Trip Code :
HH/A-02
Duration :
11 Days
Grading :
Easy
Max Altitude :
3,200m
Overview
This trek visits the thriving Gurung settlement of Ghandruk, where many ex-Gurkha soldiers run cozy lodges. At Ghorepani the ridge-line trail meets a major trade route where donkey trains carry loads north towards Tibet. An early morning climb up to Poon Hill(3,200m) rewards you with panoramic views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchre(Fish Tail), and Dhaulagiri. During spring, rhododendron trees are ablaze with red, pink and ivory blossoms.Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Flower garlands reception at the airport and transfer to hotel. PM: Free for orientation. Overnight.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Free in Katmandu
Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel. Tranfser to airport for flight to Pokhara Arrive Pokhara and transfer to hotel. Overnight.
Day 4: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,577 m.):
Two-hour drive to Birethanti, and start trekking following Bhurungi Khola and reach Tikhe-
dhunga.
Day 5: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,855 m.)
Ascend to Ulleri Village through a plesant Rhododendron forest and arrive at the top of
Ghorepani pass and camp overnight.
Day 6: Ghorepani to Tadapani(2,680 m.)
Early wake up and walk up to Poon Hill for one hour to observe the sun-rise and a
magnificent mountain view and walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking to
Tadapani.
magnificent mountain view and walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking to
Tadapani.
Day 7: Tadapani to Landrong (1,851 m.)
An easy way down to Gandrung for lunch after lunch , down hill trek till Modi river. From
the river ascend to Landrung village. Which lies at the base of Hiunchuli at the elevation of
6,441m. which also offers a close view of Annapurna south.
the river ascend to Landrung village. Which lies at the base of Hiunchuli at the elevation of
6,441m. which also offers a close view of Annapurna south.
Day 8: Landrung to Pokhara
Today easy walk upwards to ascend Tolka to Pothana (1980m), we continues trek to at Dampush. We will stop here for lunch in this beautiful Gurlung village. After the lunch still we have to walk down hill about one hour to reach Shuikhet phedi. Then we take bus/car one hour drive to Pokhara . Overnight
