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Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

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Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is a popular trekking route among Nepalese and foreigners too. It is a short and easy adventure around Annapurna region where any individual can have once in a lifetime memories. Stunning Sunrise view , the  panorama of Himalayas, natural and cultural importance of  place makes this trek extra beautiful. Poonhill view point offers rich view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchre and other Himalaya peaks. Gurungs and Magars are local inhabitants of Ghorepani and this place also offers cultural insight of these communities. Overview Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking begins from magnificient view of Pokhara. Ghorepani Poonhill or Ghandruk Trekking usually starts from Nayapul and crosses the Modi Khola following a trek to Hile, leasing you to Tikhedhunga which means Sharp Stones in Nepali. The trail gradually leads you through crimson Rhododendron forest as we advance forward to Nanga Thaanti, meaning naked patch because of its ope...

Muktinath Tour

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Muktinath Tour Muktinath lies at the Muktinath valley at an altitude of 3710 m in Mustang district of Nepal. Mukti means salvation, and Nath means god. This temple lies on the western side of Kalodanda in between Annapurna Himalayan (south) and Damodar Himalaya (north). Muktinath lies in the rain shadow area of the Great Himalaya and at the head of Jhong Khola (a tributary of Kali Gandaki) of the trans Himalayan dry zone. In Hinduism Muktinath is popular as “ Mukti Kshetra”.  This temple is considered to be 106th among the available 108 Divya Desam (premium temples) considered sacred by the Sri Vaishnava sect. It is also one of the 51 Shakti peethams. For Tibetan Buddhists, Muktinath is a very important place of dakinis, goddesses known as Sky Dancers, and one of the 24 Tantric places. They understand the murti to be a manifestation of Avalokiteśvara, who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.    Attraction ...

Rara Lake Tour

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Rara is the  biggest and most astonishing lake  of Nepal and is also Himalayan treasure of Nepal. Rara is the biggest lake of Nepal. It includes towering hills and is amazingly spectacular. The area covered by the lake is about 10.4 sq km (4 sq miles). Moreover, Rara Lake Tour provides you with the once in a lifetime experience. It is at an altitude of 3049 m. Regarding its etymology, the Bhote people from Karandara used to come here with their yaks and sheep from the south, the Hindus came here and sacrificed he-goats to worship. Moreover, the Bhotes then started to call this lake ‘Ra’-‘Ra t because ‘Ra’ means ‘he-goat’ and ‘Ra’ means ‘to roast’.  The length of Rara is five km and the breadth is 2 km. RARA LAKE TOUR Attraction The hills in its periphery have forest of pine or coniferous trees that adds to the panorama of this region to make the Rara region a ‘slice of paradise’. Towards the south in Millichaur has a small airport.Rara lies in the lap ...

Ghandruk Trekking

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Ghandruk Trekking Ghandruk (2010m) is small Gurung village lying in North West side of lakeside Pokhara. It is one of the most popular trekking routes of Nepal as Ghandruk is the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp too. Trekking in Ghandruk is one of the easy and short trekking of Nepal. One can reach Ghandruk in a day after short Hiking of 6-7 hours from Nayapool. Ghandruk is one of the most popular trekking routes of Nepal as it is one of the short & easy trekking routes to conquer. If you does not prefer trekking, then vehicle can help you to reach Ghandruk from Nayapool within 1.5 hour and then 1 hour hiking to the village. One can experience other villages like Hyangja, Phedi, Naudanda on the way to Ghandruk. Ghandruk  Trekking  is one of the most popular and easy trekking Nepal offers to its visitors. Duke Nepal Adventure is the best operator of Ghandruk trekking package as our package is economic and enjoyable too. Experience Ghandruk The actual h...