Ghorepani – Ghandruk (Poonhill) Trekking

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Ghorepani -Poonhill (Annapurna Foothill)/ Ghandruk Trek
4 Night 5 Days Special Package Trip

This is a medium class trekking in  foothills of the Annapurna Range, which offers fantastic views of these mountains and glimpses of traditional village life. Trekking along the mountain trails of Nepal is a special experience which you will get in Ghorepani – Ghandruk trekking program. Ghorepani is the settlement (below Poonhill) of Magar people & Ghandruk was the first village to cater to tourists in Nepal as known as gurung village. Poonhill (3,210 m.) is the best spot for mountain viewing and has the most magnificent view of the sunrise over the mountains you have ever seen! From Poonhill you can view more than 15 mountain peaks! The view takes in Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna  and the Manaslu range. The Poonhill treks starts and ends from Nayapul, an hour and a half drive from Pokhara.

Day 01: Pokhara – Ulleri (2073m.)
Drive from Pokhara – Nayapool for 42 km, trek start from Nayapool (1050m.) to Birethanti for 25 min trek then you will cross Modi River. From here take left side, follow all the way to Burundi Khola – Ramghai/Hille for 2 Hrs where you will have lunch. After lunch from Ramghai about one and half hrs trek to Hille village. From Hille about 30 min hike for  Tirkhedhunga ( 1577m.) a small gurung village. After Tirkhedhunga cross a hanging bridge and one and half hrs trek up to Ulleri (2073m.). Ulleri is a small gurung village from where you will see the mountain of Annapurna South (7219m.) and Himchhuli (6441m.).

Total walking Duration: 5-6 hrs. Distance: 13.Km

Day 02: Ulleri – Ghorepani (2874m.)
From Ulleri village after breakfast trek start to Banthanti for 45min ( Village before start to forest-2350m.) . From Banthanti another one and half hrs gentle trek for Nangethanti (2550m.-Lunch place). Here you will hike inside of Oak and rhododendron forest. After lunch another one hours and 20 min for Ghorepani (2874m.) A beautiful Magar village from where you will see the range of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

Total walking Duration: 4 hrs. Distance: 8 Km

Day 03: Ghorepani – Tadapani (2660m)
Early in the morning before breakfast we have to start our sunrise trip from Poonhill (3210m. and 45min walk up). Poonhill is a popular view point in Annapurna Ranges from where we can see the Mountains as: Dhaulagiri I-8167m., Tukuche Peak-6920m., Dhampus Peak-6012m., Nilgiri-7061m., Annapurna I-8091m., Annapurna South-7219m., Himchhuli-6441m., Fishtail-6997m., Annapurna II-7937m., Lamjung Himal-6920m., Manaslu-8163m., and many more.. After sunrise trip we will back to Ghorepani, Take breakfast and after breakfast we start our trek to Deurali for one and half hours up and gentle trek from the ridge.  From Deurali another one and half-hour gentle downhill to Banthanti for Lunch. After lunch one and half hours very nice gentle up and down to Tadapani Village (2660m.). Tadapani is a small gurung village totally surrounding by rhododendron forest from where you will get mountain view of: Annapurna South-7219m., Himchhuli-6441m., Fishtail-6997m., Mardi Himal etc in closed distance.

Total walking Duration: 5 hrs.  Distance: 12 Km

Day 04: Tadapani – Ghandruk (1952 m)
This day is easier but beautiful days. Trek start after breakfast from Tadapani to Bhise-Kharka for 45min gentle walk in the forest then another 2-3 hrs gentle down and flat for Ghandruk (1952m.). This day you will have your lunch at Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung village from where you will get the Mountain view of ; Annapurna South-7219m., Himchhuli-6441m., Fishtail-6997m., Mardi himal etc. After lunch you will go for village tour in Ghandruk specially old town of Ghandruk and Ghandruk Gurung Museum for 1-2 hrs then back to hotel for rest.

Total walking Duration: 4 hrs. Distance: 6.5Km

Day 05: Ghandruk – Pokhara (915m)
This day you will start your trek after breakfast from Ghandruk to two hours for Sauli-Bazar down and flat hike. From Saulibazar another one and half hours max easy and flat hike with corner of Modi Khola for Birethanti where you will take your lunch. After lunch trek 25 min for Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara.

Optional: One hour Yoga course at Hotel.

Total walking Duration: 5 hrs. Distance: 10.5Km

 

For further information and booking: sapkotajr@gmail.com / info@aromatrekking.com

Total Cost: TBA

The Package cost Includes

• Assisted upon arrival at the airport by our office representative.
• All arrival and departure transfers as per the itinerary by Private vehicles.
• Accommodation in local Guest House on twin sharing basis for trekking area on Full board.
• Necessary Conservation Area Entry fee.
• English Speaking Trekking Guide, Trekking Porters
• Trekking Equipment: Sleeping bags, Walking  Sticks
• All applicable taxes

Cost doesn’t include:

• Lunch and Dinner city / out of trekking area.
• Sightseeing which is not mentioned in above itinerary.
• Personal expenses.
• Any transportation cost outside of the regular itinerary.
• Any insurance.
• Expenses of personal nature.

Typical Ghandruk Village – Nepal

Village Tour in Nepal.

 

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