Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu
You may arrive at Kathmandu at any time. Our airport representative will greet you and helps you to check in your trip hotel. He will explain the program further. There are no planned activities for the day. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 6 hours’ drive.
Your guide will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 AM. He will escort you to the bus station. The tourist bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30am. The scenery along the road is dramatic. You can see the river, valleys, cascading rice terraces and rocky gorges. Upon arrival, check in hotel. In the evening, you may enjoy leisure boating on the scenic Phewa Lake. You can see the reflection of the Mount Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Range on the crystal clear water of the Lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1570m) Duration: 1 hour drive and 4 hour walking
You will drive to Nayapul, from where the trek commence. It takes about an hour drive on a private vehicle to reach Nayapul. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015m). Birethanti is a large village with many shops and teahouses. From here, the trail continues through the village. We follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail ascends steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495m. After a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,570m. Today’s walk is relatively easy and short, a preparation to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 4: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2850m) Duration: 7-8 hours walking.
We begin a day by crossing a stream on a suspension bridge near the camp site at Tikhe Dhunga. The trail climbs a steep stone staircase (which has about 3300 steps). We then reach to the large Magar village of Ulleri at 2080m. Above the village, the trail ascends gently through cultivated fields and pastures. After a one hour’s walk above Ulleri, there is a camp site for a rest and water stop. The trail crosses two sparkling streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. In Nangethanti, we will do our lunch. Thanti is a Nepali word meaning “rest house”. Thanti is a Nepali word meaning “rest house”. The trail will be covered by snow in the winter season. From Nangethanti we will climb to Ghorepani at 2850m. Ghorepani offers the spectacular panorama of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Nilgiri (6940m) Annapurna I (8091m) Hiunchuli (6441m) and more. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 5: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and onto Tadapani (2610m) Duration: 7 hours walking
Today, we will get up early and hike to Poon Hill (3210m). Poon Hill is a vantage point from where you can see a superb view of the sunrise and a panoramic view of the Himalaya, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and others. After catching a beautiful scene in your memory and camera, we will come back to Ghorepani. We will do our breakfast. We then continue walking to Tadapani. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 6: Tadapani to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 4 hours walking and 2 hours’ drive
From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. The trail from Ghandruk is easy walk all downhill to Kimche. We then drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1337m) Duration: 6 hours’ drive
Scenic drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Farewell
A representative from Visit View Nepal Treks will take you to the airport approx. 3 hours before the scheduled flight.
What's included
- Airport pick up and drop- off by private transport
- Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
- Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Surface transfer to and from Pokhara on tourist bus
- Surface transfer to and from Nayapul by private transport
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
- Visit View Nepal Treks Sleeping bag & Down Jacket and Duffle bags (if required)
- Visit View Nepal Treks T - shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- First aid medical kit
- Annapurna conservation permit fee
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
- Government taxes & office service charge
What's not included
- Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- Personal trekking equipments
- All kind of cold drinks e.g. water, coke, fanta, juice etc.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is a beautiful trekking journey in Annapurna. It is a short trekking journey. This trek presents the best features of the region. Besides to the beautiful scenery, it also offers mighty Annapurna vistas. This trekking is perfect for people who have a short amount of time to spend here in Nepal because it is a short journey. The trek lets you enjoy the Annapurna Mountains spectacularly!
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is a well-rounded journey. You will get to visit many ethnic villages. The journey is a marvelous trip, together with the Magar and Gurung settlements. For trekking in Nepal, the Annapurna region is one of the most beautiful regions. The cerulean mountain peaks contrast extremely well with the green landscape. You can enjoy in the outstanding natural beauties of the region!!
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Highlights
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek commences from the village of Nayapul near Pokhara. All along the trail you will be hiking through many different vibrant villages. You can also observe the local traditions and customs of the people up close. The route are notably ornamented with small chaityas. Also, you can enjoy the rhododendron forests of Ghorepani.
One of the major highlights of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is Poon Hill itself. You will explore the surroundings from the vantage point of Poon Hill. You can observe the panoramic views of the entire Mount Annapurna massif. The rising sun from amidst the Annapurna Mountains is quite magnificent. For wonderful view of the majestic mountain, Poon Hill is the most famous vantage point of Annapurna.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is an easy trek that has many hallmarks and it is an excellent alternative to long trekking journeys. You will walk on a beautifully rich trail and visit the ethnic settlements. You can experience sights of the Annapurna Mountains at all places throughout the trip. Combined with the lush rhododendron forests of Ghorepani, the trekking is nothing short of heavenly.
Likewise, we also have an alternative trekking packages for the Annapurna region, like our Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It takes you to the base camp of Mount Annapurna. Nevertheless, we will provide you with the best services. You are guaranteed to have the time of your life. So join us in this wonderful adventure!
