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Ghorepani trek - 08 Days
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Ghorepani Poonhill trek is a colorful short
foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds
through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests
and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to
cool yourself. Around every corner is a
tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole
horizons of which will be revealed to you as you
reach the high points of your trek.
This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the view
point on Poon Hill offers all the best of
trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the
spectacular mountain scenery through charming
villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars, dense
rhododendron forests full of birds and deep
sub-tropical valleys, all set below the
Annapurnas with the picturesque peaks of
Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the
skyline. At the climax of this trek you will
climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most
spectacular mountains on Earth. As the sun
touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan
giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m.) and Annapurna
(8,091m.) along with a maze of other peaks,
slowly begin to appear, like magic, before your
eyes. This is a rewarding trek that can be
enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful
landscape.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 08 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude:3180 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Moderate
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which
takes about six hours.
You depart for the six hours drive to Pokhara
(915m,), 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. As
you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to
quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you
follow upstream to its junction with the
Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi
gently up through heavily terraced fields and
small hill towns to the Seti River that takes
you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant
weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full
of natural as well as cultural heritage sites
such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and
Hindus along with mountains. You can observe
views to the north across the hills and Phewa
Taal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri ranges. This drive will take most
of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to
fall in love with its beauty.
You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which
takes about 25 minutes.
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.)
by car which takes one and half hours drive. Now
you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to
Tikhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.)
which takes about four and half hours. After
breakfast at hotel you could drive by car or van
for one and half hours to Nayapul. Then you
start your trekking. The first part of your trek
is easy passing through numerous small villages
and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend
gently to the final destination of the day. The
majority people here are Gurung and their
religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in
agricultural activities, tourism business and
some in Gorkha and Indian regiments.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.)
and it takes about six hours. To begin your
trek, you could ascend steeply for the early 2
hours and then ascend gently passing through
Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages.
On the way, you could see good view of
Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli
(6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m.) South. Now your
trail is quite easier passing through forest and
descends gently up to the final camp. You could
see some of the wild life such as monkey and
various species of birds.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to
Tadapani (2675m.) which takes about five and
half hours. Early morning trip to Poon Hill
(3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt.
Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.),
Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt.
Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.),
Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.),
Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.),
Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous
snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek
Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650 m.) through the deep
forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. En
route, you frequently see waterfalls, rocks,
wild animals, local birds and green scenarios.
Tadapani is a small village surrounded by
beautiful forests which grants you a magnificent
view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail,
Annapurna II and so on.
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.)
and it takes about three hours. It is very easy
trek by descending gently all the way through
rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense
forests. You could hear different kinds of birds
chirping on the way. This is one of the popular
destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is
a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft
centre and Gurung museum. From this village you
could see good views of Annapurna South,
Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III
(7755m.) and Fishtail.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Ghandruk (1950m.) to Pothana (1990m.)
which takes about six hours. First part of your
trek is steeply down following stone staircase
to Kimbu (Bee hive). Kimbu or Bee hive is
located at the elevation of 1200 meters on the
bank of Modi Khola. Now your trail steeply
ascends following the stone staircase up to
Landruk. The trail ascends gently for early two
hours and again ascends steeply for an hour to
Deurali (2150m.) passing through Tolkha village
(1850m.). From this point you can see panoramic
view of Dhaulagiri I (8167m.), Annapurna South
(7219m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), Fishtail (6997m.),
Annapurna III (7755m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.),
Annapurna II (7937m.) and Lamjung Himal
(6930m.). Now the rest of the trail descends
gently down to Dhampus passing through Pothana
village (1900m.).
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi (1113m.)
which takes about four hours. Your trail
descends gradually for at least an hour and
follows gravel road for two hours and then
steeply descends to Phedi passing through
Dhampus village, paddy fields and forest
protected by local community. Upon your arrival
at Dhampus Phedi, you could take a vehicle to
reach Pokhara.
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Day 08 : |
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini
bus that takes about seven hours. While driving
from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to
Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the
Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to
Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the
mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace
fields, vegetable fields and people being
engaged in their daily life activities. From
Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to
capital city. You are then directly taken to the
hotel
You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which
takes about 25 minutes.
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Services
Includes
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit,
Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in
lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day,
A guide & required number of porter(s),
Essential equipment.
Services
Excludes
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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