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9-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Trekking

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Japanese

Description

One of the popular treks in Nepal, it is a short and fabulous trip that includes the best viewpoint, known as Poon Hill (3210m). Surrounded by the rhododendron forest, the Ghorepani trail is also highly suitable for family. 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
    • On arrival, be greeted by a representative and transfer to the hotel. 
    • In the evening, get a short briefing about the trip overview. 

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 2: Drive to Pokhara expand_more
    • From Kathmandu, drive to Pokhara in the morning. 
    • Through the Prithvi Highway, the drive offers the sceneries nearby the Trishuli and Marshyangdi River valley, green hillside and the terraced hillside.
    • Then, transfer to the hotel. It is a city of lakes and a wonderful place to see around. 

    Overnight at Pokhara hotel.

  • Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga expand_more
    • After breakfast at the hotel, drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, which takes about an hour. 
    • Begin to walk and, after about 40 min reach the check post and officially enter into the Annapurna Conservation Area project. 
    • It is an easy day to walk through the wide trail. The waterfalls at Bhurungdi Khola are amazing. Passing Hile, steadily walk to Tikhedhunga. 

    Overnight at lodge.

  • Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2750 m) expand_more
    • Begin to walk from Tikhedhunga, passing some lodges. 
    • Crossing the suspension bridge, climb through the stone-paved steps that are nose touching. Reach the Ulleri village after one and half hour and walk continually, passing Banthanti. Then the isolated part begins through the rhododendron forest. 
    • Passing Nange Thanti and reach Ghorepani, a beautiful Magar village. 

    Overnight at lodge.

  • Day 5: Climb to Poon Hill expand_more
    • Early in the morning, climb up to Poon Hill, which is about 45 minutes of a steep climb up. 
    • Admire the stunning Himalayan views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091m), Fishtail, Himchuli and the peaks nearby that changes into a golden colour with the sunrise. This is a precious moment to take photographs. 
    • Trek down to Ghorepani, have breakfast and trek all the way to Tadapani through an up and down trail via Deurali and Banthanti. 

    Overnight at lodge.

  • Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk expand_more
    • After breakfast at Tadapani, begin to trek down through the rhododendron forest. 
    • First the trail is easy with a flat landscape.
    • After about half an hour, descend through the stone paved staircase. 
    • Reach Bhaisikharka, a tiny community with some lodges. 
    • Walking further, gradually reach the Ghandruk village, which is a historic ethnic village with Gurung civilizations, preserving folk culture. 
    • Visit the Gurung museum in the afternoon. 

    Overnight at lodge.

  • Day 7: Trek to Birethanti & Drive to Pokhara expand_more
    • From Ghandruk, commence through the steep stone staircase. 
    • Pass Khimche, Syaulibazaar and walk steadily through the flat trail. 
    • See farmers working in their fields.
    • Reaching Birethanti, check out from the ACAP counter and drive further 1 hour to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. 

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 8: Return to Kathmandu expand_more
    • From Pokhara, drive back to Kathmandu, enjoying the Riverbank sceneries. If you have one more day, Pokhara sightseeing is a recommended thing to do along with the boating in Phewa Lake. 
    • Transfer to the hotel and take a rest. 

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 9: Final Departure expand_more
    • According to the time of your flight, our airport representative will drop you at the International Airport for your final departure. 
What's Included
  • Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
  • 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast hotel in Kathmandu
  • 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast hotel in Pokhara
  • Tourist bus transportations from Kathmandu – Pokhara and Pokhara – Kathmandu
  • Private transportation from Pokhara – trek starting point and trek ending point – Pokhara
  • 3 Meals a day breakfast, lunch, dinner during the trek
  • Tea house accommodation during the trek
  • Govt. Licensed, experienced, helpful, friendly, English-speaking Nepal guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
  • Down Jacket and sleeping bag (if needed)
  • Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
  • First aid medical kit
  • Annapurna Conservation Park Permits fee
  • TIMS Fee - Trekkers' Information Management System
  • Government taxes & office service charge
What's Excluded
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • 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 and the cash for visa)
  • Extra night accommodation and food in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower,etc)
  • Tips for guides and porters
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 590 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 590 / person