9-day Trek Of Annapurna Foothills Via Landruk And Pokhara From Kathmandu
Description
Gear up for an adventurous trek of the Annapurna foothills and see outstanding views of the mountain ranges as you trek to Landruk, then make your way to the serene village of Ghandruk. Pass by the lovely and lush forests on your way to Banthati and Ghorepani and meet the area's local people. Enjoy the splendid sunset view from Poon Hill before returning to Kathmandu for an entire day of sightseeing!
Highlights
- Get a great view of Annapurna, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges from Landruk
- Stroll through the idyllic village in Ghandruk
- See monkeys on your way to Banthanti
- Admire the snow-clad mountains framed by rhododendrons as you move to Ghorepani
- Notice the beautiful horizon from the top of Poon Hill
- Take a pleasant walk on the quiet and peaceful road to Birethanti and Nayapul
- Visit the beautiful stupa temples in Kathmandu
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
- Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the evening dinner and get briefed about the trip.
Overnight in the hotel.
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Day 2: Fly to Pokhara and trek to Australian Camp expand_more
- Take a scenic flight of about 25 minutes to Pokhara from Kathmandu, then drive for approximately an hour to Kande before beginning the trek to the Australian Camp.
- After arriving at the camp, rest there for the night.
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Day 3: Trek from the Australian Camp to Landruk expand_more
- Start trekking to Landruk from the Australian Camp. We pass through places like Pothana, Bichuk Deurali, Bheri Kharka and finally, after 5 hours of walking, we will reach Landruk.
- From there, you can admire the great view of Annapurna, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges while also taking photographs.
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Day 4: Trek from Landruk to Ghandruk expand_more
- Begin descending to the valley of the Modi Khola, and after a relaxing stroll along the riverside, climb for 700 metres to reach Ghandruk.
- After we arrive, you can spend the afternoon walking around the pleasant village. It is a Village Development Committee and also the gateway to Poon Hill.
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Day 5: Trek to Banthati expand_more
- Continue to walk uphill through the delightful rhododendron woods to arrive at Tadapani.
- From there, descend to the Travellers Sanctuary Lodge and get a chance to spot some monkeys on the cliff above the lodge.
- Follow the level trail for half an hour to reach Banthanti.
- Meet the local people of the area who manage the four basic lodges available here.
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Day 6: Travel to Ghorepani expand_more
- Keep climbing uphill through the park-like forests until we reach Deurali Village.
- If there is time and good visibility, you can climb to the observation tower on the hill above or push on for half an hour on the trail to Ghorepani to reach the ridge, which will give you superb views of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri.
- Marvel at the sight of the snow-clad mountains framed by rhododendrons before continuing downhill to Ghorepani.
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Day 7: Climb Poon Hill before going to Tikhedhungga expand_more
- Climb Poon Hill for a beautiful view of the sunrise before starting the return trip to Ghorepani.
- Start descending downhill all the way to Ullieri, and then the 3300 stone steps down to Tikhedhungga, a small mountain village for trekkers to rest overnight.
Overnight at Hille Lodge.
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Day 8: Drive to Pokhara from Nayapul expand_more
- Trek to Nayapul from Hille Lodge, taking a pleasant walk along the quiet road to Birethanti and looking at the local population before arriving at Nayapul.
- After reaching, drive to Pokhara by our private car.
Rest and relax in Pokhara.
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Day 9: Fly back to Kathmandu and visit temples expand_more
- Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
- You can spend the rest of the day visiting Pashupatinath and Boudhanath stupas, seeing the famous architecture, and mingling with the native population of Bhaktapur, or rest after the long hike. End of tour.
What's Included
Airport-hotel-airport pick and drop by private car/van
2 nights sharing twin bedrooms in a 4-star hotel with breakfast
2 nights sharing twin bedrooms 4-star hotel with breakfast
Kathmandu valley sightseeing with a tour guide in a private car/van
All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
Tea, coffee, cookies and fresh fruits are served during the trek
Hot shower, hot water during the trek
Sharing twin bed attached bathroom, lodge accommodation during the trek
Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by domestic flights
Kande – Nayapul – Pokhara by private car/van
Porters to carry your luggage during the trek
Food, accommodation, the salary of guide & porters
TIMS permit, ACAP entrance permit
Insurance and trekking gear for guides and porters
All government taxes, vat and office service charge
What's Excluded
All bar bills, beverages such as Coke, Fanta, mineral water
Personal insurance, laundry service, phone calls and internet
Rescue operation charge in case of emergency
Gratitude and tips for your guide, porter and driver
Know before you go
- This trip can be personalized as per your requirements that meet your time frame.
- The trip price will be according to Deluxe, Standard, Budget, and group size, so please kindly provide your details for a program tailor-made for you.
Meeting Point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 975 Per Person |
This is a private tour |