8-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Highlights
Kathmandu
nature, trekking, cultural
Group Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on an 8-day adventure to Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Witness awe-inspiring sunrises from Poon Hill, trek through rhododendron forests and immerse yourself in Nepalese village culture. Discover warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, and panoramic mountain views in this unforgettable trekking experience.
Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrive In Kathmandu
We will greet you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to your Hotel. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided.
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Day 02: Fly to Pokhara (822 meters) to Naya Pul (1000 meters) to Tikhedunga (1550 meters)
An early morning 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is the country's lake city, less polluted and crowded than Kathmandu. Views of the Annapurna range and the dominating figure of Machapuchhre (also known as Fishtail) (6997 meters) dominate both the sky and the beautiful Phewa Lake with its reflection in it. A private car will drop us at Naya Pul, an hour and a half away from Pokhara. The trek starts at Nayapul and passes through the villages of Birethanthi, Sudame, and Hille. The trail follows the Bhurungdi Khola (Khola Means River in Nepali) for the whole day and finally reaches the day’s destination, Tikhedhunga. An easy and short day to kick off the trek. (1:30 hours drive and 3 hours trek)
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Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani (2850 meters)
After crossing the Bhurungdi Khola on a suspension bridge at the start of the day, climbing steep paved steps until the village of Ulleri finally gets the day and the trek going. It steadies a bit and turns gradually up to Banthati. After Banthati, the trail starts to go gradually uphill through the shades of the Rhododendron forest and passes Nange Thati, the last village, before reaching Ghorepani (5 hours)
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Day 04: Climb Poon Hill (3210 meters) to Tadapani (2600 meters)
Early morning hike up to Poon Hill (1 hour), one of the best viewpoints of the region to enjoy the sunrise above the spectacular mountain ranges of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We return for breakfast at Ghorepani and then trek towards Tadapani, climbing a gentle ridge of yet another Rhododendron forest with the views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges still delighting us. The trail leaves the ridge after Deurali and descends steeply to Nange Thati. A steady and easy walk is followed again by another descent down to a small stream with a final climb in the afternoon finally ending the day at Tadapani. (5 hours)
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Day 05: Trek to Ghandruk (1940 meters)
The day starts with a descent through the jungles passing through a couple of teashops at Bhaisi Kharka, and continues to drop steeply to the famous Gurung village of Ghandruk. Ghandruk is one of the ideal villages located at an altitude of 1940 meters from the sea level lap of the Annapurna South. After lunch, visit a local village and Gurung Museum and stay overnight at Ghandruk. ( 3 hours Trek).
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Day 06: After Breakfast Drive to Pokhara
After Breakfast will meet our land transport at Ghandruk and derive to Pokhara via Birethanti and Nayapul. About 3 and half hours drive finally takes us to the Lake City of Pokhara. Late afternoon visit around Fewa Lake, stay overnight at Pokhara Hotel.
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Day 07: Sightseeing in Pokhara and Afternoon Flight to Kathmandu
After Breakfast sightseeing in Pokhara, Visit the World Peace stupa and take a flight to Kathmandu, receive at Airport, and transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu overnight.
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Day 08: Final Departure
We will check your flight tickets and transfer you to the airport two hours from your flight. Hoping to see you again in the future.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 3 | /person |
4 to 9 | /person |
10 to 20 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 9 | /person |
This is a group tour |