Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek

Day 01- Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu (Tribhuwan International Airport), you will be received by Mosaic Adventure representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02- Kathmandu city tour, Fly to Pokhara
Guided sightseeing of Kathmandu valley and late afternoon flight to Pokhara. Sightseeing includes: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square.

Day 03- Drive to Nayapul (1010meters)and trek to Tikhedunga (1570meters) 3 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
After our breakfast, we take an early morning 1 hours drive to Nayapul. Our first day of trekking is a bit easier hike through the bank of Modi Khola river, and the beautiful sight of lowland rice fields.

Day 04 -Trek to Ghorepani (2840meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri ascending a steep stone staircase (which has about 3300 steps), a difficult part for most of the trekkers. During our 5 hrs hike we will experience the majestic views, rhododendron forest, beautiful villages, flora and funna and many more.

Day 05- Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3210meters) and trek to Tadapani (2660meters). Overnight at Guesthouse.
Early morning climb up to Poon Hill to see panoramic view with beautiful sun rise and after breakfast trek to Tadapani through dense forest; we get chance to see monkeys, birds and other animals.

Day 06- Trek to Ghandruk (1940meters.) 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
After having breakfast we descend down through a forest, a short steep descend among rocks lead to a stream crossing, then the gentle descend down passomg over streams, leading out on the ridge to Ghandruk.

Day 07- Trek to Nayapul (1010 meters) and drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Approx two hours hike from Ghandrunk all the way down hill through village and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar. Along the way we can see good view of  Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. Then, the trails follow the Modi River till Nayapul after Birethanti and drive to Pokhara.
 
Day 08- Drive back to Kathmandu (1345meters) by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel.
We drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus with a good sceneries along  the way. Free time on your own.
 
Day 09- Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
Free time till departure, transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination.

Trip Starts	Trip Ends	Availability	Price USD
September 16, 2013	September 24, 2013		US$ 735
September 19, 2013	September 27, 2013		US$ 735
September 22, 2013	September 30, 2013		US$ 735
September 25, 2013	October 3, 2013		US$ 735
September 28, 2013	October 6, 2013		US$ 735
October 1, 2013	October 9, 2013		US$ 735
October 4, 2013	October 12, 2013		US$ 735
October 8, 2013	October 16, 2013		US$ 735
October 14, 2013	October 22, 2013		US$ 735
October 17, 2013	October 25, 2013		US$ 735
October 20, 2013	October 28, 2013		US$ 735
October 23, 2013	October 31, 2013		US$ 735
October 26, 2013	November 3, 2013		US$ 735
October 29, 2013	November 6, 2013		US$ 735
November 1, 2013	November 9, 2013		US$ 735
November 4, 2013	November 12, 2013		US$ 735
November 7, 2013	November 15, 2013		US$ 735
November 10, 2013	November 18, 2013		US$ 735
November 13, 2013	November 21, 2013		US$ 735
November 16, 2013	November 24, 2013		US$ 735
November 19, 2013	November 27, 2013		US$ 735
November 22, 2013	November 30, 2013		US$ 735
November 25, 2013	December 3, 2013		US$ 735
November 28, 2013	December 6, 2013		US$ 735
December 1, 2013	December 9, 2013		US$ 735
December 4, 2013	December 12, 2013		US$ 735
December 10, 2013	December 18, 2013		US$ 735
December 13, 2013	December 21, 2013		US$ 735
December 16, 2013	December 24, 2013		US$ 735
December 19, 2013	December 27, 2013		US$ 735
December 22, 2013	December 30, 2013		US$ 735
December 25, 2013	January 2, 2014		US$ 735
January 8, 2014	January 16, 2014		US$ 735
February 5, 2014	February 13, 2014		US$ 735
March 5, 2014	March 13, 2014		US$ 735
March 19, 2014	March 27, 2014		US$ 735
April 2, 2014	April 10, 2014		US$ 735
April 16, 2014	April 24, 2014		US$ 735
April 30, 2014	May 8, 2014		US$ 735
May 14, 2014	May 22, 2014		US$ 735
May 28, 2014	June 5, 2014		US$ 735
September 24, 2014	October 2, 2014		US$ 735
October 8, 2014	October 16, 2014		US$ 735
October 22, 2014	October 30, 2014		US$ 735
November 5, 2014	November 13, 2014		US$ 735
November 19, 2014	November 27, 2014		US$ 735
December 3, 2014	December 11, 2014		US$ 735
December 17, 2014	December 25, 2014		US$ 735

Note:

Departure dates and the itinerary arrangements can be tailored to your requirement, so please contact us for your queries regarding your Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek departure date.

