Day
01:
Arrive Kathmandu overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02:
Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and some preparations for the climb.
Day 03:
Flight to Pokhara
After
breakfast we will fly to Pokhara. After checking in at the hotel we
will head out to view the major sites to include Vindyavasini Temple,
and Mahendra Cave. We will lalso visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp and
continue to David Falls before getting back to the Hotel. You can have
some free time around the main Pokhara city to explore in on your own.
Day 04 : Start the Trek - reach Ghandrung
After breakfast, drive to the trek starting point Naya Pul (1 hr). The
trek starts with descent of an hour to Birethanti. We then walk through
the rice fields along the riverside to Syaulibazar. To get Ghandrung
(1,950m) we climb through rice fields and forest. Here you will find an
interesting Gurung village with a good chance to see the famous Fishtail
mountain, Machupuchre. Overnight Lodge.
Day 05 : Tadapani
Today we will trek through walk through the dense forest preserved by
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) for 3 hours. We will reach
Banthanti for lunch after which the route ascends and descends until be
reach Tadapani (2,540m). Lodge Overnight.
Day 06 : Ghorepani
The climb today is steep in some places as we head through a mixed
forest of oak, magnolia and rhododendron to a small forest clearing at
Banathati. The trail then heads up to a ridge with fine views and drops
a little to Ghorapani at 2834 meters. (Trekking: 5 hrs) Overnight Lodge.
Day 07: Hike up Poon Hill. Trek to Tirkhedhunga
This morning we trek up Poon Hill at 3210m, a vantage point to view the
Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and the Annapurna massif. We then head through
rhododendron foress and make a steep descend on a stone staircase to
Tirkhedungha (1,360m). (Trekking: 6 hrs) Overnight Lodge.
Day 08 : Nayapul. Drive back to Pokhara
Today is an easy walk of 3/4 hours which will bring us back to Naya Pul,
from where we will drive to Pokhara (1hr). Enjoy the attractions of
Pokhara on your own. Overnight Hotel.
Day 09: Fly to Kathmandu
This morning we will rise early and drive to
Sarangkot for a view of sunrise over Machupuchre. After breakfast
elephant, land rover and canoes will transfer you to waiting vehicles.
You will drive to airport and fly to Kathmandu. Rest will be the free
day at Kathmandu. Hotel
Day 10: Final Departure
Final Departure from Kathmandu.
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