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Horse Riding Adventure in Ghorepani Poon Hill |
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Nepal is the world's number one adventure
playground for mountain bikers. Through mountain
biking trip is one of the most amazing
activities for travelers in Nepal which is
possibility ranges from a low land of just few
hundred feet above the sea level to the highest
point on earth and one to several days tours are
available to suit your fitness level and
personal preference. Mustang is a best place for
biking trekking in Nepal, which lies in the
northern central part of Nepal and at the top of
the Kaligandaki River where the languages,
culture and traditions are alike to those of the
Tibetan people. This area is consider as one of
the most interesting and picturesque places in
Nepal. The whole area has an isolated and
mystical feel to it, enchanting and inspiring
visitors to this region. The upper Mustang is
dominated by an endless expanse of yellow and
grey rolling hills made smooth by the wind. We
traverse this lonely landscape on mountain
biking via several passes (The highest being the
Nyi-La at 3990m), camping in villages nestled in
their green irrigated oasis until we reach the
spectacular walled town of Lo-Monthang.
Visually, this is an extraordinary place and
home of the Mustang Raja (King) as well as some
beautiful temples and monasteries. The people of
Upper Mustang are always curious about new
arrivals and we can expect children, with scary
wind blown hair and apple red cheeks, will
gather to confront the spectacle of foreign
visitors. The abrasive lifestyle required to
survive is easily evident here.
This biking trek begins after flight from
Pokhara to Jomsom on the upper Kali Gandaki
River between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri , our
biking trekking holiday to Mustang allows us to
explore a weird and wonderful landscape of
eroded conglomerate cliffs, colored by natural
earth pigments - reds, yellows, browns and
blues. Biking trekking across passes of up to
4100m; we will also be walking through a
succession of picturesque white painted Mustang
villages and Tibetan monasteries, set against a
backdrop of the distant snow-capped peaks of the
Himalayas. We have a day to explore our ultimate
destination for excursion in Lo Manthang, a
fairy-tale walled city and the capital of
Mustang which is quite unlike anything else in
Nepal. This enlightening biking trekking
adventure to Mustang in Nepal will surely appeal
to those looking to explore a very special part
of the Himalaya and finally by flight from
Jomsom to Pokhara or continue biking trek to
Ghorepani Poon hill and ending Himalayan
adventure trip at Pokhara.
The upper Mustang biking adventure trip also can
be combine an alternative day Helicopter tour
programs for a people who have limit time and
are not able to trek due to the physical
conditions. As well as, this adventure trip can
be combine also another alternatively for horse
ride back who have interest to ride the horse in
the classic scenery of the high Tibetan plateau.
 Horse
Riding Adventure in Ghorepani Poon Hill – 14 Days
(Horse Riding Adventure Combining with Rafting
and Chitwan)
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Trip Code |
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NAP-HRS-002 |
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Trip Cost |
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USD 1365 per person |
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Group Size |
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Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
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Accessibility |
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Fly or drive to Pokhara, by land 7-hrs and by
air 25 minute |
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The Route |
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Maximum altitude (3200m) Poon Hill, 5/6-hrs
average horse riding/walking per day, easy
trail. |
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Trip Facilities |
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Well managed teahouse/Lodges. |
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Season |
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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
Highlights of Ghorepani Horse Riding Tour
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Visit temple, Art/architecture and Pagodas,
heritage sites in Kathmandu
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Mid -hill cultural explore, Gurung, Magar,
Brahmin, and Ksetri are the inhabitants
mainly
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One of the best views from Poon Hill
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Unforgettable short journey with horse
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A great photographic site showing whole
Annapurna, Dhaulagiri ranges
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Conserved wilderness
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Excellent views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri,
Annapurna South, Mahhapurche
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Sunrise at Poonhill, Explore Gurung culture
in Ghandruk
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Visit Annapurna conservation office.
