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Classic Ghorepani Trek
2008 |
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Trek type :
Camping/Hotel
Trek Grade : Moderate
Duration : 15 days
Maximum Elevation : 3193m
Average walking hours : 5 hours a day
Departure dates :
24.07.07
7.08.07
30.09.07
14.10.07
24.03.07
7.04.07 |
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Cost: US $ 669.00 per person
This trek leads you to the west of Pokhara giving fine
views of the Annapurna Mountains and crossing through
beautiful Gurung villages.
Near Ghorepani is Poon hill, one of the finest lookout
points in the region. This trek does not reach any great
altitudes, does not entail any particularly long walking
days and there is always plenty to see.
Ghandruk is a village where we visit the Annapurna
Conservation Area Project. |
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About Classic Ghorepani Trek Itinerary in Detail |
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Itinerary |
Day 01 :
Arrival and transfer to hotel. (Rest time spend
around Thamel to explore main tourists market in
Nepal). |
Day 02 :
Explore Kathmandu, Valley sightseeing:
sightseeing starts about 09:00 A.M.
Swoyambhunath Stupa, Museum, Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Boudhamnath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple,
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Duttatraya Square,
Nyatapola, Pottery places and overnight at
hotel. |
Day 03 :
Mountain flight around 07:00 a.m. for an hour
for a fantastic panoramic view of Himalayas.
Drive to Chitwan National Park around 11: 00
a.m. by private coach takes about 5 hours with
scenic views of mountains, beautiful terrace
hills riversides, different ethnic groups with
its rich culture inhabitant villages along the
road to Chitawan National Park. After reaching
to Chit wan National Park you will take a shower
tea/coffee and visit to Tharu Village and over
night at Resort. (Lunch will be taken on the way
to Chitawan.) |
Day 04 :
Full day Chitawan National Park activities:
After breakfast: canoe trip on Rapti river,
Jungle walk, Lunch Jeep Drive or elephant ride,
in evening Tharu Cultural Show. |
Day 05 :
Early morning bird watching (There are about 450
different species of birds found in Chitawan
National Park). After breakfast drive to Pokhara
and overnight at hotel.
(Lunch will be taken on the way to Pokhara). |
Day 06 :
After breakfast around 08:00 a.m. drive Pokhara
to New Bridge takes about one and half-hours and
trek to Tirkhedhunga. You will cross a river and
walk approx. 30 minutes to reach Birethanti
where is post for trekking. You should cross a
suspension bridge to reach Birethanti a small
market situated at the ridge of Modi Khola. From
Birethanti it will take about four hours to
reach our first night camping place at
Tirkhedhunga (1577m.) We will take our lunch at
Ramgarhi or Sudame calculating the time for
lunch. |
Day 07 :
Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m.): You will
proceed the trek around 08:00 a.m. after your
breakfast. A steep ascends up to Ulleri and
gradually ascending up to Ghorepani takes about
7 hours. Your lunch will be at Banthanti. You
will walk whole day through dense forest of
Rhododendron, oak trees and bamboo grooves
watching beautiful rhododendron and orchid
flowers. You will certainly enjoy the chipping
birds and butterflies. |
Day 08 :
Ghorepani to Tadapani (2540m.): Early morning
you will ascend about one hour to Poon Hill
(3193m.) to see the beautiful sun rise and
colourful mountains; Mt. Annapurna South 7219m.,
Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m., Tent Peak, Thapa Peak,
Hiun Chuli 6441m., Annapurna III 7855m.,
Annapurna II 7937m., Annapurna IV 7525 m., Mt.
Lamjung 6931m., and many other peaks in
Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. You will feel
you are in heaven when you will be in Poon
Hill.Descend to Ghorepani again and take
breakfast and commence your trek to Tadapani via
Deurali, Banthanti. There are many ascend and
descend along the trail. You can also enjoy the
panoramic Mountain View and flora faunas on the
trail. We can also see the beautiful mountain
views from Tadapani. |
Day 09 :
Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951m.): This day is
simply the short day descending approximately
three and half-hours all the way to Ghandrung.
Lunch and camp will be at Ghandrung Ghandrung is
beautiful Gurung Village with its rich culture
and tradition. There are about 1000 Gurung
families in this village. Most male people are
in Gorkha Army of this village. There is also an
office of Annapurna Conservation Area Project.We
can also have beautiful view of mountains from
Ghandrung. |
Day 10 :
Ghandrung to Potana (1872m.): Steep descend to
Modikhola and cross the bridge and ascend up to
Landrung. We take our lunch at Tolka. We should
ascend up to Deurali from Tolka. We have a
gentle descend up to Potana take s about 45
minutes from Deurali. This day we have to walk
about six to seven hours.A beautiful
eye-catching Mountain View from Potana is
unforgettable. |
Day 11 :
Potana to Pokhara (920m.): There is a gentle
descend up to Dhampus from Potana takes about
one and half-hours. We could have a beautiful
Mountain View from Dhampus. There is another
about two hours steep descends from Dhampus to
Suikhet where we conclude our trek. We drive
about one hour from Suikhet to Pokhara and over
night at hotel or camp. |
Day 12 :
Rest day at Pokhara or Explore Pokhara: Fewa
Lake, Mahendra Cave K. I. Singh Bridge, David
fall, Binda Basini temple, Beganas Lake, Tibetan
refugee Camp etc. o/n at hotel. |
Day 13 :
Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu and overnight at hotel.
Rest time free for own activities. O/n at hotel. |
Day 14 :
Free day at Kathmandu. |
Day 15 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu. |
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Cost included :
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per
itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B,
twin share basis), ground transport,
full compliment of trekking crew, all
meals while on trek (except alternative
by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket),
overland transportation, National Park
Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency
first aid kit..
Cost not included :
Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal
expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone
charges, video/camera fees, etc.),
domestic and international airfares,
medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges,
tips for crew (typically around NRp100
per trekking day), airport departure tax
(currently NRp1100 for international
destinations), Visas and visa extension
costs, lunch and evening meals while in
Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first
night). Any additional costs not
included in quote. |
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The above itinerary and times
are a guide only. The itinerary may change at
any time due to weather and/or trail conditions
or for any other reason deemed necessary by the
trek leader. Your Leader will always make the
final decision after assessing the situation and
consulting with our Nepali crew and the group
members. Trekking times are estimated only but
have been calculated to give the trekker a
comfortable pace throughout the trek. |
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