Classic Ghorepani
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Program Code : FD01 |
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Highlights of Trek |
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Description :
This trek leads you to the west of
Pokhara giving fine views of the
Annapurna Mountains and crossing through
beautiful Gurung villages.
Near Ghorepani is Poon hill, one of the
finest lookout points in the region.
This trek does not reach any great
altitudes, does not entail any
particularly long walking days and there
is always plenty to see.
Ghandruk is a village where we visit the
Annapurna Conservation Area Project
Grade : Moderate
You will be walking five to eight
hours per day at altitudes not exceeding
4,500 meters with steep ascents and
descents. Preparation will be much the
same as for the introductory trek but
should include more steep ascents and
descents if possible. Using the stairs
instead of the lift is a good way to
prepare for these treks as is cycling
and swimming.
Type : Camping/Hotel
Sometime Full board, tents and
sometime in guest house.
Duration : 15
days
Maximum Elevation :
3193m
Average walking hours
: 5 hours a day
Minimum group size :2
Maximum group size :16
Trek Begin : 24-03-2010,
07-04-2010,
30-09-2010, 14-10-2010,[Fix Departure]
Package Price : $ 869 .00 Per Person |
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Program Itinerary |
Days 01 :
Arrival and transfer to hotel. (Rest time spend
around Thamel to explore main tourists market in
Nepal). |
Days 02 :
Explore Kathmandu, Valley sightseeing: sightseeing
starts about 09:00 A.M. Swoyambhunath Stupa, Museum,
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhamnath Stupa,
Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square,
Duttatraya Square, Nyatapola, Pottery places and
overnight at hotel. |
Days 03 :
Mountain flight around 07:00 a.m. for an hour for a
fantastic panoramic view of Himalayas. Drive to
Chitwan National Park around 11: 00 a.m. by private
coach takes about 5 hours with scenic views of
mountains, beautiful terrace hills riversides,
different ethnic groups with its rich culture
inhabitant villages along the road to Chitawan
National Park. After reaching to Chit wan National
Park you will take a shower tea/coffee and visit to
Tharu Village and over night at Resort. (Lunch will
be taken on the way to Chitwan.) |
Days 04 :
Full day Chitwan National Park activities: After
breakfast: canoe trip on Rapti river, Jungle walk,
Lunch Jeep Drive or elephant ride, in evening Tharu
Cultural Show. |
Days 05 :
Early morning bird watching (There are about 450
different species of birds found in Chitwan National
Park). After breakfast drive to Pokhara and
overnight at hotel.
(Lunch will be taken on the way to Pokhara). |
Days 06 :
After breakfast around 08:00 a.m. drive Pokhara to
New Bridge takes about one and half-hours and trek
to Tirkhedhunga. You will cross a river and walk
approx. 30 minutes to reach Birethanti where is post
for trekking. You should cross a suspension bridge
to reach Birethanti a small market situated at the
ridge of Modi Khola. From Birethanti it will take
about four hours to reach our first night camping
place at Tirkhedhunga (1577m.) We will take our
lunch at Ramgarhi or Sudame calculating the time for
lunch. |
Days 07 :
Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m.): You will proceed
the trek around 08:00 a.m. after your breakfast. A
steep ascends up to Ulleri and gradually ascending
up to Ghorepani takes about 7 hours. Your lunch will
be at Banthanti. You will walk whole day through
dense forest of Rhododendron, oak trees and bamboo
grooves watching beautiful rhododendron and orchid
flowers. You will certainly enjoy the chipping birds
and butterflies. |
Days 08 :
Ghorepani to Tadapani (2540m.): Early morning you
will ascend about one hour to Poon Hill (3193m.) to
see the beautiful sun rise and colourful mountains;
Mt. Annapurna South 7219m., Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m.,
Tent Peak, Thapa Peak, Hiun Chuli 6441m., Annapurna
III 7855m., Annapurna II 7937m., Annapurna IV 7525
m., Mt. Lamjung 6931m., and many other peaks in
Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. You will feel you
are in heaven when you will be in Poon Hill.Descend
to Ghorepani again and take breakfast and commence
your trek to Tadapani via Deurali, Banthanti. There
are many ascend and descend along the trail. You can
also enjoy the panoramic Mountain View and flora
faunas on the trail. We can also see the beautiful
mountain views from Tadapani. |
Days 09 :
Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951m.): This day is simply
the short day descending approximately three and
half-hours all the way to Ghandrung. Lunch and camp
will be at Ghandrung Ghandrung is beautiful Gurung
Village with its rich culture and tradition. There
are about 1000 Gurung families in this village. Most
male people are in Gorkha Army of this village.
There is also an office of Annapurna Conservation
Area Project.We can also have beautiful view of
mountains from Ghandrung. |
Days 10 :
Ghandrung to Potana (1872m.): Steep descend to
Modikhola and cross the bridge and ascend up to
Landrung. We take our lunch at Tolka. We should
ascend up to Deurali from Tolka. We have a gentle
descend up to Potana take s about 45 minutes from
Deurali. This day we have to walk about six to seven
hours.A beautiful eye-catching Mountain View from
Potana is unforgettable. |
Days 11 :
Potana to Pokhara (920m.): There is a gentle descend
up to Dhampus from Potana takes about one and
half-hours. We could have a beautiful Mountain View
from Dhampus. There is another about two hours steep
descends from Dhampus to Suikhet where we conclude
our trek. We drive about one hour from Suikhet to
Pokhara and over night at hotel or camp. |
Days 12 :
Rest day at Pokhara or Explore Pokhara: Fewa Lake,
Mahendra Cave K. I. Singh Bridge, David fall, Binda
Basini temple, Beganas Lake, Tibetan refugee Camp
etc. o/n at hotel. |
Days 13 :
Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu and overnight at hotel.
Rest time free for own activities. O/n at hotel. |
Days 14 :
Free day at Kathmandu. |
Days 15 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu. |
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Cost Included :- |
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
(as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin
share basis), ground transport, full compliment of
trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland
transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew
insurance, emergency first aid kit. |
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Additional Cost :- |
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Extra hotel expenses, single
room supplement where requested, any personal
expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges,
video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international
airfares, medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew, Visas and visa extension costs, lunch
and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste
meal on first night). Any additional costs not
included in quote. |
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