9-Day Ghorepani Poonhill Trek From Kathmandu
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
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |