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8 Days Dhampus/Landruk/Ghandrung Trek
offered by supplier M16793 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 9
- 99
people
Destination(s):
Nepal
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 600 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 800 US Dollar (USD)
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The trek is start from Naya Pul near by Pokahra 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 Modi gorge 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.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport and pick up you by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel. Included: D.
Day 2: Drive west to Pokhara (215Km. / 7 hours) by bus and than transfer to the Hotel. This morning you will be driving to Pokhara (215km), depart in the early morning, approximately 8 hrs away by tourist bus Absorb a scenic route through the country lanes. You will be arriving at Pokhara in late afternoon. Pokhara Lakeside villages sits, "front row centre" 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. Enjoy yourself for the trek to Poon Hill in the evening. Overnight camp in Pokhara near the lake. Included: B, L, D.
Day 3: Pokhara to Phedi and start trek to Dhampus. Leave Pokhara and travel by road to Suikhet Phedi, 20 KM drive 30 minutes away. From here, the trail ascends steeply through forest and later through paddy fields to the village of Damphus where you stay overnight in lodge. Included: B, L, D.
Day 4: Dhamphus/Landrung. (5100 feet and 5/6 hours walking) Today the trail goes along the ridge to Deurali. Descend through forest again for some time to the small villages of Tolka and Bheri Kharka. The trail then descends through scattered forests and villages to reach Landrung for overnight in lodge. Included: B, L, D.
Day 5: Landrung/Ghandrung. (6500 feet and 3 to 4 hours walking) The trail goes steeply down towards the river for an hour then there is a steep ascent for about 2-3 hours through scattered villages with beautiful views of the Himalayas. Eventually, reach Ghandrung, one of the largest Gurung settlements in Western Nepal. You can have good views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Mount Annapurna and other snow-capped mountains. If time permits, visit the Annapurna Mountain Conservation Area Project (ACAP) headquarters, the local museum and the village. Included: B, L, D.
Day 6: Ghandrung/Birethanti/Nayapul/Pokhara. (3 hours walking) Today the trail descends to Sauli Bazaar for about two hours and then an easy walk for another hour to reach Birethanti after 45 minutes to Nayapul. From here, drive to Pokhara, about one hour away. Included: B, L, D.
Day 7: 7 hrs drive by tourist coach or 30 minutes fly back to Kathmandu and check in Hotel. Rest of the time for shopping. Included: B, L, D.
Day 8: Final Departure to your country. Included: B.
Cost includes:
- Airport pickup and drop off by our private car
- All land transfer as per itinerary
- Trekking permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit fees per person US$ 28
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder trekking Guide & each 2 persons 1 porter
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs.
Cost does not include:
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Domestic airfare from Kathmandu to Pokhara or Pokhara to Kathmandu per person US$ 76 only (If necessity)
- Personal spending money & All bar bill
- Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc
- International airport departure tax per person US$ 24 only.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The above itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. This is guideline showing tea house or tentative camp night stops.
Group leader's travel free for groups of 12 or more. (Flights and Government fees not included).
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