May 9, 2008

LANGTANG TREKKING


Langtang Trekking
This is one of the popular trekking destinations of Nepal as well as this area lies to the north of Kathmandu. Mainly the trekking area is covered by Langtang National Park and the total area designated for this park is 1710 sq km that encompasses high mountains and high Himalaya terrain. About one fourth of the park is forest – oaks, maple, rhododendron, chir pine, fir blue pine, hemlock and spruce. The holy Gosaiankunda Lake is situated here. The animal found here are the wild dog, Himalayan red panda, pika, muntjack, musk deer, Himalayan black beer, Himalayan tahr, ghoral, serow, rhesus monkey and the common langur. This region is also an important route for migratory birds. The majority of the local inhabitants here are Tamangs and Sherpas. The most popular destinations for this area are




ITINERARY17 Days Langtang Trekking with Gosainkunda and HelambuDay


01 Kathmandu – Dhunche (by bus)


Day 02 Dhunche – SyabruDay


03 Syabru – LamahotelDay


04 Lamahotel – GhoratabelaDay


05 Ghoratabela – LangtangDay


06 Langtang – KyanjinDay


07 Kyanjin (excursion to Kyanjin Ri)Day


08 Kyanjin – Langtang Day


09 Langtang – Syabru gaonDay


10 Syabru gaon – ChandanbariDay


11 Chandanbari – GosinkundaDay


12 Day excursion around GosainkundaDay


13 Gosainkunda – TharepatiDay


14 Tharepati – TarkeghyangDay


15 Tarkeghyang – SermathangDay


16 Sermathang – Melamchi Pul BazarDay


17 Melamchi Pul Bazar – Kathmandu (by bus)




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POON HILL TREK





The trek to Ghorepani - Poon Hill (Pun Hill) which is located in Annapurna region, is truly called as all the best of the trekking in Nepal. The trek offers the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline. One of the important highlight of this trip is to make a climb on Poon Hill, possibly the most spectacular mountain scapes on Earth. When sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, there gradually appear, just like magic that your eye could not believe. Besides, during journey, you are rewarded by the natural beauties in your each & every footsteps.

Itinerary:
Day 01
Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 02
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara - 4-5 hours scenice drive by Private Car / van. Overnight at hotel; B.L.D.
Day 03
One hour drive to Nayapul by private Car / Van, we then begin trek to Tikhedhunga
We begin our trek at Nayapul, driving to the road head. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m & after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1525m. This trek offers a short & relatively easy day, during journey & allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 04
Trek to Ghorepani
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 05
Hiking to Poonhill - back to Ghorepani, and trek to Tadapani.
This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 06
Trek to Ghandruk
The day starts with short down hill. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk (2000m), which is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume, and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views and having easy connection with Pokhara or Kathmandu.Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 07
Trek down to Birethanti - Nayapul - Pokhara.

Today we begin our journey, from Ghandrung offering easy walking all down hill to Nayapul, we then drive to Pokhara.Overnight at hotel B.L.D.
Day 08
Drive back to Kathmandu by car / van. Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 09
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 10
Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. FareWell