Ghandruk

Ghandruk trek -7 NIGHTS & 8 Days

Trekking in general can be said as the gentle walk for pleasure along the Mountain trails. This provides an individual an opportunity to explore the Mountains, Valleys, Dwelling areas etc. Trekking includes the interest, physical fitness and the mentality to walk. Nepal in the field of trekking is the centre of excellence for every individual. Nepal has many more spectacular, exciting and the breathtaking trekking routes that nowhere in the world can be found. Every individual can discover the diverse range of flora and fauna, varieties of culture and spend the most memorable holidays in the lap of Majestic Mountains. Trekking in Nepal is one of the most preferred adventure task in Nepal. Many more tourists visit every year in Nepal to fulfill their aim of trekking under the shadows of the high Himalayas.

Facts of the Trek

Grade: Moderate

Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours

Type of Trek: Teahouse

Maximum Elevation: 3210m

Trekking Highlights

Offers excellent views of Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchchhre and Himalchuli

Exploring the scenic and magnificent beauty of the rich Nature

Traditional Gurung Museum

Unique hill cultures to explore

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in TIA and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Drive/ fly to Pokhara and have sightseeing of Pokhara valley.

Day 03: Pokhara-Nayapul-Hile (1,490 m) – time: about 6 hours

After breakfast drive to Nayapul (New Bridge in Nepali), it takes 1:30 hour to reach Nayapul in taxi or in tourist bus. Trek start form Nayapul, follows up bank of Modi River to Birethanti (facilities of good accommodation).Trail continue through Bamboo forests. After crossing the suspension bridge climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hile (1,495 m) and TirkeDhunga (1,525) O/N at hotel.

Day 04: Hile to Ghorepani (2,850 m) – Time: 7 hours

After a short walk from Hile the trail crosses a small steam, and then steeply ascends some stone steps about 600 m. to the large Magar village of Uleri at 2,070 m. From where  one can see spectacular panoramic view of Annapurna south (7,219), Himchuli (6,440) and Fishtail (6,996). Trek continues thorough oak and Rhododendron forests up to Ghore pani (Horse water in Nepali).O/N at Ghorepani.

Day 05: Ghorepani- Poonhill (3,030 m) – Tatopani (2,590) Time: 7 hours

It takes an hour’s time to reach Poonhill from Ghorepani. Poonhill offers Spectacular panorama of Dhaulagiri, Tukche, Annapurna south, Annapurna I. Machhapurchhe (Fishtail) and so on, especially in dawn. It is also famous for view of sunrise. After sometime in Poonhill, trek to Tatopani  (Natural Hot water spring ). Beofore reaching Tatopani we have to pass different villages through oak and rhododendron forest. O/N at Tatopani.

Day 06: Tatopani – Ghandrug (1,940 m): Time 3 hours

Within 4 hours we reach to Ghandrug famous cultural village. Ghandrug is famous for Gurung culture.

Day 07: Ghandrug-Nayapul ( 1,050 m): 5 hours

From Ghandrug trial leads to Nayapul. The route flatly goes through the bank of Modi  River. Before reaching Nayapul you have to passes several villages like: Kimle, Shyauli Bazar, Birethanti.. Within 5 hours you will be in Nayapul.Then, we drive to Pokhara.

Day 08: Sightseeing of Pokhara city and drive or fly back to Kathmandu.