4-Days Trek Of Poon Hill, Tadapani & Ghandruk
Description
Sign up for the famous Poon Hill Trek, a comfortable and easygoing adventure in Nepal. Treat yourself to an amazing panoramic view of over 15 peaks of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu range. Take a look at the world's deepest valley (Kaligandaki) wedged between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Visit Ghandruk, a mountain village at the forefront of Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail, famous for its Gurkha/Gorkha tribe.
Highlights
- Drive through the scenic landscape of Pokhara
- Experience a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges
- Trek to Poon Hill and see Mt. Fishtail & Annapurna South
- Take a look at the world's deepest valley Kaligandaki
- Visit Ghandruk village, famous for its Gorkha tribe
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Day 1: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,600 M) expand_more
Start your tour by driving a private car to the trekking trail head of Nayapul after breakfast.
Drive for 1.5 hours and enjoy the scenic landscapes.
From Nayapul, follow upstream to Modi Khola for about 30 mins and then cross the confluence of Modi and Burungdi River.
Follow upstream of the Burungdi River & climb gradually to Thikedunga at the base of steep 3,000 steps to Ulleri. This 4 hrs walking is a good warm-up for the first day or you can even climb 3,000 steps to Ulleri to make the next day easier.
Overnight at Tea House Lodge.
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Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani (2,800 M / 6 hrs) expand_more
Climb the steep stone steps in the morning. The climb will take about 2 hrs.
From the village, get the first view of Annapurna south and Mt. Fishtail. From the Ulleri village, the trail climbs gradually into the shed of alpine forest.
Walk through the forest and reach the base of Ghorepani which is a mountain pass below Poon Hill overlooking the world's deepest valley (Kaligandaki) wedged between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
Overnight at Tea House Lodge.
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Day 3: Short Hike to Poon Hill - Trek to Tadapani (5 hrs) expand_more
Start your day with a sunrise view from the Poon Hill that is the highlight of this trek. The hilltop at 3,190 m is 50 mints climb from Ghorepani.
As the early rays of the sun hit the snow peaks, the colour changes from pink to red. Enjoy the panoramic view of over 15 peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu ranges appear unreal. From Poon Hill, one can see some of the world's highest peaks including Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 7th highest), Annapurna I (8,091 m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,157 m / 8th highest).
Climb down to Ghorepani and prepare for another beautiful day's walk to Tadapani. The trail at first climbs to the ridge top towards the east and then follows the ridge dense with Rhododendron to Deurali.
Walk for another three hours through the rhododendron forest and reach Tadapani at 2,500 m.
From Tadapani, have a closer view of Annapurna South and Fishtail.
Overnight at Tea House Lodge.
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Day 4: Short Walk to Ghandruk ( 4 hrs / 1,900 M) - Pokhara expand_more
Walk down to Ghandruk with your Nepali trekking guide. Ghandruk is a charming mountain village in the forefront of Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail.
See thatch and slate-roofed stone houses dominate the village surrounded by farming terraces. This is the hold of the Gurung tribe that was famous as 'Gurkha Soldiers.'
Enjoy the view of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Mt Fishtail while having lunch and trek further down for about 1 hr to catch a ride back to Pokhara.
From there, drive back to Pokhara by sharing a jeep or local bus to Pokhara.
Overnight in your hotel in Pokhara.
What's Included
Accommodation at Tea house lodge in the mountains
All land transportation
Pick up from your hotel in Pokhara and transfer to the trekking starting point
Pick up from the trekking ending point and transfer to Pokhara
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All necessary paperwork, conservation entry permits, and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit
1 Nepali trekking guide & 1 porter (maximum 25kg luggage) will be provided during your treks
Accommodation & meals for trekking guide and porter
First aids kits, water purifier tab & all necessities in the mountains
All VAT (Government tax and service charge)
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Items that mentioned as your own expenses
Travel insurance
Tipping
Any extra expenses due to weather changes or natural causes such as landslides or accidents
Know before you go
Passport copy required to make permit.
Traveller pickup.
If you stay in a different hotel, please let the guide know before the trip.
Return to the original departure point.
Meeting Point
Pokhara, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 350 Per Person |
This is a group tour |