Short Ghandruk Loop Trek

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Duration 5 Days
Fitness Level Easy
Max Elevation 2870m
Meals Full Board Mea
Accomodation Basic Mountain Lodges and Tea Houses
Best month March - May and September - Mid December
Price USD 400

Trip Introduction

This short Ghorepani Ghandruk Loop Trek is an ideal trek for everyone with a reasonable level of fitness with limited time in the Annapurna region that offers an introduction to Nepal with breathtaking landscaped, alluring Gurung culture, and mind-boggling views of mountains. The journey involves no difficulty while climbing or ascents to high altitudes. The trek passes through lovely traditional Gurung villages and rhododendron forest at Dhampus and Ghandrung; a pleasant chance to observe the tradition and culture of the Nepalese countryside.

This Ghandruk loop trek starts and ends in the central city of Pokhara, a scenic flight from Kathmandu. An awesome journey over the center slopes takes you to Nayapul for the start of the journey. The journey begins from Kimche and from there we will head towards the lovely village of Ghandruk (the biggest Gurung village in the Annapurna region) where you will get to experience traditional and cultural practices. The path follows steps that go through densely forested paths filled with pine, rhododendrons, and oak trees. This trek not only entices you with rich culture, but also offers a fantastic view of snowy mountains like Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and numerous different peaks. Short Ghandruk Loop Trek is an ideal journey for individuals who want to experience traveling in Nepal in a short time period as the trek is the combination of witnessing the local tradition and culture with a great mountain panorama.

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Outline Itinerary

Day 01:     Drive to Pokhara Drive: 6-7hrs
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ghandruk Altitude: 1540m | Trek: 5hrs| Meal: BLD
Day 03: Pothana  Altitude: 2870m | Trek: 5-6hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara  Trek: 3- 4 hrs | Meal: BL
Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu Meal: B

 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Pokhara

Drive: 6-7hrs

Day 02: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ghandruk

Altitude: 1540m | Trek: 5hrs| Meal: BLD

Day 03: Pothana 

Altitude: 2870m | Trek: 5-6hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara 

Trek: 3- 4 hrs | Meal: BL

Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu

Meal: B

Trip Includes

  • Ground Transportation: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu drive in a deluxe tourist sharing coach
  • Ground Transportation Pokhara: Pokhara/ Nayapul/Pokhara drive in private vehicle
  • Accommodation: 2 Nights accommodation in twin sharing basis in Pokhara in the BB plan 
  • Accommodation during Trek: 2 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share rooms. [Attached bathroom in available places]
  • Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
  • Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area Project [ACAP] Permit and Trekkers' Information Management Systems [TIMS] Card
  • Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
  • Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Medical Supply: Exclusive medical kit bag and oximeter carried by trekking guide
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses
     

Trip Excludes

  • Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 75 for 15 days & $- 90 for 30 days)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals (Lunch and Dinner) at Kathmandu and Pokhara except for Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phone bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry, etc.
  • The cost incurred during the emergency, evacuations
  • Tips for Guide/porters/driver
     

Source:www.alphaadventuretreks.com