Duration: 9 Days or more or Less
Transport: Drive or Fly In / Out
Accommodation: Lodges / Tea House
Grading: Gentle
Best Season: February - May / Oct - Dec
Max Altitude: 3210 m
Starting Point:- Kathmandu
Ending:- Kathmandu
Group Size: 1 to above
Day 01:- Pick up and transfer to Hotel, brifing about the plan.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley :-(Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel.
Day 03:Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight or Drive and overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: -Pokhara drive to Nayapul - Trek to Tikhedhunga [1540m]
A scenic 1 hour drive from Pokhara takes us to the starting point of our trek. Crossing the suspension bridge over the Modi Khola river, we ascend slowly through terraced fields and classic mountain villages. Along the way we will encounter mule or goat caravans carrying supplies to the mountains, heralded by the musical bells they wear. The stunning peaks of Machhapuchare and Annapurna peaking over the green ridges will greet us from time to time as we continue up to Tikhredhunga.
Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani [2775m]
Today begins with a real heart-starter! We have a steep ascent to get us going and then a more gradual uphill walk takes us to our camp at Ghorepani. We will pass through some delightful villages and the beautiful, dense rhododendron forest so characteristic of Nepal at these altitudes! If the weather is clear we will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it! At Gorepani, we are on the main Annapurna Circuit route and there are likely to be lots of travellers passing through this ridge-top settlement in both directions. Ghorepani literally means "horse water" and is a popular stopping place for the mule trains which ply the route from Pokhara to Jomsom and beyond. The impressive peak which can be seen across the broad valley of the Kali Gandaki to the northwest is Dhaulagiri.
Day 05: Sunrise at Poon Hill (3200m) – Trek to Tadapani [2650m]
Early morning one hour hike to Poonhil from Ghorepani .Poon Hill is the one of the best Himalayan viewpoints in Nepal .It provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas in western part of Nepal. You can see spectacular view of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Peak Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Mt Fishtail ( Macchapuchre 6997m), Tent Peak and many more High Himalayas from Poon Hill.
Now a days there is small tea shop in Poon hill. You may be able to buy tea and coffee from an enterprising local who has carried up to Poon Hill to take advantage of the morning trade. Otherwise, we return to Ghorepani for breakfast, before trekking on to Tadapani through rhododendron forest. If we are lucky we will see some wild animals, such as langur monkeys climbing through the trees. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
Day 06: Tadapani trek to Ghandruk [1950m]
From Tadapani the trail descends through beautiful forests to Ghandruk, which is a stunning village of Gurung people, one of Nepal’s most famous ethnic groups, known for their distinctive dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is also home to many soldiers from the famous Gurkha regiments. From here we can have stunning views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Fishtail.
Day 07: Ghandruk trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
We can enjoy a final down hill walk through forest and villages for about 5 hrs to Nayapul. From here we drive for about 1 hour back to Pokhara where our trek ends and we can enjoy a shower and relax on this stunning lakeside town enjoying the memories!
Day 08:- Pokahara to Kathmandu ,supping and farewell dinner.
Day 09:-Departure Home
Service Cost Includes:-
• Pick up and Drop by Car
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• All accommodation and meals during the trek according to contact paper
• A full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square) including tour guide and entrance fees
• Kathmandu –Pokhara-Kathmandu flights , airport taxes or Drive
• An experienced English-speaking, Trained, educated, professional and friendly staff (Guide & Porter) including their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, required transportations
• Sleeping Bag,Down Jacket, Trekking map and trekking Poles( on request).
• All necessary paper work and permits (Annapurna conservation area permit, TIMS Card )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes
Service Cost Excludes :-
• Nepal visa fee
• International Airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, Hot and cold drinks, shower etc)
• Tips for guides and porters
