Ghorepani poon hill trek map / Annapurna Panoramic trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with nepalguideinfo.com

Poonhill trek is a colourful short foray into the Annapurna region. This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peaks of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountains on Earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m.) and Annapurna (8,091m.) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before your eyes. This is a rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

TRIP FACTS

Ghorepani trek

Trip Duration: 10 days)

Grade: Moderate

Max. Altitude: 3210 m

Season: Sep - May

Trekking: Teahouse

Accommodation: 3 nights Kathmandu, 2 night in Pokhara at Hotel & 4 nights in trekking lodge

Transportation: private vehicle

Group Size: 1 & More pax

Cost: USD $497.00 per person

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 Kathmandu arrival & Picup to Airport to Hotel Nepalguideinfo.com Over Night at Hotel Nepalaya B/B/ Or Holyhimalaya (1300m)

Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal.You will be met on airport and transferred to your hotel. After the arrival, the group will be formally introduced to Guide for the activities over the next few days. One should pay attention in particular to the safety aspects of the briefing. Any questions or doubts should be asked and clarified at this time. We check your insurance details and other requirement for your trekking.

Day 02 Kathmandu To Pokhara and Over night at Hotel Pokhara View B/B(914/6 hrs.) Drive

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes about six hours. You depart for the six hours drive to Pokhara (915m,), 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Taal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This drive will take most of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to fall in love with its beauty.

You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 25 minutes.

Day 03 Pokhara to Nayapul Drive Trek to Tokhedhunga at Mamata Guest House (1577m/ 5hrs . Full Board.

Trek from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) by car which takes one and half hours drive. Now you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours. After breakfast at hotel you could drive by car or van for one and half hours to Nayapul. Then you start your trekking. The first part of your trek is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend gently to the final destination of the day. The majority people here are Gurung and their religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in agricultural activities, tourism business and some in Gorkha and Indian regiments

Day 04 Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani at Hotel Kamala(2675 m/5.5hrs) Full Board.

Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) and it takes about six hours. To begin your trek, you could ascend steeply for the early 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, you could see good view of Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m.) South. Now your trail is quite easier passing through forest and descends gently up to the final camp. You could see some of the wild life such as monkey and various species of birds.

Day 05 Ghorepani to Poonhil(3180 m) and Tadapani at Hotel Supper View(2675 m/6hrs) Full board.

Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) which takes about five and half hours. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650 m.) through the deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. En route, you frequently see waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, local birds and green scenarios. Tadapani is a small village surrounded by beautiful forests which grants you a magnificent view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, Annapurna II and so on.

Day 06 Tadapani to Ghandruk at Hotel Annapurna(1950m/5hrs) Full board.

Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) and it takes about three hours. It is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You could hear different kinds of birds chirping on the way. This is one of the popular destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village even you are going to visit Gurung Museum in Ghandruk. There is a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village you could see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.

Day 07 Ghandruk to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara at Hotel Pokhara view BL/B

Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via Birethanti which takes about 5 hours. This day you trek descend through Kimshe to Shaulo Bazaar. From here your trail goes quite flat until you retrace back to Birethanti. You need to walk almost half an hour to get to Nayapul. Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara by taxi. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 08 Pokhara to Kathmandu At Hotel Nepalaya / Holihimalaya B/B

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Toyota van that takes about six hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Burnisher you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You are then directly taken to the hotel.

You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.

Day 09 Free Day in Kathmandu so you can do city tour or relaxing by walking around Thamel.

In the evening having farewell dinner at Nepali Traditional restaurant with cultural group dance.

Day 10 Final Departure.

All too soon it's time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure kingdom

COST INCLUDES:

# Arrival & Departure as per itinerary by private car .

# Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara with Breakfast

# Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.

# Pokhara to Nayapul & Phedi to Pokhara Transportation by private car.

# All necessary documentation for trekking

# 1 escorted with English speaking guide during trekking