Ghorepani Tatopani Trek is one of the world famous and classical treks in the world. In this trek you have a chance to see & explore the real typical village with its traditional lifestyle. This Annapurna trek starting from the lakeside town of Pokhara valley and follow roughly; forest trails past nice traditional villages and through serene landscapes on a country side. Ghandruk is a modern village of Nepal carries its own culture, life style and panoramic scenery of Himalayas also another attraction place for trekkers.
we will reaches at Poonhill from where can see wonderful panoramic views of the valley of deepest gorge and some of the highest mountains range of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manasalu with holy Mt. Fishtail to the northern part. Throughout the trek you'll see close up views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchre (Fishtail Mountain) and the Kaligandaki Valley also be able to take a relaxing natural hot springs at Tatopani and may have explore the local lifestyle, culture, climate and topography. You'll see some World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu valley which was listed by UNESCO. This may have good choice for anyone who are looking for introductory trek on a limited timescale as well as a good choice for family trek as well with beginners.
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport our staff will welcome you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Early morning after breakfast our guide you to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath. Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy river bank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa and another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious music. After your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility during trek. Introduce with our fellow Guide and chances to ask remaining question and remaining time explore the surrounding areas or simply relax at the hotel.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley (823m/2,700ft), 7-8 hrs drive
With a morning wake up guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus station and drive through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana (2540 m/8,331 ft), 4hrs walk
a short drive (40 minutes) to reach at Phedi starting point of our trek. From here we'll follow the trail to get Dhampus village for around 1 ½ hours ascends passing through terrace field and small forest. After lunch at Dhampus village we'll continue our trek, ascent for 2 hour to reach at Pothana, where we'll rest and relax at our local teahouse for overnight. Pothana is a small village surrounding by small forest with good view of Machhapuchre (Mt. Fishtail) as well as Annapurna South with Dhampus village to the bottom.
Day 05: Pothana to Ghandruk village (1,990m/6,529ft) 6-7 hrs walk
After your teahouse breakfast we'll be walking up and down along quiet trails through the forest for about 3 hours where en-route some small teahouses offering tea o cold drink breaks for small business. We'll reach for lunch at Landruk which also nice village settled in terrace landscapes. Continuing, the trail leads step way about 40 minutes walking down to the Modi River and crossing the bridge you can be seen bee hives on a side of cliff. Continuing our trek to Ghandruk, the trail ascends and steepest before we reach at Ghandruk which is a largest Gurung (popular ethnic group from western region of Nepal) settlement in the area with the closest views of Annapurna and Machhapuchre to the north and evening enjoy exploring the local village and people with traditional dressed. Tonight stay at local hotel/lodge.
Day 06: Ghandruk village to Tadapani (2,710m/8,891ft) 4hrs walk
Today we pass the Ghandruk village ascends walk to the rich rhododendron forest and about 3 hrs fully forest walking reaches at Bhaise Kharka where few teahouses and after lunch again ascends up to the Tadapani after few hour walk through the forested way. Finally we reach at Tadapani for overnight stay. This place is surrounding by rhododendron forest and closest view of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna range.
Snaps From Tadapani Trek
Day 07: Tadapani to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft) 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast it's a short walk down to the stream and crossing wooden local made bridge and again followed by a 3 hour climb up to the steep ridge of Deurali for lunch and further walk to the top of Deurali pass (3160m/10365 ft). After an easy walk of around an hour, trails lead down to Ghorepani where we'll stay for the tonight. This is popular place for around and can see good panoramic view of the Mt. Dhaulagiri range and explore around.
Day 08: Ghorepani to Tatopani (1,200m/3937ft) via Poonhill (3,210m/10,531ft) hike, 6-7 hrs walk.
Early morning guide will knock you door to wake up you and climb up to the Poonhill takes 45 minutes hike on your pace though the rhododendron forest and spread glimpse of sunrise view and chirping sounds of birds during the early hiking. Poonhill is a great viewpoint from where we'll be able to enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the Mustang part and Pokhara valleys. After back to hotel and breakfast we walk down to Tatopani with long down hill. Before reaching at Tatopani we will pass some nice local villages with Himalayan scenery. We'll stop en-route for lunch at Shikha before reaching at Tatopani(hot water spring). Enjoy your time in hot spring and overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Tatopani to Galeshowor (900m/2,952 ft), 6-7 hrs walk
After breakfast we follow the down Stream of Kaligandaki River. Walk through villages, field and on road construction and after 3 hrs pleasant walk will reach at Tipling for lunch. Then we follow the easy path to get to Galeshowor, which is a big town and touched with modern style. After check in to the hotel and rest of the time explore the famous Shiva temple, surrounding town and riverbank and overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Drive from Galeshwor to Beni to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) 4-5 hrs drive
Today we'll drive from Galeshowor to Beni and Pokhara takes around a 4-5 hour drive through beautiful countryside and on arrival at Pokhara we'll check in to our hotel and rest of the time explore the lakeside or simply relax and overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 7-8 hrs drive
Morning we'll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift for your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight. you'll be transferred to the Kathmandu Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.