
This Ghandruk Circuit Trek is the perfect choice for those with limited time to spend in the Himalayas or first time trekkers with easier walking conditions and good facilities along the way. Just four days long, this trek is a good opportunity to get into the trekking groove and see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Annapurna region. Rest assured, by compromising on time you are not compromising on views. This trek allows you some spectacular vantage points of the majestic Annapurna Mountains
Trip Facts
Country: Nepal
Grade: Easy
Area: Annapurna
Group Size: 1/ 20 pax
Activities: Trekking
Total Duration: 09 days
Season: Mar - May, Sep - Dec
Altitudes: 2170m
Days 01 : Kathmandu (1350 m) – Hotel
After arrival in Kathmandu airport we will transfer to Hotel, free day or prepare for trekking.
Days 02 : Kathmandu – Pokhara (820m)
Early morning drive or flight to Pokhara by tourist bus. We will reach Pokhara after 7/8 hours. Overnight at Hotel.
Days 03 : Pokhara – Nayapul (1070 m) – Ghandurk (1940) 5/6 hrs
After breakfast we we drive to Nayapul by car or taxi which is 45km far from Pokhara . It takes approximately one and half an hour to be there. We ascend gently towards Ghandruk ;the place which is very familiar as the Guurung’s ethnicity. This group of people are the only one who are highly selected in British Army as Gurkha’s Army! This is the very place from where you can see Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre very clearly in front of you eyes. Overnight at Lodge.
Days 04 : Ghandruk - Chhomrong (2170 m) – Jhinu Danda (1780m) 6/ 7 hours
This day we will walk towards Jhinu Danda, it takes 5/6 hours, trail is up and down.On the way we will go to Chhomrong vllage to take Lunch and then we decend approximately 1 hours to be in Jhinu Danda , where, there is natural hot spring. Overnight at lodge!
Days 05 : Jhinu Danda – Pothana (1900m) 6/7 hours
This day we will walk towards Pothana. After crossing Modi Khola we will reach Landruk village, after Landruk we will reach Tolka, From Tolkha we will ascend towards Bhickok deurali, from here we will descend towards Pothana. Overnight at lodge.
Days 06 : Pothana – Phedi – Pokhara
This day after walking 3 hours we will reach Phedi. On the way to Phedi from Pothana we will see parts of Mount Annapurna range and Gurung village. After one hours drive from Phedi in taxi or car we will reach Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.
Days 07 : Pokhara - Kathmandu
This day, We can enjoy the sightseeing in Pokhara like boating etc, And, afternoon transfer to airport return back to KAthmandu by flight in 25 minutes with good view of Mountains. And, after arrival in Kathmandu airport & transfer to Hotel.
Days 08 : Free day in Kathmandu
This day we will have a free day for shopping and other activities such as Kathmandu city sightseeing etc. Overnight at Hotel
Day 09: Final departure
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.
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