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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

This trek to north of Pokhara , the trek offer magnificent Himalayan view sighted from the top of Poon Hill. The Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoints for a camera to catch the Panoramic Himalaya including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and giant Dhaulagiri. Sunrise, Charming Nepali cultural villages, forests. You can not only enjoy a superb panorama of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri but also very splendid and magnificent view of sunrise. Poonhill is one of the most interesting features of this trekking tour.

The downward return trek becoming different from that of upwards, foes through one of the big forests of rhododendron of the world. If it is the month of may the complete forest becomes a mixture of white and red blossoms of rhododendron.

Trip Highlight

Pleasant feeling for being quite near tonature. The day after as you get to a place called Poonhill after walking up a distance of around an hour, you can not only enjoy a superb panorama of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri but also very splendid and magnificent view of sunrise. Poonhill is one of the most interesting features of this trekking tour


Fact of the Trips:

Starting from : Pokhara 7hrs tourist bus drive form Kathmandu or Or 30min fly
Ending at : Pokhara, 7hrs by tourist bus or 30min fly to Kathmandu.
Minimum altitude : Poon Hill (3210 m)
Culture : mixed but majority of Gurungs and Magars. (Pun).
Season : Sep - Dec and Mar - May
Grade info : Easy and Moderate
Mode of trekking tour : Lodge (Tea-house) trek
Total days :
8 Days trek + 4 days kathmandu
Trekking Hour : 4 hrs - 6 hrs ( 12 to 18 KM)

Trekking Map


Annapurna Region Trekking Map, Nepal Trekking Map

Itinerary Details

Days 1:
Arrive in Kathmandu airport
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, our local representative will meet and greet you at the airport and will assist with your transfers to your local hotel in Kathmandu. After rest look around Thamel.
Days 2:
Sight seeing in kathamndu (Hindus and Buddhist temple)
As kathamdnu is temple of the city. Visiting famous Hindus Pasupatinath temple and famous buddist temple buddhnath. Meeting guide and make gear ready. Overnight at Hotel.
Days 3:
Drive to Pokhara (900m)7 hrs by tourist bus or (25min by air by paying extra,Euro :60)
Pokhara is a beautiful valley town, with panoramic views of Annurpurna, Machapuchare, and Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is considerably less hectic than Kathmandu and is the starting point of your trek. Explore beautiful Phewa Lake, known for its tranquility and picture perfect postcards; or visit Devi Falls, a minor waterfall named after a tourist that fell inside. Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara.
Days 4:
Drive to Nayapul (1010m) and trek to Tikhedungha (1570m) 3.30hrs walk.
Arrive to Nayapul and After a short walk along the banks of the Modi Khola river, we reach Birethanti (1015m), a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From here, the trail continues along the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola before climbing steadily up the side of the valley to Hille (1495m) before reaching Tikhedungha at 1570m. Today's walk is a short and relatively easy climb to allow you to get used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. Overnight in guesthouse.(Lodge)
Days 5:
Trek to Ghorepani (2840m) 6hrs walk.
Leaving Tikhedhunga, we continue with our journey with a steep climb up Ulleri. Uleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m before arriving at Ghorepani at 2840m. Ghorepani is a relatively large village with excellent views of the Annurpurna range, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Here you can stock up on supplies such as drinking water, snacks etc. Overnight in guesthouse.
Days 6:
Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2710m) 5hrs walk.
From Ghorepani, we wake up early morning to visit Poon Hill (2 hrs), for the spectacular sunrise over the Annurpurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. An excellent vantage point, Poon Hill provides an unobstructed view of the high Himalayas. Here we spend an hour or so before returning back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Leaving Ghorepani, we climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests toward Deurali (2960m) before reaching Tadapani. Overnight in guesthouse.
Days 7:
Trek to Ghandruk (2000m) 3hrs walk.
From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal; they have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. We have the afternoon to visit the Farmers Village, Museum and explore the village. Overnight at guesthouse.
Days 8:
Trek to Nayapul (1010m) and drive to Pokhara
Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul after a short drive back to Pokhara. Mostly downhill to Sauli bazaar and pretty flat to Nayapul.You can see farming Terrace and local life style. We arrive in Nayapul where our private vehicle will drive us back to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara hotel.
Days 9:
Drive back to Kathmandu,7 hrs by tourist bus or (25min by air by paying extra$: 90)
This morning, we depart at approximately 7.30am for Kathmandu by tourist bus. Lunch is provided along the way and we arrive back in Kathmandu at around 2-3.00pm. The rest of the evening is free and easy. Overnight at hotel.
Days10:
Sight seeing to Bhaktipure and rest of the day is shopping or free and easy.
Days 11:
Local representative will transfer to International airport.
Days 12:
Depart. From hotel and transfer to Airport.

 

Note:You can only book 8 days trekking trip without kathmandu valley sightseeing and hotel.

Cost: Please kindly write us

Cost Include:

  1. Airport picks up & Droop.
  2. Guide and porter(Helper) Assistance guide and runner for bigger group.
  3. All food (Break fast, Lunch& Dinner.)
  4. Accommodation. (Lodge)
  5. Hot drinks. (Tea, coffee & Hot chocolate) 3 times a days.
  6. Land transportation.
  7. TIMS (Trekking information Management System)
  8. Annapurna conservation entry Permit.
  9. All food, drinks, Lodge, salary, Insurance, Medical, Equipments, all transport etc for trekking staff.
  10. Four night's tourist stander hotel with break fast in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  11. Sight seeing with guide and Temple entry permit in Kathamndu.
  12. Down Jacket and down sleeping bag.
  13. All taxes.


Cost Exclude:

  1. Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes, client's personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses etc
  2. Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.


Note: Departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable conditions like weather hazards, trail slides, and avalanches.

 
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