magar village Ulleri at
2070m. Above the village where the trail climbs gently
through pastures and cultivated fields. There are
magnificent more pleasantly through rhododendron and oak
forest. There is a hut with water and a small camp site
about 1 hr. above Ulleri. The trail crosses two
sparkling clear two streams before making a short, final
climb to Nangethanti. Your lunch spot in Nangethanti.
Thanti is a Nepali words meaning "rest house" "Dharmasala".
In the winter the trail can be covered with snow. From
Nangethanti about one hours trek, climb to Ghorepani at
2850m. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp
there. O/N in Ghorepani.
DAY 06: Ghorepani - Poon hill - Tadapani
Being of the early morning 5:30 AM wake up and start to
you journey climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1 hr. to
provides better unobstructed views and sunrise over the
high Himalayas. You can see a lots of white mountain
peaks from Poon Hill. After sunrise, you?ll return to
our camp and time for breakfast.
Ghorepani means "horse water" and it is no doubt a
welcome watering stop for the teams of horses, mules and
ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom. From
Ghorepani the trail climbs south on muddy path through
the deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoil
which offers good mountain views, is including views of
Machhapuchhare (not visible from Grohrepani pass), and a
panorama all the way south to the plains of India. It is
similar views from Poon Hill. Climbing along the ridge
in pine and rhododendron forests to a top 3030 metres
then descend to at a second pass also called Deurali, at
2960 metres.
The trails a ridge hides the mountains as makes a steep,
sometimes treacherous, descent on a narrow path
alongside the stream, as the descent continues. The
stream has some clear pools alongside the trail and
finally becomes a series waterfalls over a jumble of
boulders. The steep descent becomes more gentle way to
reaches Banthanti and stop for Lunch approx.: 1 hour.
From Banthanti, the trail follow the stream down to a
bridge where the trails start climbing, leaving the
moist high mountain forests and entering a field of
cane, making some ups and downs past to a vantage point
"Tadapani (2540 metres) that offers a brief view of the
mountains. Tadapani means "far water". The village water
supply is a long distance, it takes porters more than
half an hour to fetch a load of water. O/N in Tadapani
DAY 07: Tadapani - Ghandrung
Served the breakfast in the morning and start your
journey, 8:00 AM to Landrung, it takes approx.: 6 hours.
From Tadapani, the trails descends through the forests
then terraced fields, to the Khummu Khola. The Ghandrung
trails descends steeply from Tadapani, through forests,
a short steep descend among rocks lead to a stream
crossing, then the descent continues gently past over
streams, finally leading out on the ridge to Ghandrung.
Ghandrung a huge Gurung village at 1940 metres, is the
second largest Gurung village in Nepal and is a
confusing cluster of closely-spaced, slate-roofed
houses. There are neatly terraced fields situated both
above and below the town. It is wonderfully easy to get
lost in the network of narrow alleyways while trying to
trek through the village. There is a larger handicraft
factory at the top of Ghandrung. The views of Annapurna
South from here are out standing. Machhapuchhare, seen
from here in its fish tail aspect, peeps over a forested
ridge. ACAP has visitor centre and an office in
Ghandrung and provides offers information about it
activities. O/N in Ghandrung.
DAY 08: Ghandrung - Pokhara
From Ghandrung all the way down hill through village and
terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar. It takes approx: 2
hours. Along the way you can see good views Annapurna
South and Machhapuchhare too. From Syauli Bazaar, the
trails follow the Modi River till Nayapul. Our lunch
spot in Birethati. After lunch you have very short treks
about 20 minutes to Nayapul, catch our vehicle and drive
to Pokhara.
You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land"
or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various
interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over
looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls,
Mahendra Cave and some Temples. After lunch you're free
to shop for souvenirs or rest. O/N in Pokhara.
DAY 09: Pokhara City Tour
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley.
You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land"
or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various
interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over
looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls,
Mahendra Cave and some Temples.
After lunch you're free as your own. O/N in Pokhara
DAY 10: Pokhara City Tour
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley.
You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land"
or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various
interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over
looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls,
Mahendra Cave and some Temples.
After lunch you're free as your own. O/N in Pokhara
DAY 11: Pokhara - Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
Along the way you can enjoy with good scenery views.
You'll be arrive at Kathmandu late afternoon. You're
free in Kathmandu for shop and pick up some last minute
souveniers or rest etc...
DAY 12: Departure
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the
international airport for your final destination.
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