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Autumn (March to May), Spring (September to November)
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English
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Phone/Virtual Guide
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3210 meters
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1 to 7
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Bus,Jeep,Car
Detailed Itinerary for Relax Annapurna trekking
You will start our drive to Pokhara early after breakfast. We can enjoy the scenic route along the bank of Trishuli River on the 7-8 hours’ drive to Pokhara.
Overnight at a hotel or lodge in the lakeside area
It is the beginning of the trek. However, we will drive for about 41 km till we reach Nayapul. The trek officially begins after we enter the checkpoint at ACAP.
From here we walk for about 3 hours enjoying the scenery and the nature, listening to the flowing Bhurungdi River until we reach Hile. We spend the night in one of the lodges.
The day starts early passing through Tikhedhunga and then the steep climbs of Ulleri. The glorious views of the mountains make the walk a spectacular one as they give us a peak from time to time from various vantage points.
The mixture of culture and nature seen in the local villages along with the farms and streams and springs provide a serene experience and after we pass through the Rhododendron forests, we reach Ghorepani where we spend the night.
Ghorepani village is gateway to Poonhill. This village is one of the famous places in entire Annapurna region. Believe it or not, all the people doing Annapurna circuit trek, ABC trek, Jomsom trek or any old or new trek in Annapurna region pass by this village.
The wide range of those two mountains and greenery is welcoming. Ghorepani is near to Jungle, which makes your day spending even better with the fresh air and natural instinct.
Taking the day easy we hike for 4 hours to get to a village just in the middle of jungle. Great view of jungle and the mountains as well as the village of ulleri in far distance will worth reading your favorite book in front of the greenery and White Mountains.
Today we walk mostly downhill and through the jungle. After completing the trek in very short amount of walk – you can relax and spend your time with the great view which surrounds you.
The trek to Ghandruk is about 3-4 hours long which includes mostly of descents. We pass through forests, streams, ridges and finally stone steps to reach the beautiful and historic village of Ghandruk. The main inhabitants are the Gurkhas.
The village surrounded by Annapurna and Machhapuchhre is one of the largest Gurung settlements in the country. The highlight of the trek is the welcome and hospitality of the people which allows us to have a truly traditional experience in a natural setting. We spend the night there.
There are schools, museum, local village and scenic spots in Ghandruk village. The scenery of the mountain is breathtaking and local life in the village of Ghandruk worth a day strolling. You can visit the local monastery or a local temple and try traditional dress for your instagram post at Ghandruk.
Apart from the fancy stuff, visit the local school or tourist information center and watch documentary about Nepal and its people. Or you can just read your book at the rooftop of your guest house at Ghandruk Village.
It is the last day of the trekking trip when we will be descending most of the time. We walk through stone steps amidst terraces and fields leading to jeep point. The trip down enjoying the changing views of the various mountains is a truly relaxing experience.
While drive the trail gets a little rough before reaching Birethanti and then to Nayapul, however the road from nayapul to Pokhara (2 & half hours) is blacktopped. We end our trek here and take a drive back to Pokhara. We have the option to either rest or take or walk or chill in one of the many restaurants and pubs in the lakeside area.
Sarangkot is one of the famous destinations for sunrise and sunset view in the neighboring hill of Pokhara. People go early morning and get peaceful rays of sun. The color of the wide mountain range (looks far but wider than from Ghorepani) is outstanding in contrast with Pokhara city and Phewa lake.
During the day your guide will take you to the caves of Pokhara and major temple. There are lots of things to do in Pokhara but you will go to the major and diverse spots.
In the evening you can walk around the lake on our own or guide will assist you to go to the world peace stupa for sunset view on White Mountains, Phewa Lake and the city of Pokhara.
After enjoying the sunrise, boating or traveling to some famous tourist destinations in Pokhara we drive back to Kathmandu for around 6-7 hours.
We can enjoy the evening souvenir shopping around Thamel, a popular tourist hub.
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