Ghorepani loop trek


Shika village - below Ghorepani (Photo: Jenny)

Ghorepani loop trek (10 days, 9 nights)

This trek is to the Ghorepani ridge perched at a little over 9,000 ft.  The trek is through rice-fields and several Gurung and Magar villages. On clear days, on this trek you will experience views of several 20,000 ft. + mountains of the Annapurna range - including Machapuchare (literally fish-tail) the most impressive of them all. You will also take an optional morning hike from Ghorepani to Pun hill for a 360 degree view of the Annapurnas and the Dhaulagiris while you watch the sun rise.

The trek is rated moderate and is moderately paced. No technical climbing is involved and you do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate. This trek is open for children 12 years or older.

 

Itinerary

Day 01 - Kathmandu (4,400 ft/1,250m)

Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of day free. Welcome dinner at a Nepali Home. (Dinner)

Day 02 - Kathmandu (4,400 ft/1,250m)

Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver door. Here, you'll probably witness a Hindu cremation along the banks of the Bagmati River.

Then drive to Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees, for lunch and a tour of the royal palace square. Bhaktapur is a medieval city in the Kathmandu valley and is least disturbed by modern life. Here, you can absorb the architectural splendor of the five-storied Nyatapola temple, or the sculptural delight of the Peacock Window. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 03 - Kathmandu to Syauli (4,000 ft/1,220m)

Transfer to the domestic terminal at Kathmandu airport. Fly to Pokhara (approx 30 minutes). After arriving at Pokhara (2,640ft/800m), transfer by road (private vehicle) to the starting point of the trek at Naya Pul. Trek through terraced rice fields to Syauli. Overnight Lodge. (All meals)

Day 04 - Syauli to Ghandrung (6,400 ft/1,950m)

Steadily ascend to Ghandrung. Trek to the large Gurung village of Ghandrung. Overnight Lodge. (All meals)

Day 05 - Ghandrung to Tadapani


Trail to Ghorepani (Photo: Jenny)

Today, you will trek through a thick forest of Rhododendron and Magnolia trees. Look out for the langur monkeys scampering in the tall trees. Overnight Lodge. (All meals)

Day 06 - Tadapani to Ghorepani (9,100 ft/2,775 m)


Ascend to the ridge and walk on fairly level trail to Ghorepani. As you will be walking mostly along the ridge, you will be rewarded with great views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains as you near Ghorepani. Overnight Lodge. (All meals)

Day 07 - Ghorepani to Ulleri (6,800 ft/2,070m)

Wake up early for a grueling one-hour hike to Pun Hill. This is one of the best view points in the Himalayas and for your efforts you will be rewarded with magnificient views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains. After breakfast, descend a short but steep distance to Ulleri. Overnight Lodge. (All meals)

Day 08 - Ulleri to Pokhara (4,100 ft/1,250m)

Descend to Nayapul. Drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel Fairmount. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 09 - Pokhara to Kathmandu

Mid-afternoon flight back to Kathmandu. Day free in Kathmandu. Farewell dinner in the evening. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 10 - Final Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. (Breakfast)

 

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TO BOOK THIS TRIP:

A completed reservation form must be either faxed to us or scanned and emailed as an attachment.

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Fax: 977 – 1- 4412647

You must also send us a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person. The deposit must be wired. We will refund up to $30 to cover your wire expenses. Wire details will be provided. The balance of the amount must be paid on arrival, either in traveler’s checks or cash.

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Trek Rating:

This trek is rated moderate and is moderately paced. The trek involves daily hiking of between 5-6 hours on average but the entire trek involves lots of up and down. Highest altitude reached is at Pun Hill (10,500ft.). While the trek requires good physical fitness and involves walking through rocky terrain and landslides, no technical climbing experience is required nor do you have to be a very experienced hiker.

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