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GHOREPANI TREK (9 DAYS) This is one of the shortest treks from which you can have closer views of some of the highest peaks of Nepal: Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The other interesting thing in this trek is, you will be passing through Kaligandaki which is one of the deepest gorges in the world. Day 01 Kathmandu to Pokhara: Drive to Pokhara (200 km.) overnight. Day 02 Pokhara to Pothana: 45- minute drive to Suikhet Phedi, commence the trek. Lunch at Dhampus and over night at Pothana. Day 03 Pothana to Ghandrung: Lunch after 3 hrs. walk at Landrung, stay at Ghandrung Day 04 Ghandrung to Ghorepani: Lunch at Tadapani after 3 hrs. walk and camp at Ghorepani. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri are visible from here. Day 05 Rest at Ghorepani and Excursion to Poon Hill (the highest hill in the west in the whole trek ), birds- eye view of Mustang and Pokhara Valleys, also provides clear view of 30 snow-capped peaks including the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Day 06 Ghorepani to Tatopani (Hot Spring): At least 5 hrs. walk down-hill to Tatopani also Kaligandaki valley. Lunch at Ghara. Day 07 Tatopani to Beni: Walk through the banks of Kaligandaki for 3 hrs. stop for lunch at Garamdi Bridge. Overnight at Beni. Day 08 Beni to Pokhara: An interesting journey through terrace fields of corn, rice paddy and meadows. Rest in Pokhara. Day 09. Pokhara to Kathmandu: Fly back to Kathmandu Group size minimum: 1 pax PRICE $545.00 per person Plus Flight: Pokhara to Kathmandu: $65.00 per person (as per current prices) INCLUDES: Trekking permit, National Park Permit, Three meals a day on the trek, Transport by land to and from, Accommodation (in lodges along the way), Food 3 meals (provided from the menu), A guide and necessary porters, essential equipment such as sleeping bag and down jacket DOES NOT INCLUDE: Emergency evacuation, departure tax, visa fees, tips, personal expenses and Insurance
All Prices Subject to Change
all text & photos © 1997-07, Barbara Sansone
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