The word ‘trekking’ was originally conceived
& used by British mountaineering expeditions in Asia
and soon spread to Nepal. Trekking means to walk at one’s
pace through well-established village trails, thereby enjoying
close contact with nature, wide diversity of culture, religion
and ethnic groups of people in remote mountain villages
whose lifestyle has not been changed for generations.
Trekking in Nepal Nepal is a trekker’s paradise.
One can trek along the beaten trails or virgin tracks in
the mountains. There is something to experience while in
trekking trip - the magnificent tumble of great snow, great
ridges carpeted in alpine flowers, forest of Rhododendrons,
isolated hamlets, small mountain towns, flora and fauna,
temples, monasteries, many ethnic groups of people. Trekking
can be organized from March-June & August-December.
Ghorepani
Ghandruk trekking
Day1: Kathmandu to Pokhara(820m)
By bus or fly to Pokhara. Pokhara is the second elegant
and popular city for tourist,Where you can see beautiful
lakes,amazing white Mountain view,holy temples great waterfallAndvery
old and traditional wonderful caves.
Day2: Pokhara to Tikhedunga(1520m)
It takes about 2hours from pokhara to Nayapul by car then
the trail descends and crossesAn old bridge and goes on
to Birethanti along the bank of river. Birethanti is the
main gate Gate to go to Annapurna trek from wherethe trail
separate int two different way TikhedungaVia Ghandruk to
ABC then the route passes through on old countrydide and
deep green forest With the stunning view of waterfall to
Tikhedunga which takes around 4 hours from Birethanti.
Day3: Tikhedunga to Ghorepani(3200M)
From Tikhedunga the route crosses a river and begins steep
up to ulleri village about 2 ½ hours With the view of Annapurna
south and natural beauty of the remote country sides then
continues Through thedeep forest of rhododendron with picturesque
view of various flora and fauna to Ghoprepani.
Day4: Ghorepani to Tadapani
Ghorepani is the main destination of beautiful views for
tourist from here you can have a look of The whole Annapurnna
ranges and sunrise from you own bed and from pun hill too.
The Highest view point punhill is on the elevation of 3210m.
It takes generally about 5hours From Ghorepani to Tadapani
through deep rhododendron forest with views of Dhaulagiri,
Annapurna ranges and kaligandaki deepest dale. The way to
Tadapani is very interesting.
Day5: Tadapani To Ghandruk(1920m)
Tadapani a small village surrounded by rhododendron forest
is a beautiful village with Elegant view of Annapurnna south,
Himchuli and Fish tail.From here the way descands Through
forest and passes a small two lodges and continues to Ghandruk
which takes About 3 ½ hours from tadapani . In Tadapani
you can see a cultural dances of Gurungs Organized by mother
groups.
Day:6 Ghandruk to Nayapul(Pokhara)
Ghandruk is the most beautiful village inhabited by Gurungs.
It is naturally beautiful And rich in culture. The magnificent
scenery of Annapurnna south Fishtail,Annapurna And Hiunchuli
make your journey back to pokhara more pleasant. From here
the trail Descends along stone paved way to syauli Bazar.
From syauli bazer the route continues Through bamboo tree
and nice terraces to Nayapul. It takes around 4 hours to
NayapulFrom Ghandruk then drive back to pokhara by car.
Ghandruk-
Pothana Trek
01
Kathmandu- Pokhara (820m):
By bus or fly to Pokhara is the second elegant and popular
city for tourist,where you can
See beautiful Lakes,amazing white mountaint view, holy temples
great water fall and Traditional wounderfull caves.
02 Pokhara- Ghandruk (1920m): Wake up in
the morning have breakfast and one and half hours of drive
to Nayapul(New bridge) then trek to Birethanti where your
permit will be checked and continue trek to Sauli bazaar and
finally climb up by the staircase to Ghandruk.It takes 5-6
hrs to arrive the famous Gurung village Ghandruk .It is situated
in the hight of 1920m. Ghandruk is the big village and from
where we can see the Panoramic views of the Annapurna range
Including Fishtail and Annapurna south.
03 Ghandruk- Pothana (1890m): After having
the breakfast with the fine views of the mountains trek goes
down to the Riverside called Kyumi bridge. After Crossing
the Modi Khola( river from the Annapurna) ascend to Landruk
and following Tolka, Bherikharka, Deurali and finally Trek
down to Pothana.Pothana is not so big village like Ghandruk
and Landruk but again It has excellent view of the Himalayas.
04 Pothana- Pokhara (820m): In the beginning
after having the breakfast as usual the trek down to Dhampus
village Through the green jungle. Dhampus is also the another
gurung settlement from where We can see the beautiful mountaints
and the Pokhara valley. It takes 2-3hrs of trekking to Dhampus
phedi and half hour drive to Pokhara. 05 Pokhara- Kathamandu
(1350m).
