Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek

After Breakfast your guide will greet you and accompany you on a scenic 6-hour tourist bus drive to Pokhara. Once you arrive, take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful lakeside of Pokhara before retiring for the night at the Hotel in Lake side Pokhara.

After breakfast, you will embark on a 35km drive to Nayapul, which takes approximately 2 hours by car or cab. From there, you will begin a moderate trek to Tikhedhunga, covering a distance of 5.8 miles/9.5km, which can be completed in 4 to 5 hours. You will spend the night at a guest house in Tikhedhunga, where you can rest and rejuvenate for the next day's journey. Alternatively, you can choose to stay at Ulleri, but be warned that it requires climbing a very steep stone staircase for just 2km, leading up to an elevation of 1960m.

The trek to Ghorepani is challenging and covers a distance of 6.5 miles/10.5km, taking approximately 5 to 6 hours. This tough day trek involves a climb from 1550m to 2880m, ascending over 1400m. The climb begins with steep stairs, followed by a more gradual ascent as you move beyond Ulleri. As you approach Ghorepani, the terrain evens out somewhat, and you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful Rhododendron forests.

The moderate trek of nearly 11km takes around 6 to 7 hours to complete. Today's destination includes a visit to Poon Hill to witness the breathtaking sunrise and Himalayan panorama. After breakfast, you will proceed towards Tadapani. To reach Poon Hill, you will need to climb a few hundred meters in the dark, typically around 5 to 5:30 am, so remember to bring a flashlight or headlamp. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to witness the sunrise, which lights up the stunning Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, provided you have clear weather. Tadapani is also a great viewpoint, offering a close-up view of Mt Annapurna and Mt Fishtail.

After savoring a delightful breakfast, you can revel in the mesmerizing views before beginning the downhill trek of 8km. The trek takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, following a scenic forest trail that leads to Ghandruk, a charming Gurung village famously developed on the side of a hill, and renowned for the British Gurkhas. Once you arrive, you can enjoy a delectable lunch and explore the village, which boasts stunning views of Annapurna South, Mt Fishtail, and Hiunchuli. The afternoon is the perfect time to soak in the unique charm of this village.

After relishing a hearty breakfast, you will resume the downhill trek of 14 km to Nayapul. This stretch of the trek involves navigating steep and narrow trails, meandering through rice paddies fields, and enduring hotter weather conditions, taking around 5 to 6 hours to complete. You can halt for lunch at Birethanati before heading back to Pokhara. Once you reach there, you can retire for the night at the Hotel in Pokhara.