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Ghandruk Ghorepani Trekking
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Annapurna area is the most
popular trekking region in Nepal, every year visited by 70
percent of trekkers, and for good reason. the deep valleys
and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna himal embrace
a wide range of peoples and terrains, from subtropical jungle
to a geographic extension of high, dry , Tibetan Plateau.
The scenery is superb mix of lush vegetation, mountain peaks
and an endlessly changing procession of people. |
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Fact Box |
Starting from:
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Kathmandu |
Ending
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Pokhara |
Grade: |
Easy |
Highest access
of the trek: |
3200m (Poon hill) |
Culture encounter |
Gurung, Magar |
Trekking
type |
Teahouse |
Himalayan sights:
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Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna range,
Manaslu, Nilgiri etc |
Most Attraction
of the trek: |
Close Mountain View, Villages |
Best Seasion: |
February, March, April, May, October, November |
Meal: |
breakfast, lunch, & Dinner) |
Activities: |
Trekking |
Transportation: |
Bus/ Car / Van |
Accommodation: |
Lodge |
Minimum Group
Size: |
1 |
Per day Walking: |
5 to 7 hours |
Itinerary type |
Fixed / Customized |
Day to Day Itinerary |
Day 01 |
Arrive in
Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening. |
Day 02 |
Full day Sightseeing
in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in Kathmandu.
You will visit first the Swayambunath
Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa
is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted
eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It
is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world
come. It is a 30 minutes drive to Boudhanath
Stupa, another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This
ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every
morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and
circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.
One of the holiest hindu shrines
in the world, The fabulous pagoda houses
the linga of Lord Shiva and people bathe in the Bagmati River with
a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu
Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make
offerings, and it is sometimes very crowded. Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: This former royal palace complex offers
the elegant 15th century Palace of 55 win-dows, artistic courtyards,
the Golden gat. Patan
Durbar Square : Durbar Square an enchanting melage of
palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda temples, is the center of
Patan's religious and social life. |
Day 03 |
Kathmandu
to Pokhara by tourist bus (7/8 hours 202 km.) Over night tourist standard
hotel/guest house in Pokhara |
Day 04 |
Pokhara
to Tirkhedhunga(1577m)
After breakfast take a bus ride to Nyapul(trek starting point) for
one hour than trek to Birethanty for 30minates where trekking permit
and national park permit will be checked. The trail continues along
the Bhurungdi Khola pasing through small villages and water fall you
will reach a small village called Tirkhedhunga. Where you will spend
a nights. |
Day 05 |
Ghorepani/
Poon hill to Tadapani
Early in the morning climb uphill for one hour to reach poonhill(3110m)
for sunrise tour and wider view of mountain. in infront , you will
see the imposing Dhaulagiri accompanied by Tukuche Peak, Annapurna
south, and a Hiumchuli. To reach to Tadapani , climb through Rhododendron
forest opposite side of Poonhill. Which will take about 5hrs. |
Day 06 |
Ghandrung-
Deurali
From Ghandrung we trek down hill through villages and terraced fields
to Ghandruk Phedi through stone steps build by local women group in
local language (Aama shamuha) cross iron Swiss bridge build by Gorkha
solders. Team. Trek will steeply climb up hill to a second largest
village call Landruk, then trek will follow through paddy field and
forest so my different species of bird will be able to view along
this trail. Over night at lodge. |
Day 07 |
Deurali
- Pokhara
Early in morning you will have magnificent view of Annapurna Ranges,
take a breakfast your trek will decent down to Phedi. Here we arrange
transport back to Pokhara 30 minutes drive by private vehical. Overnight
Pokhara. |
Day 08 |
Sishtseeing
in Pokhara Valley
(Pokhara) An enchanting
Himaloayan Valley: if Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then
Pokhara is its center of adventure.
Pokhara is resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of Phewa
Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapurhcre rising behind it
create an ambiance of peace and magic. |
Day 09 |
Pokhara
- Kathmandu
We take the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu, where you have the option
of taking one of our First48 accommodation packages. |
Day 10 |
After breakfast Departure from Kathmandu. |
Trek Price as per above program
Group Size |
01 |
2 - 3 |
4 - 5 |
6 - 7 |
8 - 9 |
10 - 11 |
12 + Above |
Price in US$ |
400 |
380 |
370 |
350 |
340 |
320 |
300 |
Package Price Includes
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Airport / Hotel / Airport
pick up & drop off by car
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All the ground Transportation
by bus
- 4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu Tourist
Standard
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All the meal during the
trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Trek Permit & National
Park Fee
- Annapurna conservation permit, and all
necessary permits.
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An experience guide (trained
by Ministry of tourism), necessary Trekking staff and their
meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
Package Price Excludes
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International
airfare/Domestic airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic
drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration
60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies
and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan
International Airport in Kathmandu.
- All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu
and Pokhara
- All the meal
while you are in Kathmandu
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