Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek
(ETNNP157)  Nepal Group Tour

Overview

Ghandruk Ghorepani trekking is in Annapurna region, which is north-central part of Nepal. Ghorepani and Ghandruk are the two separate villages Development Committee. Ghorepani is famous for rhododendron forest as well as the fantastic panoramic sunrise, sunset view from Pun Hill 3210 meters which is one hour climbing from Ghorepani.

Ghandruk is a popular tourist place for trekkers in Annapurna area of Nepal, with easy trails and various accommodation possibilities, Gurung culture, Monastery, best views of the Annapurna Mountains including a beautiful massif view of Machhapuchhare, call “Fishtail” from Ghandruk.

Ghandruk Ghorepani treks offer the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs, Poon & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna’s with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline. One of the important highlights of this trip is to make a claim on Pun Hill, possibly the Most Spectacular Mountain scrapes on Earth. When the sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, there gradually appear, just like magic that your eye could not believe. Beautiful and ornate village of Ghandruk, home of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, Gurung Museum, culture and custom, Monastery are interesting to visit. Every day 3PM you have a chance to visit the ACAP project to discover at first hand the conservation work being carried out in Ghandruk village.

Ghandruk Ghorepani treks or know as Poon Hill Trek, start from beautiful tourist capital Pokhara after one day drive or 25 minutes fly from Kathmandu. Naya Pul mean new bridge is the original starting or ending point of Ghandruk Ghorepani trekking. The famous of Ghorepani trek is Gurung tropical village Ghandruk, where can be reach one day trekking from Pokhara. After three days trekking bring you the panoramic sunrise view from Poon Hill and continue two days walk to NayaPul than one and half an hour drive to Pokhara.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. 

Arrive in Kathmandu meet our representative and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu, final payment, join staff meeting with welcome dinner, overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Sightseeing & final preparation for trekking.

City sightseeing with tour guide; Kathmandu is the colorful of Nepal, a fascinating blend of rational architecture and symbols of the twentieth century. It’s artistic and cultural heritages is evident where ornately carried balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. If you have time, we recommend that you check out Durbar square, home to the palace of Kumari Devi, considered to be a living goddess. It is also worth the climb to visit Swaymbhunath the monkey temple. Explore the network of street Markets and ally Bazaars and witness the burning Ghats at PashupatiNatha. For those with a few extra days in kathmandu, the neighboring towns of Patan and Bhaktapur are well worth a visit too.

Day 3: Travel to Pokhara (900m) by tourist bus 200km 6 hours.

Early morning drive to Pokhara by tourist coach 200km (6hrs). Or fly to Pokhara 25 minutes, transfer to hotel. Evening visit around Lake & tourist market, dinner overnight, hotel in Lakeside.

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1950m).

6.30 wake up call, 7.00 breakfast 8.30 drive 1.30 hours to Nayapool by car/taxi, Start trek on foot follow half hour Modikhola, cross the river in Birethati, to follow Modi Khola valley passing Sauly Bazaar it takes 1.30 to 2 hours, and start climb to steps. Lunch will be 12.00 – 13.00 o’clock. And countinues walk to Ghandrku the beautiful Gurung village 5 to 6 hours walk from Nayapul. The beautiful Mountain View and Gurung culture is interest to see. On the evening there is one Mother groups dance programs. You can enjoy dancing or singing with them.

Day 5: Trek to Tadapani (2680m).

6.30 Am walk up call, 7 AM breakfast then after visit Gurung Museum and monastery with panoramic mountain view. We will start late 11 AM to Tadapani. Passing through the Rhododendrons Jungle the place call Bhaisi Kharka may we will have lunch in there. After lunch 1.30 hours inside the deep jungle. Tadapani means “far water”, so its on the ride of the hill. The place is famous for sunrise and sunset view of fishtail “Machhapurchhare”.

Day 6: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) 5 hours.

6.30 AM wakeup call, 7 AM breakfast, 8 AM start your trek, half an hour down to the gorge and climb 1 hours to reach to Banthati where there is hotel, continues follow the gorge till to Deurali where we have lunch 12 O’clock. After lunch few minutes climb and then down to Ghorepani inside the lush oak, rhododendron forest.

Day 7: Poon Hill and trek to Tikhedunga (1575m) 4 hours.

4.30 AM wakeup call, climb 1 hour to Poon Hilll (3210m) for sunrise view panoramic fantastic view.  Poon Hill is the one of the best breathtaking panorama view point in Nepal. We can see the Dhauligiri range to Manaslu range including the famous Mounthain peak Machhapurche “Fishtail”. Return back to the Hotel and take Breakfast then proceed to down to Nagythati meaning open hut, Banthati meaning Jungle hut and Ullari the beautiful mountain scenic and the village. You have lunch in Ullari and 1.30 hour steeply down to Tikhedunga the bank side of Bhurungdi Khola. Dinner in 6 PM with celebrate the last night in the mountain.

Day 8: Trek to Naya Pool and drive to Pokhara.

7 AM wake up call, 7.30 am breakfast and 8.30 start our trek to Nayapull passing through Hille, Sudame, Ramghari and Birethati where we start our trek on first day and finally walk to Nayapul with is 3.30 hours. We have lunch in Nayapool and drive to Pokhara 1.30 hours, our tourist coach is waiting in Nayapul. Transfer to the hotel and visit waterfall and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, return to the lakeside and boating an hour. Dinner at 7 PM, overnight in Pokhara.

Day 9: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist coach Or fly 25 min.

6 AM wake up call, 6.30 drive to Dam side for the best view and drop to tourist Bus Park own way travel to Kathmandu 6 hours drive 200 Km or half an hour fly to Kathmandu and shopping or relax in Kathmandu, finished your trip.

Day 10: Drop to Airport for your own way journey.

Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey or next trip.

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Value Added

We are ready to welcome you with all the necessary safety measures (Post -19 Pandemic Halt). Hence we assure you of safety and security by following the optimal precautions.

Safety Assurance from Us (Tour/Trekking Operator)

• Vehicles fully cleaned and disinfected
• Foot bath mat available at entrance
• Extra masks available (if required)
• Safe distancing
• We carry limited number of passengers
• Our crew wear full PPE while disinfecting the vehicle
• Temperature screening available
• Our crew tested fit to travel
• Sanitizers available
• We carry additional deep wipe down cleaning of high touched areas
• Hygiene kit available for sale
• Our crew wear face mask and face shield

Safety Rules for Travelers (You)

• Namaste over handshake
• Do not travel if unwell
• Wear face mask all the time
• Maintain safe distancing
• Use foot mat while boarding
• Undertake temperature screening
• Ventilators over air conditioning
• Avoid unnecessary surface touching
• Wash/Sanitize hands regularly
• Follow sneeze etiquette
• Follow safety instructions (from local authority)
• Carry your personal hygiene all the time

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