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This 5 to 6 days of trip in the Annapurna Foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal including accommodation in comfortable family run trekkers' lodges along the way. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque fluted peak of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountains cape on Earth. As the sun touches the snowcapped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m/ 26,788ft.) and Annapurna (8,091m/26,538ft.) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

Easy to moderate trekking from 900m to 3200m at an easy pace.

Fact Of The Trek

Day to Day Itinerary of Ghorepani / Ghandruk Trek.

Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

The above prices are includes:

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
• Accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu as per above program.
• Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of tour guide, car / van.
• Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
• 5 nights Tea House accommodation in the mountain.
• 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 pax), their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments.
• Annapurna Conservation Fee and TRP Fees.
• Government taxes.
• Office Service charge.

The above prices are excludes:

• Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
• Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist but it won't be reliable as you do in your country).
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Departure Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry and telephone calls.
• Trekking Equipments for detail Please Click here, Entry fees of Temples and other sites while sightseeing around Kathmandu.
• Tips for trekking staffs, driver etc.

Note: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.

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Question: Besides the above program I / we still have some days left before we are return to home, so that I / we would like to spend in Nepal by exploring some of tourist destinations, what other tour options would you recommend me / us?

Answer : If you have some extra days left after the above trip completion or before returning to home we would highly recommend the following optional tour programs:

2 nights / 3 days in Chitwan Jungle Safari to explore the Tharu lifestyle and encounter one horn Rhino
2 night / 3 days or more in Safari in Royal Bardia National Park for encountering Bengal tiger and more
2 night / 3 days or more in Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve to explore bird life
1 full day sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square, and nagarkot over night