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Outline Itinerary for Exotic New Year at Poonhill/Ghorepani Trek

27 Dec Kathmandu arrival (1300m)
Langtang RI Representatives will welcome groups at the Kathmandu Airport with a banner and drop them at the hotel. After check-in at the hotel and refreshments, LRT office management personnel and a guide will formally introduce themselves and provide a trip briefing. Group members should submit 2 passport size photos plus a copy of their passport and a copy of Travel insurance to the office personnel.

28 Dec Kathmandu sightseeing. B
After breakfast we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu, escorted by an English-speaking guide. (We can provide a guide speaking any other language on request.) This tour provides a full taste of our vivid cultural image and the enchanting mannerisms and traditions of our people. The tour includes stops at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

29 Dec Kathmandu to Pokhara Drive B
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes about six hours. Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains.

30 Dec Pokhara to Nayapool Drive & trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m ) BLD
After breakfast at hotel you could drive by car or van for one and half hours to Nayapul. Then you start your trekking. The first part of your trek is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. The majority people here are Gurung and their religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in agricultural activities, tourism business and some in Gorkha and Indian regiments..

31 Dec Tirkhedunga to Ghorepani(2675 m) BLD
To begin your trek, you could ascend steeply for the early 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, you could see good view of Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m.) South. Now your trail is quite easier passing through forest and descends gently up to the final camp. A special New Year celebration will provide delicious food and wonderful moments seeing incredible views of immense, snowy mountains. You can experience traditional lifestyles and diverse customs of the friendly highlander people.

01 Jan Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) BLD
New year , Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the first sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650 m.)

02 Jan : Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) BLD
After breakfast we take a trial to Ghandruk, It Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village you could see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail

03 Jan : Ghandruk to Nayapool –Drive to Pokhara BL
Your trek descends through Kimshe to Shaulo Bazaar. You need to walk almost half an hour to get to Nayapul. Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara by taxi. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara

04 Jan Pokhara to Kathmandu BD
Morning fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara. This is the free day and you can use it for your shopping. In the evening we will drive you to a farewell dinner with cultural dancing.

05 Jan Final Departure.
All too soon it's time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure himalaya.

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Cost Includes :
# Welcome in Airport by garland
# Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle
# Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu and Pokhara in 4 star hotels with breakfast
# sightseeing in Kathmandu Escorted with English Speaking Guide & Entrance fee
# Kathamandu /Pokhara by tourist bus
# Pokhara/ Kathamandu by flight
# Accommodation & 3 Meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in tea house trek
# 4 seasonal sleeping bag & Annapurna trekking map for group
# All necessary paper work & Permits (ACAP & TIMS)
# An English speaking Government license holder guide
# 1 supporter between two members while on trek
# Salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of trekking staffs
# First aid kit
# Travel & Rescue arrangement & All government taxes.
# Farewell dinner

Not Included :
# International Airfare
# Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days)
# Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
# Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
# Travel Insurance, Personal Clothing & Medical evacuation in case of emergency
# Items of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips, etc.
# Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra fees will be charged based on actual cost

MEAL CODE: B= BREAKFAST, L=LUNCH & D=DINNER

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Mode of Payment & Booking Conditions
- We accept cash, credit card and payment through bank. A non-refundable deposit of 10 percent must be paid at time of booking and booking form must be completed.
- Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
- Travel insurance with unlimited medical cover is compulsory for all trips to Nepal.
- A visa for Nepal is to be obtained prior to departure from your home country, or it can obtained in the Kathmandu airport. Please note your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after your return and two additional passport-size pictures are required.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Accommodation on the trek & Food
You will be accommodated in teahouses while on the trek. These are simple, local-run guesthouses with twin-share or single rooms. Toilets and showers are of varying standards. Typical food available for lunch and dinner is Nepali rice & lentils, pasta, potato dishes, soups or pizzas. Delicious pancakes, porridge, toast and eggs are the main breakfast fare, while tea, coffee and hot chocolate are always available. You will probably be pleasantly surprised at the variety of food at the lodges.

Physical Fitness
There are a lot of steep ascents and descents on the trek and a good level of fitness is required. Some days you may be required to walk up to six hours. Please note that the estimated walking time each day will vary according to the overall fitness of the group and weather conditions.

Footwear & Clothing:
Bring well broken-in walking shoes, suitable for snow; thick socks, light socks, camp shoes; down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and pants; sweater or fleece jacket; underwear; warm and cotton or polypropylene pants or jeans; shirts and T-shirts; shorts; long underwear; wool hat; sun hat; gloves; bathing suit; comfortable track/gym suit.

"Have a wonderful Journey!!!"

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