Kathmandu: Annapurna Balcony Ghorepani Punhill Trek
ID: GYG733031-1189846
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the Nepalese ethnic cultural life, beauty of Nepalese nature and snow-capped Himalayan on panoramic view on this multi-day Ghorepani Punhill easy trek approaching the peaks of 8000m.
The Annapurna Balcony Ghorepani Punhill trek is suitable for all those who like to walk to gain the hiking experience. It is a magnificent not very difficult hike and need not to worry about high altitude Sickness which will allow you to discover not only the living Nepalese ethnic cultural life but also to discover the great Himalayan peaks. Panoramic view of the highest snow-capped peaks of 8000 meters and 7000 meters will take your breath away while hiking on mid-mountains trails in terraced crops and forests. You will meet village of different ethnic groups and discover up close a life of a mountain people who have still preserved tradition and culture. An authentic scape where three of the highest mountains in the world will accompany you from starting point of your trek to ending point of it.
Full trek itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, reception at airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Visit heritage sites of Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Buddhanath, Soyambhunath and Kathmandu durbar square).
Day 03: Transfer to the bus stand and journey on tourist bus from Kathmandu (1410m) to Pokhara (800m) approximately 8 hours. Bus will stop for couple of time to tea break and lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Pokhara, transfer by vehicle to the hotel. Evening walk around the lake where you will discover Fewa lake.
Day 04: Transfer to bus stand and bus to Nayapul (1000m) about one and half hour and trek to Ulleri (2200m), 5/6hours. Night in lodge. B+L+D.
Day 05: Trek from Ulleri-ghorepani (2800m), 5h, Night in lodge.B+L+D.
Day 06: Early in the morning, an excursion to Punhill (3210m) to have a spectacular view over the Himalayas, 2h00 (go and back), return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, trek to Tadapani (2600m), 6/7 hours. Night in a lodge. B+L+D.
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani-Ghyandruk (1950m), 3/4hours, short visit the village of Ghyandruk and trek continue to Nayapul (1000m), 3/4 hours and bus to Pokhara, one hour and half. Transfer to your hotel. B+L.
Day 08: In the morning visit Davi’s fall, Gupteswor Gufa and Shanti stupa and in the afternoon transfer to airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. B
Day 09: Transfer to Kathmandu airport for final departure for your next destination.
Highlights
- A rich in culture and tradition of Nepalese ethnic people living in mountain.
- See Annapurna massif, the deepest Himalayan gorge and Gurung and Magar villages.
- A breathtaking panoramic view over Himalayan ranges during sunrise from Punhill
- Explore local village and experience village life with closer.
- Explore flora and fauna of Annapurna area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We can book your domestic flight ticket, hotel nights in Kathmandu, porter during the trek upon your request and French or other language speaking guide(with an extra cost)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
