While you be part of us on our two-week Nepal tour, you’ve acquired the chance to participate in an unforgettable two-night, three-day trek throughout the Annapurna area.
Led by an skilled Chief, you’ll traverse excessive and low, with breathtaking views, vibrant villages, and beautiful wildlife awaiting you en route. Should you’re a eager walker or just wish to seize the day while you’re in Nepal, the Ghorepani-Gandruk trek is an unbelievable route that’s appropriate for all ranges. It’s a journey that our Dragons love – put merely, we expect it’s the perfect trek in Nepal.
Day 1: Pokhara to Ghorepani
You’ll have spent the final couple of nights together with your group round Pokhara, nevertheless it’s an early pickup to your first day trekking. The route works finest when began from a selected level in Banthanti, so we’ll drive you so far to be sure to’re strolling the last word route. On the best way, you’ll get astonishing views of Mount Machhapuchhare and the Annapurna vary of the towering Himalayas. You’ll see the attractive Hyangja Village, meander by means of winding roads of Nau Danada and over the move at Kande, down by means of Nayan Pul and Birethanti.
After a number of hours, you’ll arrive in Banthanti for a spot of lunch earlier than we set off on our epic hike. Banthanti is a well-liked trekkers’ sanctuary given its location, so the small village additionally holds some tea homes and eating places for hungry walkers. It’s aptly named, because it actually interprets to ‘Relaxation Home within the Forest’ – and between March and Might, the village turns into a vibrant paradise because the native rhodedendrons bloom.
When you’re good and full, it’s time to get strolling! Heading upwards on a climb that’ll get you sweating however remains to be comparatively straightforward, you’ll move by means of huge flower forests. Along with the attractive rhodendrons, you’ll additionally odor the scent of the attractive magnolia flowers within the air. The area is within the Annapurna Conservation Space and is residence to over 1,200 flowering vegetation – solely one of many causes we expect it’s the perfect trek in Nepal.
After strolling for about 4 hours (passing by means of Mage Thanti in your means), you’ll arrive at your relaxation cease for the night – Ghorepani. One other favorite of hikers, this small village is filled with conventional lodgings which are excellent for some residence comforts. After a busy afternoon, load up on some meals earlier than heading to mattress forward of an early rise tomorrow. Tea homes usually have pretty conventional Nepalese dishes on the menu, akin to combined vegetable rice or noodle dishes paired with beef or hen. Don’t miss the chance to savor dhal bhat, Nepal’s nationwide dish produced from rice and lentils!
Day 2: Ghorepani to Tadapani
You’re up effectively earlier than breakfast at this time, nevertheless it’s in service of a really once-in-a-lifetime expertise that actually does make this the perfect trek in Nepal. Rising at round 4.30am, you’ll embark on the one hour climb up Poon Hill within the early daybreak. Lead by your Chief up the 3291m elevation, you’ll see the dawn throughout the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Himal ranges. It’s an absolute must-see for anybody strolling in Nepal, so be sure to carry your digicam to seize the second.
After your digicam reminiscence card is full (we hope you’ve introduced a spare!) you’ll head again all the way down to your lodging to have a hearty breakfast. Then the strolling boots return on, as you put together to spend the subsequent a part of your day trekking and taking within the wonderful views within the mild.
The trek at this time begins off with a gradual climb from Ghorepani – there’ll be a small patch the place it’s barely steeper, nevertheless it’s then adopted by a reasonably even stroll alongside the beautiful mountainous ridgeline. After about two hours, you’ll attain the village of Deurali, at which level you’ll be about 60km north of Pokhara. This village is residence to the Gurung peoples, and is definitely a cease alongside the Annapurna Base Camp Trek too – so it’s additionally well-equipped with relaxation stops for travellers. After a fast cup of tea right here, it’s off once more.
From Deurali, the path is downhill all the best way to a small settlement, the place we’ll cease for lunch – you’ll have earned it! After this, it’s down barely additional to a small stream earlier than we start the climb to Tadapani. You’ll arrive right here after about an hour’s stroll, the place we’ll verify into our lodgings for the night time, toe our mountain climbing boots off, and get ourselves a well-earned dinner.
Day 3: Tadapani to Ghandruk
Waking up in Tadapani, you’ll get nice views of Annapurna South and the Hiunchuli Peak earlier than breakfast. After consuming and packing up, we’ll set off on the final a part of our unbelievable trek in Nepal – however don’t fear, we’re going simpler on you at this time!
Leaving Tadapani within the morning, the path that results in Ghandruk, our remaining strolling vacation spot, is a better, flat one. Taking you thru mossy forests and previous lovely creeks, we arrive about 4 hours later in Ghandruk. Be sure to get a rooftop view of the village, which is regionally famend for its slate roofs. We’ll cease right here for one final native lunch and a fast go searching, earlier than we’re picked up. After that, relaxation your ft for a number of hours earlier than you arrive again in Pokhara within the mid to late afternoon – protected within the information that you just’ve accomplished the perfect trek in Nepal!
