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Ghandruk Fixed Departure - Nepal
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Ghandruk
is a beautiful & prosperous
Gurung village on the foothill of Mt. Annapurna Range in
Mt. Annapurna Conservation Area Project, the native
home-land of famous Gurkha soldiers. One of the best
point to admire Mt. Annapurna South and considered as
one of the shortest trekking destination in the region
from
Pokhara and Kathmandu. The other panoramic high mountain
sceneries are Hiunchuli and Mt.Machhapuchhre (Mt.
Fistail) as well as surrounding typical Gurung village
of Modi Valley.The trek to Ghandruk starts from Nayapul
or from Dhampus phedi via Landruk village. This trekking
course is suitable able for amateur trekkers seeking
tea-house based trek or original camping trek within a
short span of time. As an extension, one can trek up to
Ghorepani (Poon Hill )if your time permts. Ghorepani is
another popular trekking destination in order to
view Mt. Dhaulagiri and Kaligandaki Valley. |
| Trekking
Destination |
Ghandruk, Mt.
Annaurna Region. |
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Highest Point: |
Ghandruk Village
(1940m). |
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Duration: |
9days/8nights. |
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Walk:
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5 to 7 hours a day
(approximate). |
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Grade: |
Normal. |
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Type of the trip: |
Tea-house based
trekking. |
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Option: |
Camping based
trekking (fully organized). Backed by brand-new
like equipments. |
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Cost: |
Requested to
contact us with your options and authentication. |
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Scheduled itinerary:
Day 01.
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Arrival in Kathmandu: Transfer to hotel for check
in and briefing on the trip. An introductory
sightseeing trip to downtown Kathmandu or
explore around hotel depending on your flight
arrival. |
Day 02.
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Kathmandu: Guided sightseeing covering all the
major sightseeing points in and around
Kathmandu, covering the prominent landmarks such
as: Soyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan,
Kumari (the living goddess) Temple and Durbar
Square Kathmandu. |
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Day 03.
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Kathmandu to Pokhara: After breakfast,
transfer flight or drive to Pokhara (915m).
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Day 04.
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Pokhara to Nayapul and Ghandruk Village: Drive
(2hours) to Nayapul, and then trek (4hours) to Ghandruk
Village.
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Day 05.
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Ghandruk Village to Nayapul: Trek (3 to 4 hours)
to Nayapul, and then drive (2hours) to Pokhara. Check in
hotel. Rest.
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Day 06.
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Pokhara: Rest and sightseeing.
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Day
07.
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Pokhara to Kathmandu: By bus or flight. Check in
hotel.
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Day 08.
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Kathmandu: After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath
and Bhaktapur. Return to hotel for refreshment.
Evening, sightseeing and shopping around
downtown Kathmandu and Thamel Street. |
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Day 09.
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Transfer to airport: Departure from Kathmandu or make extension as per your time-frame. |
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Included
(during the trek/Tea-house based):
- Airport
pickup and drop upon your arrival and departure from
Kathmandu.
- Full day guided city sightseeing with private vehicle
in Kathmandu and around Kathmandu before and after the
trek.
- Bus fare: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Nayapul (trekking starting and ending point),
Nayapul/Pokhara/Kathmandu.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu for
4nights. Based on
Tourist Standard/upgradeable/option to exclude.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara for 3nights. Based on
Tourist Standard/upgradeable/option to exclude.
- Government registered, skilled and trained Sherpa guides, field staff and
porters.
- Insurance coverage for staff and porters.
- Brandnew like heavy duty sleepingbag.
- A map relating the
destination.
- Tims card (trek registration card).
- Entry permit fee for Mt. Annapurna Conservation Area
Project.
- English speaking guide during the trip.
- All entry fees to the sightseeing points as per the
itinerary.
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepalese Restaurant with
cultural show in Kathmandu.
- Government tax and surcharges. |
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Extra payable:
- Meals during the trek direct payable to the local
tea-houses.
- Your
personal insurance and rescue cost in case of unexpected
emergency.
- Airfare: Kathmandu/Pokhara or Pokhara/Kathmandu or
Bothway if applicable (to avoid long drive to and from
Pokhara). |
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