ABC – Ghorepani Trek 2023

Region: Annapurna Region
Region
Annapurna Region
Duration
15 Days
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Trek Style
N/A
Max Elevation
4130m
Trek difficulty
N/A
Group size
N/A
Best months
N/A
Trip starts/Ends
Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1

You are warm welcome in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) 1300m. Transfer to Hotel. At Hotel you will have your private time for rest and shower after long journwy on the airplane.

Day 2

We tour UNESCO World Heritage Site today. These sites highlight Nepal’s Cultural, Historical, Architectural and Religious heritages. Our first stop will be Boudhanath Stupa which is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhist. Then Swyambhunath Stupa which tourists commonly refer to as the ‘Monkey Temple’ owing to a large number of the monkey population in the vicinity. Finally Kathmandu Durbar Squire which showcases Kathmandu’s rich architectural prowess during the Malla dynasty (c1201 – 1769). Afternoon we have a brief of Trekking and dinner.

Day 3

Afternoon beautiful walk at Fewa Lake Side. And Dinner at Lakeside. Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 4

Today after breakfast we drive 42 km call Nayapool trek to Tikhedhunga with beautiful river valley and rustic village.

Day 5

Day 6

Early in the morning we hike to Poonhill for most beautiull sunrise in our trek. It would be two hour both ways. After breakfast we hike slightly hill then all the way down for lunch. Whole way we walk rhododendron forest and view of Annapurna Himalaya range. Trail after Tadapani is down to Chaile.

Day 7

After Breakfast we trek to chhomrong village with views of Annapurna and Fishtail mountain.

Day 8

After breakfast we leave chhomrong and walk on quite a number of stone steps before reaching the chhomrong Khola. We cross a suspension bridge over the river and begin an uphill climb to Sinuwa. Our trail passes through a beautiful forest to Kuldihar. From here we embark on an descent to Bamboo.

Day 9

We pass through Bamboo forest which is damp and cold. We then walk uphill on a trail which is sometimes steep. It is only after reaching Himalaya Hotel that the forest pens up and we are out in the sun again with astounding views of the glacial river below. It is steep climb up through a much drier forest before reaching Hinku Cave. From here our trail descends to a rivr before ascending to Deurali.from here we can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding hills and Mt. Dhaulagiri. We notice that the vegetation has vecome sparse allowing magical views of the valley, the river below and cliffs adorned with waterfalls.

Day 10

We follow the valley trail in a steady climb. The trail sticks to a rock cliff and is sometimes steep. We walk on a somewhat flat for a while before ascending to Machhapurhre Base Camp. Form here we get excellent views of Mt. Hinchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachli and Gangapurna mountains. We slightly ascend, during our ascent we can admire spectacular views of the Himalayan Panorama. Walking further we reach the base camp of the Mt. Annapurna and is amazing. We are surrounded by magnificent peak and the only way into this area is through the gorge we just hiked overnight at Annapurna BaseCamp.

Day 11

From Annapurna Base Camp our trail rapidly descends past the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Deurali, Himalayan Hotel and Dovan and finally to amboo where we spend the night. Today’s trek is downhill so it should’t be very difficult.

Day 12

All the trails goes down ascept chhomrong uphill. Afternoon we enjoyed the Jhinu Hot spring.

Day 13

After  Jhinu trek to Naya Pool and drive back to Pokhara.

Day 14

Day 15

Our office representative will drop you to the Airport.

What's Included

    • Lunch – Dinner – Breakfast – accommodation – Tea – coffee during the Whole trek.
    • 3 nights’ accommodation hotel in Kathmandu (twin/double Sharing BB basis)
    • 2 nights’ accommodation hotel in Pokhara (twin/double Sharing BB basis)
    • Transportation for Whole Trip including arrival and departure.
    • Air tickets Pokhara to Kathmandu.
    • Annapurna conservation fee and Tims.
    • Guide, for trekking and tours.
    • Porter one each two clients.
    • Guide, car and fees for Kathmandu Sightseeing
    • Transportation by private car from Kathmandu –Pokhara.

What's Excluded

    • Bottled beverages such as Coke, beer, bottled water.
    • Battery charge and hot shower during trekking.
    • International air tickets.
    • Tips for guides and porters.
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
    • Travel Insurance and Personal Expenses.
    • Expenses of any extra activities which are not including in itinerary.
    • If there are any changes in trekking program due to the all of a sudden bad climate/weather change and health issue.

Equipment

Packing List:

  • Appropriate light pack
  • Puffy down jacket
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses (UV Protection)
  • Camera with full battery (plus extra battery/memory)
  • Gloves – 2 pairs (light cycling gloves for poles & warm/waterproof)
  • Hiking poles
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreen
  • Ibuprophen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Water bladder – 2 to 3 litre
  • Head light – plus extra batteries
  • Small face towel with clip for pack (sweat)

AND DON’T FORGET:

  • Passport
  • Hiking pants with detachable legs
  • Underwear (2 for 6 day trek or 4 for 15 day trek)
  • T-shirts: 2-4
  • Casual pants for after hike
  • Warm thermal top and bottom
  • Toiletry bag with tooth brush and basics
  • Sleeping bag ( Good to -15º) you can hire in Nepal
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Flip flops for showers.

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