Annapurna Ghorepani Trek
| Starts from : Drive : - KTM - Pokhara | Grade : Easy Trek | Price: N/A
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| End at : Pokhara | Duration : 8 Days |
The Annapurna Ghorepani Trek is a beginner’s programme for people having little to no trekking experience at all. However, it is also suitable for people who have previous trekking experience but do not have enough time for a longer trekking programme. The trek begins the day after we drive to Pokhara, a beautiful valley looked after by the Himalayas.
From Pokhara we drive to Nayapul and start walking until we reach Tikhe Dhunga. After our overnight stay in Tikhe Dhunga we head towards Ghorepani. One of the most popular places in the Annapurna Region is the Poon Hill (3153m) at Ghorepani. The small flat top of this hill is worth climbing as the view from the top is incomparable. The Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli and Dhaulagiri are majestic mountains that can be best seen from only a few places and Poon Hill is one such place.
After about two days around Ghorepani we head towards the small hamlet of Tadapani and walk further to Ghandruk. The village of Ghandruk is popular for it’s Gurung community where many members serve the British Army. After a day in Ghandruk we walk towards the village of Phedi from where we ride on a coach to Pokhara. Our trek ends the next day in Kathmandu.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Drive to Pokhara. O/N in Hotel. Today we drive to Pokhara, a seven hour ride or take a flight (optional at additional charge). As we reach Pokhara late in the afternoon we get to stroll around the lake city on foot or on a hired bicycle. |
| Day 3 | Pokhara to Tikhe Dhunga Or Uleri (1540m). On reaching Nayapul after a one and half hours ride, we walk through Birethanti and Sudami until we reach Tikhe Dhunga. We stay for the night in Tilhe Dhunga. |
| Day 4 | Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani (2860m). O/N in Ghorepani. Today we head to Ghorepani from Tikhe Dhunga, passing trough Uleri and Nange Thati. The trail passes through pastures, cultivated fields and Rhododendron forests. We camp in Ghorepani. |
| Day 5 | Ghorepani to Tadapani (2630m). O/N in Tadapani. In Ghorepani, just after an hour’s walk we reach the famous Poon Hill. The view from the top of this beautiful place is superb. The mountains that can be observed from the hill are the Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli and Dhaulagiri. After taking in the beauty of Ghorepani we continue walking to Tadapani. |
| Day 6 | Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m). From Tadapani and we walk further to Ghandruk. The village of Ghandruk is popular for it’s Gurung community where many members serve the British Army. |
| Day 7 | Ghandruk to Pokhara (820m). O/N in the Hotel in Pokhara. After a day in Ghandruk we walk towards the village of Phedi from where we ride on a coach to Pokhara. |
| Day 8 | Drive to Kathmandu (flights available as supplement) – Transfer to the airport either tonight or tomorrow. NB – Extra nights in Pokhara can also be arranged if desired. |
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- Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel
- One night stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara
- All government taxes and Annapurna Conservation entry fees
- TIMS CARD (Trekking Management System)
- Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation),
- Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services
- necessary ground transportation depends on your services requested via tourist bus or private transport
- Trekking poles, sleeping bag (if necessary we provide)
- Trekking maps
- Rubbish care to clean up the environment
- Emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
- PNT official services charge and government taxes
Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
Accommodation and meals: During tea house treks our guests pay for their food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge while we provide guides/accommodation/necessary permit and transportation.
Water: among the tea house trek is available mineral and hot water every stop, also you can use tape water if you bring water purification tablets with you.
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- All meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara city
- Tips to guides and support staff
- Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies)
- Internal flight tickets
- Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc)
- Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses
- Personal trekking equipments
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
- Spring : March - May
- Summer: June - August
- Autumn: September - November
- Winter: December - February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
