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5 Days Ghandrung Trek Vacation Package
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
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Departures: Join any day
All trekkers require a trekking visa. All treks offered are for the moderately fit and healthy traveller. You can trek at your own speed. You are accompanied by experienced Sherpas who not only act as guides but also cook, can carry your luggage if necessary and assist in any way possible.
Trekking in the Everest region is strenuous due to the high altitude. The Treks shown below are not strenuous and can be accomplished without undue stress.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1. Pokhara/Damphus.
Leave Pokhara and travel by road to Suikhet Phedi, 30 minutes away. From here, the trail ascends steeply through forest and later through paddy fields to the village of Damphus where you stay overnight in a tent camp. 
Day 2. Dhamphus/Landrung.
(5100 feet and 5/6 hours walking) Today the trail goes along the ridge to Deurali. Descend through forest again for some time to the small villages of Tolka and Beri Kharka. The trail then descends through scattered forests and villages to reach Landrung for overnight camping.>
Day 3. Landrung/Ghandrung.
(6400 feet and 3 to 4 hours walking) The trail goes steeply down towards the river for an hour then there is a steep ascent for about 2-3 hours through scattered villages with beautiful views of the Himalayas. Eventually, reach Ghandrung, one of the largest Gurung settlements in Western Nepal. You can have good views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Mount Annapurna and other snow-capped mountains. If time permits, visit the Annapurna Mountain Conservation Area Project headquarters, the local museum and the village.
Day 4. Ghandrung/Birethanti.
(3 hours walking) Today the trail descends to Seuli Bazaar for about two hours and then an easy walk for another hour to reach Birethani for overnight camping.
Day 5. Birethanti/Nayapul/Pokhara.
After breakfast, an easy walk for about 45 minutes to Nayapul. From here, drive to Pokhara, about one hour away.
When to go Trekking in Nepal
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken at any time of the year. There are four seasons and each one has its distinct attractions to offer.
September / November
This time of the year offers excellent weather and wonderful mountain views.
December / February
Occasional snowfall, only at higher elevations. Ideal time for trekking at lower elevations generally below 3000 metres.
March / May
This is the season for wild flowers. It is mildly warm at the lower elevations and moderate over 4000 metres where the mountain views are excellent.
June / August
Wet and warm, this is a good time in the higher valleys and meadows as the flowers and lush vegetation are in full bloom.
Price Includes:
Accommodation in tents, sleeping bag, mattresses, toilet tent, services of Sherpa guides, all meals, conservation fees and transfers.
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