ARRIVE AT KATHMANDU (1300M) AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by our staff, who will escort you to the hotel,where our Sherpa guide or the office staff will give you a brief orientation about the hotel, Kathmandu itself, trekking, andthe do’s and don’ts of the area. They will also review any additional information that you might require while in Nepal,including an overview of the next day’s sightseeing tour. In the evening, you will enjoy a complimentary welcome dinner atone of the finest traditional Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu, with the necessary transfer to and from the hotel by taxi,bus. Overnight inHotel
GUIDED SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU VALLEY
After your breakfast, you will precede to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will tour the ancient palace, the temple of
Kumari, hailed as the living goddess of Nepal, Hanuman Dhoka and Kasthamandav Temple with a guide knowledgeable aboutNepalese history, architecture, and religion. From there, you will proceed by taxi, bus to the Buddhist site, SwoyambhunathStupa, also known as the “Monkey Temple” because of its lively troops of resident monkeys. You will then visitPashupatinath Temple, the holiest shrine for Hindus, situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, a popular cremationsite. Before returning to the hotel, you will visit BoudhnathStupa, a Buddhist pilgrimage center and home to many colorfulgompas, or monasteries. Once back at the hotel, you will receive a briefing about the trek and have a chance to meet yourguides and ask any last minute questions before tomorrow morning’s departure. Overnight inHotel
DRIVE TO POKHARA (820M)06 HRS
After an early breakfast, you will then travel by a Tourist Coach towards the scenic Pokhara highway. This is an interesting drive through the foothills of the Himalaya. The road has been greatly improved in recent years. The drive continues with several stops on route before Pokhara. On reaching Pokhara transfer to the Hotel with enough time in the afternoon for a stroll around the beautiful Phewa Lake side. Overnight inHotel
DRIVE TO NAYAPUL (1070M) 1.5 HRS AND TREK TO TIKHEDHUNGA (1540M) 04 HRS
DAY 04: DRIVE TO NAYAPUL (1070M) 1.5 HRS AND TREK TO TIKHEDHUNGA (1540M) 04 HRS
Morning drive leads on the good motor able road for about 25 Km. the journey continues along with the great scenery passing through several villages Naudanda, Kanre, and Lumle all the way to Nayapul. On reaching at Nayapul, our adventure begins from the warm sub tropical region; the walk follows the Modi River upstream to Birethanti& follows the east bank of BhurungdiKhola with scenery of waterfall, high green forest and follows the nice trails. Lunch will be served at Ramghai and finally reaches to Tikhedhunga. Walking distance is four hours and overnight at Tikhedhunga village where you can enjoy the cool splash of the cascading waterfalls. Overnight at Tea house/Lodge
TREK TO GHOREPANI (2860M)06 HRS
The trail steeply ascends on the long stone steps to Ulleri village with the scenery of terrace landscape and Annapurna Himalaya. After few hours of long hard climb with several breaks in between reaching at Ulleri village, from here the path is gradual on the winding trail through the cool shade of forest, the walk continues with few short ups and downs section, Walking in the midst of the giant rhododendron forest and finally reaches you at Ghorepani after a good 5-6 hours of trek. GhorepaniDeurali is a busy spot on the ridge in the midst of the beautiful rhododendron forest, offering grand views of Dhaulagiri range of mountains on the west and Annapurna to the north. Overnight at Tea house/Lodge
TREK TO TADAPANI(2630M)WITH VISIT TO POONHILL (3210M) 05 HRS
The guide will wake you up early in the morning for 45 minutes to an hour hike up to Poonhill with a help of flash light or moon light and glimpse of stars and walking through the Rhododendron forest. Poonhill named after the hill tribe Pun, inhabitants of Ghorepani and surrounding area. This is a great vantage spot for the most panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail), Manaslu, all the way to Ganesh Himalayan range. Nearly 600 km range of mountains can be viewed from this great spot with the spectacular sunrise on the mid western Himalaya range. After a great time here return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to Tadapani, the walk passes through the Rhododendron, Pine, Fur and bamboo forest with few short ups and downs and until reaching the days’ destination at Tadapani. One of the wonderful place with close view of the Annapurna and Fishtail, situated in the midst of the rain and alpine mixed forest. This takes around five hours walking distance up & down besides lunch break at Bhanthati. Overnight at Tea house/Lodge
TREK TO GHANDRUK (1940M) 04 HRS
Today’s walk leads through serene forest for an hour on the gradual path to BhasiKharka, from this spot the trail descends with occasional view of the Mt.Annapurna ranges &Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). The trial descends through forest, creeks and small streams and into the maze of trails till Ghandruk village is reached. This is a semi-modern village and gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. On reaching Ghandruk at lunch time and as well for the night stop with enough time to explore the village and Gurung culture.Overnight at Tea house/Lodge
TREK TO TOLKHA (1700M) 05 HRS
After eating a great Himalayan breakfast amongst amazing views of the mountains, trek down towards the paved courtyards of Ghandruk village past the farm houses, and terrace fields then reaching by the Modi River at Phedi between Landruk and Ghandruk. After crossing ModiKhola (stream) on a suspension bridge with a view of wild honey bee hives hanging precariously on a rocky cliff. From here the trail leads up to a slow climb all the way to Landruk village for lunch, from here the path leads to a gradual walk on the winding trail for an hour to a small settlement at Tolkha for the overnight stay. Overnight at Tea house/Lodge
TREK TO DHAMPUS PHEDI (1130M) 05 HRS AND DRIVE TO POKHARA 20 MIN
From Tolkha, there is a grand view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli can be seen right from your room. With the lovely morning in Tolkha, our journey continues on the gradual winding path towards BhaiseKharka a small settlement at the base of the hill, from here less than an hour climb through the beautiful rainforest brings you at the top of the ridge at Deurali the highest point of this trek. From here one can view Mt.Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchhre. After Deurali, the trek goes down through the lovely forest on the good wide path with wonderful scenery; after an hour you reach into Pothana Village, which is situated in the midst of the forest with awesome views of the Annapurna and Manaslu range. After having lunch, trek down to the village at Dhampus with fabulous mountain scenery. From Dhampus an hour descend brings you at Phedi for the smooth drive to Pokhara, on reaching Pokhara by the Phewa Lake side. Overnight at Hotel
DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU
After a wonderful time in the mountains, Pokhara is certainly great spot to relax after the trek and swap stories with fellow trekkers. After breakfast, we will board the bus for the 06 hours scenic journey back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel
FINAL DEPARTURE
Keep the departure time of international flight in mind, and make sure to keep your confirmed air ticket and passport handy!
Our staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from beautiful Nepal.
- Aiport pickup and drop
- Accomodation hotel lodges and teahouse
- all meal during trek
- all transportation during trek
- guide and potter
- all permit cost , entrance fee and local taxes
- all government taxes
- International flight fare
- Travel insurance/ Rescue Operation cost
- All personal expenses(laundry, electric accessories, cell phone charges etc)
- Tips for guide and potter
Total duration 11 days
Trek Grade Moderate
Trek Duration 06 days
Max Elevation 3210m (at Poonhill)
Mode of Trek Teahouse
Trek Start Nayapul
Trek Ends DhampusPhedi