Saturday, September 5, 2009

GHOREPANI TREKKING

This is probably the most popular trek in Nepal. Ideal for novice walkers of all ages this trek will give you the inspiration to return and taste more. You will slowly climb a long ridgeline that offers beautiful views of the valleys below. Passing through ever-higher villages you will be amazed by the countless multicolored terraces flowing down the hillsides. Finally you will reach the famous Poon Hill and appreciate the majestic panorama.

Highlights: Tranquil villages, friendly people, amazing sunrise views over the Himalayas from Poon hill, diverse vegetation, cool & refreshing environment.


ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu (1350 m)
Arrival at the Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02 Kathamandu ( 4 hrs/1350m)
Half day sightseeing O/N at hotel.

Day 03 Kathmandu – Pokhara-
210 Kms (6 hrs drive/ 960m)
Drive by tourist bus or fly.

Day 04 Pokhara - Birethanti – Ulleri (
2 hrs drive& 5 hrs trek 2070m)
After break fast drive to Birethati 45 kms and start the trek along the stream. It is beautiful walk passing waterfalls and the villages of Magar community.

Day 05 Ulleri–Ghorepani (
6 hrs/2850m)
A gentle climb through pastures ,cultivated fields & rhododendron forest leads to Ghorepani

Day 06 Ghorepani - Tadapani 
(5-6 hrs /2670m)
Early morning wake up and climb up to Pun hill to see colorful sunrise over the Himalayas. Breakfast at the hotel & walk up hill towards Tadapani through rhododendron forest and along the good views of mountains. A short climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, and to Tadapani for beautiful sunset views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.

Day 07 Tadapani - Ghandrung (
3-4 hrs/1950m)
Trail descends along the dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life. This short walk to Ghandruk, home to Gurungs(legendry Gurkhas) gives you an idea on typical Nepalese living. From village spectacular panorama over the Annapurnas south, Himchuli and Machhapuchhare can be seen.

Day 08 Ghandrung - Birethanti – Pokhara (04hrs trek and 01hr drive/960 m)

Walk down stone steps all the way down to Syaulibazr and walk along the Modi valley. End the trek at new bridge and drive back to Pokhara. On Hotel

Day 09 Pokhara – Kathmandu (6hrs/1300m)


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After this trek, an extension tour for Jungle safari, Rafting and pilgrimage tour to Lumbini (birth place of Buddha ) can be organized .)

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