| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | $500 |
| 2 - 3 | $400 |
| 4 - 8 | $350 |
| 9 - 30 | $330 |
On reaching Pokhara from Kathmandu, with a pleasant overnight by Phewa Lake Side. After an early breakfast, and getting ready for the treks, our guide and trekking Staff receives you. For an exciting drive beyond Pokhara city, on a good highway with winding ups to Nau Danda and Kande Villages. Enjoy the grand views of Annapurna Peaks, as the drive heads downhill to Nayapul Town.
From here our route diverts heading toward the country's hilly rough roads to Thirkhedhunga. A small farm village with beautiful waterfalls, The walk starts by crossing a bridge, and the climb leads on stone steps. After a few hours of strenuous haul reaching the overnight stop at Ulleri, a large spread-out village.
Check into a nice lodge with views of Annapurna peaks towards the north behind the green rolling hills.
Today’s morning walk reaches the main destination at Ghorepani Village and starts the walk on a gradual path. Then entering a lovely cool alpine forest of rhododendrons and pine trees. As the walk progresses with a few short steep ups then reaching the lower Ghorepani with a welcome entrance gate.
After a short rest a short climb to a high ridge called Deurali and top of Ghorepani. The village is located. Arrived by lunch time and for an overnight halt in the comfort of a nice lodge, amidst beautiful rhododendron trees. From the lodge at Ghorepani, enjoy the views of Dhaulagiri Himal with the snow peaks of Annapurna Himal.
An early morning hike of an hour or more to Poon Hill, the highest point of the adventure. From the top of Poon Hill enjoy the glorious sunrise views, as it reflects over the white snow peaks. Overlooking the grand panorama of Dhaulagiri,
Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayas with majestic Machhapuchare Himal, the famous Fish-Tail peak. After a refreshing morning scenic hike down to Ghorepani for breakfast and packing, then get ready for the day walks.
Leaving Ghorepani, the trail follows to a steep up through lovely rhododendron, and pine forest. After a few hours of good climbing reach on top of a hill called Deurali, almost the same height as Poon Hill. From the top-facing panorama of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri’s and Annapurna Himalayan range of peaks. After a long climb, enjoy the downhill to Bhanthati, a small settlement with several lodges and restaurants. Located on a deep gorge by the small fresh stream, stopping here for lunch, afternoon a short descent to the bridge. Then following a steep climb for an hour to overnight stop at Tadapani, a small settlement. Check into a nice lodge, and enjoy the close views of Annapurna South, Huin Chuli with Machhapuchare Himal.
Morning depending upon the seasons, for views of sunrise from Tadapani as it strikes on the snow peaks of Annapurna. Having breakfast, start the last day of trekking to Ghandruk and then reach Pokhara. From Tadapani, the trail follows a pleasant forested path to a small place of Bhaise Kharka.
Then downhill to a stream, as the walk follows on a gradual winding path and descends to Ghandruk. A large village and the gateway to various adventures around the Annapurna Himalayas. The village is mainly inhabited by the Gurung people, the main tribes of Annapurna region. At Ghandruk enjoy the last lunch around the mountain lodge restaurants with views of Annapurna peaks.
Afternoon a short walk to the road head, and then board in a jeep or similar 4WD. For the exciting and scenic drive to Pokhara, the road follows down and then to Bhirethati and Nayapul. On reaching the main highway, a smooth drive brings you to the hotels at Pokhara. After a great wonderful short adventure to Ghorepani and Poon Hill.
Approx. 40 km or 25 miles distance to cover, excluding the driving portions, just trekking only. Covering a mini circuit of southern hills of the Annapurna Himalayan range. From Thirkhedhunga, Ulleri to Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Tadapani walks to the last stop at Ghandruk village.
Yes, one can have single rooms on these treks but one needs to inform the company well in advance of booking. In peak and high seasons, the local lodges will be overbooked, need to book as early as possible.
Ghorepani and its surroundings are also regarded as the world’s largest natural Rhododendrons Gardens. The right time is to visit during spring from March to May, when rhododendrons will be in full blooming seasons. Rhododendrons is also the national flower of Nepal.
All lodges have electricity, especially in large dining rooms run by Hydro or Solar power. Where guest can charge their electronic items and gadgets, at present nearly all places in the mountains. Internets and Wi-Fi are available or one can buy a full Data included in the package. But in someplace like Ghorepani, Tadapani will be slow and disturbing, due to the weather and landscapes.
