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 trek 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, 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 Annapurnas, is one of most well known short
trek in Nepal. A charming walk through a beautiful mountain
trail. Best also as a family trek even younger childern 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, roadhead transports, services of
experienced 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
(Gandruk)
Best Season: Jan-May and Oct-Dec.
GROUP DEPARTURES (Ex Kathmandu)
Every Monday: Jan-May & Oct-Dec, 2008 & 2009.
Bookings are open for all treks.
Private treks are available on request.
I T I N E R A R Y:
Day 1: Drive Kathamndu to Pokhara to Phedi
(trek start point).
Start trek to Dhampus village.
Day 2: Trek to Landruk village.
Day 3: Trek to Gandruk village.
Day 4: Trek to Birethanti. Drive from Nayapul
(trek end point) to Pokhara.
END of Annapurna Village Easy Trek.
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