Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek: Witness the Sunrise on Annapurna from Poon Hill
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Embark on the Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek and witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Annapurna range from Poon Hill. Explore Gurung ethnic villages and lush forests on this unforgettable trek in Nepal.
Duration: 11 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Kathmandu Arrival and Transfer to the Hotel \n\nKathmandu - Based on your arrival time, a representative from Nepal Trekking Routes will reach Kathmandu International Airport [TIA] to welcome and receive you. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you can refresh and relax and in the evening a welcome dinner program will be organized at a Nepali restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Located in the Gandaki Province between the lake-filled city of Pokhara and the north Himalayas, the Ghorepani Ghandruk trek is named after two villages inhabited by the courageous Gurkhas in the well-known Annapurna region. These villages, filled predominantly with Gurung ethnic groups, are home to many who serve in the British and Indian Armies, thus earning the title ‘Gurkhas’.

As you traverse the gentle routes among verdant oak and rhododendron forest, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Himalayas. The glistening peaks of Annapurna (8,091 m) Massif and Dhaulagiri (8,0167 m) Massif are undeniable perks of this trek. Add the sights of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Mt. Nilgiri, and Singa Chuli and you’ve got an unforgettable adventure in the Pokhara Valley.

You can kick off this trek by either flying or driving to Pokhara, following the Prithvi Highway which traces the borders of two significant rivers. The paved road escorts you along the shores of the Trishuli River and the Marsyangdi River, offering captivating views along the journey.

