Key Information: Tour Duration: 6
day(s) Group Size: 1
- 15
people Destination(s):Nepal Specialty Categories:Hiking & Trekking Season: February - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 300 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 450 US Dollar (USD)
Early morning sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna from Pun hill is very famous. The panoramic view of Annapurna range on the way to Ghandrung village is unforgettable. The other highlight of the trek is Ghandrung.
This is a large Gurung village from where Gorkhas are recruited in the British and Indian army. It is situated above Modi Khola (river) at the elevation of 1951 meter. It is one of the best-known villages in the foothill of Annapurna. The village has an office of Annapurna Conservation. The panoramic view of Annapurna dominates the entire skyline. Lodge and teahouse along the trail make this trip affordable and easily accessible.
The trail from Birenthati gradually climb to Tirkhedhunga. After an overnight at Tirkhedhunga you climb the steep trail to Ulleri. Continue to ascend the trail through thick oak and rhododendron forests till you reach Ghorepani. Camp is further on the ridge. Next day climb slightly up the ridge and then descend steeply on a narrow trail through rhododendron forest to Banthati and another up and down hill walk to Tadapani. Then descend gradually to Ghandrung. The trail from Ghandrung make steep descend to Modi Khola (river) and climb up to Landrung (1646m) and continue ascending gradually to Toljka (1892m) Continue the climb to the pass at 2439m and then descend to Pothana (1981m). On the lat day walk further to Dhumpus (1829m) situated at the end of the ridge and make steep descent through village of terraced rice field to the floor of Yangri khola (river). Drive from the Phedi (base of the hill) to Pokhara.
Itinerary
01. Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Trek to Birenthati (1036m)
02. Tirkhedhunga (1524m)
03. Ghorepani (2530m)
04. Ghandrung (1950m)
05. Pothana (1981m)
06. Pokhara
Cost Include:
01. All meals and accommodation in lodge/tea house during the trek.
02. Service of English speaking trek guide.
03. Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg.),
04 Accident insurance for staffs and porters.
05. Tourist bus as shown in the programme.
06. Annapurna Conservation entry permit.
Cost Exclude:
01. Personal clothing,sleeping bag.
02. Airfare and transportation that are not specifically mentioned in the programme.
03. Personal accident and health insurance.
04. Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box.
05. Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips.
06. Hotel accommodation, sightseeing and meals in Katmandu and Pokhara.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Private arrangement trek
Departures: as per your choice dates