Short Trek in Nepal (Ghandruk-Ghorepani Trek: 10 Days)

Day 1: kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu; Meet and assist by Red Rose Representative; Transfer to hotel; Eventing free for excursion; O/N at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu (1320m) to Pokhara (914m.)

Breakfast at the hotel; Drive/ Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.). On the way view green hills, beautiful valleys and some mountain; Hotel check in; Evening One hour boating in Fewa Lake; O/N at Hotel in Pokhara

Day 3: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1577m)

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Nayapul; We start our trek from Nayapul (1050m.).  From Nayapul, we would trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours. O/N (B L D)

Day 4: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m.)

Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.). Today we could ascend down gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, one could see majestic view of Machhapuchhre (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna South (7219m.). O/N (B L D)

Day 5: Ghorepani to Punhill (3180m.) and then to Tadapani (2675m.)

Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) and then to Tadapani (2675m.). We cover the distance within five and half hours of normal trek. Early morning, we start our trip to Punhill (3180m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and numerous other snowcapped mountain peaks.  O/N (B L D)

Day 6:Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.)

Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.). Comparatively, today is the easiest trek of all days. This trek is also offers best alternative for birds lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village you could observe good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail. Ghandruk village is listed in World Heritage Site. O/N (B L D)

Day 7: Ghandruk (1950m.) to Pothana (1990m.)

Trek from Ghandruk (1950m.) to Pothana (1990m.). The first part of our trek is quite steep up to Kimbu. Ascend following the stone staircase to Landruk. The trail ascends gently for early two hours and again ascends steeply for an hour to Deurali (2150m.) passing through Tolkha village (1850m.). From here, one can see panoramic view of Dhaulagiri I (8167m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), Fishtail (6997m.), Annapurna III (7755m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.) and Lamjung Himal (6930m.). Now the rest of the trail descends gently down to Dhampus passing through Pothana village (1900m.). O/N (B L D)

Day 8: Pothana to Dhampus Phedi (1113m.) to Pokhara

Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi (1113m.) which takes about four hours. The trail descends gradually for at least an hour and follows gravel road for two hours and then descend to Phedi passing through Dhampus village. Upon arrival at Dhampus Phedi, we take a vehicle to reach Pokhara. O/N (B L)

Day 9: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus. After a normal drive of seven hours, we reach Kathmandu. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, we head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal’s first Cable Car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. One can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 10: Kathmandu to Onward

Breakfast at the hotel; Drive to Airport for your home Destination; Farewell!!