5-Day Nayapool, Ghorepani & Ghandruk Trek from Pokhara
Highlights
Annapurna, Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Kathmandu, Pokhara
Locations Covered
Annapurna, Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Kathmandu, Pokhara
nature, trekking, cultural
Group Tour
5 Days
Hard
English, Hindi, Nepali
Description
This short trek up Nepal's Annapurna range is perfect for mountain-lovers to relish the beauty of the snow-capped mountains. Explore the land of the Gurungs, stopping in local tea houses and shopping in the village settlements along the way. This memorable trip will take you through the villages of Nayapool, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadepani and all the way up to Ghandruk, where the most picturesque of all scenes awaits.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapool and Trek to Ulleri
Se out from Pokhara and drive for an hour and a half to reach Nayapool.
Start trekking for 5 hours through the river, local villages, and forest.
You will experience a flat and easy walk to Tikkhedhunga (1540m).
Then, Trek uphill towards Ulleri (1960m), where you can see the spectacular view of Annapurna South and Himchuli.
Check-in at a local tea house.
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Day 2: Trek to Ghodepani
Walk for about one hour through Ulleri and Banthanti village.
Here, you will enter a thick forest and walk until you arrive at a breathtaking waterfall.
Reach Ghorepani (2860m) by lunchtime and enjoy a meal at a local tea house.
Walk to Poonhill (3210m) to view the sunset on the panoramic Himalayas.
- Overnight at tea house.
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Day 3: Morning hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani
Set out for a hike to Poonhill early in the morning.
From here, you will see a superb sunrise view and panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and others.
Return to Ghorepani, enjoy a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.
- Overnight at tea house.
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Day 4: Trek to Ghandruk
- Trek through the forests of Rhododendron and oak. This is an easier trek, and this section rewards richly with bird sightings.
Reach Ghandruk, a prominent Gurung settlement where you can visit the local handicraft center and Gurung Museum. This village also affords good views of the Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.
In the evening, enjoy a typical Gurung cultural program (on demand).
- Overnight at tea house.
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Day 5: Trek back to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara
Trek downhill to Birethanti and continue to Nayapool.
Drive to Pokhara with our car and check in to the hotel.
You can take a walk around the lakeside of Pokhara.
Transfer to the hotel or continue to Kathmandu.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |