Dhampus Ghorepani Trek

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Start & End Point
Kathmandu | Kathmandu
Duration
9 Nights 10 Days

Dhampus Ghorepani Trek

Dhampus Ghorepani Trek explores the foothills of Annapurna range in the Himalaya. This is one of the most beautiful nature treks in Nepal. It includes all wonderful places in the region that provide beautiful cultural experience and great views of the mountains. The trail walking gives a peaceful nature indulgence.

The wonders of Lower Annapurna region can be best experienced in this trip. Although it involves a lot of walking up and down the mountains, it is one of the easy treks in Nepal. You will certainly enjoy the nature and culture of the region along the trail. In addition to the nature, the views of the mountains are also spectacular. Trekking the traverse looking at the gorgeous Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna I, Annapurna south and other mountains in the Annapurna range is simply beautiful. In addition to Annapurna I, another 8,000 meters mountain, Mt. Dhaulagiri, also allows you the magnificent view.

Why We Trek Nepal for Dhampus Ghorepani Trek?

Since you are already in our Dhampus Ghorepani Trek page, we want you to know why you should do this trip with us.

We have good reasons for you to choose us from the crowd in the market. Highly committed and experienced team of We Trek Nepal stands out in the market for unparalleled service we provide to our clients. We know no compromise while it comes to your safety and satisfaction.

Our style of small group trek operation in the mountains makes it quite easier for us to pay an individual attention to the group members. While the destination in itself is impressive, it is the unrivalled experience of our professional service and attention that makes Dhampus Ghorepani Trek a special one with us.

 

What do you see on the trek?

  • Peaceful trekking through nature
  • Panoramic view of the Himalayas
  • Spectacular sunrise view
  • Ethnic Gurung cultural experience
  • Cultural sightseeing of Kathmandu
  • Peaceful indulgence in Pokhara

Your Itinerary

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Day 1: Kathmandu (1,400m)

Day one of the trip is your arrival day in Kathmandu, Nepal. When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, We Trek Nepal representative will welcome you and transfer to hotel. It will take more or less 20 minutes to reach hotel depending upon traffic. We will let you know about our trip briefing schedule and other essentials on your arrival at the hotel. You stay relaxed and try to adjust with the new atmosphere as a traveller. We will talk about any questions you may have at our trip briefing meeting.

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Day 2: Acclimatization and Exploration Day in Kathmandu (1,400m) - Breakfast

We are at the elevation of 1,400 meters. We will take this day as our acclimatization and preparation day before we head up towards the mountains. Instead of staying idle in hotel, we will take you for a wonderful day tour of Kathmandu valley. Exploring UNESCO’s cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu is the best way to know about historical, cultural and spiritual aspects of this 2 millennia old city. We will visit Swoyambhunath popularly known as the Monkey Temple that is oldest monument in Kathmandu valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square that is one of the medieval palace squares in Kathmandu valley, Boudhanath that is the largest Buddhist stupa and Pashupatinath that is a Hindu temple premises with open Hindu cremation platforms on the bank of River Bagmati. Once we are back to hotel in the afternoon, we will go for last minute gearing up for our trekking adventure.

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Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900m) – Breakfast

We will drive to Pokhara, 200 km west of Kathmandu, today. Pokhara is the main gateway to the trekking in Annapurna region. The highway that leads us to Pokhara is full of beautiful villages, rivers, and surroundings. It will take us about six hours to reach Pokhara. This city provides beautiful view of the Annapurna range, peaceful atmosphere, and a stay by the lakeside. Once we reach Pokhara, we can go for a relaxing walk along the walking lane in the Lakeside.

