Ghorepani trek - 12 Days

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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 B
Fly (30 minute) or 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 of Transportation by private vehicle
# Two bed accommodation at Kathmandu & Pokhara in 2 to 5 star hotels with breakfast
# Sightseeing in Kathmandu Escorted with English Speaking Guide & Entrance fee
# Kathamandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu transportation by tourist bus / private transportation or flight
# Naya Pool - Pokhara local bus or private transportation
# Accommodation in tea house during trek
# Meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in trekking
# 4 seasonal sleeping bag
# Annapurna trekking map for group
# All necessary paper work & Permits
# ACAP & TIMS
# All cost for a Langtang Ri staff (A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide and one Porter between each 2members while on trek)
# Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Langtang Ri 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
# Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
# Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
# Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance
# Soft/hard drinks
# Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual

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.

Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation in writing is received by Langtang Ri Trekking more than 45 days prior to departure, the non-refundable deposit will be retained (maximum 10% of total land price) plus any air cancellation fees that may apply
- If cancellation is received within 45 days of departure, the following per person cancellation fees will apply:
- 15 - 45 days prior to departure: 25% of total price
- 7 - 14 days prior to departure: 35% of total price
- Less than 7 days prior to departure: 50% of total price (except for the total cost of government fees)
- On departure day or later: 100% of total price.

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.

Experience Required :This Trek is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 6 – 7 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude. Generally the trail is a good track, but occasionally it will be uneven and rocky.

Food & Accommodation : You are accommodated in teahouses whilst on trek. A teahouse is a local run guesthouse, but standards vary enormously. In popular areas such as Everest, teahouses are more like hotels, with hot water, Western food and private rooms

Recommended equipment list :Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Sleeping bag and Down Jacket

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

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