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The trail crosses the Tikhedunga khola
on a suspension bridge near the
campsite, climbing the stone staircase
to Ulleri(2080m).Above Ulleri, the trail
climbs gently through cultivated fields
which gives the way to deep forest and
to Banthanti(2250m).Again the trail
crosses two sparkling clear streams; a
small ridge and another stream before
making a short and final climb to
Nagathanti(2460m).Ghorepani is about an
hour past Nagathanti. Overnight stay at
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Early morning your guide will take you
to Poonhill excursion (3210m) one-hour
climb. One can have the excellent views
of 30 peaks of Himalayas and catching
the best views of Rhododendron flowers
in its vicinity or in the trail in
between Ghorepani/ Ghandrung. The red
one called 'Lali Guras' is the national
flower of Nepal. Overnight stay at the
local lodge.
Ghandrung (2012 m) it is the most
interesting tribal Gurung village in
Nepal, which has provided Gorkha
soldiers. It has excellent close -up
views of Annapurna South, Machhapurchhe
and Himachuli. Overnight stay at the
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AM: Early morning wake up call for visit
to Sarangkot (1592m) (drive 30 minutes).
One gets to see the magnificent views of
the Himalayan like Mt Dhaulagiri
(8167m), Annapurna IV(7525m),
AnnapurnaIII (7555m), Machhapuchere
(6993m). Back to Hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast one hour boating at
Phewa Lake over looking the region of
Annapurna Areas.
Drive (6hrs drive) from Pokhara to
Kathmandu. One gets to view good
sceneries along the drive. Lunch will be
served at the Local restaurant on the
way to Kathmandu. Finally arrive at the
beautiful city Kathmandu. P M: Visit
2000 years old Buddhist shrine
Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the
hill west of the city the most popular
and instantly recognizable symbols of
Nepal. The temple is colloquially known
as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many
small buildings and shrines down the
hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore
the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square-
The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu,
Temple of living goddess Kumari, the
Jagannath temple, 17th century temple
known for colorfully painted erotic
carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three
story temple built from a single tree in
12th century, Nasal Chowk, Ashok
Binayak, Shiva Temple, Maru Tole, Maiju
Deval, Narayan Temple, Kumari Bahal
(House of Living Goddess), Gaddi
Baithak, Bhagwati Temple, Great Bell,
Stone Vishnu Temple, Saraswati Temple,
Krishna Temple, King Pratap Malla’s
Column, Seto Bhairab, Jagannath Temple,
Kala Bhairab, Indrapur Temple, Stone
inscription and Basantapur Tower.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. |
