Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
Trip profile
- Trip Name: Ghorepani Poon-Hill Trekking
- Destination: Nepal
- Duration: 9 days
- Trekking type: Easy
- Maximum altitude: 3210m
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, teahouse during trekking
- Transportation: Private car, Tourist Bus
- Best season: March, April, May, September, October, November
- Group size: 5-16
Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is a short easy trekking trail suitable for any fitness level and age group. Those who have either short holiday or have trouble to go in high altitude, this trip is a perfect one. Passing by amazing hill stations and ethnic villages, it offers wonderful splendors of greatest natural significances.
Poon Hill is a finest viewing point of entire Annapurna sanctuary including some of top towering mountains in the world. Annapurna I (8091m- 10th highest in the world), Dhaulagiri (8167m- 7th highest), Manaslu (8156m- 8th highest) looks impressive by play of light on sunrise. The trail takes us to charming villages of Gurung, Magar and Tamang settlements. The fantastic waterway through rhododendron forests is just like the way to heaven. Enjoy your holiday by making a right choice.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome in Nepal. Nepal All Trekking meets you at arrival gate in Kathmandu airport. Exchange greeting, do brief introduction and shift to hotel with the pre-arranged private vehicle. At evening we accompany you for a welcome dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant.
Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m)
After morning breakfast, drive to Pokhara (200km west/ 6-7 hours drive). On the way enjoy superb view of scenic foothills, rapid rivers, rustic villages and terraces. Pokhara is one of the beautiful cities on earth with lakes, caves, waterfalls, Mountain View and etc. Reaching Pokhara check in your hotel and visit around Phewa Lake and Lakeside city. Overnight Pokhara. (6-7 hours drive)
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1070 m) & trek to Tikhedhunga (1540 m)
Leaving Pokhara we drive through Zigzag way to Nayapul (1070m). From Nayapul our actual trekking journey starts walking through small town, villages, suspension bridges over fast flowing streams and muddy roadway. Hile is a big village with many guest houses and lunch places. About an hour more walk through gradual up trail takes us to our destination Tikhedhunga. (5 hours trek)
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2860 m)
Walk though steep stone staircases till to the village of Ulleri (1960m). Beyond, trail is pretty easy through gradual up and down hills. Passing through pleasing rhododendron forests, scattered villages and window view of shining mountains, our way to Ghorepani is much refreshing. Ghorepani is a well settled touristic village of the area. (5-6 hours walk)
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (2630m)
Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) to view eye catching sunrise over Annapurna Mountains. Plus 14 high rising mountains (Annapurna family, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, Hiunchuli etc.) in 180 degree panorama is just out of the world. Enjoy the superb moments and back to hotel. After breakfast continue trek to Tadapani. We’ll walk through rhododendron and fir forest along evenly up-down trail. Overnight Tadapani. (5-6 hours trek)
Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk (1940 m)
Today we’ll trek all the way downhill to cultural village of Ghadruk. While passing through dense forest, it our chance to encounter with species of flora and fauna. Ghandruk is the 2nd biggest Gurung village in Nepal, rich for their preserved cultural and historical moralities. Stay overnight in local own guest house of Ghandruk. (3-4 hours trek).
Day 7: Trek to Nayapul (1070 m) and drive back to Pokhara
Today we will come back to modernization. Mostly descending though varied landscapes, scenic foothills and rustic villages, we pass by Syauli Bazaar, Birethanti and finally to Nayapul. We’ll drive back to Pokhara and stay overnight in a chosen hotel. (4-5 hours trek, 1.5 hours drive)
Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu
After breakfast we leave Pokhara by driving back to Kathmandu. Enjoy varied beauty of hilly Nepal for last time. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check in your hotel and enjoy rest of day. Go to buy souvenirs for your friends and family. Thamel is famous as one of the best souvenir market. Stay overnight Kathmandu. (6-7 hours drive)
Day 9: Departure
Today is final day of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. At about 3 hours before your flight time, transfer to airport and fly to your next destination. Nepal All Trekking always loves to welcome you in Nepal.
