9-Day Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Description
One of the most popular trekking destinations, Annapurna Sanctuary, leads to the majestically stunning viewpoint, i.e., Poon Hill (3210m) (within the world-famous Annapurna Region). It compiles the thrilling wonders of trekking with a relaxed journey as compared to the other options in trekking in this region!
Highlights
- Explore the village of Ghorepani
- Watch the sunrise from Poon Hill early in the morning
- Marvel at the beauty of the Himalayas from Poon Hill
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
Get picked you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Finalize all the trekking formalities, get brief about the program, and get introduced to the guide.
Stroll around in the evening.
Overnight in hotel.
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Day 2: Drive to Pokhara expand_more
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara. During the drive, enjoy the best views of green mountains and villages along the route.
Upon reaching the enchanting city of Pokhara, enjoy magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna, and others.
Check-in to the hotel, and in the evening, hang around exploring the Lakeside or go boating.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga (1525m) expand_more
Drive to Nayapul (the trek starting point). After a 15-minute short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses.
From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.
Trail climbs steadily up and finally reach Tikhedhunga. This trek offers a short & relatively easy day walk.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 4: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m, 6 hrs) expand_more
Leaving Tikhedunga, begin the journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m.
Then, the trail continues to ascend more gently through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m.
Make your trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m.
After an hour of gentle walk from Nangethanti, reach Ghorepani.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 5: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) & Tadapani (6hrs) expand_more
Get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. Admire the incredible views of sunrise, and panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Fishtail, and many more.
After excursion to Poon Hill, go back to the hotel, have breakfast, and continue walking down to Tadapani.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 6: Tadapani (2675m) to Ghandruk (1950m, 6hrs) expand_more
Leaving Tadapani, trek along the terraced fields beneath the splendid panorama of awe-inspiring glaciated Himalayan mountain ranges.
On passing a succession of flatlands, forest, cultivated lands, and a suspension bridge, arrive at the beautiful village of Ghandruk after walking for 3 to 4 hours.
An ideal vantage point in this pristine village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare, and Hiunchuli.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 7: Trek to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara expand_more
Leaving Ghandruk, the trail moves along the bank of Modi Khola to Birethanti. Enroute, pass through forests, rice terraces, waterfalls, and green scenarios. From Birethanti, walk for almost twenty minutes through a flat path up to Nayapul (New Bridge).
Board a vehicle to drive to Pokhara, which takes about one hour.
Overnight in Pokhara.
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Day 8: Pokhara to Kathmandu expand_more
From Pokhara, it is a six-hour drive to Kathmandu.
The highway passes through the river valley and follows a series of steep rocky gorges, landslides, and roaring river rapids, crossed by suspension bridges.
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Day 9: Final Departure expand_more
Depending on your flight time, get transferred to the International airport for the flight back to your home country or next destination.
What's Included
Pick up & Drop from/to Airport
2 nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast
2 nights Hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea or coffee) during the trek
Accommodation at Lodges in Twin Sharing Basis during the trek
English-speaking Trekking Guide and Porter(s)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for the trekking crew
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be provided)
Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit
TIMS card
All ground transportation
What's Excluded
Nepal entry visa
Private transport
Lunch and Dinner Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Airfare Domestic / International flights with airport tax
All alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet
Personal Trekking Equipment
Your Medical and travel insurance
Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
Any personal expenses not specified in the itinerary
Emergency rescue by Helicopter
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 565 Per Person |
This is a group tour |