Trip Facts
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Trip Code
EHCS-28147 -
Duration
10 days -
Start End Point
Kathmandu-Kathmandu -
Group Size
All Size -
Trip Grade
Easy
It is one of the easier trekking routes in the Annapurna region. The trail takes you through beautiful Modi khola valley up to Poon-hill, at the foothill of the Annapurna massif. Poon Hill is a viewpoint to see the Annapurna peaks including Machhapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail), Mt. Dhaulagiri to the north and the transcendental valley to the south. The region is dominated by the Gurungs and Magars, both are ethnic groups of Nepal. While descending on the way back to Pokhara, we pass through the paved courtyards of Ghandruk village, another popular traditional village of Gurungs and there we can experience their age old tradition and culture and interact with the local people.
Trip Itinerary
Today you will arrive in Kathmandu international airport. One of our representatives will pick you up from airport and transfer to hotel. Generally there will not be any tour activities today unless requested. Depending on your arrival time in Kathmandu, you may explore “Thamel”. You may have dinner in Thamel choosing one restaurant or go back to your hotel for dinner.
Today our sightseeing will start around 9 or 930 am after your breakfast. One of our representatives will introduce the tour guide. Our professional tour guide will take you on the tour and he will look after everything for that day. Today we will visit most important places in Kathmandu like Bhaudhanath (The little Tibet), Pashupatinath (The great Hindu Temple of World), Syambunath (The monkey Temple) and Old royal palace (Kathmandu Darvar Squire). These are all world heritage sights
After breakfast, scenic drive or fly to Pokhara. Afternoon, walk around Lake city. Early evening, Trek briefing and final preparation.
Half an hour drive to Naya Pul and start commence trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. We cross the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tirkhe Dhunga. From here the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m).
This is a pleasant walking day. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we go up to Ghorepani (2850m).
Early morning hiking to Poon Hill to see the panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himalayan ranges as well as sunrise over the tolerable Himalayas. Having its great views of Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill, descends to Ghorepani and continuous trek to Tadapani (2625meter) after having breakfast. We will trek towards to Tadapani along the ridges of rhododendron and pine forest.
This trail follows descends down to Ghandrung through the forest of rhododendron. We then walk towards Ghandruk. Explore around ghandruk village.
The trails enters the narrow wooded valley of the Modi Khola and take you to through the village to Birethanti and continue walk to Nayapool. Drive to Pokhara.
After breakfast, scenic drive back or fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Include
- Arrival & Departure transport.
- 5 Night Hotel with BB in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- 4 Night Lodge, 4 days trek with full board
- Kit bag for trekking/Tour, All air & land transportations, permits and fees
- Drinking water on the trek
- Guide & Porter
- Guide & porter’s insurance
Exclude
- All alcohol or any bottle drinks
- All Personal expenses
- Personal gears
- Personal travel & emergency
- Evacuation insurance
- Tip for guides, porters & driver (optional)
