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Overview

The Ghandruk poonhill trek is a colourful short foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek.

This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain scapes on Earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Katmandu airport .

Day 02: Drive from Katmandu to Pokhara. By Tourist Bus.

Day 03: Pokhara to Trek Tikhedhunga.

Day 04: Tikhedhunga to trek Ghorepani.

Day 05: Hiking Poonhill - Back to Ghorepani, and Trek to Tadapani.

Day 06: Tadapani to trek Ghandruk.

Day 07: Trek down to Nayapul and Drive back to Pokhara. Overnight pokhara.

Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu. By Tourist Bus.

Day 09: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.

Itinerary Detail

Day 01: Arrive at Katmandu airport . we will met you airport and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking and walk around Thamel.

Day 02: Drive from Katmandu to Pokhara. By Tourist Bus .( 6 hour drive)

Day 03: One hour drive to Nayapul from Pokhara by private Car / Van, Then Trek to Tikhedhunga.( 1 hour drive and walk 4 hour)

Day 04: Tikhedhunga to trek Ghorepani..(5 hour walk)

Day 05: Hiking Poonhill - Back to Ghorepani, and Trek to Tadapani.
In the morning, we will get up early and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see fantastic view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail and others. Then, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.

Day 06: Tadapani to trek Ghandruk. ( 3 hour walk )

Day 07: Trek down to Nayapul and Drive back to Pokhara. Overnight pokhara.

Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu. By Toruist Bus.

Day 09: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.

Date And Cost

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Your Program Duration = 9 Days

All the Prices are in US$ Dollar Per Persons.

Cost Includes

Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
2 Nights standard accommodation in Katmandu.
Your standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
All necessary paper works and conservation entry permits.
Ground transportation by tourist bus from Katmandu to Pokhara to Katmandu and by car from Pokhara to trek start point and trek ending point to Pokhara.
All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples). Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
Two night standard accommodation in Pokhara.
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
Sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and walking stick, if necessary.
Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
All government taxes.
Service charge.
Welfare diner.

Cost Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Katmandu). You willrequire 2 passport size photos.
Your Travel insurance.
Food in city like Katmandu and Pokhara.
Your personal expenses.
All the alcoholic and non alcoholic Drinks.
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Tips for the guide and porter.

Equipment List

Recommended Equipment list for Langtang Valley Trek Nepal.
• 1 Rucksack bag (Adventure Great Himalaya will supply water and wind proof Down Jacket, and sleeping bag, which needs to be returned at completion of the trek, • Daypack
•1 Down Jacket (Your own Down Jacket is recommended but we also supply complimentary down jacket to use during the trek)
• 4 seasons Sleeping bag (Your own sleeping bag is recommended but Adventure Great Himalaya also supply complimentary sleeping bags to use during the trek)
• Hiking pants
• Waterproof jacket
• Full - sleeves shirt
• Jumper or pile jacket
• T - shirts
• Trekking boots (water proof is recommended)
• Camp shoes or Sandal
• Polypropylene/wool socks
• Light cotton socks for under wool socks
• Woollen socks to wear with boots
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sun block for lips
• Sun lotion
• Goggles or sunglasses
• Thermal Long underwear
• Insulated pants
• Nylon windbreaker
• Nylon wind pants
• Water bottle
• Sewing kit
• Medical & first aid kit
• Flash light
• Batteries and bulbs
• Personal towel
• Personal toiletries and medication which should be labeled.

Above the basic equipments check lists s help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more than 15 kg.This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list. Some of the above equipments can be easily hire and buy find in stores around Kathmandu.

Essential Infos

Visa info:
Important Notice for Visa Application: Tourist Visa Tourist who intends to visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.
You'll need a visa to enter Nepal. You can obtain a visa at the Nepal embassy or consulate in your home country or you can get one on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International airport or at any road border. If you plan to stay longer than the duration of your initial 60-day visa, you’ll need to apply for a visa extension. The standard Nepali visa is valid for three months from the date of issue, so if you are getting yours before you leave home, don't apply too early, or it will expire before you want it to! Children under 10 years do not require a visa.

Nepal Visa fee:

US$ 25 for tourist visa with multiply entry for 15 days.

US$ 40 for tourist Visa with multiple entry for 30 days.

US$ 100 for tourist visa with multiple entry for 100 days.

Nepal Airport: There is only one international airport in Nepal. When you landed then many broker will come to around you and ask the hotel, taxi. You should be far way from them and do not let them touch your bag.