 

 

Guaranteed: Trip is Guaranteed to run.

Available: Trip is available to run if minimum group size is filled.

Limited: Only few space available

Cost Include(s)

01. Domestic Airport picks up & drops.
02. Hotel in Kathmandu  and Pokhara, with breakfast.
03. Guided Kathmandu city tour with entrance fees
04. Kathmandu - Pokhara flight and required airport transfers
05. All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
06.Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
07. Government license holder English speaking Guide and required number of Porter (1 for 2 people basis) to carry your luggage during the trek, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, medicine.
08. All standard surface transport for you, guide and porter.
09. Annapurna Conservation area fee.
10. Trekker’s information management system(TIMS) Card.
11. Warmjacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag to use during the trek
12. Travel & Rescue arrangements.
13. Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
14. All our government taxes and official expenses.

 

Cost Exclude(s)

01. Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
02. All beverages and bar bills
03. Travel Insurance (Essential).
04. Tips for city guide, trekking guide, porter and driver
05.Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances which is beyond Mosaic Adventure control.
06. Other cost that are not mentioned above as include(s).

 

 

Frequently Asked Question(s)

How fit do I have to be?
If you are reasonably fit Ghorepani Ghandruk trek is appropriate trip for you. If you are physically fit and do not suffer from pre-existing medical condition, no prior experience is required to enjoy this trek.

What is the level of accommodation like?
In Kathmandu and Pokhara you'll stay in a hotel room with facilities like attached bathroom, air conditioner etc.
Tea house accommodation will be available during trekking period. According to the availability we will sleep in twin and triple rooms. The bed are available with mattress of various thickness therefore you can request for a sleeping bag.

Is pick up service available if my arrival in Kathmandu is before the actual trip starting date?
Definitely yes, if you let us know your airways name, arrival date and time, one of us will be there to guide you to the hotel you will be staying.

Is enough drinking water available? How many liters of water shall we carry in our day pack?
You will have enough water available throughout the trip. But, we recommend you to buy mineral water available in plastic bottles that can be bought at all teahouses.
You should drink 2-3 liters of water everyday; you can get your bottle refilled at teahouses available throughout the trip.
 
Where can I keep my luggage?
You can keep the unnecessary items in the hotel in Kathmandu/Pokhara for free of charge.
 
Do I need to take walking poles?
Walking poles are not essential but would be useful especially on the way down. You can buy or hire those in Kathmandu.
 
Can I buy any equipment in Kathmandu before the start of the trip?
There are plenty of trekking shops in Kathmandu and Pokhara selling equipments for cheaper price comparing to the price in developed countries. You can get it for cheaper but cannot guarantee the quality.
 
Can I recharge my iPod, batteries while on the mountain?
Yes, you can recharge your iPod, batteries etc with solar system. But, please remember that plugs might be different so don’t forget to buy adaptors in Kathmandu before the trip. Those are sold in the many stores and stalls on the street in Kathmandu.
 
Is it recommended to get Nepalese visa in advance or at the airport?
Obtaining Nepalese visa at arrival is easier expecting some time queuing. If you get your visa in advance, you can avoid the queue.
Don’t forget to bring cash as ATM is not available at the site.
Note: If you are staying for more than 15 days, don’t forget to ask visa for 30 day.
 
Can we take showers during the trek?
You can get hot shower service throughout the trip.
 
How much money per day do you think I will need? What currency should I take?
Local currency in Nepal is rupees. Dollar is recommended as you can get it exchange easily. Though you get less rate on travellers cheque we suggest you to carry mixture of both depending on your need. Depending on your drinking habit around $10 per day for your extra drink and bar bill during the trek and around $20 for lunch/dinner in Kathmandu.
 
What do I have to carry with me on trek?
You will only have to carry a daypack, which should be a reasonable size to carry a water bottle, sunscreen, camera, etc. Your other packs are carried by porters.
 
What if I get sick while on trek?
If you get sick you will be back to Pokhara with support staff. But if the case is critical we will arrange emergency helicopter evacuation service. Our guide will take immediate action according to the situation.

 

These are the questions we are often asked and we hope that you will find the answers useful. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries.

 

Route Map