This is a beautiful shortest trekking you can do in Annapurna region, the trek is easy and much romantic walking through the beautiful villages. This trek starts from Bire Thanti after 2 hours drive from Pokhara by public bus or by private vehicle. The most attractive part of this trek is to explore the Ghandruk Village where lots of Gurungs are inhibited The trek will go up to 1951 meters maximum and the trek can be organized 3 to 4 days This short trek offers you a magnificent views of annapurna range as well as massive dhaulagiri. The gurung community has many festivals so, its wise to check festival occasion before booking the trip.
Trip Highlights
Insight into pure Nepalese living lifestyle of village people.
Adventurous and short family lodges trek in Annapurna region.
Explore culture and livelihood of countryside peoples.
Stunning views of Mount Annapurna range from Ghandruk village.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive and meet in international airport and transport to selected hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 : Kathmandu valley sightseeing by Professional tour guide.
Day 03 : Early in the morning drive to Pokhara (7 House driving) by tourist bus and then overnight at selected hotel in Pokhara. Alternative route: There are many flights to Pokhara from Kathmandu every day. You may choose to take a flight to get there. It takes 30 minutes from Kathmandu. It is the more convenient way to get to Pokhara.
Day 04 : Drive to Nayapul (2 hours driving by car and Five hours walking) and then walk to Ghandruk (19200m) Explore rest of the day in Ghandruk Gurung Village and over night at lodge.
Day 05 : Trek to Jhinu Danda (Hot Spring,1780m , Seven hours walking) explore all the afternoon at hot spring and then over night at the lodge.
Day 06 : Trek to Tolka (1700m, 4 hours walking) Via nice village of Landruk and then overnight at lodge.
Day 07 : Trek to Dhampus ( 1650m, 4 hours walking ) via Pitam Deurali ( 2100m ) and Pothana then overnight at lodge.
Day 08 : Trek back to Phedi ( 4 hours walking ) and then drive back to Pokhara by private car then rest of the day boating on Fewa Lake and overnight at selected hotel.
Day 09 : Drive to Kathmandu ( 200 km. 6 hours driving ) by tourist bus from Pokhara or you may choose to take a flight to get there. It takes 30 minutes. It is the more convenient way to get to Kathmandu. . And stay overnight at selected hotel in Kathmandu.