Ghorepani-Ghandruk Trek

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Ghorepani-Ghandruk trek is considered to be one of the popular trail in the Annapurna region. Normally the trek duration is 8 to 10 days. It is suitable for people of all ages both young and adult, including families with children. You will walk through beautiful villages and rhododendron forests, with the backdrop of the Annapurna Himalaya. Poon Hill (3,210m) is the ultimate destination of this trek. From the view point of Poon Hill, you will see the entire Annapurna Himalayan mountain range with various other. Hiking up to Poon Hill in the early morning to watch the sunrise over these stunning snow covered mountains is something extraordinary and unimaginable.

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek starts from the beautiful village Nayapul, after an hour long drive from Pokhara. After crossing the suspension bridge over Modi River, you will gently ascend through Gurung ethnic villages and farm terraces having enjoyed the views of Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) while trekking. On the second day you will pass through rhododendron forest before you reach Ghorepani. Next early morning climb for one hour to the Poonhill to watch the spectacular view of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri and other famous mountains. We can spend a couple of hours at Poonhill. Then we return trek to Ghorepani and have breakfast.  After breakfast we follow the trail to Tadapani which will take about six hours walk and another three hours walk to Ghandruk. we stay overnight at Ghandruk, it is very ancient Gurung village with farm terraces. At Ghandruk we get a chance of seeing traditional  cultural Museum ,after that trek gradually decent to Nayapul and we drive back to Pokhara .

At Pokhara we stay at tourist standard Hotel which was at Lakeside ,the famous touristic place in Pokhara. Full enjoyment without spending much time in a reasonable price, the Ghorepani-Ghandruk trek is highly recommended to you. You never regret your choice.

Itinerary

Arrive at the Tribhuvan international airport where you will be welcomed by Adventure Blossom Treks & Expedition ( Pvt,) Ltd representative and transferred to your hotel. This day is simply an arrival day and there will be no organized activities. So, you will have some free time to relax or walk around for local sights. A pre-departure meeting will be held early evening and you will be introduced with your trekking guide. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

After having a nice breakfast at the same hotel than we start to driving to Pokhara by Tourist standard bus. The distance between Kathmandu to Pokhara is 125 miles which takes roughly 7 hrs while on the way we have a lunch break with river views . When we get in Pokhara than we transfer you to hotel which is in Lake side .

Morning after breakfast, we start to drive from hotel to Nayapul by private (car /jeep/van ( as group size) which was 30 miles distance and it takes an hour to get there. After that we start to our hike towards Ulleri , the trail till Hile was bumpy road, might be some jeep/car was running some time while we are hiking . we have our lunch at Hile than we continue to Ulleri, trail from Hile to Ulleri was step climbing which was lots of stairs . Distance from Nayapul to Ulleri overall 11 miles which takes 5 -6 hrs.

Treks from Ulleri to Ghorepani was assending another 700meters,trail was not bad however we need to climb some stairs . Distance was 8-9 miles, the place Ghorepani it was nice Gurung village with facing Mt Dhaulagiri(8167m), and side lots of mountains with Annapurna Range .

This day is another beautiful day for the views of sunrise with mountain , early morning without breakfast we have to climb up to viewpoint namely Poonhill. It was such a lovely place for to see the magnificent view of Annapurna Himalayan Range and Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range . After enjoying the views we descend to Hotel, the lovely breakfast was waiting for us. After breakfast we start our hike towards Ghandruk, . Trail untill Deurali was ascending than we start to descend Banthanti . Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk was decent . Ghandruk is very rich for Gurung cultural and religion . we overnight stay at nice lodge at Ghandruk.

In this day we start to our trek from Ghandruk , trail was slidely descend and we follow bumpy motorable road all the way to Nayapul . Our private coach picks up you than drive to Pokhara and transfer to hotel,Overnight stay at hotel which is in Lakeside .

After having a breakfast we start to drive by Tourist standard bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu , we use the same trail which we used previous time than we transfer you to Hotel . Around the evening, we conduct a short meeting at the office to discuss the overall trek and the feedback.

This is sad day for us because its a time for say good bye for you, In this day we drop you to Tribhuwan Intl Airport for your final departure.

Include

     Airport pick up by private Car/Jeeb/Bus
     Tourist bus from Kathmandu  to Pokhara and return to Kathmandu
     Accommodations in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Pokhara(2 nights) on Tourist Standard
    hotel
     Local transport from Pokhara to Nayapul & from Nayapul to Pokhara

     3 meals during the trekking(B/L/D)
     Teahouse accommodation (lodge) and guesthouses during the trek
     An English speaking, local government licensed trekking guide
     Required  porters for carrying luggage during the trek (1 Porter for 2 Clients)
     Purified Safe Drinking water during the trek
     Basic First Aid Kit
     Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket and Trekking Pole on Rental basis as per client’s requirement
    (Need to return after the trek)
     Duffel bag and Trekking route map
     Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for our trekking crew
     Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
     TIM’s Card
     All our local and government taxes and service charge
     Final departure to Int’l airport to your onward destinations

Exclude

     International airfare
     Nepal entry visa
     Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
     Personal expenses: phone call, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water & hot
    shower
     Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
     Any additional porters other than specified
     Tips for Guide and Porters
     Any other expenses which are not mentioned in our Price Includes section

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