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Ghandrung
Trek
Trip Profile:
12 Days Trip
05 Days Leisurely Plus Trek
03 Night in Kathmandu
02 Night in Pokhara
03 Days in RCNP
Day white water Rafting on the Trisuli |
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Few places in the world have
such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region.
It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks,
crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan
monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages inhabited
by simple and friendly ethnic people.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel.
While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and
Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions
are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore
the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious
traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU CITY TOUR
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said
to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view
of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath
and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities
in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working
with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU - POKHARA
You have breakfast being of the early morning before 7:00
AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), departure
early in the morning, approximately 6 hrs away by tourist bus.
You see along the drive good scenery. You will be arrive late
afternoon at Pokhara. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front
row center" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas
in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail"
mountain peak of Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical setting
of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight
of your trip. In the evening you will prepare yourself for your
trek to Poon Hill. O/N stay in Pokhara
DAY 04: POKHARA - TIKHEDHUNGA(1491m.)
After breakfast approx:7:30 AM drive to Nayapul (42km) 1.5 hr
by Car via large village of Lumle and walk about 20 minutes
to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. The trail follows
the main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests
and past a large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture
used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where you have
Lunch. After lunch climb steadily up the side of the valley
, reaching Hile at 1495m near by Tirekhedhunga. Along the way,
various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but if Ghorepani
is the objective for the next day it is better to push on to
Tikhe Dhunga. O/N in Tirkhedhunga.
DAY 05: TIKHEDHUNGA -
GHOREPANI(2855m)
Breakfast served in morning 7:00 AM . From Tirkhedhunga the
trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near the camp
site at Tirkhedhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone staircase
to the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m. Above the village
where the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated
fields. There are magnificent more pleasantly through rhododendron
and oak forest. There is a hut with water and a small camp site
about 1 hr. above Ulleri. The trail crosses two sparkling clear
two streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti.
Your lunch spot in Nangethanti. Thanti is a Nepali words meaning
"rest house" "Dharmasala". In the winter
the trail can be covered with snow. From Nangethanti about one
hours trek, climb to Ghorepani at 2850m. Arrive at the top of
the Ghorepani pass and camp there. O/N in Ghorepani.
DAY 06: GHOREPANI - POON HILL
- TADAPANI
Being of the early morning 5:30 AM wake up and start to
you journey climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1 hr. to provides
better unobstructed views and sunrise over the high Himalayas.
You can see a lots of white mountain peaks from Poon Hill. After
sunrise, you’ll return to our camp and time for breakfast.
Ghorepani means "horse water"
and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for the teams of
horses, mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and
Jomsom. From Ghorepani the trail climbs south on muddy path
through the deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoil
which offers good mountain views, is including views of Machhapuchhare
(not visible from Grohrepani pass), and a panorama all the way
south to the plains of India. It is similar views from Poon
Hill. Climbing along the ridge in pine and rhododendron forests
to a top 3030 metres then descend to at a second pass also called
Deurali, at 2960 metres.
The trails a ridge hides the
mountains as makes a steep, sometimes treacherous, descent on
a narrow path alongside the stream, as the descent continues.
The stream has some clear pools alongside the trail and finally
becomes a series waterfalls over a jumble of boulders. The steep
descent becomes more gentle way to reaches Banthanti and stop
for Lunch approx.: 1 hour.
From Banthanti, the trail follow
the stream down to a bridge where the trails start climbing,
leaving the moist high mountain forests and entering a field
of cane, making some ups and downs past to a vantage point "Tadapani
(2540 metres) that offers a brief view of the mountains. Tadapani
means "far water". The village water supply is a long
distance, it takes porters more than half an hour to fetch a
load of water. O/N in Tadapani
DAY 07: TADAPANI - GHANDRUNG
Served the breakfast in the morning and start your journey,
8:00 AM to Landrung, it takes approx.: 6 hours. From Tadapani,
the trails descends through the forests then terraced fields,
to the Khummu Khola. The Ghandrung trails descends steeply from
Tadapani, through forests, a short steep descend among rocks
lead to a stream crossing, then the descent continues gently
past over streams, finally leading out on the ridge to Ghandrung.
Ghandrung a huge Gurung village
at 1940 metres, is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal
and is a confusing cluster of closely-spaced, slate-roofed houses.
There are neatly terraced fields situated both above and below
the town. It is wonderfully easy to get lost in the network
of narrow alleyways while trying to trek through the village.
There is a larger handicraft factory at the top of Ghandrung.
The views of Annapurna South from here are out standing. Machhapuchhare,
seen from here in its fish tail aspect, peeps over a forested
ridge. ACAP has visitor centre and an office in Ghandrung and
provides offers information about it activities. O/N in Ghandrung.
DAY 08: GHANDRUNG - POKHARA
From Ghandrung all the way down hill through village and
terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar. It takes approx: 2 hours.
Along the way you can see good views Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare
too. From Syauli Bazaar, the trails follow the Modi River till
Nayapul. Our lunch spot in Birethati. After lunch you have very
short treks about 20 minutes to Nayapul, catch our vehicle and
drive to Pokhara.
You're free in Pokhara Valley
also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal,
to explore the various interesting place like a boating in Fewa
lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls,
Mahendra Cave and some Temples. After lunch you're free to shop
for souvenirs or rest. O/N in Pokhara.
DAY 09: POKHARA - RAFTING
- ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast scenic drive to Chitwan, on the road that follow
the Trisuli River for the most of the distance. Along the drive
you see beautiful scenery, we'll continue our journey to till
rafting spot point. We have rafting on the Trisuli River.
This River is very popular as
access to the Prithivi Highway makes "breaking off"
the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal beginner's River
. After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan National Park upon
arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on
the program and our facilities. 4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari:
Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife
you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types
of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and,
if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for
2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall.
DAY 10: ROYAL CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK
5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, then proceed
on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment
will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest,
open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you
identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that
you may encounter.
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating
animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave
ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the
elephants)
1.00 PM: LUNCH. After lunch , Canoeing : A traditional dug-out
canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view
aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to resort
through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will
show some of their traditional skills and dances.
8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire.
DAY 11: ROYAL CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK - KATHMADNU
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after
early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 AM: Luggage down and departure at
9.30 AM. to Kathmandu.
The actual program for your stay, will be given to you on arrival
at Resort / camp. The activities are adjusted to the season
and weather conditions. Naturally, it may not always be possible
to follow this schedule to the minute and the circumstances
may force us to alter the program at short notice. On safari
in the jungle you will be accompanied by expert naturalists
who will advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect
their judgement at all times. If you wish to stroll in the forest
alone, a guide will have to accompany you for your safety. O/N
in Kathmandu
DAY 12: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination
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