Driving time: 7 to 8 hours hours
The mountain scenery along the drive looks like a magnificent amphitheatre of staggering scale and the scenes in the passing villages are astonishing. You will spend the night in Pokhara, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the ambience of Lakeside, or have a short walk around the valley and check out the restaurants and shops.
Driving times: 1:30 hrs. Trekking times 3 to 4hrs.
From Pokhara after Taxi stop you will start your hiking toward to Birethanti from here your trail slowly climbs to via Sudame and Hile than to Tikhedhunga Here, you will spend the night.
Trekking times: 6 to 7hrs.
You will start by climbing up hill, through rhododendron forest, passing the village of Ulleri. This is home of the Magar people (the largest ethnic people in Nepal). You will then carry on to Ghorepani, another big Magar village that is the gateway to Poon Hill. Here, you will have an overnight stay.
Trekking times: 6 to 7hrs.
Your first destination is Poon Hill (3200m). If you wake up early enough, you can arrive for the magnificent sunrise over Mt Fishtail, the Annapurna Range and the Dhaulagiri range. This is a real hot spot for views of the Himalayan’s. You can see over a dozen peaks rising and shinning into the sky. After your visit, you will head back to your lodge to have breakfast and commence trekking to Tadapani, for next destination.
The first half of the trek is along a ridge with huge rhododendron forest. You will reach to Gurung hill for another view point it is same height as poon hill and you will straight and descend to Deurali for tea break. from Deurali, you will trek along the stream that flows beneath lush, green jungle. Keep your eyes open for different kinds of birds and of course, monkeys! You will spend the night in Tadapani, which is situated in the midst of one of the largest rhododendron forests of the area
Hiking distance: 3 to 4 hours
The trail drops down to Kimrong village and climbs straight up the Kimrong hill. From here, it is a 1 hour hike to Ghandruk. Ghangruk is one of the most beautiful villages in Nepal and is the residence of the Gorkha people. The lodges have great facilities and there is also a Gurung museum and visitor center. Enjoy an overnight stay.
Hiking distance: 4 hours / driving distance: 1 hour
You will walk the trail to Nayapul, where you can have lunch and catch a taxi to Pokhara. Spending another night in the city will give you the chance to further explore around.
There may be over 1000 trekking companies in Kathmandu, but Malung Treks is as unique as the trek it will provide for you. Their motto “Guests are gods” rings true, especially in their attention to detail and hospitality. They are an honest community of experienced trekkers who truly want to show you the beauty of their country. Bal Kumar Khaling Rai was my guide through Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp. To be honest, this trip would not have been the same without him. Every step of the way felt like an adventure; he taught me fascinating facts about the jungle and Nepali culture. I learned to see the Himalayas through the eyes of a local, to notice which plants made good medicinal soup, how to make a toy out of bamboo shoots, or how to make local alcohol Raksi. Bal made me feel welcome to be part of their culture, and not like an outsider. Bal is very good at accommodating your needs - he made jokes all the time and he noticed when I was feeling weak. He made sure I was physically taken care of and he was able to adjust our itinerary on the spot. He always wanted to bring me to the hotels with the best views, best service, and best local foods. Nepal is a beautiful country, with breathtaking mountains and hospitable people. It is even more so because of Bal and Malung Treks. If you want a good time in Nepal, make a reservation through them and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
We went on a 7-day trek to the Langtang Valley with Prakash! It was an amazing experience and Prakash was a very good guide for us. We had an incredible time together with stunning views and lots of card games. Looking forward to the next trek!
My Dad and I traveled to Nepal in January 2016. It was the trip of a lifetime & our trip wouldn't have been the same without Raj Kumar Rai I would 100% recommend Malung Treks & Expedition to any and all of my friends & family traveling to Nepal.
