Ghorepani Ghandruk trek is fairly easy and colorful one into the Annapurna region. Throughout the Ghorepani Ghandruk trek can enjoy spectacular mountains, dense forest with rhododendrons blossom in the spring and icy waterfalls which adds extra excitement in your trip. Ghorepani Ghandruk trek offers magnificent view of Himalayas from Poon Hill. We trek through beautiful small villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars, thick rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna and Machapuchare Hamil. The stunning sunrise view on Mountains is the best view which is observed through Poon Hill when the sun touches the snow-capped summits Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machapuchere, you will see magic, before your eyes. This is an easier trek that can be accomplished with experiencing ethnic culture and tradition.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up from the Kathmandu International Airport by Green Valley Nepal Treks representative and transfer to hotel, rest and refresh for couple of hour and complete the official formalities.
Day 02: Morning fly to Pokhara (820m) drive to trailhead Nayapul trek via Birethati (1025m) to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
Day 03: Trek Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2800m)
Day 04: Early morning visit Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2600m)
Day 05: Trek Tadapani (2600m) to Ghandruk (1940m)
Day 06: Trek Ghandruk (1940m) to Nayapul via Birethanti, drive back to Pokhara then transfer to hotel and afternoon free time in Pokhara for personal activities.
Day 07: Free day in Pokhara for personal activities like sightseeing boating on Fewa Lake, shopping etc...
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu by private car, it will take about 5-6 hours then transfer to your Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 09: Sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu valley - Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa (famous monkey temple), Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath. Sightseeing tour will take you to visit all the major historical and cultural monuments of Kathmandu valley.
Day 10: International departure or go for onward program.
Trip Cost Includes:
Airport transfers- pick up and drop
Entry permits to Annapurna Conservation (ACAP) Area
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) pass
All supporting staffs (trekking guide and porters), as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances.
3 meals per day and overnight accommodation in tea house lodge along the Ghorepani Trek.
Domestic airfare (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu) or overland journey by tourist bus/car as required
Hotel accommodation according to the above plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per your interest and budget.
Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley using private transport
Necessary picks up and drops to trailhead and from ending point for trekking
Trip Cost Exclude:
International airfare
International airport departure tax
Lunch and dinner during the Kathmandu and Pokhara stay
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, donation & tips etc.