Overview
Ghorepani Ghandruk trekking is in the Annapurna region, these two are separate villages. It is located in northern-central Nepal’s Dhaulagiri Zone, part of the Myagdi District and Kaski District. Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek is perfect for families and first-time visitors who want to experience the magnificent Himalayan views without going too high in altitude. Gorgeous views of mountains, easy trekking trails, no possibility of altitude sickness, visiting some picturesque villages, etc are some reasons for publicity of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek.
Ghorepani is a village which includes itself in the Annapurna conservation project (ACAP). During the season it is home to 33 different kinds of rhododendrons. The Poonhill trek is also popular with the name Annapurna Panorama Trek. Panorama views include Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri I and II, Tukuche peaks and other Annapurna Himalaya Ranges. There is also a more fantastic view of the sunrise as well as sunset from Poon hill (3,210m).
Another main attraction of this trek is the bustling heritage village of Ghandruk, with its relatively prosperous Gurung population. The village is located at the foothills of Himalayan giants Annapurna, Huinchuli and Machhapuchhre(Fishtail). We will be able to experience a wonderful scenic view of the village and mountains. The rhododendron forest, terrace slopes, paddy fields surrounding the village and cool breeze is your refreshment here. This trek is 4 days round-trip where trekkers are bound to gain an in-depth imprint of this region.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga
First, you’ll be driving up to Nayapul early in the morning. Your guide will pick you up and after 1 hour of driving from Pokhara, you’ll reach Nayapul. The trek starts from Nayapul and you’ll reach Tikhedhunga(1,520m) after 4-5 hours of walking.
Day 2: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
You’ll be walking through a dense forest of rhododendrons as we go higher. The trek will be a little longer today. It will take about 6 hours to reach Ghorepani and stay overnight there.
Day 3: Visit Poon Hill and Descend to Tadapani
The next day you’ll be trekking early in the morning to catch the sunrise view. It takes about 1 hour to reach Poon Hill (3,210m) where you will be able to witness the actual Panorama view. The best sunrise view and Annapurna mountains view will leave you speechless. After that, you get back to the hotel and then trek slowly down to Tadapani(2100m). It will take about 5-6 hours to reach Tadapani then stay overnight.
Day 4: Trek to Ghandruk
Following the days, the next day you’ll be descending down the trails of stone paths, entering different lush forests towards Ghandruk. It will take about 2-3 hours to reach out to Ghandruk from Tadapani. The nicely situated village will be perfect for your tiring tour. You can enjoy the greenery and snow-capped mountains. You’ll be spending a night here at lodges with proper accommodations.
Day 5: Drive back to Pokhara
At the end of the trek, you’ll be descending stone stairs and stone paths. On this day we will be trekking for 1-2 hours to Syauli Bazar. After that, we take a vehicle and drive back to Pokhara. The drive will be about 3 hours.
Cost Include
- Three meals a day during the Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Accommodations in a Tea House during the Trekking.
- Drop to trek destination from Pokhara to Nayapul
- Trekking Guide and a porter (Shared by two clients) with Insurance, food, accommodations
- Proper First Aid kit
- Trekking permit ( Conservation fee)
- A TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) is like a permit.
- The company’s duffel bag will also be provided. (if needed)
- All essential official fees.
Cost Exclude
- International Airfare
- Your travel insurance
- Excess baggage charge (weight limit 9 kg per person)
- Nepal visa fee
- Any kind of drinks during the trek
- Other items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, porter, etc
- Tips for the Guide and Porter(expected).
- Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude heli – rescue and evacuation and health care costs (compulsory)
- Additional costs or delays due to circumstances beyond our control like bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety, government policy changes
Additional Information
To-do Ghorepani Ghandruk trek, Spring is supposed to be the best time for observing colourful rhododendrons in the Annapurna region. Plus the mountain views are much clearer than in other seasons. The temperature is very moderate during this season and very perfect for the marvellous Panorama view. The Monsoon is also satisfying and the trek route is not that steep and hard but the trail gets slippery. Therefore there are lots of unexpected rainfalls and the emergence of bloodsuckers. Winter in this region gets too cold. The temperature cools down up to 2-5 degrees Celsius. Due to the temperature, it might not be suitable for some people to go trekking in this season and also the trail gets covered in snow.
The itinerary can be adjusted according to your requirements.