Best time for Nepal trekking:

Trekking in Nepal is possible at any time of the year depending on where you are going. The normal trekking routes can be done all over the year. The most suitable seasons are autumn and spring.

Autumn: Sep-Nov October and November are really Nepal's highest months - offering excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter: Dec-Feb This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations. Mountain passes may be snowbound; hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring: Mar-May Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons, make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer: Jun-Aug Summer months really continue up to mid-September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. Insect repellent is a nice addition to your What to Bring list. During this season, you can trek in the rain-shadow (places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains) areas north of the Himalaya like Mustang and Dolpo.

Extra day in to your holiday: some time flights from Kathmandu to Lukla /Kathmandu and Jomsom to pokhara, delayed or canceled for a day due to bad weather. It is very rarely, it can be happen even best season, March, April and October/November. And while you are trekking, sometimes road can be blocked or strike. So Adventure Great Himalaya Treks always suggest you to have added one more night in Kathmandu. if your trip goes to smoothly then, you might have some Kathmandu city tour or shopping souvenir.

Water: The streams should be considered polluted and whilst bottled water is often available the disposal of plastic bottles is a problem. Have some means to purify water, iodine and/or a fine ceramic filter are the best options.

Food: During your trek, you can have and enjoy typical Nepali food, and also international cuisine Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.. The teahouse/lodge has menu where you spent your night. They will serve you different kinds of meal as your choice. Lunch will be served on the way to destination, dinner and breakfast in the tea house . Adventure Great Himalaya Company recommend you not to have a meat Item meal when you are going up. the meat are not frees. when your body adjust with Nepal climate and food then can have as your preference meal..

Trekking Equipment
when trekking in Nepal you need to trekking equipments for your safety. Equipment needed depends largely upon where, when and how you are trekking. The main emphasis while trekking is on keeping warm and dry while not over weighting your pack. Some of the major trekking equipments are as listed below.

Down jackets, Waterproof, wind-proof, jackets
Hiking boots, and cotton socks
Woolen hat for the cold and a sun hat.
Sleeping bag it should be light weight and rated to zero.
Sun glasses with UV protection
Drinking water bottle
Torch or headlamp with spare batteries and bulb
Water purification tablets
Water bottles,
Gaiters
T-shirts, micro fleece jumper and trekking trousers
Gloves, preferably with a water proof shell
A good first aid kit
Sun block for lips
Sun lotion
Light scarf or neckerchief
Spare shoe laces

Trekking guides and porters

In addition to our full support group treks, tea house packages & summit expeditions. We offer a using l guide & porter. They will make you easy, comfortable and safely. The experienced, professional Guide can provide you Nepalese history, different malty culture, Name of all Himalaya and you will learn some Nepali language. Porters and Guide/porters carry luggage of two clients maximum. Guides do not carry any luggage. Guides and guide-porters speak enough English to communicate well; porters only understand Basic English. Guides off course are well-trained and have lots of experience in trekking. Moreover, they are able to tell you many things about the mountains, the culture, the history and the religions of Nepal.

Your trip with responsible company: When planning a vacation, there are certain things you will want to know about the company you choose to travel with. Are they experienced? Are they financially secured? Do they provide good value for your money? Are they responsible with Guide and Porter?

Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness if a serious consideration if you are climbing or trekking in Nepal and it's essential that you investigate the causes, symptoms and treatment of altitude sickness before you travel to Nepal.

Symptoms: The symptoms of Altitude sickness in Nepal are nausea, irritability, headaches, a dry cough and in more severe cases of Altitude sickness the victim may start to cough up a pink frothy substance and lose their balance as though drunk.

Prevention: It is essential that you give your body time to acclimatize as you ascend. If you fly into high altitudes during your trip to Nepal, then you should spend two to three nights at that place enjoying the local attractions and resting. This should give you time to acclimatize. You should take great note of your body at all times and if you feel the slightest of Altitude sickness symptoms then you should remain where you are until these have passed. As you ascend take frequent breaks at each 1000 meters and, again do not continue to ascend if you are feeling the slightest of Altitude sickness symptoms.

Treatment: If you are experiencing Altitude sickness during your trip to Nepal then it is essential that you ascend immediately and do not attempt to climb again until your body has acclimatized. Severe cases may need to be flown out, so ensure that you have adequate travel insurance during your trip to Nepal.

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is very important for your safety. In the event of any high altitude sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. Therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended for everyone who joins with Adventure Great Himalaya Trekking Company.