Ghorepani Trek - 11 Days

Detailed Itinenary

• Day 01

  Welcome to Kathmandu, the land of Everest. Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representatives will pick you up in our private vehicle and take you to Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza where you will be spending the night

• Day 02

  After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Pokhara. Once you arrive, you will be taken to your hotel and lunch will be served. Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is one of the best places for a holiday as it has everything you would want from spectacular sceneries, adventure activities to limitless accommodation and dining options. You can take a relaxing stroll around Phewa lake, the second largest lake in Nepal and you will find many wooden boats that are great for a short tour around the lake. During clear weather, you will see the reflection of the Himalaya peaks on the lake surface. Devi’s Falls is one of the many places one can visit. A rather unnatural phenomenon occurs here, the stream of Pardi vanishes underground. It was originally called David’s fall but somehow adapted to native tongue to become Devi’s fall. There are stories surrounding the lake that a Swiss couple was swept away by the waters when the dam overflowed on Phewa lake. Another place to visit is the International mountain museum, dedicated to the mountains of Nepal. Inside you will get to learn more about the Himalayas from its geology to history. You can also visit the World Peace Pagoda. As the name suggest, it is truly peaceful and a perfect escape from the bustling city. The gleaming white stupa was constructed by the Japanese Buddhists is one of the 80 peace pagodas in the world. Perched on a hill which commands the best views of the Himalayan peaks as well as the Phewa lake making it a popular tourist destination. These are some of the many options of places to visit in Pokhara

• Day 03

  Your actual trek will finally begin today. After breakfast you will be driven to Lumle where your hike to Shayulibazaar will commence. You will spend the night at Shayuli bazaar.

• Day 04

  After breakfast, you will begin your trek to Ghandruk. From Shayuli, the trail ascends slowly and you will cross a steel suspension bridge. From here the trail gets steeper and will lead you to the villages of Klieu and Kimche. You can take a small tea break if you like. From here you continue further towards Chane and finally reach the village of Ghandruk where you be spending the night. Ghandruk is one of the biggest Gurung villages in this region and it is a great place to end the trek because of the warm welcome you will receive. Here you will get a splendid view of the majestic mountains of Annapurna, Machhapucchare and Himchuli.

• Day 05

  Today’s trek will be a little easier as you will not have to climb up steep paths. Once you leave Ghandruk, you will enter into a rhododendron forest and pass through streams and waterfalls. Our destination is Tadapani. The name Tadapani literally means “far water” in Nepali which came about because back then the water source was far away from the village. Of course times are different now. The uninterrupted view of the Annapurna range is totally worth the climb.

• Day 06

  From Tadapani we will press on with our trek towards our main destination which is Ghorepani. The trek will take 6 hours and on the way you will pass through Deurali Danda well.

• Day 07

  The Poon Hill trek is a popular trek of the Annapurna region. This place offers one of the best sunrise views in the entire Annapurna region. The golden hue of the rising sun is cast upon the snow-capped mountains of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre to name a few which leaves you astounded at the beauty. It’s worth every grueling step you took. You can grab a cup of masala tea for some warmth and enjoy the view. After taking in all the beauty you will hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast. The rest of the day can be spent exploring the village.

• Day 08

  From here the trail will descend all the way to Hile. If you have weak knees and climbing down steps in not really your thing, this trek might not be as easy. To make it worse, the trek will take 5 hours which is pretty long.

• Day 09

  You have finally ended your Ghorepani trek. From here you will hike down to Nayapul and be driven back to Pokhara and get settled in your hotel. Once settled, lunch will be served after which you can spend the rest of the day exploring or recuperating, it’s your call. In the evening you can take a stroll around the lakeside as it truly beautiful.

• Day 10

  After breakfast, you will make your way to Tilhar and complete the last part of this entire trek. From Tilhar, you will trek to Pumdikot and enjoy the view of the Himalayas. After this, you will make your way to a local restaurant for lunch and then transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where you will get settled. You are free to explore the city. You can visit the Swoyambunath Stupa. Also known as the monkey temple, it is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The whitewashed dome represents the earth while the thirteen tiers above represent the 13 stages to nirvana. Visiting the stupa is considered equivalent to meeting the Buddha in person. The stupa is said to bring in peace and heal people from all kinds of physical and emotional difficulties. Thousands of prayer flags flutter above the stupa which contains the sacred mantras that are carried to the heaven by the wind. For dinner you will go to a restaurant that has special dances and cultural shows lined up just for you.

• Day 11

  Today is your last day in Nepal and of course you should make the most of it. Nepal offers mountain flight service which you can opt for. It offers tourists with the opportunity to get a peek of the majestic Himalayan regions including Everest. The flight is an hour long and usually operates in the morning. It is optional though. After breakfast you will spend the rest of day exploring the Kathmandu city. The Kathmandu Darbar square offers plenty to see. Also known as Hanuman Dhoka, this palace square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was named after Hanuman, the monkey god and has statues of Hanuman that is said to protect the palace by standing guard right at the entrance. Within the palace is the residence of the living goddess Kumari known as Kumari Bahal. Young pre-pubescent girl from the town is chosen to be the living goddess and a glimpse from these Kumari is believed to bring good fortune. With the palace square, there are prominent temples such as the Kal Bhaira. Kal literally means death and Bhairav is the vicious form of Lord Shiva. Together it literally stands of “Lord of death”. The temple served as a supreme court back in the 6th century and anyone found lying in front of the temple would die by the powers of the lord. After this tour you will be taken to your hotel to pack your things before you depart Nepal. After dinner, you will be taken to the airport for your flight back home. We hope you a wonderful time with us.