11-Day Ghorepani Trek and Chitwan Jungle Safari in Nepal

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

• Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and head to the hotel.

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Day 02

Drive to Pokhara

• Head for Pokhara early in the morning.
• Pass terrace villages, farms, and cities with eye-catching views of snow-capped peaks.
• Stay at the hotel.

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Day 03

Drive to Nayapul and Climb to Tikhhe Dhunga

• After breakfast, drive to Nayapul through Birethanti village (1,025m) on the shore of the Modi River.
• Following the river, climb to Tikhhe Dhunga or Ulleri.
• Stay the night at a tea house or lodge.

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Day 04

Trek Through Ulleri to Ghorepani

• Trek to Ghorepani, passing Ulleri Village, taking approximately 5 hours to reach.
• On the way, traverse Tirkhe Dhunga and cross a river by bridge over the Bhurungdi River.
• Pass grazing scenery and cultivated regions through oak and rhododendron woods.
• Arrive at Nangethanti and then finally reach Ghorepani.
• Stay overnight at the tea house.

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Day 05

Poon Hill Sunrise and Walk to Tadapani

• Move early in the morning to Poon Hill, which is located at a height of 3210m.
• Reach the top of Poon Hill and be welcomed by picturesque sunrise views over eye-catching peaks like Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and several more peaks.
• After that, walk to Tadapani, taking around 6 hours.
• Spend the night at a tea house.

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Day 06

Trek to Ghandruk

• From Tadapani, trek to Ghandruk, which lies at a height of 1900m.
• On the way, observe striking sub-tropical valleys, thick rhododendron woods, and frozen waterfalls.
• See how villagers spend time knitting baskets and clothes and handling their resources.
• Take in the sight of the enormous Himalayan views of Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tukuche (6920m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) (6993m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Lamjung Himal (6931m), and many other peaks.
• Spend the night at a tea house.

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Day 07

Trek Down to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara

• Trek for around 6 hours downhill to reach Nayapul, passing the grazing lands in the Modi River valley.
• Wander downhill through green cultivated farms to the Modi River, again back to Nayapul.
• Drive back to Pokhara.
• Spend the night at Pokhara Hotel Dandelion Mount Kailash or a similar category.

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Day 08

Drive to Chitwan

• The drive to Chitwan takes around 6 hours, depending on traffic jams.
• Visit the Park Visitor's Centre to see the record of plants and animals in Chitwan National Park.
• Enjoy a spectacular sunset relaxing on the banks of the Rapti River.
• Witness the Tharu cultural dance performed by the local villagers.
• Retire at Hotel Parkland or a similar category.

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Day 09

Chitwan Jungle Safari

• Experience the jungle safari on your second day here.
• See many fauna, such as 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tigers, elephants, pythons, crocodiles, deer, and more.
• Witness an elephant taking a bath.
• Head for a canoe ride and take a jungle walk.
• Indulge in bird watching on the river beach and see over 250 kinds of birds in the park.
• Spend the night at Hotel Parkland or a similar category.

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Day 10

Return to Kathmandu

• Return to Kathmandu. It takes around 6 hours to reach Kathmandu, depending on traffic jams.
• Stay the night at Kathmandu Hotel Shangrila or a similar category.

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Day 11

Departure

• Depart for your next destination.