Ghorepani Poonhill 7 Days

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Annapurna Circuit Trek, one of the most traffic areas for every age which was opened to foreign trekkers in 1977 A.D. The three weeks trekking in this…

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Trekking
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Trekking
Group size

2 pax
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Nepal
Trip duration

7 Day(s) 6 Night(s)

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Annapurna Circuit Trek, one of the most traffic areas for every age which was opened to foreign trekkers in 1977 A.D. The three weeks trekking in this region has become the most popular trek in the world due to its spectacular views of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and VI, Fish Tail, and Nilgiri. The main attractions of this Annapurna Circuit Trek is wonderful variety of landscapes, versatile castes, massive and panoramic view mountains, friendly and loyal nature of people, easily accessible and theme of actual Nepal trek. Yearly, more than 200 hundred thousand trekkers trek to this place. This is the most beautiful trek for all different age group and different aims. According to the view of student for research, couple for honeymoon, single for pleasure, trekker for trek, Banjara for fun, family for vacation, to the adventurer for expedition.

Annpurna Circuit Trekking is one of the most beautiful treks. The circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction because of the difficulties of crossing the Thorang-la Pass. It will take you through a wonderful variety of landscapes and cultures, from the subtropical lower Marsyangdi valley where Gurung and Thakali settlements dominate to the northern Buddhist areas. Along the Marsyangdi River, on easy trails and suspension bridges, through rice terraces and forests, you will slowly gain altitude and acclimatize. After leaving Pisang one can get stunning and extremely up-close views of snowy and glaciated high peaks including Annapurna II, III and IV. This remote area lies in a rain shadow formed by the Annapurna and the landscape supports little in the way of forests apart from pine, juniper and scrub rhododendron. Huge glacial moraines abound, etched deeply by wind erosion into fantastic pillars. The Thorong La Pass (5416m) is one of the highlights of this trek. The main attraction of the Annapurna Circuit treks are the spectacular views from Manang and Thorong la, beautiful landscape, sceneries, rivers comes from the mountain, diversity of culture and religions, Hindus people are low land and the Buddhist people are inhabited in high land, good understanding and respect between the religions, Pilgrimage site on Muktinath, Kaligandaki George, Kaligandaki valley, Natural hot spring, Two major mountains over 8000 m height, sunrise and sun set views from the Poon-hill and many more.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Preparation for trek, meeting with guide and full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - Hotel

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft) 6 to 7 hrs

Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Naya Pool and trek to Tikhe Dhunga (1540 m / 5052 ft)4 to 5 hrs

Day 5: Trek from Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani (2850 m / 9350 ft) 5 to 6 hrs

Day 6: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,610m /8,563ft) 6 to 7 hrs (Morning hike to Poon Hill) (3,210m / 10,531.5 ft)

Day 7: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk ( 2,012m/6,601 ft) 3 hrs

Day 8: Trek from Ghandruk (6 hrs) to Nayapul and drive from Nayapul to Pokhara (1:30 minutes)

Day 9: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 10: Departure

Itineraries

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Apex Himalaya Treks (AHT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with Apex Himalaya Treks display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to your hotel nearby Thamel as per your requirement. Thamel has great food from all over the world, fabulous shopping, and Durbar square with its several temples and markets nearby Thamel. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: Accommodation,Transportation

Day 02

Preparation for trek,meeting with guide and full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - Hotel

After breakfast, your day will start for sightseeing of three Popular UNESCO Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley with your professional tour guide. Our first destination for sightseeing will be at Buddhanath (the biggest & Largest Buddhist Stupa in the World).Stupa of Bouddhanath epitomizes Buddhism. In this Area, you will visit a Buddhist Monastery and stop for a lunch. If the weather is clear you will get glimpses of the mountain ranges close to Kathmandu, particularly Mt Ganesh Himal from the restaurant location. Your guide will enlighten you with detailed historical and cultural information about the place. After Lunch, we will visit Hindus temple Pasupatinath, one of the holiest temple for Hindu religion people. After this you will visit Living goddess home and Kathmandu Durbar square. Locally, this old royal palace area is called Basantapur Area or Hanuman dhoka Durbar Square. It normally takes 5 hours tour to visit all these 3 monuments within Kathmandu city. - Entrance fee for these UNESCO site should be paid in Nepali currency. We suggest you to carry some Nepali money while sightseeing. - Please cover your shoulders and while sightseeing - To show gratitude and respect, use both of your hands rather than one when giving or receiving something, even money. It seen as a gesture of respect. - Remove your shoes when entering a home, temple or monastery (and leather items in Hindu temples) - Remember not to point with a single finger but use a flat extended hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place. Meeting time at 3pm in your hotel with our office representative and he/she will help you to meet with your trekking guide. Your trekking guide will help you for shopping and collecting remaining equipment for the trek. Includes: Breakfast, Transportation ,Accommodation

Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft) 6 to 7 hrs

We start our day early in the morning to catch a tourist bus at 7 am, we then set off for Pokhara via Nepalese country side that offer green hills, river, farms, streams etc. After a 200 km and around six hours drive we reach Pokhara (a city of Lake, literally); a city that offers us the magnificent view of various mountains namely Dhaulagiri (8167 m / 26135 ft), Manaslu (8163m/ 26122 ft), Fishtail (6,993 m/ 22378 ft) and other mountain of Annapurna range. Do some last minute shopping for trekking and selfexploration around the town (walk around few lake, boating etc). If you want fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, 30 mins flight then we can upgrade upon to your request. Includes: Breakfast, Transportation, Accommodation

