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Nepal
Ghandrung
Ghorepani Trek
The Annapurna Region
in central Nepal is the most geographically and culturally
diverse region for trekking. The area boasts of a variety
of diverse cultures, tribes and castes including the Brahmins,
the Chettris, the Newars, the Gurungs, the Magars, Manangis
and the Tibetans. This area has sub-tropical lowlands, valleys,
forests of bamboo, oak and rhododendron, alpine meadows, windswept
desert plateaus and the towering Annapurna Mountains. This
area has the world's deepest river gorge, Kali Gandaki, lying
some 6900 metres (22,563 ft.) that lies below Annapurna I
, world's eighth highest mountain) and the Fishtail mountain.
The area is home to over 440 species of birds and animals
like the marten, deer, langur and the elusive snow leopard.
Itinerary
Day
01: KATHMANU - POKHARA - POTHANA
Transfer to airport and
fly to Pokhara. Upon arrival, met by Trek Leader and drive
to Phedi (25 minutes) - the trek starting point. Meet Sherpa
team, pack all trekking gear and personal equipment to commence
trek. The trek starts with a half an hour steep ascent on
stone steps through forests to a ridge with a tea house.
Trek to Pothana
In the evening the Sherpa team will entertain the guests with
songs and dances. After a hearty dinner, we retire for the
night in our spacious and comfortable tents with sleeping
bags, extra thick mattresses and pillows at Pothana.
Day
02: Trek
to Landrung village
Wake up call early in the
morning to view the sunrise while tea/coffee is served. After
breakfast, get back on the trekking trail passing through
dense rhododendron forest.
The well-defined trail takes you high above the left bank
of the Mardi River to the paddy fields of Landrung Villag,
where the camp is set up for the night.
Day
04: Trek
to Ghandrung
After breakfast, we pass
through the village and get on the trail. The day's trek starts
with a steep descent for about 40 minutes. The Ghandrung campsite
has an unobstructed view of the Annapurna range and the Fish
Tail Mountain.
Dinner and overnight in tents at Ghandrung.
Day
05: Trek
to Chomrong
Start the day's trek by
descending for about 20 minutes to the bottom of the valley.
Cross a small bridge and trek. There are a few settlements
en route
Arrive Chomrong - the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
It is a very steep ascent to the top of the ridge which has
a tea house. Upon arrival at the ridge, a 10 minute walk on
a gentle undulating trail through forests brings us to Chomrong.
The views of the Annapurna Range is closest from here than
anywhere on this trail.
Dinner and Overnight at Camp.
Day
05: Trek
to Tadapani
Wake up to the magnificent views
of the mighty Annapurna range to the north. After breakfast,
start trek to Tadapani.
Climb steadily to Tadapani, with a row of tea houses and lodges
on a ridge. We set up camp and in the evening guests will
be entertained by the Sherpa team.
Dinner and Overnight Camp at Tadapani
Day
06: Trek
to Ghorepani
After breakfast start trek to Ghorepani. Overnight at Ghorepani Camp.
Day
07: Trek
to Tirkhedhunga
A three hour trek brings us
to Tirkhedhunga. This is the last night on the trek
and a special farewell dinner and dance program will be organized
by the Sherpa Team.
Dinner and Overnight at Tirkhedhunga.
Day
08: Trek
to Nayapul/Drive to Pokhana & Fly to Kathmondu
After breakfast, descend
gently down to the banks of the Bhurgundi river and follow
the trail along the river for three hours to Birethanti. Lunch.
There is a check post where all trekkers must have their permits
checked and logged. After lunch, cross the suspension bridge
and walk a further 20 minutes to arrive at Nayapul.
Bid farewell to the trekking staff and porters and board the
waiting vehicles for the 1 ½ hour drive back to Pokhara airport
in time to connect the late afternoon flight back to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel
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