  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Brayfamilytassie
Dec 17, 2023
Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek - Myself and my son did the Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek which include extra time in Kathmandu for a cultural tour and farewell dinner. This is a good trek for those with limited time and want an introduction to the Annapurna region. The views were stunning and dawn at Poon Hill was a highlight. We had never done a trek before or even visited Nepal so we did not know what to expect. We were very thankful that, tour owner, Shailesh, was there to meet us at the airport with a smile and then made life easy for us from that point onwards. Nothing was too hard to organise in preparation for the trek and we were kept well informed on what to expect. A bonus is that there is a reasonable amount of flexibility to alter the suggested itinerary both before and during the tour. Our trekking guide, Ratna, was a perfect host educating us about the region and the people as we went. Also he let us maintain the pace that was comfortable for us as well as giving tips about diet such as what to avoid eating. I was very appreciative when my son got sick (nothing too serious) on day 4 and Ratna provided a cure with his expertise. Another bonus for us was Shailesh and Ranjana hosting a traditional dinner for us and personally taking us to the cable car. Also thanks for getting us to the airport effectively after our tour had officially finished. Looking forward to booking another trek next year. Tip: I would suggest taking the minimum baggage with you to Nepal and either buy or rent trekking clothing and equipment in Kathmandu as pricing is incredibly cheap.
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Cosmopolitan730138
Oct 30, 2023
Annapurna Circuit Trek - It's a pilgrimage hike during peak season. Alot of hikers on the trail. Whether it's crowded or not, the amazing experience of trekking from teahouse to teahouse would be the same. My best experience was having an examplar host, an experienced guide and the friendly porters. Shilus, the Nepal Trekking Routes host was so attentive. He paid attention to our needs and took care of our requests. My guide, Nawin Pokharel, was very experienced with the trail and very relaxed. He allowed the flexible iteniery to accommodate the difference pace of the hikers, which allowed me to soak in the beautiful sceneries and breathe in the fresh air. He also attempted his best to allow taking breaks at the popular stops/town so we can taste the local foods/snacks, like apple pie & apple cider/juice @ Manage Valley. That moment is one of most memorable of trekking. And our Porters, Sundess & Bishu are friendly and took care of our needs during our visits @ the teahouse. Overall, I had an amazing experience on the Annapurna Circuit and definitely will have another adventure with Nepal Trekking Routes.
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Yukinos882
Sep 13, 2023
Wonderful experience - It was a wonderful experience for me. I could see beautiful scenery Our guide gave us lots of information along the way and helped us choose a clean and cheap place to stay. I am grateful
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Adpoyao
Jan 4, 2022
Amazing Experience in Nepal - This was my first time traveling to Nepal. There were a lot of uncertainties with not only the long trek but also with all the covid-related travel restrictions. Shailesh went above and beyond and helped me navigate through all of my uncertainties and hurdles even way before I arrived in Nepal. I was able to enjoy Nepal upon initial landing because all the transportation and accommodations were taken cared of for me ahead of time. The trek I did is the Annapurna Panoramic Trail and it was led by my guid Nawin. I literally have nothing negative to say about my guide or the trek. Nawin really looked after me during the entire trek; from constantly paying attention to how I was breathing and my footsteps (so he could adjust our trekking pace accordingly), to always making sure I get the best room in all of our mountain lodges, he is honestly one of the greatest, down to earth and selfless person I've encountered. As a Taiwanese-American, Nawin also helped me navigate through the cultural differences and unknown that I encountered as well. The trek itself isn't easy, but relatively not too difficult compared to Everest basecamp. Every morning, I am greeted by the golden sunrise that blends beautifully with the mountains and clouds. I know I will remember the 6 days worth of trek for a really, really long time. The only item I want to mention is that there are some additional costs that are not accounted for in this booking and are extra expense. Specifically from my trip, it was the travel expense to and from Pokhara as well as the last 2 night's stay. If I come back to Nepal, I would love to have Shailesh and Nawin help with my trip again. All the best.
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Sarkarsajib
Mar 26, 2021
A Solo Walk to Remember - 4 days/ 3 nights spent amid the beautiful hills of Annapurna region of Nepal by the arrangement of Nepal Trekking Routes . I think one of the top notch operator available in Nepal . Their experience is their strength . Most of the arrangements exceeded the expectations, even though the price was in the higher side . My guide Mr Nawin Pokharel is an energetic amicable youth, really more than a guide. Taking care and guiding are some art , learnt from Mr Nawin . Best of Luck to Nepal Trekking Route !
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Y_jasmine
Jan 11, 2020
My solo trekking experience in Nepal - This is my 1st solo trekking trip in the new year. I had a great memory with my experienced trekking guide, Mr. Nawin from Nepal Trekking Routes. I chose an easy trekking routes which there are 6 days 5 nights trekking to Poon Hills( the highest point is 3220M). For me, I don’t have any experience to trek in everyday and at the high attitude trekking in Hong Kong. But I am so lucky to meet Mr. Shailesh and his team in Nepal Trekking Routes. They gave me a briefing and suggested me to have enough gears to go to the mountain. About the services of Nepal Trekking Routes, they provided all an experienced trekking guides who guarded from the A grade Trekking School. They also provided a car service to point to point in Kathmandu and Pokhara. It’s reliable and comfortable. Beside the trekking services, they also can tailor made a schedule to different clients like camping or another outdoors activities in Kathmandu and Pokhara and in other places. About my trekking guide, Mr. Nawin. Thank you very much for taking care me in this 6 days 5 nights in the mountains. He always try to the best to fulfil what I need. He is a friendly and attentive guy. Also he is also a professional trekking guide to tell me everything about the different routes, villages and local people life style in Nepal. I think it is very important to choose a good company and a trekking guide to make your journey more enjoyable. So I am highly recommend this nice company to the tourist and trekkers. I pretty like there have various natural trekking routes in Nepal. I will come back to take Nepal Trekking Routes services in the next year. See you beautiful Nepal 🇳🇵!
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Brp008
Dec 5, 2019
Trekking with “Nepal Trekking Routes Treks and Expeditions”. - This trip was an awesome experience. We had limited time so chose this shorter circuit and found it both challenging and rewarding. Our guide and our porter were excellent company, trekking with us, answering questions and sharing a joke or a story easily. We were collected from airports, dropped to hotels and looked after wonderfully. The scenery was nothing short of spectacular every single day.
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Lyss89
Oct 3, 2019
AMAZING TREKKING COMPANY! - Firstly, I would recommend this tour company to anyone! From start to finish we had excellent service, Shailesh made contact with us weeks before our tour was due to start in Kathmandu and sent us regular messages with all the details which we required. Upon arrival we met up and he explained everything that we needed and were doing. If we needed anything we could message him and it was sorted straight away. The night before we were due to depart Kathmandu and head to Pokhara S come to our hotel to introduce our trekking guide, Harry. There was nothing that we didn’t know about was was happening over the next week. Harry was amazing throughout our days trekking and helped with anything we needed. He had a great sense of humour which made it all even better. The accommodation you stay in along the way are amazing, the beds are really comfortable and all have amazing views. The food is also great as well... we had the best lemon, ginger and honey teas we’ve ever had whilst we were there. I would 100% recommend this company to anyone that’s interested in doing any sort of trek in the Himalayas.
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Villageleeds
Sep 10, 2019
A must do!! - I could recommend this trip more. The tour group were amazing from start to finish! They made sure they had all of our arrival details and give us a big warm welcome. Shailesh ran us through all the details of the trip and what we could expect. We met Harry who was our tour guide who was also amazing! The accomadation and food along the way was brilliant too. We didn’t have the best weather however we still had an incredible time! The trek itself was the perfect combination of length of time vs amazing scenery of what you would see. Both Shailesh and Harry went above and beyond for us and really made our trip! I couldn’t recommended them anymore!
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Ravneel
Mar 31, 2019
Just Amazing - My first time doing a Tour by myself and was not sure how it all go. I was made very welcome, comfortable and safe. Very professional and Genuine people and Guides were all trained upto standards. If you have any questions or wish to alter your itinerary they will do their best to accommodate. Highly recommend Nepal Trekking Routes to everyone, had the most amazing time.
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