世界でもたぐいまれなる麗容と高度を誇る大山塊がドラマティックに眼前に現れるこのガンドルンのトレックを行けば、胸の高鳴りを禁じ得ません。それらの山々との高度差を実感するのはまことに貴重な体験です。標高850mのポカラから30kmも離れていないところに、何の障害物もなく、標高6997mのマチャプチャレの頂がそびえています。このあたりの景観のすばらしさは、言葉では伝えようもなく、一度見ていただくほかはありません。

信じがたいほどの高度差、複雑な地勢、快適な気候は豊かな野生を育み、このトレッキングはナチュラリストの理想境となっております。インドとチベットのもっとも重要な交易ルートを帰路にとりますが、これは巡礼者のメインルートでもあります。交易の隊商、ヒンズー教徒、仏教徒が行き交うこのルートは有名なゴルカ連隊の主力マガール族とグルン族の居住地でもあります。

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The most exciting area in Nepal,Ghandrung, situated north of Pokhara offers some of the most dramatic close-up views of some of the most beautiful and highest mountains in the world. The abrupt variations in altitude found here are astonishing. The summit of Machhapuchre (6,997m) is less than 30km from Pokhara (850m) with no obstructing ranges to spoil the views. In fact the views in this whole area are fabulous.

The incredible altitudinal range, unusual geography and a pleasant climate make trekking in this area a real naturalist's dream. The return trail follows one of the most important trading routes between India and Tibet. This is also a major pilgrimage route. We meet traders and both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The Magars and Gurungs (the backbone of the famous Gurkha regiment) live here.

After driving or flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, we meet our trekking crew and lunch. We then take an easy flat trail through Pokhara,past the Tibetan Refugee Camp through the sprawling village of Hengja where we camp for the night.

Day 2 Above Dhampus 1982m 5 walking hrs

We have an hour walk through the valley before climbing up to Dhampus village where we take lunch. After lunch we reach the top of the ridge, where we have magnificent views. These skyline is dominated by Mt. Annapurna South (7,223m), Annapurna II (7,937m) and Machhapuchre. We continue through the thick forests to camp in full view of the peaks.

We climb through a rhododendron forest (2,160m) where various birds can be seen.Then we descend to the picturesque village of Landrung and camp there.

We climb up a staircase to the Gurung villages of Ghandrung.This village is beautifully set against the peaks of Annapurna south and Huichuli.We relax and explore after a short day's walk.

We follow the Modi Khola valley to Mohariya. The views of the valley and Annapurna ranges are excellent all day. We camp at Birenthanti after dropping down to Modi Khola.

We climb up to Chandrakot village. Here we stop and visit the British Agricultural Farm, an experimental station growing fruits, trees and vegetables. We continue along the ridge to Kaski, one of the most important villages in the history of Nepal. The present King's ancestors can be traced back to this village.

We descend along the ridge, walk around the lake top to the township of Pokhara, and spend the rest of the day exploring the bazzar.