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Lake valley of Pokhara
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Day rafting adventure in Trisuli River
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Wildlife activities in natural heritage
sites of Chitwan National Park
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Outlined Itinerary |
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Days |
Particulars |
Altitude/Time |
Highlights |
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01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu |
1317m |
Welcomed you by our representative,
transfer to hotel, free time. |
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02 |
Excursion day in Kathmandu |
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Group meeting and briefing |
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Drive to Pokhara |
820m/7-hrs |
Scenic drive through the bank of
Trishuli & Marshyangdi River |
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Drive to Nayapul (1115m) then start
horse ride to Tirkhedhunga |
1540m/5-hrs |
First day real horse riding adventure on
the terraced farmland |
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05 |
Horse ride to Ghorapani |
2870m/6-hrs |
3280 stone step, Magar village, biggest
Rhododendron forest, great view of
Annapurna range |
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06 |
Early hike to Poon Hill (3200m) and
horse ride to Tadapani |
2630m/6-hrs |
Hike to Poon Hill and enjoy fantastic
views of Annapurna range |
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07 |
Horse ride to Ghandrung village |
1940m/6-hrs |
Traditional Gurung village and their
culture |
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08 |
Horse ride to Nayapul (1115m) and drive
back to Pokhara |
820m/4-hrs |
Last day of horse ride trip |
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09 |
Excursion around Pokhara Valley |
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Visit main attraction of Pokhara valley |
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10 |
Dive to Chitwan National Park via
Rafting at Trishuli River |
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3-hrs raft and drive to Chitwan |
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Full day wildlife activities in Chitwan |
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Wildlife activities, brief by naturalist
guide. |
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12 |
Drive to Kathmandu |
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Scenic drive to Kathmandu, farewell
meeting and Dinner |
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13 |
Excursion day in Kathmandu |
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14 |
Departure day |
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Flight onward destination |
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Cost Includes
Fee: National Park
entrance permit & TIMS card
Activities: Sightseeing,
horse ride trekking, River
rating and Chitwan National Park
trip as per itinerary.
Equipment: Sleeping bag if
necessary
Accommodation: 4 night’s
hotel in Kathmandu, 3 night
hotel in Pokhara and 4 nights
lodges during trekking and 2
night lodge at Chitwan National
Park.
Food: Full board on
teahouse [Breakfast, lunch and
dinner] during the trekking,
Chitwan, 7 breakfasts and one
farewell Dinner in Kathmandu.
Staffs: Group
Leader/Guide, necessary
supporter, horse horsemen, river
guide and naturalist guide at
Chitwan
Transportation:
Arrival/Departure transfer and
surface road-head
transportation.
Company & Government’s
service charge: All
applicable Government taxes &
official service charges. And
Crew’s, daily wages/salary,
food, equipment, air and
road-head transportation |
Cost Excludes
- - International flight,
departure taxes
- Travel insurance covering with
emergency Helicopter rescue
- Personal equipment
- Lunch & Dinner while in City
- Bar bills & Beverages
- Tips/Gratuities for trekking
crews
- Temple and Monastery entrance
fee while sightseeing in city
- Optional activities
And unforeseen expenses which
are out of control by Nepal
Adventure Point
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Detail Itinerary
DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu:
Upon arrival at Tribhuwan
international airport, welcomed
by our representative and
transfer to hotel. The remainder
of the afternoon is at leisure.
A pre-trek briefing will be
given in the evening at hotel
about the daily program
activities by your Group
Leader/Guide.
DAY 02: Excursion around
Kathmandu Valley: After
breakfast the day will start
with a guided tour of
Kathmandu's historical and
spiritual key attractions;
including the historic Kathmndu
Durbar Square, the famous
'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath)
and then finally visit to Patan
Durbar square which is situated
the heart of the city
constitutes the focus of
visitor's attraction. In the
evening there will be pre-trip
discussion where you can meet
your group leader/guide then you
can ask any questions you may
have.
DAY 03: Kathmandu drives to
Pokhara: This day after
breakfast being early in the
morning before 7:00 AM. This
morning you will be drive to
Pokhara (200km), departure at
7:00 AM in the morning,
approximately 6/7 hrs away by
tourist bus. You will be
arriving late afternoon at
Pokhara approximately 2:00
O’clock. From the Pokhara valley
you can see one of the most
beautiful Himalayan panoramas in
the world. The Annapurna and
famous "Fishtail" mountain peak
of Machhapuchhare tower over the
tropical setting of Pokhara and
you spend there will be the
scenic highlight of your trip.
You're free in Pokhara valley
also called "Magic Land" or
Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore
the various interesting place as
your own like boating in Fewa
lake over looking the region of
Annapurna range of Himalayas.
DAY 04: Pokhara drive to
Nayapul and horse ride to
Tirkhedhunga: After
breakfast from Pokhara we drive
to Nayapul (1050m) which is take
one and half hours drive then
our real horse riding trek begin
following the path of Modi Khola
passing Birethanti (1115m), a
large and prosperous town. From
there you will reach
Tirkhedhunga (1577m) which takes
about four hours.
