Tour Plan
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Day 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu
As per your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, one of our representatives will receive you. He will escort you to your hotel where you’ll spend the night. On the first day we’ll provide you the information about the trek.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Day 02 - Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour- Nagarkot
Kathmandu valley Sightseeing tour will start early in the morning. The holy Pashupatinath temple will be our very first visit. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the most revered holy sites of the Hindu people. The Pashupatinath is built in the pagoda style architecture and contains many smaller shrines outside the main temple as well. It is also the cremation site of many hindu people and sometimes, it can be observed.
The nest site of the tour is the holy Bouddhanath stupa. The Buddhist stupa of Boudha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest unique structure's stupas in the world.The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 Gompas (Tibetan convent) around Bouddhanath. The Stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley by the village of Sankhu in the northeast corner. Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.
The next site, in the tour, is the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is known as the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the royal palace. The Durbar at the Durbar square was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and was where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum are located here. Time and again the temples and the palaces in the square have gone through reconstruction after being damaged by natural causes or neglect. Presently there are less than ten quadrangles in the square. On 25 April 2015, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9 hit the region and severely damaged the Square, reducing several buildings to rubble. The oldest temples in the square are those built by King MahendraMalla (1560–1574). They are the temples of Jaggannath, KotilingeswaraMahadev, Mahendreswara and the Taleju Temple. More and more temples and statues were added to the Square under different ruling kings over the time. It is one of the most architecturally intricate showcases of Nepali art and the unique Newa architecture.
Then finally, the last site of the tour will be the Swayambhunath Stupa- an ancient religious architecture at the top of a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. Swayambhunath is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites especially for Tibetans and followers of the Tibetan Buddhism. We were breathless and sweating as we stumbled up the last steep steps and practically fell upon the biggest vajra (thunderbolt scepter) that I have ever seen. Behind this Vajra was the vast, round, white dome of the stupa, like a full solid skirt, at the top of which were two giant Buddha eyes wisely looking out over the peaceful valley which was just beginning to come alive. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. We, then head towards Nagarkot to see the mesmerizing sunrise and sunset along with spectacular view of Himalayan ranges. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Overnights stay at the Hotel. Breakfast , dinner included.
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Day 03 - Nagarkot to Kathmandu
We get up early in the morning to see the sun rise along with the splendid mountain views. After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. On arrival, we continue with sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square.We visit Krishna Temple, Patan Durbar with Royal bath, Hiranya Varna Mahavir – a Buddhist Monastery. Then we head to Kathmandu durbar square – a historical palace of Nepal where we see Kumari Temple (Kumar is living goddess of Nepal), Kasthamandap etc.
Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
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Day 04 - Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 5-6 hrs
We’ll drive from Kathmandu, the city of temples to Pokhara, the city of lakes. It takes about 6-7 hours. We pass by beautiful landscape of terrace farming, fields of barley, rice and rivers along the way. When we arrive the city of lakes i.e. Pokhara, we will drive you to your hotel where you can take rest stay.
Overnight stay at the Hotel, Breakfast included.
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Day 05 - Drive Naya Pul (New bridge), to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m) Duration: 4 hrs walk
After breakfast, we’ll drive to Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) and pass through the town of Lumle. Then, we will go for a short stroll to Birethanti. The trail pursues Birethanti through completely flawless bamboo woodlands and past huge cascades glinting with the ethereal light of the sun. Then we pass the lavish field of foals and stallions for the most part. The trail proceeds to Ranghai and to Tikhedhunga.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Day 06 - Tikhe Dhunga to Banthanti (2300m/7544ft) Duration: 4 hrs walk
walk
We begin the journey by crossing the Tikhedhunga stream on a suspension bridge. From there, we start climbing the precarious 3000 stone stairs towards the Magar town of Ulleri at 2080 meters. We continue on to the Ulleri Hill, cross thick pasturelands and proceed for an hour to Banthanti.
Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 07 - Banthanti to Ghorepani (2850m/9348ft) Duration: 4-5 hrs walk
From Banthanti, we ascend to Nangethanti, Thanti is a Nepali word means 'rest house'. In winter the trail gets covered with snow and people take rest there. Then we climb to Ghorepani (2850m) and will enjoy the panoramic and magnified beauty of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), the Tukuche Nilgiri (6940m), The Hiunchuli Himal (6441m) and the Tarke Kang.
Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 08 - Hiking-Poonhill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2500m) Duration: 5-6 hrs walk
We begin early in the morning for our trek to Poon Hill to enjoy the glistening sunrise in the beautiful Himalayas. You will be admired the unobstructed views of Annapurna massifs, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Lamjung, Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar and many others. You will also enjoy the views of the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri Ranges gleaming yellow during sunrise. Poon Hill is a vantage point to enjoy the panoramic beauty of Annapurna. Then we trek back to Ghorepani and move to Tadapani.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Day 09 - Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m) Duration: 2-3 hrs walk
Today, we descend steeply back through forests first and then reach Ghandruk village latter. We then visit the Annapurna conservation office and museum.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 10 - Ghandruk to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 4-5 hrs walk
Today we walk down from Ghandruk village and then walk along the bank of Modi Khola to Birethanti. As we step at here, it completes acircuit. From the village we head towards Nayapul. We then drive to Pokhara from Nayapul.
Overnight at hotel breakfast and lunch included.
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Day 11 - Pokhara to Kathmandu
We’ll make our way back to Kathmandu by luxury tourist bus from Pokhara enjoying the changing landscape and diverse topography on the way. This takes 6-7 hours depending on the traffic. Travelling via domestic flight, instead of bus travel, takes 25 minutes; the flight costs USD 220.00 for round trip.
Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
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Day 12 - Farewell
This day is the end of the beautiful GPHFT. Our representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back home.
Breakfast included.
12 Days / 11 Night
Max People : 1
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna region
