The Finest Trek in Nepal: The Ghorepani-Ghandruk Route

Once you be a part of us on our two-week Nepal tour, you’ve acquired the chance to participate in an unforgettable two-night, three-day trek throughout the Annapurna area.  

Led by an skilled Chief, you’ll traverse excessive and low, with breathtaking views, vibrant villages, and beautiful wildlife awaiting you en route. In the event you’re a eager walker or just need to seize the day while you’re in Nepal, the Ghorepani-Gandruk trek is an unimaginable route that’s appropriate for all ranges. It’s a journey that our Dragons love – put merely, we expect it’s the very best trek in Nepal.

Day 1: Pokhara to Ghorepani  

You’ll have spent the final couple of nights together with your group round Pokhara, however it’s an early pickup on your first day trekking. The route works greatest when began from a particular level in Banthanti, so we’ll drive you so far to be sure you’re strolling the final word route. On the way in which, you’ll get astonishing views of Mount Machhapuchhare and the Annapurna vary of the towering Himalayas. You’ll see the gorgeous Hyangja Village, meander by way of winding roads of Nau Danada and over the move at Kande, down by way of Nayan Pul and Birethanti.  

After a number of hours, you’ll arrive in Banthanti for a spot of lunch earlier than we set off on our epic hike. Banthanti is a well-liked trekkers’ sanctuary given its location, so the small village additionally holds some tea homes and eating places for hungry walkers. It’s aptly named, because it actually interprets to ‘Relaxation Home within the Forest’ – and between March and Could, the village turns into a vibrant paradise because the native rhodedendrons bloom.  

When you’re good and full, it’s time to get strolling! Heading upwards on a climb that’ll get you sweating however remains to be comparatively simple, you’ll move by way of huge flower forests. Along with the gorgeous rhodendrons, you’ll additionally odor the scent of the gorgeous magnolia flowers within the air. The area is within the Annapurna Conservation Space and is house to over 1,200 flowering vegetation – solely one of many causes we expect it’s the very best trek in Nepal.  

After strolling for about 4 hours (passing by way of Mage Thanti in your manner), you’ll arrive at your relaxation cease for the night – Ghorepani. One other favorite of hikers, this small village is filled with conventional lodgings which might be excellent for some house comforts. After a busy afternoon, load up on some meals earlier than heading to mattress forward of an early rise tomorrow. Tea homes usually have pretty conventional Nepalese dishes on the menu, equivalent to blended vegetable rice or noodle dishes paired with beef or hen. Don’t miss the chance to savor dhal bhat, Nepal’s nationwide dish made out of rice and lentils!  

Day 2: Ghorepani to Tadapani 

You’re up properly earlier than breakfast in the present day, however it’s in service of a very once-in-a-lifetime expertise that actually does make this the very best trek in Nepal. Rising at round 4.30am, you’ll embark on the one hour climb up Poon Hill within the early daybreak. Lead by your Chief up the 3291m elevation, you’ll see the dawn throughout the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Himal ranges. It’s an absolute must-see for anybody strolling in Nepal, so be sure you deliver your digital camera to seize the second.  

After your digital camera reminiscence card is full (we hope you’ve introduced a spare!) you’ll head again right down to your lodging to have a hearty breakfast. Then the strolling boots return on, as you put together to spend the following a part of your day trekking and taking within the superb views within the mild.  

The trek in the present day begins off with a gradual climb from Ghorepani – there’ll be a small patch the place it’s barely steeper, however it’s then adopted by a reasonably even stroll alongside the beautiful mountainous ridgeline. After about two hours, you’ll attain the village of Deurali, at which level you’ll be about 60km north of Pokhara. This village is house to the Gurung peoples, and is definitely a cease alongside the Annapurna Base Camp Trek too – so it’s additionally well-equipped with relaxation stops for travellers. After a fast cup of tea right here, it’s off once more.  

From Deurali, the path is downhill all the way in which to a small settlement, the place we’ll cease for lunch – you’ll have earned it! After this, it’s down barely additional to a small stream earlier than we start the climb to Tadapani. You’ll arrive right here after about an hour’s stroll, the place we’ll examine into our lodgings for the evening, toe our climbing boots off, and get ourselves a well-earned dinner.  

Day 3: Tadapani to Ghandruk 

Waking up in Tadapani, you’ll get nice views of Annapurna South and the Hiunchuli Peak earlier than breakfast. After consuming and packing up, we’ll set off on the final a part of our unimaginable trek in Nepal – however don’t fear, we’re going simpler on you in the present day!  

Leaving Tadapani within the morning, the path that results in Ghandruk, our remaining strolling vacation spot, is a better, flat one. Taking you thru mossy forests and previous stunning creeks, we arrive about 4 hours later in Ghandruk. Be sure to get a rooftop view of the village, which is domestically famend for its slate roofs. We’ll cease right here for one final native lunch and a fast go searching, earlier than we’re picked up. After that, relaxation your ft for a number of hours earlier than you arrive again in Pokhara within the mid to late afternoon – secure within the data that you just’ve accomplished the very best trek in Nepal!  

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