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Trek To Ghorepani With Kathmandu Highlights In 10 Days
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Adventure Sports

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Nepali

Description

On this tour, know why Nepal is a country full of geographical diversity and various cultural attractions. The trek is your gateway to know Annapurna region a lot better and experience the geographical diverseness.

Highlights
  • Hiking trip to the Himalayas in Nepal
  • En route, observe waterfalls, huge rocks, wild animals, birds and green valleys
  • Panoramic views of some of the highest peaks on the Himalayan ranges
  • Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1320m) expand_more
    • Get picked up from the airport, check-in hotel, and hang around in Kathmandu's Thamel at the main tourist place.

    Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or Skyline Hotel).

  • Day 2: Kathmandu (1320m) to Pokhara (914m) expand_more
    • Take an early drive/flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.). One can view green hills, beautiful valleys and some mountain views on the way. Pokhara is regarded as a tourist paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples, etc. One can have the pleasure to observe views of Phewa Taal (lake), Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. 

    Overnight at 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).

  • Day 3: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1577m) expand_more
    • Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul with your Nepali guide.

    • Start your trek from Nayapul (1050m.). From Nayapul, trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours. 

    Overnight at tea house lodge.

  • Day 4: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m) expand_more
    • Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m). Today you could ascend down gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, one could see the majestic view of Machhapuchhre (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna South (7219m.). 

    Overnight at Ghorepani at tea house lodge.

  • Day 5: Ghorepani to Punhill (3180m) and then to Tadapani (2675m) expand_more
    • Proceed to trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m) and then to Tadapani (2675m). Cover the distance within five and half hours of normal trek.

    • Early morning, start your trip to Punhill (3180m) 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 numerous other snowcapped mountain peaks.

    • Have breakfast at Ghorepani.

    • Trek to Tadapani (2650 m) through the deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. En route, one can observe waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds and green valleys. 

    Overnight at Tadapani at tea house lodge.

  • Day 6: Tadapani (2675m) to Ghandruk (1950m) expand_more
    • Comparatively, today is the easiest trek of all days. One has to trek through the forests of Rhododendron and oak and one could hear the soothing chirp of birds on the way. This trek also offers the best alternative for birds lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There are a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village, you could observe good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m), Annapurna III (7755m) and Fishtail. Ghandruk village is listed on the World Heritage Site.

    • Stay overnight at Ghandruk.

    • In the evening, attend a typical Gurung Cultural program which can be organized on demand. 

    Overnight at tea house lodge.

  • Day 7: Ghandruk (1950m) to Nayapul and then Pokhara (1990m) expand_more
    • Now the rest of the trail descends gently down to Dhampus passing through Pothana village (1900m).

    • Drive back to Pokhara from Nayapul. 

    Overnight at 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).

  • Day 8: Rest day in Pokhara expand_more
    • Do self-paying adventure like paragliding, ziplining, ultra-light, etc or rest in Pokhara.

    Overnight at 3 star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel third Pole)

  • Day 9: Pokhara to Kathmandu expand_more
    • Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.

    • After a normal drive of seven hours, reach Kathmandu.

    • While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable Car is operated to reach Manakamana Temple. One can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. 

    Overnight at 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or Skyline Hotel).

  • Day 10: Departure expand_more
    • After breakfast, enjoy some free time for last moment shopping or rest and get dropped at the airport by private vehicle.

What's Included
  • Airport pick-up and drops by private car/van/bus

  • Two night deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu (on the arrival day and after the trekking)

  • 3-night standard accommodation at Pokhara

  • Your standard meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking

  • Ground transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu drive by tourist bus

  • By car from Pokhara to trek starting point and trek ending point to Pokhara

  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks

  • An experienced, helpful and friendly guide and porters (1 porter for 2 peoples)

  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porter

  • Arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company

  • Annapurna Conversation Area Project (ACAP) permits

  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees

  • First aid medical kit

  • Duffle bag if necessary

  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with a cultural dance show

  • All government taxes, vat, official expenses & service charges

What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos

  • Your Travel insurance

  • Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara

  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

  • Tipping (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory)

Know before you go
  • 10 Days Ghandruk-Ghorepani Trek

  • Whenever there comes a question about the best easy treks in Nepal, people have different replies. But what is common in all those is Ghandruk Ghorepani Trekking. Nepal is a country full of geographical diversity having various cultural attractions. The 10 Days Ghandruk Ghorepani Trek is your gateway to know Annapurna Region a lot better and experience the geographical diverseness.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Per person
1 To 10 USD 850 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 850 / person