Ghandruk Panorama trekking - Annapurna loop trekking
Short Explanation of Nepal Ghandrung Trekking :- Ghandruk this trek is planned for trekkers on a limited time schedule and will offer some of the best views in the Annapurna region without having to contend with the altitude. The trek is start from Shurket / Dhampus Phedi near by Pokhara valley.
Instantly after leaving Pokhara valley, it is not such a long wait before we get fantastic views of the mountains including the common shape of Machhapuchhre "The Fish tail". From the next day trek, we follow the green valley through rhododendron and orchid hang forest before we climb to Ghandruk. Ghandruk, a large & prosperous Gurung village, is beautifully set against the backdrop of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and holy Mount Machhapuchhre (6993m). The reminder of the treks follows the Modi valley and will drive back to Pokhara from Naya Pul. Ghandruk village trekking trails have good Teahouse / lodges facilities management by ethnic families. A local hotel / Lodge restaurant provides to the trekkers best and delicious meals. Our company offer Teahouses (Lodges Camp) or Camping (Tents Camp) trekking but lodged camp trekking is very popular because which is cheaper compare with Camping Trekking.
ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
After you arrive in Kathmandu airport please check our company board outside
the main gate there will be our airport representative you will meet with him
and he will transferred to hotel by private vehicle and our representative will
help you to check-in your hotel after that if time enough, representative will
take you to our office for short briefing about the trip but if not enough time
then give a short trip brief in hotel and request to pay the due balance for
the trip. Overnight at Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing to Swayambhunath, Kathmandu
& Patan
After breakfast, tour guide will take to you for full day sightseeing in
historical monuments sightseeing places including swayambhunath known as monkey
temple, Kathmandu durbar square & Patan durbar square then drive back to
Hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (850m)
Trekking staff will arrive at your hotel at 6:30 am to pick you up to tourist
bus station for journey to Pokhara. Normally bus leave at 7:00 am from
Kantipath and it takes about 7 hours from Kathmandu. Today, you can take a
breakfast in your hotel that you order earlier night or request to manage
packing breakfast that you eat in bus journey because on the way we are not
stopping for breakfast as well not available good breakfast but we stop for a
lunch so try to eat Nepalese food (Dal Bhat). Afternoon you arrive in Pokhara
then check in your hotel and refresh and look around lakeside. Pokhara is a
beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish
tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the
east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller
and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect starting point for
our trek. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara drive to Nayapul then trek to
Ghandruk (1940m)
Today, after breakfast in Hotel then leave Pokhara for Nayapul (New Bridge) by
private transportation, through Dhampus Phedi, Naudanda, Kande, Lumle and finally
you reach at Nayapul (1070m).Its about one hour drive then your trek will be
begins from here just few minutes walk down then easy flat walk to Birethanti
(1025m) then cross the modi river then right turn to go for Ghandruk village though
passing a beautiful village Syauli Bazaar (1220m) and climb Kimche (1640m) until
higher part after that flat and uphill to Ghandruk village (1940m). On the
trail you will see beautiful view of Modi Khola, Annapurna south, Hiunchuli,
fishtail and beautiful landscape. Overnight at teahouse
Day 05: Ghandruk Trek to Pothana (1900m)
We decent down to Modi Khola and start climb up to Landruk village (1545m)
a pretty big village inhabited by mixed community of Gurung, Magar and Brahmin
as well. Now the trail gently ascends to Tolka (1700m.) and then ascent and
level path to Bherikharka. From here, the trail goes steeply up to Deorali
(2100m.) with a view of different mountain peaks in panorama. Now the trail
gradually descends to Pothana passing through different oak forests. Pothana is
a small town resided by Gurung, an ethnic community of Nepal. From here too,
you can enjoy the splendid views of various mountain peaks. Overnight at
teahouse
Day 06: Pothana trek to Dhampus phedi &
drive to Pokhara (850m)
Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and it takes approximately three hours
and drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara by private vehicle. The trail is gently
descent up to Dhampus, a village mainly inhabited by Gurung. Now you trek
through flat land for some distance and steeply descend to Dhampus Phedi. Now
you take vehicle to drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara it takes about 35
minutes driving distance. Overnight at hote
Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus
It takes about seven hours, while driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head
up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is
operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain
views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being
engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot,
the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which
takes about 25 minutes. Overnight Hotel
Day 08: Sightseeing to Boudhanath,
Pashupatinath & Bhaktapur
After breakfast, tour guide will take to you for full day sightseeing in
historical monuments sightseeing places including Boudhanath (biggest Buddhist
stupa), Pashupatinath temple (A biggest Hindu temple) & Bhaktapur durbar
square then drive back to Hotel.
Day 09: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Today, you have leisure day for relax or shopping in Kathmandu so you can
do your own activities by yourself or consult with company to arrange extra
activities. Overnight at hotel
Day 10: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu
airport to board flight for your onward destination
Fixed Departure 2012
January: 07th 13th
February: 14th 20th 26th
March: 10th 16th 22nd
April: 04th 10th 25th
May: 06th 12th 23rd
June: 02nd 08th 19th
July: 18th 24th
August: 05 11th 22nd
September: 05th 14th 23rd
October: 06th 12th 22nd
November: 06th 12th 24th
December: 07th 13th
Fixed Departure 2013
January: 06th 12st
February: 13th 19th 25th
March: 09th 15th 21st
April: 03rd 09th 26st
May: 07th 13th 24th
June: 05th 11th 20th
July: 15th 21st
August: 04th 10th 25th
September: 05th 14th 23rd
October: 07th 13th 26th
November: 03rd 09th 24th
December: 08th 14th
Trip duration: 9 days
Trekking Region: Annapurna
Trek Starting from: Nayapul
Trek Ending at: Dhampus Phedi
Trek Grade: Easy
Highest Access of the trek: Pothana Deurali (2100 meters)
Type of Accommodation: Hotel / Trekkers Lodge (Teahouse)
Group Size : Minimum 2pax - Maximum 12pax
Trip Price: US$ 620.00 Per Person
Airport pick up & airport drop by private transportation
Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (Tourist standard hotel)
Historical monuments cities sightseeing with tour guide
Sightseeing transportation by Non A/C comfortable vehicle
Sightseeing entrance fees for historical cities sightseeing
Kathmandu to Pokhara & Pokhara to Kathmandu overland transportation by tourist bus
Twin sharing accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast (Tourist standard hotel)
Twin sharing trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers lodge / Teahouse
Pokhara to Nayapul transportation by Car/Van/bus depend on group size
Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
Government license holder trekking guide /leader for the team
One porter who will carry your luggage during the trekking ( Two tourist get one porter)
Annapurna Conservation area project entry fee
Trekker's Information Management system (TIMS) card
Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara transportation by car/van/bus depend on group size
Nepal Government tax and Office service charge
Lunch & Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
International or domestic air tickets & airport taxes
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days ) and US$ 40 (duration 30 days )
Personal trekking equipment s & Clothing
Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls & all type of hot drinks
Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
Personal nature expenses & Tipping (Tips)
High risk medical / travel insurance & First aid kit
Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
Any other things not mentioned
Note:-
If above fixed departure dates that don't suit to your holiday schedule or you wish to modify above itinerary or combines with any travel plans then please let us know and we'll be happy to create a tailor made itinerary, designed and departure the trip any date that suitable to your holiday schedule especially for you.
