Ghorepani Trekking
Ghorepani Trekking is one of the most famous trekking areas in Nepal. To reach to Annapurna Region either you can fly or drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Pokhara is the gate way to Annapurna region. City of Pokhara offers many natural and attractive places to visit. Fewlake with the shadow of Machhapuchre (Fishtail) mountain, Begnas tal (lake). Mahendra Cave, Sharangkot for sunrise and sunset view and others place are the attraction of Pokhara. There are rarely a few places in the world with such a splendid variety of natural beauty as that of Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Buddhist monasteries, home of famous Gorkha soldiers and other friendly ethnic groups, as well as hot springs and beautiful villages.
Day to Day Itinerary
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day1
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus.
It takes about 6-7 hrs by tourist bus, either you can also get fly to reach Pokhara. Many flights were operating. It take about 25 min. Through the fly we will discover many mountain views.
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day2
Pokhara drive to NayaPul & trek to Tirkhedunga.
4-hour trek to Tirkhedunga (1545 m). The trail winds its way through bamboo forests and passes by a spectacular waterfall.
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day3
Tirkhedunga trek to Ghorepani (2775 m) in 5h.
The Annapurna South (7273m) and the Hiunchuli gradually unfold on this pleasant walk uphill through fields and pastures and later through rhododendrons and oak woods. Ghorepani was originally a horse watering post, which has evolved into an important crossroads for tourists and the numerous mule caravans on the Jomoson-Pokhara trip.
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day4
Ghorepani trek to Poon Hill (3193 m) - Tadapani (2540 m) in 6h.
We leave early morning for Poon Hill, to catch the early morning sunlight on the panorama of peaks: Dhaulaghiri, Annapurnas, Machhapuchare… This is an option but really worth the while. We then retrace our steps to Ghorepani and continue towards Tadapani through rhododendron woods.
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day5
Tadapani trek to Ghandrung (1940m) - Landrung (1645 m) in 6h.
The trail gently descends through a subtropical forest highlighted by huge bamboo massifs and giant rhododendrons. Gandrung is the main village of the Gurung tribe,warriors known for their contribution to the famous Gurkha regiments. We continue our descent to the Modi Khola river then climb up to Landrung.
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day6
Landrung - Dhampus (1750m) in 5h.
Pleasant walk through terraced paddy fields. Superb vistas of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu.
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day7
Dhampus terk to Phedi the drive back to Pokhara or same day take fly to back Kathmandu (Time constraints).
An afternoon of leisure to spend at the Pokhara lakeside. You can enjoy a swim, a boat ride, some shopping and the restaurant terraces on the shoreline
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day8
Pokhara Drive back to Katmandu by tourist bus or Fly back .
Cost Details
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Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
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Teahouse accommodation during the trek
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
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All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
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An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
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Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
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Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
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All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
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All government and local taxes
what's excluded?
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Nepalese visa fee
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International airfare to and from Kathmandu
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Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
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Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
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Travel and rescue insurance
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Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
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Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
