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Witness a brilliant 180-degree view of the Himalayan massifs, including the Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range, on this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Experience the rich wildlife of Chitwan National Park, enjoy boating and birdwatching, visit holy temples, and discover the highlights of Kathmandu on this all-inclusive 14-day trip through Nepal.
Witness a brilliant 180-degree view of the Himalayan massifs, including the Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range, on this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.
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Day by day
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and be received by your Nepal tour guide.
After a brief introduction to your companions for the rest of the trip, transfer to a tourist-standard hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast at the hotel, begin your day in the city with a local Kathmandu guide and explore four important sites: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swyambhunath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Discover the history of these four places over 5-6 hours with an expert tour guide and private car.
Board a 25-minute flight to Pokhara (910 m).
After arriving in Pokhara, check in to your hotel and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
Explore the lakeside area, where you can easily spend a couple of hours sightseeing.
Begin your trekking adventure today.
Leave Pokhara by vehicle and drive to Nayapul at around 1,070 m.
From Nayapul, trek for about 4 hours along an easy trail to Tikhe Dhunga (1,495 m).
Overnight at a guest house.
After breakfast, continue trekking to Ghorepani (2,850 m). The walk takes around 6 hours along rough and stony trails.
Observe the emerging mountains as you enjoy an easy walk through tropical forest covered with rhododendron and other wildflowers.
Overnight at a guest house.
After an early wake-up call, get ready for your hike to Poon Hill to observe the sunrise. At 3,210 m, Poon Hill is one of Nepal's best viewpoints, offering spectacular views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail). Sunrise here is a mesmerising and spiritual experience, and one of the most memorable moments of your trek.
After time for observation and photography, begin your trek to Tadapani (2,520 m), which takes around 5 hours.
The overnight stay will be arranged at a guest house.
Climb down to reach Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village at an altitude of 1,940 m. Ghandruk welcomes a significant number of domestic and international tourists each day due to its easy access to mountain views and the local Gurung community.
After trekking for 4 hours, rest at a guest house in Ghandruk.
Trek to Syauli Bazaar and then continue to Nayapul (1,070 m).
Drive back to Pokhara by car.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Enjoy a free and easy day for sightseeing (optional) and boating on Phewa Lake in Pokhara.
Take an evening stroll around the lakeside town.
Overnight at the hotel.
Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chitwan was once the hunting ground of British and Nepalese aristocrats. Today, wild animals such as elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, leopards, and deer are protected rather than hunted. One of the greatest thrills here is scouting for wildlife on the back of an elephant.
Spend a full day enjoying wildlife activities inside Chitwan National Park. Enjoy a jungle safari on elephant-back or by jeep. You can also try river canoeing, take a jungle walk, and end the day with a cultural programme in the evening.
Early in the morning, embark on a birdwatching tour in the park. Chitwan is known as a paradise for birdwatchers. Learn the unique scientific names of some of the beautiful birds you encounter.
If time permits, take a short visit to the National Park Museum.
Enjoy free time until the afternoon.
After 2 pm, visit Twenty Thousand Lake by jeep or bicycle. The lake lies deep inside the jungle and offers opportunities to sight birds and animals. If time allows, there is also the possibility of a short hike inside the jungle. You will be accompanied by a guide throughout the trip.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
After breakfast, transfer to Bharatpur Airport and board a 25-minute flight to Kathmandu.
Enjoy a free day in Kathmandu.
International departure.
Where this trip takes you
Poon Hill, Ghorepani, Phewa Lake, Chitwan National Park
The route
The fine print
Airport/hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off by private car.
3 nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a BB plan at a tourist-standard hotel.
2 nights' hotel accommodation in Pokhara on a BB plan at a tourist-standard hotel.
All ground transportation by private car as per the programme.
1 expert tour guide and entrance fees for Kathmandu Valley sightseeing.
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and accommodation during the trekking and in Pokhara.
A highly experienced, well-trained, government-licensed trekking guide, 1 porter (1 porter for 2 people), and their meals, accommodation, salary, insurance, and equipment.
First aid kit.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
All government taxes.
Meals in Kathmandu apart from breakfast.
Travel insurance.
International flight tickets to and from Kathmandu.
Nepal entry visa fee, which is easily issued upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Your personal first aid kit, equipment, and items of a personal nature.
All kinds of drinks (water, Coke, alcoholic beverages, and hot drinks).
Tips for field staff (tipping is expected).
Logistics
Your 14 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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