Trip Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive At Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Day 02 - Fly To Pokhara (910m/2985ft) 25-Min then trek to Tikhedhunga (1495m/4903ft) Duration: 5 Hrs
Day 03 - Tikhedhunga To Ghorepani (2,850m/9,348ft) Duration: 7 Hrs
Day 04 - Hike Up To Poon Hill and Onto Tadapani (2,610m/8,560 ft) Duration: 7 - 8 Hrs
Day 05 - Tadapani to Ghandruk (9.5km)
Day 06 Ghandruk to Pokhara(30 Km)
Day 07 Pokhara to Kathmandu (206.56km / 5-6 hours)
Day 08 - Farewell
Detail Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive At Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
You may arrive at the airport at any time. When you arrive, you will be welcomed by one of Mountain path Team representatives who will be there to greet and welcome you. You will then be transferred to your hotel and further information will be given to you by the representative. As you do not have anything else planned for the day, you may relax at the hotel for the remainder of the time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 - Fly To Pokhara (910m/2985ft) 25-Min then trek to Tikhedhunga (1495m/4903ft) Duration: 5 Hrs
You will take a short and scenic flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is a wonderful city that is also called “the Lake-side City” because of its many lakes and water bodies. At Pokhara, you can look at sights of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Machhapuchhre, five peaks of the Annapurna range and many other tall pinnacles. Upon your arrival at Pokhara, you will then take a drive to Nayapul that lies 42 km away from the city. Driving through the large village of Lumle, you will be presented with sights of terraced and lush hills. A 20 minute walk from Lumle will take you to the large and prosperous town of Birethanti. The main street, the trail continues through bamboo forests and goes past a large waterfall and a swimming hole. You will have your lunch at Ramghat and then will gradually continue to climb up the side of the valley until finally reaching Tikhedhunga. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Tikhedhunga.
Day 03 - Tikhedhunga To Ghorepani (2,850m/9,348ft) Duration: 7 Hrs
You will leave Tikhedhunga today and walk on the trail that passes a steep climb. Reaching Ulleri, you would be able to observe and roam around the Magar village of Ulleri that is located at an altitude of 2,070 meters. After an hour’s walk from Ulleri, you will reach a resting point. Trekking further, the track ascends slightly as you walk on oak and rhododendron forests until finally getting to Banthanti. Banthanti lies at an elevation of 2,250 meters and from this point; you will be walking to reach the settlement of Nangethanti situated at the altitude of 2,460 meters. An hour’s walk away from Nangethanti is Ghorepani. It is a beautiful settlement that is sometimes covered in snow during the best seasons of the year. At Ghorepani (2,840m), views of mountains like Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Nilgiri (6940m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and more present a spectacular sight. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Ghorepani.
Day 04 - Hike Up To Poon Hill and Onto Tadapani (2,610m/8,560 ft) Duration: 7 - 8 Hrs
This is the most important day of the trek. Beginning your trek early in the morning to Poon Hill, you will watch a mystical moment of the rising sun from behind the snowy mountain peaks. The sight of this demonstration is breathtaking. Poon Hill presents gorgeous views of mountains like Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,040m), Annapurna South (7219m), Himchuli (6441m), Lamjung Himal (6,986m), Machhapuchhre (6,997m), and more from its near point. Spending time taking pictures at Poon Hill, you will then return to Ghorepani. From here, you will then trek to Tadapani on trails that go through rhododendron blooms. In the spring, the trail is adorned with 15 different species of rhododendron flowers. At Tadapani, you can view the sight of excellent Himal as well. Overnight stay at a guesthouse at Tadapani.
Day 05 - Tadapani to Ghandruk (9.5km)
Tadapani to Ghandruk trek is the short easy part of Ghorepani Ghandruk. Tadapani to Ghandruk trek distance is 9.5kilometer. To cross flat and downhill trail to arrive Ghandruk from Tadapani is about 3 to 4 hrs by foot. The elevation of Ghandruk village is 2630 meters above sea level. Trek exceed all the way through dense forest and Bhaisi Kharka to reach Ghandruk. Overnight at Ghandruk.
Day 06 Ghandruk to Pokhara(30 Km)
We take our breakfast with sightseeing mountain views. This day, we walk to Kimchi from Ghandruk. It takes a hours trek to Kimchi. From Kimchi, we have drive 3 hours to back Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 07 Pokhara to Kathmandu (206.56km / 5-6 hours)
You will trek to Ghandruk on this day. Ghandruk lies at the elevation of 1,950 meters. Passing on through verdant woodlands and walking for approximately 3 hours, Ghandruk village emerges ahead of the trail. It is a beautiful and dainty settlement made up of houses that are built of stone and mostly occupied by Gurung people. Continuing down to Kimche, you will then drive to Pokhara. Once there, you will catch your flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 08 - Farewell
Approximately three hours before your flight, you will be transferred to the airport by Mountain path Teams representatives, and then you will depart, hopefully with wonderful memories of the trip to Nepal.
Trip Facts
Country: Nepal
Area: Everest Trekking
Activities: Trekking and sightseeing
Accommodation: Lodge
Starting and ending points: Lukla / Lukla
Maximum altitude: 5545 meters
Duration of the trip: 16 Days
Grade: Streneous
Group size: 1 - 12 packs
Best season: October - December and March - May
Cost and payment details
Total Tour Cost starting US$ 0000 per person
Cost Including:
- All land transportation by Tourist Coach, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & Trekking pick up & drop)
Cost excludes:
- Personal natural expensive except above programs
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