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Day 4: Drive Pokhara to Phedi & trek start through Dhampus Landruk (1,560m) – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

It is our first day of trekking adventure today. We drive for about 40 minutes to Dhampus Phedi to start the trekking adventure. Our destination for the day is Landruk village. If the weather is clear, we can behold the Annapurna range right in front of us when we reach the Dhampus ridge. It is mostly a nature walk through forested part with a walk through local village as well. We will walk past beautiful places of Pothana and Pitam Deurali before descending towards our destination for the day. When we reach Landruk, we check into a teahouse and immerse into the beauty surrounding atmosphere.

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Day 5: Trek Landruk to Ghandruk (1,940m) – Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner

On the second day of trek, we will wake up for a wonderful view of the mountains in the Annapurna. The Modi River valley will be fascinatingly beautiful. We start the trek with a descent towards Modi Khola. The downhill takes us to the river bank just to find ourselves on another adventure walk up the hill towards Ghandruk village. After crossing the river, we will walk on a fairly straight trail for a while and start on the uphill to Ghandruk. Ghandruk village will bring us another wonderful view of the mountains. We will also have time to explore the cultural wonders of this beautiful ethnic Gurung village.

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Day 6: Trek Ghandruk to Ghorepani (2,875m) - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

It is another day of wonderful nature walk that the trip brings us at. We will mostly walk up the hill although we will have to traverse some downhill as well. It is a wonderful day of walking through forested trail with peaceful atmosphere. It is rather a long day of walking but the beauty of nature keeps us so engaged that it doesn’t feel that treacherous. Once we reach Ghorepani, we will have the view of the mountains to give us the joy of bliss.

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Day 7: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,750m) – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Today is one of the highlights of the trip. We will hike to Poon Hill really early in the morning, much earlier before the break of dawn. The mountain panorama and sunrise from the elevation of 3,210 meters above sea level at Poon Hill is magical. We will enjoy the mountain and sunrise view, weather permitting, before heading back to Ghorepani for breakfast. We, later, trek down to Tikhedhunga to stay overnight. It’s a beautiful nature trek downhill to Tikhedhunga.

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Day 8: Trek Tikhedhunga to Nayapul Trek End & Drive to Pokhara – Breakfast/Lunch

It is the final day of the trekking adventure on the trip. It is an easy walk of about 4 hours to Nayapul before we get on to a vehicle to drive another 1.5 hours to Pokhara. Once we are in Pokhara, we will have leisurely time to wander around the lake side.

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Day 9: Breakfast & drive to Kathmandu by Car/Jeep 5-7 Hrs

We drive back to Kathmandu today. Drive through the same highway we took earlier to go to Pokhara takes us back to the Nepalese capital city. Once we reach Kathmandu and check into hotel, we will have free time on our own. After several days in the quiet mountains, life in Kathmandu might feel a sudden change.

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Day 10: Breakfast & Final Departure

We have come the final day of the big Dhampus Ghorepani Trek and we hope that you enjoyed the adventure. Now, it’s the time to say a departing goodbye for this time with the hope to see you soon for next adventure. We will drive you to airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.

Include/Exclude

Cost Includes
  • Pick up and drop off on your arrival and departure
  • Accommodations in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara; and teahouses during the trek (5 nights in community development lodges, 4 nights in local teahouses)
  • Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
  • Three cups of tea a day during the trek
  • Transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide)
  • A guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
  • porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers, 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • Down jacket, sleeping bag,trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
  • Medical kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP, TIMS)
Cost Excludes
  • International airfare and travel insurance
  • Any kind of drinks except three cups of tea a day during the trek
  • Gratuities to the guide and porters
  • Cost raised by any unfortunate, unforeseen and uncontrollable situations
  • Any other cost not mentioned in the ‘Includes’ section
  • Travel insurance most necessary  trip start before present to Agency

Date & Price

Here, we have published our small group guaranteed departures dates for this trek. If the published date does not fit your travel date, write to us with your date, and we will be very pleased to organize this trek at your desired date and time requested.

If you do not want to join our small group departure, we will be very happy to organize a private departure date to this trek to you and your group. Please write to us with your proposed travel date to this trek with us.

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