Ghorepani PoonHill Trek

Trip ID: UM4361
Destination Kathmandu, pokhara and Annapurna Region
Duration Days
Difficulty Persons
Group Size 1-14
Maximum Altitude 3200
Best Time Mar-Apr, Sep-Nov
Activities Tour, trekking
Accommodation hotel and Tea house
Meals 3 Meals per day
Transportation
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Trip Overview

Trip Highlight

  • Explore Historical and Cultural Kathmandu City.
  • Scenic drive from Kathmandu- Pokhara.
  • Explore beautiful city Pokhara.
  • Sunrise view from Poonhill.
  • Sunset tour at Sarangkot.
  • Ghandruk and Ghorepani village.
  • Culture and life style of Gurung in Ghandruk and Ghorepani.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival

    Meet by our Himalayan Asia Treks representative in airport and transfer to the hotel. Our representative assists to check in hotel process and give short brief about program. You can take rest and fresh. You can walk in evening in Thamel (tourist hub of Kathmandu).
    Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 2 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m - 7 hrs) .

    After taking breakfast, transfer to airport/bus station. We take early drive/flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.). One can view green hills, beautiful valleys and some mountain views on the way. Pokhara is regarded as tourists’ paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples, etc. One can have pleasure to observe views of Phewa Taal (lake), Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
    Overnight in Pokhara.

  • Day 3 : Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577m - 6hrs)

    After taking breakfast, we start our trek from Nayapul (1050m.). We would drive up to Nayapul from Pokhara. From Nayapul, we would trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours.
    Overnight in a Tirkhedhunga.

  • Day 4 : Trek to Ghorepani (2855m - 6hrs).

    We trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.). Today we could ascend down gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, one could see majestic view of Machhapuchhre (6997m.), Himachuli (6441m.), and Annapurna South (7219m.).
    Overnight at Ghorepani.

  • Day 5 : Short to Poonhiil (3210m.) sunrise and Trek to Ghandruk(2012m - 8hrs).

    At early morning, we hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m.) for seeing sunrise.. We cover the distance within five and half hours of normal trek. Early morning, we start our trip to Poonhiil (3180m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and numerous other snowcapped mountain peaks. Having breakfast at Ghorepani, trek to Tadapani (2650 m.) through the deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. En route, one can observe waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds and green valleys. Overnight at Ghandruk.

  • Day 6 : Trek to Nayapul(1113m - 4hrs) Drive to Pokhara.

    After taking breakfast, trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi (1113m.) which takes about four hours. The trail descends gradually for at least an hour and follows gravel road for two hours and then descend to Phedi passing through Dhampus village. Upon arrival at Dhampus Phedi, we take a vehicle to reach Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

  • Day 7 : Drive or fly Kathmandu.

    Breakfast in hotel, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus. After a normal drive of seven hours, we reach Kathmandu. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, we head up to Damauli, Dumre, Mugling and Kurintar where the Nepal’s first Cable Car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. One can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
    Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 8 : Departure

    Himalayan Asia Treks representative come in hotel and transfer to airport according to your flight schedule.

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • Accommodation on Kathmandu and Pokhara in best three star hotel on twin/double sharing.
  • Daily Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Ground transportation (Airport pick up and drop, sightseeing by private and Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus).
  • Three times meals at trekking route ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Accommodation in Tea house/ lodge in trekking route.
  • Government licensed English speaking guide.
  • Porter (one porter for two person and carry 20 kg).
  • All necessary paper work like Permit and TIMS card (Trekkers information management system).
  • Travel and rescue arrangement.
  • Twenty four call assistance by our office representative.
  • Farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant.

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Any type of insurance.
  • Visa.
  • Any type of international flight fare.
  • Personal nature expenses like bar bills, water, tea coffee, shower, laundry, wi fi in trekking route.
  • Tips.
  • Any extra cost which is not mentioned in Cost includes column.
  • Extra day for natural calamities like flood, landslide, flight cancellation.

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