| Ghadrung
Trek |
Code:
TRKNP-07 |
Trip Profile: 12
Days Trip
05 Days Leisurely, plus Trek
03 Night in Kathmandu
02 Night in Pokhara
03 Days in RCNP |
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Day white water Rafting on the
Trisuli, few places in the world have such a splendid variety of
natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of
long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, and turbulent
rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and
picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu; you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu
you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines
reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided
tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too.
In the evening a delicious welcome traditional Nepali dinner awaits
for you. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000
years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City.
We will then process to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After
lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is
the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for
its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the
traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Stay
overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara
After breakfast, you have breakfast being of the early morning before
7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), departure
early in the morning, approximately 6 hrs away by tourist bus. You see
along the drive good scenery. You will be arrive late afternoon at
Pokhara. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row center"
to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The
Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of
Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you
spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. In the evening
you will prepare yourself for your trek to Poon Hill. O/N stay in
Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara -
Tikhedhunga (1491m.)
After breakfast, 7:30 AM we drive to Nayapul (42km) 1.5 hr by Car via
large village of Lumley and walk about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a
large and prosperous town. The trail follows the main street of
Birethanti, going through bamboo forests and past a large waterfall
and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail
reaches Sudami where you have Lunch. After lunch climb steadily up the
side of the valley , reaching Hile at 1495m near by Tirekhedhunga.
Along the way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but
if Ghorepani is the objective for the next day it is better to push on
to Tikhe Dhunga. Stay overnight in Tirkhedhunga.
Day 05: Tikhedhunga -
Ghorepani (2855m)
Breakfast will be served in morning 7:00 am and then we will leave
Tirkhedhunga, the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near
the camp site at Tirkhedhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone
staircase to the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m, where the trail
climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. There are
magnificent more pleasantly through rhododendron and oak forest. There
is a hut with water and a small camp site about 1 hr. above Ulleri.
The trail crosses two sparkling clear two streams before making a
short, final climb to Nangethanti. Lunch will be on spot in
Nangethanti. Thanti is a Nepali words meaning "rest house"
"Dharmasala". In the winter the trail can be covered with
snow. From Nangethanti about one hours trek, climb to Ghorepani at
2850m. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there. Stay
overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 06 : Ghorepani - Poon
hill - Tadapani
After breakfast, the early morning 5:30 am, wake up and start to you
journey climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1 hr. to provides better
unobstructed views and sunrise over the high Himalayas. You can see a
lots of White Mountain peaks from Poon Hill. After sunrise, you'll
return to our camp and time for breakfast. Ghorepani means "horse
water" and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for the teams
of horses, mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and
Jomsom. From Ghorepani the trail climbs south on muddy path through
the deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoll which offers
good mountain views, is including views of Machhapuchhare and a
panorama all the way south to the plains of India. It is similar views
from Poon Hill. Climbing along the ridge in pine and rhododendron
forests to a top 3030 metres then descend to at a second pass also
called Deurali, at 2960 metres. The ridge along the trail hides the
mountains as makes a steep, sometimes treacherous, descent on a narrow
path alongside the stream, as the descent continues. The stream has
some clear pools alongside the trail and finally becomes a series
waterfall over a jumble of boulders. The steep descent becomes more
gentle way to reaches Banthanti and stop for Lunch approx.: 1 hour.
From Banthanti, the trail follow the stream down to a bridge where the
trails start climbing, leaving the moist high mountain forests and
entering a field of cane, making some ups and downs past to a vantage
point "Tadapani" (2540 metres) that offers a brief view of
the mountains. Tadapani means "far water". The village water
supply is a long distance; it takes porters more than half an hour to
fetch a load of water. Stay overnight in Tadapani.
Day 07: Tadapani - Ghandrung
After the breakfast in the morning, we start a journey, 8:00 am to
Landrung, it takes approx.: 6 hours. From Tadapani, the trail descends
through the forests then terraced fields, to the Khummu Khola. The
Ghandrung trail descends steeply from Tadapani, through forests, a
short steep descend among rocks lead to a stream crossing, and then
the descent continues gently past over streams, finally leading out on
the ridge to Ghandrung.
Ghandrung a huge Gurung village
at 1940 metres is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and is a
confusing cluster of closely-spaced, slate-roofed houses. There are
neatly terraced fields situated both above and below the town. It is
wonderfully easy to get lost in the network of narrow alleyways while
trying to trek through the village. There is a larger handicraft
factory at the top of Ghandrung. The views of Annapurna South from
here are out standing. Machhapuchhare has been seen from here in its
fish tail aspect, peeps over a forested ridge. ACAP has visitor centre
and an office in Ghandrung and provides offers information about it
activities. Stay overnight in Ghandrung.
Day 08: Ghandrung - Pokhara
From Ghandrung all the way down hill through village and terraced
fields to Syauli Bazaar. It takes approx: 2 hours. Along the way you
can see good views Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare too. From Syauli
Bazaar, the trails follow the Modi River till Nayapul. Lunch will be
provided in Birethati. After lunch you have very short treks about 20
minutes to Nayapul, catch our vehicle and drive to Pokhara.
You will be free in Pokhara, valley is also called "Magic
Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various
interesting place like a boating in Fewa Lake over looking the region
of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some temples. After
lunch you're free to shop for souvenirs or rest. Stay in Pokhara.
Day 09: Pokhara - Rafting -
Royal Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, we drive to Chitwan, on the road that follows the
Trisuli River for the most of the distance. Along the drive you see
beautiful scenery; we'll continue our journey to till rafting spot
point. We have rafting on the Trisuli River. This River is very
popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes "breaking
off" the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal beginner's River.
After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival,
rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and
our facilities. 4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an
elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see
the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar,
bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This
exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner in the central
dining hall.
Day 10: Royal Chitwan
National Park
5:30 am: wake-up call, welcome morning with tea or coffee serving, and
then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the
environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal
forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you
identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may
encounter.
8:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating
animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones
there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephant)
12:00 pm: Lunch, after lunch, we take you with the experience pleasure
on canoe-ride: a traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip
down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the
river banks. Back to resort through the Jungle.
7:00 pm: Tharu Stick Dance (farmers of the nearby villages will show
some of their traditional skills and dance.
08:00om: Dinner around the campfire.
Day 11: Royal Chitwan
National Park - Kathmandu
5.30 am: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning
tea/coffee.
8.00 am: Breakfast
9.00 am: Luggage down and departure at
9.30 am: Depart for Kathmandu.
The actual program for your
stay will be given to you on arrival at Resort / camp. The activities
are adjusted to the season and weather conditions. Naturally, it may
not always be possible to follow this schedule to the minute and the
circumstances may force us to alter the program at short notice. On
safari in the jungle you will be accompanied by expert naturalists who
will advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect their
judgement at all times. If you wish to stroll in the forest alone, a
guide will have to accompany you for your safety. Stay overnight in
Kathmandu
Day 12: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free until we pick you up to the
international airport for your next destination.
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