Pokhara the city of lakes, the paradise of Nepal is one of the most popular destinations for both international and domestic tourists of Nepal. Pokhara is about 200km away from Kathmandu. Flourished with astonishingly natural beauty and a touch of culture, Pokhara (900m) has satisfied one of the highest rates of tourists and gained a lot of popularity nationally and internationally – making it the nearest place to Kathmandu for travel.
Dhampus village is the most beautiful and popular village for short trek that can be done from Pokhara. It sits at an altitude of 1650 meters above the sea level and is inhabited by Gurungs, one of the ethnic group of Nepal preserving their own religion and culture. The village offers the spectacular close view of Annapurna and the view during sunset and sunrise is fantastic. The trekking also offers the scenic foothills along with charming villagers. The Mountain View is very beautiful and the trail is relatively easy.
Trip Details
Trip Route: Kathmandu-Dhampus-Pokhara-Kathmandu
Trip Duration: 2 nights & 3 days
Max Altitude: 1650 meters
Mode of Trip: Hotels in Pokhara, Tea houses/Lodges in ACAP region.
Grade: Easy
Trip Style: Guided Trip
Trip Category: Adventure
Meal Plan: Ap Plan (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Bed)
Highlights: Very easy and short trek that offers a glimpse mountain with the beautiful village of Ghandurk and Gurung’s unique culture.
Major Himalayan Sights: Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) 6993m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna South 7219m, Hiun Chuli 6441m, Mardi Himal 5553m, Annapurna III 7555m, Gangapurna 7454m, Dhaulagiri 8167m.
| Itinerary | |
| Day 1 |
Kathmandu-Dhampus Early morning we will drive from Kathmandu to Dhampus (225kms) takes about 8 hours, typical Nepali lunch will be provided on the way. We will reach Dhampus at around 5 pm. Evening we will have campfire/Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Dhampus-Pokhara We observe the early morning sunrise from Dhampus. The golden rays of the sun falling upon the silver mountains are an incredible sight. We will Explore Dhampus,Gurung village of Nepal.After having breakfast, we will descend back to Phedi passing through terraced farmed hills. We will visit Bindabasini temple which lies on the way. Reaching Pokhara we will have lunch.We will explore some touristic spot of Pokhara (Peace Pagoda, David falls, Gueptshowor Cave). You can explore the local street in the evening. We will serve you with the dinner and will have overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 3 |
Pokhara-Kathmandu Morning wake up call.We will visit Taal Bahari Temple.We will get back to the hotel. We will serve you with the breakfast and we will Check out from the hotel. We will visit Mahendra and Bats cave and will drive back to Kathmandu. The drive takes around 7 hours and passes through the winding hilly roads. We will serve you with the typical nepali lunch on the way and make a final departure for Kathmandu. |
Cost Includes
- Transportation by Comfortable Bus.
- 1 night Accommodation in Dhampus on Sharing basis.
- 1 night Accommodation in Pokhara on Sharing basis.
- 2 Breakfast , 3 Veg Lunch, 2 Non.Veg Dinner.
- Sightseeing
Cost Excludes
- Extra meals.
- Extra Overnight because of natural calamities, Beverages,
- Insurance and anything that is personal in nature.
- Entrance fee (David falls, Gupteshowor Cave, Boating to Tal Bahari, Bats cave and Mahendra Cave).
Please note that cost is calculated based on the no. of pax and trip date hence is subject to change accordingly.
