The
ANNAPURNA Landruk & Gandruk Villages Easy Trekking
in Nepal
A Short Walk In The
Picturesque Annapurna Foothills |
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This short 4 day lodge/tea house trekking in Nepal is perhaps
the best introductory trek for travellers looking for easy
trekking in Nepal while staying at comfortable family-run
lodges at each stop. One of Nepal's best known ethnic community,
the Gurungs, whose charming villages dot the Annapurna foothills,
have earned international recognization as the fearless and
loyal Gurkha Soldier in the British and Indian armies. This
walk/hike, which will take you through terraced hillsides,
charming slate-roofed villages inhabited by the friendly Gurungs,
dense moss-laden rhododendron forests, all set against a picturesque
backdrop of the snowcapped mighty Annapurnas, is one of most
well known short trek in Nepal himalayas. An enchanting walk
through a beautiful mountainous trail. Best also as a family
trek even younger children can enjoy.
Easy, low altitude, trekking
from 900m (3000ft) to 2,000m (6,500ft) with relatively short
distances at a more relaxed pace. Accommodation in comfortable
lodges run by local families. The trek starts in Pokhara
and includes all meals, road head transports, services of
an experienced English speaking local trek guide and porter
to carry luggage. Clients carry day-pack only and walk at
their own pace.
Trek Grade:
Easy
Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Maximum Sleeping Altitude: 1950m/6,397ft
(Ghandruk)
Maximum Hiking Altitude: 1950m/6,397ft
(Ghandruk)
Best Season: Jan-May and Oct-Dec.
Trek Avaliblity: Private treks for minimum
of 2 persons are availabe on request on any dates of your
choice Jan to May and Oct to Dec.
I T I N E R A R
Y:
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara to Phedi
(trek start point).
Start trek to Dhampus village.
Day 2: Trek to Landruk village.
Day 3: Trek to Ghandruk village.
Day 4: Trek to Birethanti. Drive from Nayapul
(trek end point) to Pokhara.
END of Annapurna Village Easy Trek.
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COST - INCLUDES AND EXCLUDES |
| INCLUDES:
• Basic accomodation at local lodges on twin sharing
basis.
• All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) included
for the duration of the trek.
• Services of experienced English speaking local trekking
guide.
• Porters to carry luggage while on trek (1 porter
for 2 persons).
• Insurance for trekking staff, guides, porters etc.,
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fees/National
Park entrance fees & TIMS (Trekkers Information
Management System) registration fees.
EXCLUDES:
• Departure Tax where applicable (domestic/international
flights).
• Domestic Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu airfare (if
requested by clients).
• Travel/Trekking/Medical insurance.
• Rescue operations by helicopter.
• Excess baggage charges.
• Mineral water, boiled drinking water, soft drinks
and any alcoholic beverages, tips and any personal
expenses.
• Nepal Visa Fees.
• Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport,
etc.).
• Hotel accomodation in Kathmandu incase flight cancelled
due to bad weather or any other circumstances beyond
our control.
• Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes,
cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays
due to landslides/ road blockage, or otherwise. |
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