Day 04

Drive from Pokhara to Naya Pool and trek to Tikhe Dhunga (1540 m / 5052 ft)4 to 5 hr

After our breakfast, we take an early morning drive to Nayapul which take about an hour and half. Our first day of Annapurna base camp trek is a bit easier hike through the bank of Modi Khola River, and the beautiful sight of lowland rice fields. Overnight at tea-house. - Walking from Nayapul to Tirkhedhunga, most of the way is through the road where few vehicle runs. If you want to skip road then you can drive directly to Hile for 1:30 hours (from Nayapu) and hike to Tirkhedhunga for 30 mins hike. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Transportation, Accommodation

Day 05

Trek from Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani (2850 m / 9350 ft) 5 to 6 hrs

After breakfast early in the morning Today we are leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri ascending a steep stone staircase (which has about 3300 steps), a difficult part for most of the trekkers. During our 6 hrs hike we will experience the majestic views, rhododendron forest, beautiful villages, fast flowing streams, flora and fauna and many more. Overnight at tea-house. - Stairs uphill for 2 hours at the beginning. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day06

Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,610m /8,563ft) 6 to 7 hrs (Morning hike to Poon Hill) (3,210m / 10,531.5 ft)

Waking before dawn, we hike for about an hour up Poon Hill (3,210m) to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas! Hot tea is usually available in the early morning chill we sip while taking in the amazing scene of a huge array of mountains. These mountains are Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and many more, which your guide will point out to you. Once the sun has risen spectacularly over the mountains and we have clicked enough photos, we drag ourselves away and head back down to the lodge in Ghorepani for a well-deserved breakfast before heading on to Tadapani. The trail to Tadapani starts off quite steep until we cross the Deurali Pass, when the path becomes more forgiving. From the Deurali Pass, we get a second chance to take the mountains we saw from Poon Hill. Overnight in Tadapani. Include: Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07

Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk ( 2,012m/6,601 ft) 3 hrs

Today it’s a shorter trek, giving us plenty of time to explore Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung villages. One of the Gurung Culture Museum highlights is an insight into people’s lives. It is mainly Gurungs who are the fierce and loyal Gurkha soldiers in both the British and Indian armies. With snowy peaks, rest and relaxation are welcome breaks today. Include: Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08

Trek from Ghandruk (6 hrs) to Nayapul and drive from Nayapul to Pokhara (1:30 minutes)

Today we will walk stairs downhillthough Ghandhruk village with spectacular mountains views. Traverse high above the river on a wide stone-paved trail to a large and prosperous town Kimche. We continue our trekto Nayapul. Private vehicle waiting for us in Nayapul will takes us to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. You will have free time to relax, get massage and enjoy your evening in lake side. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch,Transportation, Accommodation

Day 09

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu in a tourist bus which leave every day at 7:30 am. Our way back to Kathmandu will be same way like on day 3. Upon arriving in Kathmandu bus station you will be transfer to hotel. Free time is for shopping and other individual sightseeing in Kathmandu, specifically Thamel. - If you want fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 30 mins flight then we can upgrade upon to your request. Includes: Breakfast, Accommodation, Transportation

Day 10

Departure

Our team will ensure that you are transferred on time to the airport for your flights if you are departing Nepal. Includes: Breakfast,Transportation

Cost Include(s)
01. Three Meals normal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) without tea/coffee expect breakfast during the trek.
02. Fruits every evening after dinner as a desserts
03. Transportations
– Domestic Airport picks up & drops by private vehicle.
– Tourist bus fare from Pokhara to Kathmandu both way.

– Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara bothway in shared bus.
– International pick-up and drop in a private vehicle
– Tourist bus station pick-up and drop
– Sightseeing in Kathmandu in Private vehicle
04. Accommodations
– Clean tea-house accommodation during the whole trek.
– Three night accommodation in Kathmandu in a decent hotel @ Truly Asia Boutique or similar with breakfast basis.
– Two night accommodation in Pokhara in a decent hotel @City Inn or @ Hotel Orchild
– Accommodation during whole trek will be in clean tea-houses, twin-share rooms beds with normal foam mattress and pillows included but shared bathroom and toilet.
05. Staffs
– One government license holder English speaking Guide and his food, accommodations, salary, insurance,equipment, medicine and transportations.
– Porter in the ratio of 2 client:1 porter and their accommodation, transportations and salary(A porter will carry max load 20-25 kg). Water proof duffle will be provided for you to put your luggage from us.
– Professional tour guide while sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
06. Permits and official arrangement
– Annapurna conservation permit (ACAP)
– Trekker’s information management system(TIMS) card fee.
– Travel & Rescue arrangements.
– All our government taxes, VAT and official expenses.

07. Equipment
– Trekking Poles
– Water proof duffle bag of 80 liter for your trekking equipment (which meant to be carried by porters)
– Trekking T-shirt
– Gaiter for high passes or during winter (December to February)
– Spikes for high passes or during winter (December to February)

Cost Exclude(s)
01. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
02. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.,
03. All beverages and bar bills.
04. Local permit, donations personal equipment.
05. Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5545 meters).
06. Personal trekking equipment except stated above.
07. Entrance fee while doing sightseeing around Kathmandu
08. Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances that is beyond Apex Himalaya control.
09. Tips for guide and porter at the end of the trek