This is rightly one of the most popular short trekking in Nepal. Beautiful rhododendron forests colorful Gurung/ Thakali village as well as panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail and Gangapurna make this trek rewarding. This trek starts from Pokhara passing beautiful villages Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani and Ghandruk.
Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel. Afternoon is leisure. Evening: Briefing about the trip.
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu
After breakfast, start sightseeing tour in Kathmandu city. We visit Syambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupati Temple, Kathmandu Durbar square and Patan City.
Day 03: Drive to Birethanti .
Drive from Kathmandu to Birethanti takes about 7 hours. We trek around 30 minutes to reach Birethanti where we sleep in a local lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Ulleri.
Trek from Birethanti to Ulleri (2,080 m.) takes about 4/5 hours. The trek we follow along Burundi Khola and reach Tikhedhunga. After lunch in Tikhedhunga we ascend about 2 hours to Ulleri for overnight.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani.
Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,855 m.): Ascend to Ulleri Village through a pleasant Rhododendron forest and arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass for overnight stay. Total trekking hours 3/4 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk.
Ghorepani to Ghandrung (1922 m.): The trek gradually goes up through the thick forest to Banthanti where the lunch will be served. Then reach Ghandrung after two or three hours walk. Mt. Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhere (Fish Tail) and other snowy mountains can be seen beautifully from here. Total trekking hours 7/8 hours.
Day 07: Trek down to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.
Ghandrung to Pokhara (1980m): Walk downwards to Saulee Bazaar and a easy walking to Nayapul where our vehicle waits to transfer us to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 08: Full day sightseeing in Pokhara.
Today we do the sightseeing in Pokhara city and relax the remaining day in the lake side. Sightseeing places are: Davis Fall, NMA Museam, Bindabashini Temple,Seti George and Mahendra Cave.
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Early morning catch a tourist bust to Kathmandu approx 6 hours (200 kms). At Night: Cultural Dinner program.
Day 10: Final departure.
Airport transfer for final departure.
Tour Cost:
2 -3 Pax : USD 495.00 per person
4 -6 Pax : USD 455.00 per person
7 -10 Pax : USD 425.00 per person
10-15 Pax : USD 395.00 per person
Cost Includes:
* Airport Transfers
* 4 night twin sharing accommodation on B/B plan at standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
* All guided sightseeing tour on private vehicle
* 4 nights 5 days trekking on full board
* Twin sharing accommodation on trekking lodge during the trek
* All entrances and permit fees
* Guide,porters and their insurance
* Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu on tourist bus.
* Cultural dinner program
Cost Excludes:
* Personal clothing and trekking equipments
* Personal travel and rescue insurance
* All personal expenses which are not mentioned above
* Extra expenses due to political unrest, Road blockade and Rescue.
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