Ghorepani-Ghandruk lodge trek: 17 days Itinerary

This is one of the most pleasant low altitude treks in the Annapurna region. We start the trek in Nayapul an hours drive from Pokhara. Soon after commencing we reach Birethanti at the confluence of two river valleys, after refreshments we follow the left fork of the Bharungdi Khola (river) before climbing to the ridge at Tirkhedhunga (1150mtr). The beauty of this part of Nepal is that you do not have to trek long to have some wonderful close up views of the Annapurna range, including the sacred mountain Machhapuchhre (6997m).The trek continues on to Ghorapani for early morning sunrise,from here we leave the more crowded trekking trails to travel through magnificent rhododendron and oak forests on our way to the ornate and traditional village of Ghandruk. The following day we descend for three hours to meet our bus at Naypool for the drive back to Pokhara.

After relaxing in Pokhara for a day we continue our journey to the banks of the Trisuli for a rafting and safari adventure, our destination is Chitwan National Park. Two nights are spent here following a program of safari activities before returning to Kathmandu either by flight or overland.