DAY 05: Tirkhedhunga horse
ride to Ghorepani: After
breakfast your horse ride trek
begins from Tirkhedhunga. The
riding trail crosses Tikhedhunga
you could ascend continuing
riding steeply to the large
Magar village of Ulleri (2080m)
and ride to Banthanti (2250m).
On the way, you could see good
view of Machhapuchhre or Fish
Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli
(6441m.), and Annapurna South
((7219m). Now your horse riding
trail easier passing through
rhododendron forest gently ride
to Nanggethanti (2460m) and
riding an hour uphill you will
reach Ghorepani. On the way to
Ghorepani you could see some of
the wild life such as monkey and
various species of birds.
DAY 06: Ghorepani horse ride
to Tadapani via Poon Hill:
Early morning hike to Poon Hill
(3200m). This day you can enjoy
the sunrise view over Mt.
Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak
(6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha
Shikhar (7847m), Mt. Annapurna I
(8091m), Annapurna South
(7219m), Annapurna III (7855m),
Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna
IV (7525m), Annapurna II
(7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m)
and other numerous snowcapped
mountain peaks. After breakfast
start horse ride to Tadapani.
You will ride the horse till to
Gurung Hill, crossing pine and
rhododendron forests with
excellent views you will walk
down to Deaurali (3190m),
further walk down to Banthati
(2650m). Passing Banthati horse
ride down to the small river and
climbing up the trail heads to
Tadapani.
DAY 07: Tadapani horse ride
to Ghandrung village: The
trail descends steeply through
the forest to Bhaisi Kharka.
Then the trail further descends
to a stream, crossing the stream
the trail proceeds towards
Ghandrung, a beautiful village
where you can have excellent
views of Annapurna South and
also the headquarters of
Annapurna Conservation Area
Project.
DAY 08: Ghandrung horse ride
to Nayapul and drive back to
Pokhara: From Ghandrung the
horse ride trail descends to
Chane (1690m) and to Kimchi
(1640m). Following the ridge
downhill to Kehone Danda then to
Kliu (1390m) and on to a
suspension bridge over the Sadhu
Khola, finally arriving
alongside the Modi Khola you
will reach to Shauli Bazaar
(1140m). Passing through the
lovely birch forest you will get
to Lamakhet and then to
Birethanti (1100m). Riding about
half an hour you will reach to
Napapul from where end our horse
riding trip then from Nayapul we
drive to Pokhara
DAY 09: Excursion around
Pokhara Valley: We go on a
full day tour of Pokhara where
we will visit various parts of
the lakeside city, and enjoy one
of the most beautiful panoramas
in the world made up by the
Annapurna Himal, the majestic
Machhapuchhare and other
surrounding snowcapped peaks. In
the afternoon we will visit
Bindebasni temple, (Hindu
Goddess), Seti George, Davis
Falls and the Tibetan Refugees
Camp where barter trading is
still being practiced.
DAY 10–12: Pokhara – Rafting
– Chitwan – Kathmandu: You
will proceed to your rafting
destination on tenth day, i.e.,
to rafting starting point of
Trisuli river. You will enjoy
whitewater rafting in Trisuli
River along with lunch by its
side. Later that day, you drive
to Chitwan to enjoy the flora
and fauna of Chitwan National
Park, the oldest national park
in Nepal which is situated in
subtropical inner Terai lowlands
of South Central Nepal. In
Chitwan enjoy elephant back
safari, canoeing elephant ride
and breeding centre visit, bird
watching and see wild animals
like rhinos, peacocks,
crocodiles, deer’s etc. You will
visit deep in the national park
on elephant back. You will see
one-horned rhinoceros, several
types of deer, monkeys, wild
boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard
and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal
tiger. After 2-3-hours of
elephant safari, you can enjoy
canoeing river. Later in the
evening, you will enjoy Tharu
cultural program. The next day,
you will finish your tea/coffee
rather fast because you will be
going for bird watching. You can
have the most thrilling and
exciting wildlife experience of
your lifetime in Chitwan
National Park. You will be back
to Kathmandu the same day.
DAY 13: Leisure day in
Kathmandu: This full day at
leisure to rest, relax or
explore the local area in
Kathmandu or do a bit of last
minute shopping. You also have
the option of doing some
sight-seeing. Evening will have
farewell meeting & dinner at
Nepali typical restaurant.
DAY 14: Departure day:
After breakfast you will have
some free time until the time to
leave the international airport
for your final departure. |
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