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The journey
Embark on a 9-day adventure in Nepal that combines Kathmandu Valley sightseeing with a rewarding trek to Poon Hill. Explore UNESCO-listed landmarks including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Patan before travelling to Pokhara to begin your trek. Walk through bamboo forests, traditional villages, and mountain trails to Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Ghandruk, and Birethanti. The journey's standout moment is the sunrise from Poon Hill, with sweeping Himalayan views along the way.
The journey's standout moment is the sunrise from Poon Hill, with sweeping Himalayan views along the way.
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At a glance
Day by day
As you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, you will be greeted by the team members at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. The travel representatives will briefly explain the itinerary leading to your arrival in Kathmandu. You will be staying at a hotel on the first day.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
Enjoy the Kathmandu valley sightseeing, which includes several Hindu temples, including Pashupatinath, which UNESCO lists as a World Heritage Site and the largest Buddhist stupa in Boudhanath.
You can also visit the Monkey Temple Swyambhunath, built 2000 years ago and visit Patan, a city of fine arts.
In the evening, you will meet with your trekking guide, check the equipment, and discuss further.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
On the 3rd day, you will drive to Pokhara (around 200km) using Prithivi Highway. The bus will leave at 7 AM in the dawn. It will take about 6 hours of drive amid striking scenery all along the way.
You will reach your destination at Pokhara in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast on the third day, you will be driven to Naya Pul (42km) via car/taxi.
An hour's walk from Naya Pul will take you to Birethanti, a small and vibrant town near Pokhara. Trekking formally starts from here as you will walk for a couple of hours along the beautiful trail with bamboo forests and water springs on the way. Ramghai will be the place for lunch on day three.
After lunch, you will move through the trail, which takes a gradual ascend, finally reaching Tikhedhunga, the destination for an overnight stay at a guesthouse.
On the 5th day, you ascend around 1000 meters as the trail grows, typically rising. You will come across a lot of small creeks and river springs.
In the middle, you will arrive at the traditional Magar village of Ulleri, situated around 2080 meters. An hour of hiking from Ulleri takes you to Nangethanti, where you will eat lunch.
Again, after walking for hours from Nangethanti, you will reach Ghorepani, where you will stay.
From Ghorepani, you can see incredible views of Dhaulagiri I, Tukuche, and an extra adjoining Himalayas. You can still enjoy the view of the sunrise from Ghorepani.
Overnight stay at a guest house.
Wake up early in the morning to start the next trip, providing the best clear views and sun rising over the Himalayas. You can enjoy lots of the White Mountains from Poon Hill.
After the sun rises, you will return to get away and take your daily meal here. Ghorepani means "horse water" and is undoubtedly welcome water to stop for the groups of equine, heel mules and equine that carry abundance between Pokhara and Jomsom. From Ghorepani, the street path follows the Jomsom path.
Crossing the Rhododendron in the natural environment, you will reach the side of Ghara Khola.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Hiking the trail abruptly today, passing through the forests where you can find monkeys and different birds. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal, where you can explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement. Additionally, you can have a good view of the mountains like Annapurna South and Fishtail.
Overnight in guesthouse.
Today, the road gradually decreases towards the valley. Here, the train passes through small villages, rice terraces and subtropical forests to the idea in the mountains. The last part will mostly follow the Modi Khola valley with a pleasant walk along the riverbank to Birethanti.
Continue the walk to Nayapul and take a private vehicle to reach Pokhara.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
On the 9th day, you will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. It’s all up to you whether you want to stay one more day or are willing to return to your hometown.
If you want to depart on this day, you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Where this trip takes you
Poon Hill sunrise, Ghorepani trails, Pashupatinath
The route
The fine print
One full day of Kathmandu Valley sightseeing by private car
Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu
Kathmandu-Pokhara and Pokhara-Kathmandu bus travel
Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
TIMS card
An English-speaking registered and insured guide, with meals, accommodation, and salary paid
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), with cups of tea or coffee during mealtimes only
Accommodation in the mountains at hotels and lodges
Trekking registration at the concerned diplomatic office in Kathmandu
Pick-up and drop-off by taxi, with emergency co-operation service
Applicable taxes
Purified safe drinking water
Two nights at a hotel in Pokhara
Taxi transfer from the trekking starting point to the ending point
Bar items and beverages
Hot and cold drinks
Bottled water
Personal expenses
Meals during the Pokhara-Kathmandu journey and during your stay in Kathmandu
Desserts
Insurance for helicopter evacuation
Tips for the guide
Ghore Pani Poon Hill Trek: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is a short trekking route that covers numerous areas of the Annapurna circuit. The trek leads to Poon Hill, and hence the trek is named the Poon Hill Trek.
Annapurna has been listed as one of the most excellent trekking routes in the world, and it is no surprise that this trekking route attracts a vast number of domestic and international tourists every year.
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Your 9 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.
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