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Ghandrung Trek
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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