Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek: Explore Annapurna's Peaks and Local Gurung Culture
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Embark on the Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek and discover the breathtaking peaks of the Annapurna massif. Immerse yourself in the rich Gurung culture and explore the historic city of Kathmandu. This 10-day adventure offers stunning landscapes, homestay experiences, and a glimpse into Nepal's heritage.
Duration: 8 days
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Highlights

Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu.

You will be welcomed by the representative from Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours.

Day 02: Full day sight seen in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu city tour which includes the four of the UNESCO heritage site in the valley.

Pashupatinath,Boudhanath Stupa,Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): and Boudhanath

Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus (914m) takes about seven hours.

This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty.

Day 04:Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) takes one and half hours.

You begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) and pass via Birethanti (1065m.). The first part of your trek is comfortable, alongside numerous small hamlets and settlements. Afterwards you ascend gently to the final destination of the day to Tikhedhunga (1577m).The journey will involve four and half hours of trek.

Day 05:Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) takes about six hours.

Your trek begins with a steep 2 hours ascend and then level gently passing through Magar villages of Ulleri (2070m) and Banthanti. On the way, you can see the scenic view of Fish Tail (6997m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Annapurna south (7219m).

Day 06:Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m) and follow to Tadapani (2675m).

The total duration of the trek for the day is about five and a half hours. Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232m) allows you to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m),Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchhare(6993m), Annapurna IV(7525m), Annapurna II (7937m)

Day 07: Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) takes about three hours.

It is an easy descent all the way, passing through the dense forest of oak, rhododendrons and fir. This is one of the popular destinations for the bird lovers. Ghandruk is a picturesque Gurung village famous for culture and traditional hospitality.

Day 08: Trek from Ghandruk (1950m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) takes about three hours.

The early part of your trek is a steep descent following the stone staircase to Kimbu (Beehive). Kimbu or Beehive is located at the elevation of 1200 meters on the bank of Modi Khola.Following the river with deep valley and pony trail. Drive by car to pokhara around one and half hour.

Day 09:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.

We drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 10: Departure Day:

On the final day, drive to the airport to catch the international flight. In case if you have the late flight you can do last minute shopping souvenirs to your friends and family before you fly back to home.

Points of Interest

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What's Included
  • Three Night 3* hotel in Kathmandu and 2 Nights in Pokhara on BB Plan.
  • Last Night farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance.
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during treks.
  • National park permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit included.
  • Daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
  • Airport transfers to and from the hotel by private car.
  • Experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, with a porter service (1 porter for 2 clients).
  • Travel and rescue arrangements, including a comprehensive first aid kit.
What's Not Included
  • Nepal Visa fee you may obtain easily in Kathmandu airport.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower etc
  • Tips for guide and porter
Additional Information

The Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek is the most renowned trail in the southern slopes of the Annapurna massif, offering a variety of attractions from traditional Gurung hamlets to astonishing vistas. Staying at local homestays during the trek will also give you an intriguing glimpse into the Gurung way of life. To sum it up, the trek features an uncomplicated path, awe-inspiring scenic beauty, and diverse culture.

On the preparation day, you get to tour around Kathmandu, a culturally rich city in Nepal harboring numerous UNESCO heritage sites. The day-long Kathmandu tour features destinations like Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The 10-day trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, heading northward through Ulleri until you reach the Ghorepani village. At Poonhill, you will witness the sunrise baths the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, including the mountains Machhapuchhre (6997 m), Mardi Himal (5553 m), and Lamjung Himal (7454 m).

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
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Ring Rd
We do Pick up from Kathmandu Airport.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Divyaaggarwal29
Nov 29, 2021
Well-organized with breathtaking views! - We did a 8D Nepal trip incl 4Dtrek to Poon hill with them. Very Well-organized, budget friendly and always reachable for help. We had a helpful guide, Mr. Gomboo sherpa and porter for the trek. Had the nicest local food along the trek with best sunrise views on Poon hill. The day tour of Nepal was also very good. Highly recommended!
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Yousnasserous
Mar 21, 2021
Life Changing Experience - A kind of impromptu that turned out to be one of the best personal experiences I've had! Our guide Prakash was great and patient! Carrying a lot of baggage on his back and easily traversing the terrain while we were struggling says a lot! He made sure we were well tended to and also well informed about the different locations and the environment that we were at. Can't wait to go back again!
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Shpaltz
Mar 20, 2021
Ghorepani Trek - This was a great trek for beginners and those on a tight schedule. Prakash was our guide, a humble, patient and friendly man, was fun to be around and told us a lot about the trail. He was kind to introduce us to the chef of best momos on the mountain. The guesthouse on the mountain was very cute, providing a delicious dinner around the indoor stove (it gets cold on the warmest days) and breakfast with stunning views. Overall, a great company that offers tours, hiking and treks for all scenarios and levels of experience. Very knowledgeable of the country and eager to help. 10/10
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Coastal574710
Jul 9, 2019
Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Point Hill - I had an absolutely amazing experience with this company. Everything from even before the trip started, planning details over email, to the last day having Masala tea with Bhagwat, the owner of the agency, who came to the hotel to say bye after an amazing 8 day experience. No detail was too small for this team, they were very responsive, diligent, accommodated to adjustments along the way, and just generally a pleasure to work with. The whole trip went smoothly. Finally, big kudos to Prakash, my guide in the Point Hill trek, who was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable, attentive, and accommodating, always having my enjoyment and safety as his #1 prio. I would definitely want to work with this company again or recommend them to any friends traveling to Nepal.
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Alinabhatta
Jun 19, 2018
One of the Best time I spend together with my Hobby!! - Both of us my husband and me, we were looking for a 10-15 days trek to himalayan range for a nice break. We found Himalayan Adventure on our search. Reviews on tripAdvisor is one of the reason we choose Himalayan Adventure. It was mesmerize, One of the best time i spend together with my Hobby.
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David
May 22, 2018
GHOREPANI POONHILL TREK - It was short and sweet trek which made us to had a wonderful and great adventure lasted for 10 days. On the same time it was great oppurtunity to see the world heritage site in kathmandu.Our guide prakash was very professional knows many things about Annapurna trek.our journey started with beautiful place called nayapul which lead us to ghorepani (poonhill). early in the morning where the awesome sunrise leaded us to start for tadapani after poonhill view point. we now are at the final point returning back to kathmandu visiting Ghandruk which was very close to ABC.
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