Day 01: 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 02: 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 03 : 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 04: 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 05: 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.
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