Annapurna Culture Trek
Annapurna Culture Trek covers Ghandruk Loop hike for 3 days which is suitable for children or weary trekkers, as it doesn’t require any particular fitness and long walking days and there is always plenty things to see. The trek involves no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitude range. The trail passes through rhododendron forest and fascinating traditional Gurung villages at Dhampus & Ghandrung a nice opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of Nepalese countryside in Annapurna mid hill around.
Annapurna Culture Trek gives great views of the Annapurna Himalayas, The hike starts from Birethanti and ends at Phedi. Along the trek, you will pass through Nepal’s famous Gurung Village Ghandruk which provides you magnificent views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli. Together you will be exploring the scenic and magnificent beauty of the rich Nature, encounter Gurung culture in Ghandruk, Landruk, Pothana and Dhampus villages.
Facts of the Trek:
Activities: Short Trek.
Start/End: Kathmandu
Trip Duration: 6 days
Group Size : Min. 2 / Max.12 + Above
Best Season: Ever.
Grade : Easy
Departure date: as per your convenience
Annapurna Culture Trek itinerary:
Day 01: Fly or drive to Pokhara
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will drive you to the Domestic Airport to fly Pokhara (30 min). Or you can take a tourist bus to Pokhara from scenic Prihivi high way which will take you about 6 to 7-hour drive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ghandruk (1960m)
Start hiking from here we start a walk along the terraced fields beneath the splendid panorama of awe-inspiring glaciated Himalayan mountain ranges. After passing a flatland, forest, cultivated lands and a suspension bridge we arrive at the beautiful village of Ghandruk after walking for 3 to 4 hours. An ideal vantage point in this pristine village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli.
Day 03: Trek Ghandruk to Pothana (1990m)
We descent down through stone steps of Ghandruk village past several tea houses, After crossing a stream on a suspension bridge the trail drops into the Modi Khola valley and reaches Landruk-Tolka and ascent couple of hour to Pothana.
Day 04: Trek Pothana to Phedi and drive to Pokhara
The trail follows through rhododendron forest before arriving Dhampus, it is inhabited by a mix of people: Gurung, Brahman, Magar communities. From here work down to mostly downhill through forest to Phedi from here 30 minutes drive to Pokhara.
Day 05: Pokhara to Kathmandu:
Drive or take a flight to Kathmandu. It is 30 minutes flight to Kathmandu or 6 to 7-hour drive by tourist coach and overnight at hotel.
Day 06:
Final departure, transfer to airport.
Trip Cost: e-mail us:-info@footmarktravels.com
Service includes:
- Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
- Accommodation as required by you or as specified in the appropriate itinerary.
- Guided city tours if applicable by private car /van/bus.
- All your standard Meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners).
- Local licensed English speaking Guide.
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- Airfares including taxes as appropriate for internal flight transfer as part of trekking itinerary.
- Land transfers as appropriate for trekking itinerary.
- All our government taxes.
- Official expense.
Service excludes:
- Certain lunches and dinners as explained in the trekking itinerary.
- Your travel insurance (compulsory).
- International airfare and airport departure tax.
- Appropriate visa fees.
- Alcoholic, cold and hot drinks, laundry.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected).
- Certain sightseeing/monument entrance fees.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.