Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek a short, low altitude and beautiful walks suitable for all age groups and as well interested travelers where you can find comfort in local cozy lodges along the route with rooms facing views of mountains. As walk progress heading high mid-hills within forested areas reaching Ghorepani with grand views of Dhaulagiri range, this nice village surrounded by rhododendron forest. Morning hike of an hour takes you to a scenic viewpoint at Poon Hill located above 3,210 m high offering stunning sunrise over a chain of mountains Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft), including to Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) at 6,790 m stretches up towards world’s 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m and 08th Mt. Manaslu at 8,163 m and more peaks across the horizon.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu then transfer to hotel.

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport get transferred to hotels after received by our guides and staff, at hotel check-in and join in for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information, with welcome dinner.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara by A/C tourist bus (860m) – 08 hrs

Pass By: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
An early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach Nepal Mid-West at scenic Pokhara, during six hours drive views of snow-capped peaks, then arriving by the lakeside of Phewa in Pokhara, where many good hotels located with grand views of Annapurna peaks.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Pokhara

Day 3: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,430m -05 hrs.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
Morning two-hour drive to reach the foothills past towns and villages with views of Annapurna mountain range and Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”. As this reaches Nayapul (new bridge) where our adventure begins with a gentle walk through Bhirethati, and past farmlands as walk completes at Tirkhedhunga village in the comfort of a nice lodge after a good day walks.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea house based one room twins sharing the bed

Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 05 hrs walk.

Pass By: Mountain Sherpa Trekking, Thamel Dabali Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Morning walk on uphill for two hours all the way to Ulleri village with views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchare, from here on a walk gets better past Bhanthati, and then on the pleasant trail within the alpine forest of oaks-pines and rhododendron trees. Slowly walk leads with short climb gaining heights on reaching at Ghorepani village with fabulous views of Mt. Dhaulagiri range of peaks, Ghorepani village populated by Poon / Magar ethnic tribe, famous for Poon Hill viewpoint.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea house based one room twins sharing the bed

Day 5: Morning hike to Poon-Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,721 m – 05 hrs.

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
Early morning hike to Poon-Hill at 3,210 m offers sunrise views of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far to Ganesh Himal towards with Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”. After superb mountain views and a sunrise walk continues from Ghorepani to Tadapani, our route leads to a climb into enchanting rhododendron forest all the way to Tadapani for overnight stops, Tadapani situated in the middle of rhododendron, magnolia and oaks forest with a fabulous view of Mt. Machhapuchare and Annapurna South peaks.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea house based one room twins sharing the bed

Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk 1,950 m -04 hrs.

Pass By: Ghandruk Guest House, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
Morning downhill walk into forest to reach a large village at Ghandruk populated by Gurung people, the hill tribe of Annapurna region, on reaching Ghandruk for lunch and overnight stop, with afternoon free to explore the village and its small Gurung museum, where you can gather information about the local people and its impressive culture and history.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea house based one room twins sharing the bed

Day 7: Trek to Syauli Bazaar and drive to Pokhara 3 hrs walk with 2 hrs ride.

Pass By: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
Our last day of the trek, where morning leads to a nice pleasant walk downhill towards low and warm farm areas at Syauli Bazaar, where an interesting short drive takes you at the scenic and beautiful Pokhara for overnight stops by famous serene Lake Phewa.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast

Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu by A/C tourist Bus 7/8 hrs

Pass By: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we will head to Kathmandu by tourist bus. It takes approximately 7/8 hours and the bus will stop 2 times on the way for breakfast and lunch.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast

Day 9: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Last day in the land of Himalayan wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel for the airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.