Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters).Heartily welcome to country of Himalaya. One of Welcome Nepal Treks team member will pick you at the Tribhuvan intl. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (823m), 6 hours drive.Today early morning drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. The bus goes through beautiful countryside and stop twice on the way for the breakfast and lunch.After arriving in Pokhara, you can freely explore the Lakeside area and its surrounding. Overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,577m), 1 hour drive and 4 hours walkToday wake up around 7 o
clock and have breakfast at the hotel. Then star our trip with an hour drive to Nayapul. Nayapul is the starting point of our trek.Walking along Modi river, we soon reach Birethanti and then head up the main trail to Tikhedhunga. Tikhedhunga for the overnight at tea house lodge.
Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,850m). 6~7 hours walkToday is one of the tough day of our trip. After breakfast we start our trek with steeply ascends to the Ulleri all the way through stone steps. On the way, Annapurna South(7219m), Hiunchuli(6441m). Beautiful villages with the amazing landscape and the mountain view are the attraction today. It is a pleasant walking through rhododendron and oak forests. We take our lunch at Banthanti where Mt. Fishtail(6993m) can be seen and then continue our trek. After walking long up hill, finally we arrive in Ghorepani for the overnight tea house lodge.
Day 05: Hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani (2540m), 6-7 hours walkToday is a special day of our trip. Early morning hike to Poonhill for about an hour. Poonhill is the place which offer wide range of Himalayan Panorama of Manaslu, Annapurna & Dhaulagiri. The sunrise over Himalaya is really great. After having great time Poonhill, return to Ghorepani for breakfast and then continue our trek to Tadapani for overnight at tea house lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk(1940m), village tour in the eveningToday we have short trekking to Ghardruk. It is easy and pleasant walking through forested path, almost all the way down. 3 hours walk with occasional view of Annapurna bring us in Ghandruk for for the lunch. Ghandruk is one of biggest & modern Gurung village offer great view of Annapurna south, Hiunchuli & Fishtail. Overnight at tea house lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Birethanti(1025m), and drive to Pokhara Today, it is easy trek to descend from Ghandruk all the way to Kimchi and crossing Seulibazzar via Birethanti and drive back to Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu. After Breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu, guide will transfer to Hotel. Until evening, you can relax and explore the Thamel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.You will be transferred to the international airport for your final departure
Points of Interest
- Tribhuvan Airport
- All government taxes, VAT, and service charges included.
- Complimentary use of duffle bag and sleeping bag if needed.
- Private airport transfers for pick up and drop off.
- Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card fees covered.
- Round trip ground transportation between Kathmandu and Pokhara by tourist bus.
- Comprehensive first aid medical kit available.
- Accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
- Experienced guide and porter services included (1 porter for 2 travelers).
- Emergency helicopter service arrangement (travel insurance required).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits arranged.
- Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu for 2 nights; standard accommodation for 2 nights in Pokhara.
- Transport by car to and from Pokhara trek starting and ending points.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) provided during trekking.
- Farewell dinner with cultural dance show in a typical Nepali Restaurant.
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
- Your Travel insurance.
- Food while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic Drinks.
- Tipping (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory)
Experience the wonder of Nepal, taking in its striking geographical and cultural features in a brief period, all while conserving your resources. The Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is part of the famed Annapurna Trekking pathway. Key attractions of this condensed route include breathtaking mountain vistas during dawn and dusk. Poon Hill boasts an extraordinary scene of the sun’s rays brushing the Himalayan peaks, a sight revered by hikers worldwide. Plan to immerse in the splendors of the towering Himalayan, hilly and agricultural panoramas of Nepal, tied together by a trek through verdant forests, rivers, waterfalls, and traditional human habitats, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking becomes an optimal choice for your Nepalese adventure.
Highlights of this expedition!
• Poon Hill’s renowned Himalayan sunrise viewpoint
• Cultural Exhibitions
• Sweeping views of the mountain range
• An enjoyable brief trekking trail
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.