Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the best trekking trails with a beautiful natural environment, various cultures, and old heritage, which leads you to an elevation of 3210 meters. The Annapurna trekking region in Nepal is a very popular trek paradise. So, it is a very popular area that offers a spectacular trekking experience for trekkers from all over the world. The Annapurna region is one of the most famous and popular trekking destinations in Nepal. Moreover, the area has a presence of such peaks and mountains as the Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu or Machhapuchhre.
These mountains emerge within the distance throughout your trek, giving you a factual Himalayan experience and lots of enjoyment. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers Trekking through the flat villages and mountain communities that can expose you to the range of various cultures. So, It includes that of Gurung, Magars, Manangi, Thakali individuals and diverse inhabitant ethnic teams.
Detailed itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport – (1360m.)
On your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
If you wish to comprehend Nepal’s historical and cultural values, sightseeing in Kathmandu valley is crucial. Kathmandu, the capital city of, Nepal is a popular destination for tourists. This city offers a marvelous combination of mix religion of Hinduism, Buddhism and some imported culture. Kathmandu carries the cultural and religious legacy that can be found at temples, monuments, and artifacts. Patan and Bhaktapur are neighbor cities that reflect a similar legacy.
In the half-day tour, you will be guided to Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. Pashupatinath is a Hindu Shrine where people worship Lord Shiva whereas Boudhanath is the biggest stupa of Nepal.
And for the rest of the day, we will prepare for the trek. You can buy your missing equipment for your trek.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu (1350 M/4429ft) to Pokhara (850m/2788ft), 7/8 hrs or 25 minutes flight in option,
After early morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for a flight to Pokhara. It’s a 25mins flight where you can enjoy an idyllic view of the Himalayan range. Or, you can drive on a bus which is about 6-7hrs through tourist bus enjoying countryside highway at the bank of the Trishuli River.
Overnight at Pokhara
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1070 m/3510ft), 1 hrs and trek to Thrikhedhunga (1419 M/4655ft), 3-4 hrs,
After early morning breakfast, we will drive for 1-2 hr to Naya Pool. Naya Pool is a Small Village close to the highway. Then we will trek along the Bhurung river to reach Tikhedhunga, which is about 3-4 hrs of a walk.
Overnight in Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Trek from Thikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2860 M/9383ft), 5-6 hrs,
After breakfast, we will ascend slightly up to the Ulleri village which is about 6-7hrs through pleasant Rhododendron forest and then we will arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass.
Overnight in Ghorepani.
Day 06: Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (3210 M/10531ft) back to teahouse and trek to Tadapani (1190 M/3904), 5-6 hrs,
We will wake up early morning and walk to Poon Hill for about one hour to observe the. sun-rise and a magnificent Mountain View with wide Himalaya range up to 8000m. Then we will walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start our trekking to Tadapan, which is about 6-7 hrs of the walk.
Overnight in Tadapani.
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940 M/6364ft),
After breakfast, we will start the trek from Tadapani trek to Ghandruk (1,940m.) After 4 to 5 hours of trekking, we will stay overnight at Lodge camp and enjoy the Gurung community dancing and singing.
Overnight at Ghandruk.
Day08: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070 M/3510ft), 4-5 hrs and drive to Pokhara, 1-2 hrs,
We will continue to trek through the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk and spend some time exploring the beauty. After this, we get moving towards Nayapul and finally drive to Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara
Day 09: Pokhara (850 m/2788) to Kathmandu (1350 M/4429),
After breakfast, we will head for the Kathmandu memorizing the good memories in this trip.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Departure
Trip Includes
- Pick- up & drop-off Airport-Hotel-Airport,
- Guided City Tour in Kathmandu
Kathmandu & Pokhara hotel accommodations (Bed-Breakfast Basis), - Bus Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (Yourself & staff) or flight in option,
- Private transport Pokhara-Naya Pool-Pokhara,
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit,
- TIMS Permit (Trekker’s Information Management System),
- Teahouse-Lodge accommodation at trek,
- Three meals everyday while on the trek: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner,
- Experienced English-speaking government license holder mountain trekking guide,
- Experienced & strong mountain trekking porter,
- All program according to itineraries on full board,
- Wages, food, transportation, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staff during the,
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepali cultural restaurant,
- Rescue arrangements,
- Local and government TAX-VAT etc.