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9-Day Ghorepani Poonhill Trek From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Culture, Backpacking

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Reach the enchanting ridge of Poonhill that passes through culturally rich villages, set against the backdrop of majestic mountains. Explore the local culture and hear some surprising tales from your Nepal tour guide. Embark on this 9-day trek to admire the incredible mountain views and experience the traditional cultural taste!

Highlights
  • Explore the village of Ghorepani
  • Watch the sunrise from Poon Hill early in the morning
  • Marvel at the beauty of Annapurna from Poon Hill
  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Receive a warm welcome from our representatives and transferred to the hotel.

    • Enjoy evening snacks at a Nepalese restaurant with a cultural programme.

  • Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (6-7 hrs) expand_more
    • Wake up at 6 am and have breakfast.

    • Reach Tourist Buspark, Kantipath. 

    • Leave from Kathmandu to Pokhara at about 7 am. We will follow Prithvi Highway for 5-6 hrs to reach Pokhara. 

    • Continue viewing Kurintar and Trishuli River by a cable car.

    • Follow Marsyangdi River through terraced fields and reach Seti River.

    • Continue your journey to Pokhara, the second-largest city in Nepal. Pokhara offers great views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Peaks. Have lunch on the way to Pokhara.

    Stay overnight in a hotel.

  • Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga expand_more
    • Cross beautiful Lumle village to Nayapul (1050m), covering 42 km from Prithvi Chowk. The Poonhill sunrise trek starts from Nayapul. 

    • Follow Modi River and pass the forest of blooming Rhododendron.

    • Cross Birethanti after about half an hour of the trek and arrive at Tikhedhunga. 

    Stay overnight at a local lodge.

  • Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (5-6 hrs) expand_more
    • Reach Ulleri (2070m) after a steep trek for about 2hrs.

    • Cross the Magar village of Banthanti and get spectacular views of Machhapuchhre Mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441m) and Annapurna South Mountain (7219m).  

    • Cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti.

    • Arrive at Ghorepani, from where you can get soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and other mountains. 

    Stay overnight at a local lodge.

  • Day 5: Explore Poonhill & Trek to Tadapani expand_more
    • Rise up early and reach the base of Poonhill. It is popular for the best sunrise view in Pokhara. 

    • Reach the Poonhill viewpoint after an hour of climbing.

    • Enjoy a sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940m), Tukuche Mountain (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other mountains.

    • Return to the hotel in Ghorepani for breakfast and then take a descending trail to Tadapani village from where we can get views of Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Fishtail and other mountains. 

    Stay overnight at a local lodge.

  • Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk (4-5 hrs) expand_more
    • Go on an easy trek descending all the way from Tadapani to Ghandruk. 

    • After lunch, visit the Ghandruk village, a unique village of Gurungs and Magar. This is one of the famous and beautiful villages in this region. 

    Stay overnight at a local lodge.

  • Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara (1,980m) expand_more
    • Walk downwards to Saulee Bazaar and walk to Nayapul to transfer to Pokhara.

    • Go sightseeing in Pokhara with your Nepal tour guide.

    Overnight in Pokhara Hotel. 

  • Day 8: Explore Sarangkot & Drive back to Kathmandu expand_more
    • Get picked up from your hotel and transfer to the sunrise viewpoint which is the most popular destination for sunrise view. 

    • See an amazing view of the Annapurna Range.

    • Then, drive back to the hotel.

    • After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu.

    • Attend a farewell dinner.

    Stay overnight at a hotel.

  • Day 9: Final departure expand_more
    • Get picked up from your hotel. Walk around the Thamel tourist hub and buy some local specialities.

    • Transfer to the International Airport.

What's Included
  • Pick up and drop

  • Your Trekking permit

  • Annapurna conservation area entrance permit

  • English-speaking Nepal guide and porter

  • Your accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara

  • Three meal every day during your trek with tea or coffee

  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus

  • Sightseeing in Pokhara

  • Pokhara-Nayapul- Dhampus-Pokhara bus

What's Excluded
  • International flight

  • Food in Kathmandu and Pokhara

  • Expenses of personal nature

  • Insurance

  • Any type of transportations other than mentioned in the "Included" topic

  • Email internet, telephone, shower, Beverage items (Bar items)

What to bring
  • Warm Jacket

  • Day bag

  • Duffel bag

  • Warm gloves and shocks

  • Hat

  • Sun cream and sunglasses

Meeting Point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 750 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 750 / person