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Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill trek (8 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Ghandruk, Muldai, Khopra Danda, and Poon Hill

Difficulty: moderate

Starting at $353 usd

For 1 person -Guide & Permits

Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees

$31.04 /day per person for guide

+ $30 per person for guide's insurance

+ $26 per person for vat tax

+ $48 per person for permits

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Food & Lodging

In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $150.00 per person.

Transportation

For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.

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Included Services

Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax

Optional Services (Porter)

Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)

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Weather Conditions in January

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January is one of the coldest and driest months, which makes it good for Himalayan views while wearing lots of layers. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. The days are short and the nights long, so you can finally catch up on War and Peace while hiking the Himalayas. Now that’s something to be proud of! Go with the e-book version, your back or your porter’s back will thank you for it. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.

At a glance
On average there are 2 days with precipitation in January. The highest point on the trek is Khopra Danda at 3640 m. During January, expect high temperatures of around 5.6°C (42°F) and lows down to -11.4°C (11°F) at Khopra Danda.

Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill Trek
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Tue Jan 28 (day 1)
Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 5.4°C (42°F) in January. more info on Pokhara
Public bus from Pokhara to Naya Pul (Not Included) Estimated cost: $2.00 Travel time: about 2 hours Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
Naya Pul (1000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in January.
Birethanti (1025 m) About 1 hour from Naya Pul Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.3°C (70°F) and lows of about 4.3°C (40°F) in January.
Syauli Bazaar (1170 m) 1 hour easy walk from Birethani Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 3.4°C (38°F) in January.
Ghandruk (2000 m) About 2-3 hours from Syauli Bazaar Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about -1.6°C (29°F) in January. Overnight Ghandruk (also spelled Ghandrung), is one of the largest Gurung villages in Western Nepal. It's ridgetop location provides good views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The village also has a small museum dedicated to local Gurung culture. more info on Ghandruk

Wed Jan 29 (day 2)
Tadapani (2590 m) About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.9°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.1°C (23°F) in January. Overnight

Thu Jan 30 (day 3)
Dobato (3350 m) About 4-5 hour from Tadapani Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.3°C (45°F) and lows of about -9.7°C (15°F) in January. Overnight

Fri Jan 31 (day 4)
Muldai (3637 m) About 30 min from Dobato. Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.6°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.4°C (11°F) in January. Ang Tsering Sherpa more info on Muldai
Bayeli Kharka (3440 m) About 1 to 2 hours from Dobato Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.8°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.2°C (14°F) in January.
Chistibung (3000 m) About 5 to 6 hours from Dobato and 4-5 hours from Bayeli Kharka Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.4°C (49°F) and lows of about -7.6°C (18°F) in January. Overnight

Sat Feb 1 (day 5)
Khopra Danda (3640 m) About 4 hours from Chistibung Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in February. Overnight more info on Khopra Danda
Side Trip to Khopra Danda Khayer Lake Day Trip (1 extra day) Khayer Lake Day Trip Highlights: Khopra Danda Difficulty: challenging The long day hike to this remote sacred lake at the foot of Annapurna Fang is a strenuous but rewarding side trip climbing 1000 m from Khopra Danda to this small lake at 4660 m (15,289 ft). You will need to pack a lunch and bring water or water purification equipment with you since there is no lodging along the route or at the lake. This hike brings you right next to the soaring rock and ice of the Annapurna Massif.

Sat Feb 1 (day 5)

Khopra Danda (3640 m)

About 4 hours from Chistibung
Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in February.

Overnight

more info on Khopra Danda

Side Trip to Khopra Danda Khayer Lake Day Trip
(1 extra day)

Khayer Lake Day Trip

Highlights: Khopra Danda
Difficulty: challenging
The long day hike to this remote sacred lake at the foot of Annapurna Fang is a strenuous but rewarding side trip climbing 1000 m from Khopra Danda to this small lake at 4660 m (15,289 ft). You will need to pack a lunch and bring water or water purification equipment with you since there is no lodging along the route or at the lake. This hike brings you right next to the soaring rock and ice of the Annapurna Massif.

Sun Feb 2 (day 6)
Chistibung (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.6°C (22°F) in February.
Swanta (2350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.3°C (60°F) and lows of about -1.7°C (29°F) in February. Overnight

Mon Feb 3 (day 7)
Ghorepani (2874 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.2°C (54°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in February. Overnight more info on Ghorepani

Tue Feb 4 (day 8)
Poon Hill (3210 m) About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.1°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.9°C (20°F) in February. more info on Poon Hill
Tikhedunga (1525 m) About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani (while not required it is recommended to add an overnight in Tikhedunga to avoid a very long day and more time on top of Poon Hill) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.3°C (69°F) and lows of about 3.3°C (38°F) in February.
Birethanti (1025 m) About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.3°C (74°F) and lows of about 6.3°C (43°F) in February.
Naya Pul (1000 m) About 45 minutes from Birethanti Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 6.4°C (44°F) in February.
Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara (Not Included) Estimated cost: $2.00 Travel time: about 2 hours Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in February. more info on Pokhara

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Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill trek (8 days) Annapurna Region, Nepal