7-Days Tour Of Poon Hill & Ghorepani From Pokhara
Description
Start your trek from Pokhara and walk through the beautiful ethnic villages of the Annapurna Region. Drive through Pokhara and enjoy the beautiful view of the raging Trishuli River. Hike to Ulleri from Nayapul and experience the stone-paved steps passing several small villages. Go on an evening walk around the wonderful Phewa Lake. Hike through the dense rhododendron forest and enjoy the magnificent view. Enjoy the marvellous sunrise at Poon Hill, overlooking the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
Highlights
- Drive/Fly to Pokhara and see Trishuli river
- Trek to Ulleri from Pokhara via Nayapul
- Hike through the dense rhododendron forest
- Enjoy the views of mountains as you walk around Fewa Lake
- Experience the sunrise view in Dhaulagiri & Annapurna ranges
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Day 1: Pick-up and Hotel Transfer expand_more
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, one of our representatives will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel.
Take good rest and get refreshed of the jet lag.
In the evening, you will be joining a welcome dinner organized at an authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural program.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2: Drive/Fly to Pokhara (6-7 hr drive or 30 min flight) expand_more
By Tourist Bus:
As your bus leaves early morning at 7 a.m., take an early breakfast and catch your bus from Tourist Bus Station.
Go on the journey to Pokhara and pass through several small and big settlements via the raging Trishuli River.
On the way, the bus will stop for lunch.
By Private Vehicle:
Drive to Pokhara with a private vehicle. (We can arrange private vehicle transportation to Pokhara at your request. You are requested to add the request for the private vehicle while making the booking. This is not included, but if you want, the guide will be provided)
By Flight: This option is for those who do not want to travel overland or want to skip the long journey on the bumpy road can choose this option. For the flight, you need to pay extra. The flight will take around 30 minutes to get to Pokhara.
- Arrive in Pokhara, where you can hire or shop if you have forgotten anything.
In the evening, walk around the wonderful Fewa Lake by yourself.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ulleri expand_more
Take an early breakfast and get ready for the trekking.
Go for a short drive to Nayapul from Pokhara. (1.5 hr drive)
From Nayapul, start your trekking. The trail from Nayapul is an easy trail where you walk through the stone-paved steps passing several small villages (1960m/4-5 hours trek/8 km approx). Just below Ulleri, you will be treated with the first glimpse of Annapurna South.
Overnight in Ulleri at a teahouse.
Meals: (Lunch/dinner)
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Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani expand_more
A tough yet wonderful trekking day.
Hike through the dense rhododendron forest. The hiking will be more special if it is in the spring as the Rhododendron blooms around with seven colours. (2860m/6-7 hr/12km approx)
Upon reaching Ghorepani, you will forget all the pains you had during the walking as the mountain views are just perfect and refreshing. Enjoy a hot cup of tea with awe-inspiring views of the mountains.
Overnight at a teahouse.
Meals : (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
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Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill & Trek to Ghandruk expand_more
Wake up early morning, take your torchlight and start hiking up to Poon Hill. It takes one hour to get up to Poon Hill from Ghorepani. It is the best day of trekking. (3,210m/1 hr trek/2.5km approx)
At Poon Hill, you can marvel the superb sunrise view in Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan ranges.
Trek back to Ghorepani for breakfast, thereafter start your trek to Ghandruk via Tadapani. (2,600m/6-7 hours trek/15km approx)
On the way to Ghandruk, the wonderful views of the mountains accompany you.
Overnight at Ghandruk.
Meals: (Breakfast/lunch/dinner)
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Day 6: Trek Back to Nayapul & Drive Back to Pokhara expand_more
From Ghandruk, trek back to Nayapul again. (950m/4-5 hours trek/7 km approx)
From Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara in a private vehicle. (820m./1.h hours)
In Pokhara, you can take good rest.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast)
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Day 7: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu expand_more
By Tourist Bus:
Hop in as your bus leaves early morning at 8 a.m., take an early breakfast and catch your bus from Tourist Bus Station and drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, the bus will stop for lunch. (6-7 hr drive)
By Private Vehicle:
Drive back with a private vehicle. Trek Nepal Himalayas arranges private vehicle transportation to Kathmandu at our client's request. You are requested to add the request for the private vehicle while making the booking. You need to pay extra for a Private Vehicle. (6-7 hr drive)
By Flight: Those who do not want to travel overland, or want to skip the long journey on the bumpy road can choose this option.
Board the flight which will take around 30 minutes to get to Kathmandu. For the flight, you need to pay extra. (30 min flight)
What's Included
Airport pickups and drops
3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
Welcome dinner in an authentic Nepali restaurant with a cultural program
Pokhara transportation by tourist bus
3-star hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
Private transportation to and from Nayapul
All the needed documents/permits for the trekking
Experienced English speaking trekking Nepali guide and his all expenses, including insurance
Porters for carrying bags (1 porter for 2 trekkers and carries 15kg-20kg) and all expenses, including insurance
Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
What's Excluded
Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Travel insurance
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trekking
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s) (compulsory)
Anything that is not mentioned in the included list
Know before you go
Best Seasons
Spring (March-May)
Spring is one of the best seasons for trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill. As you trek through the rhododendron forest you can see the rhododendron blooming around.
Autumn (September-November)
Autumn is another best season for trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill. This time around, the views get clear and amazing.
Winter (December-February)
Trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill in winter is also possible. But the atmosphere will be cold and it might be foggy too.
Monsoon(June-August)
Trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill in Monsoon is not recommended because the heavy rainfall happens.
Meeting Point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, 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 580 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 4 | USD 520 Per Person |
This is a group tour |