8 Days Nepal Annapurna Panorama Trekking Tour

Tour Code: NP081 Departure Date: You Choice! Custom Days: 8..10..14.. Days
Tour Route: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Ulleri - Ghorepani - Tadapani - Ghandruk - Pokhara - Kathmandu (Could Customize)

You can always customize a similar tour based on this itinerary.

(Nature Trek with traditional culture of Magar and Gurung tribes)


Ghandruk Village	Mt Dhaulagiri 8164m	Mt South Annapurna and Hinhuli



Traditional Gurung Dance of Ghandruk Village	Sunrise form Poon hill 3210m	Annapurna Panorama Trekking Map

Background:

Annapurna Panorama trek commonly known as Ghorepani - Poon Hill, which is located in the Annapurna region, is truly called as all the best of the trekking in Nepal.

The trek offers the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline.

One of the important highlights of this trip is to make a climb on Poon Hill, possibly the most spectacular mountain escape on Earth. When sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, there gradually appear, just like magic that your eye could not believe.

Besides, during journey, you are rewarded by the natural beauties in your each & every footsteps.

Trip Profice

Tour Region: -	Annapurna Panorama
Total Days	8Days 7 Nights
Treks days	Day 2 to Day 5 ( PKR– PKR)
Rafting	1 Day 3 hours on the Trishuli River

Best season: -	September to December & Feb to May.
Transportation: -.	By tourist bus / private
Accommodation: -	Hotel, Resort & tea house
Grade: -	Easy
Trekking style: -	Tea house
Highest access of the trek	: 3210 Poon Hill
Culture:	Gurung, Magar, Thakali
Himalayan sights:	Annapurna, Dhaulagiri Rangesand Fishtail and many others
Trek distance	65 -70Km Approx
Attraction:	Close Mountains View, Villages, villagers

Itinerary

Day	Destination (From – to)	Meals
01	Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel	Welcome Dinner
02	KTM – Pokhara by Private Vehicle. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara - 4-5 hours scenic drive by Private Car / van. Overnight at hotel. B.L.D. Optional tour:A 3 hours rafting on the Trishuli river on the way to Pokhara: Starts from Charaundi and thatends at Kuringhat	B/F, Lunch and Dinner
03	Pokhara to Ulleri 2200m 5 hrs One hour drive to Nayapul by private bus we then begin trek to Tikhedhunga We begin our trek from Nayapul, driving to the road head. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. The trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. We then climb steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and Tikhedhunga at 1525m. Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2200m.	B/F, Lunch and Dinner
04	Ulleri -Ghorepani 2800m 4.30 hours The trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.	B/F, Lunch and Dinner
05	Ghorepani -Tadapani 2680 Ghandruk- 1951m, 8-9hours This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and many others. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Ghandruk. We take a lunch at Banthanti or Tadapani. From Tadapani the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Ghandruk for lunch. Ghandruk is traditionaGurung Village, and one of the highest permanent settlements in the valley with tremendous view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare 6097m.	B/F, Lunch and Dinner
06	Ghandruk _ Pokhara 4 days. It's fairly easy walk down to Saul bazaar the flat until arrive Nayapool. Private Vehicle will be used for transfer to Pokhara	B/F, Lunch and Dinner
07	Drive back to KTM	B/F, Lunch and Dinner
08	Fly back Home	B/F

Note:Trekking itinerary can be changed as per different situation.

Important info

Footwear	Well broken-in walking shoes, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.
Clothing	Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.
Other equipment	Sleeping bag (4 seasons), trekking holdall or stash sack with lock, daypack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve.
Other items	Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, tie cord, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit