Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu On your arrival, the staff of Nepal Trek Adventures will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. They will then transfer you to the hotel. After a quick rest, you can roam around the Thamel area. Enjoy your meal in the evening and take a good night’s rest at Kathmandu Hotel.
  
  Altitude: 1,400 meters (Kathmandu)
  Main attractions: Thamel nightlife, Kathmandu City Drive
• Day 02:Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley This day's tour begins along the streets of Kathmandu. The assigned guide will take you to different Historical landmarks in Kathmandu. You will visit many UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, etc. Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the oldest royal squares in Nepal. The Old Palace of the king is located here. The site holds more than 500 years' old Nepalese art and cultural landmarks and monuments. The square is filled with teens and people. You can observe the local people and different archeological attractions here. Swayambhunath (The Monkey Temple) is a famous tourist destination to view the Kathmandu City from the top of a hill. You will also be visiting Pashupatinath, Hindu’s most revered temple. We will also visit the Boudhanath Stupa which is at a short walking distance from Pashupatinath. It is one of the largest stupas in South East Asia, which provides a great insight into the Buddhist culture.
  
  Altitude: 1,400 meters (Kathmandu)
  Main Attractions: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Streets
• Day 03:Drive to Pokhara Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will drive to Pokhara. It is around a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu. On your road trip, you will see the Trishuli River, green hills and small settlements by the side of the highway. We will have lunch on our way to Pokhara. Pokhara (The City of Lakes) is filled with mountain ranges that surround the valley. You can observe the mountain views and experience a great sunset in Pokhara this day. We will then head to the booked hotel at Pokhara and stay along. You can spend the rest of the day strolling around the lakeside Pokhara as well.
  
  Driving time: 5 to 6 Hours
  Altitude: 1,400 meters (Pokhara)
  Main Attractions: Trishuli River, Green forest, Cable Car (at Chandragiri Hill and Kurintar), high mountains, sunset view, Phewa Lake, etc.
• Day 04:Pokhara to Nayapul (bus) to Tikhedunga After having breakfast, we drive to Nayapul from Pokhara. Our trek official begins from Nayapul. We walk around green hills, rivers, local villages, and teahouses. On our way, we can see the beautiful view of Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain). The forest around the trail is filled with the stream and chirping sound of birds that add charm while walking. Our destination today leads us through the Tukhedunga. The suspension bridge will be the thrill for the day. You can take photos and videos along the way. Finally, after we pass the suspension bridge and reach the Tikhedunga Village. Our overnight stay will be in a lodge.
  
  Driving time: 2 hours
  Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
  Altitude: 1,570 meters (Tikhedhunga)
  Main attraction: Green forest, local village, stone steps, suspension bridge, chortens
  Mountains viewed: Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain)
• Day 05:Tikhedunga to Ghorepani First, we have our breakfast in the morning at Tikhedunga. Today we will be walking up stone staircases up to Ulleri. It may take up to 1 to 3 hours depending on the pace of walking. Ulleri offers you a great view of Annapurna South (7219m), Himchuli (6441m) along with the sight of the beautiful Fishtail Mountain (Mount Machhapuchhre). Walking further, from Banthanti, we will be walking entirely through the rhododendron forests. The trail is quiet and filled with nature. You will love the mountain views from the forest trail. Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2874m) will be approximately 6 to 7 hours' walk. Finally, after reaching Ghorepani, you can see the place encompassed by the rhododendron timberland, and filled with small Magar ethnic community. We stay here overnight in a lodge.
  
  Walking time: 6 to 7 hours
  Altitude: 2,874 meters (Ghorepani)
  Main attraction: Green forest, panoramic Mountain View, waterfalls, etc.
  Mountains viewed: Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Himchuli, Nilgiri, Dhampus peak, Dhampus pass, Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Dhaulagiri IV, Dhaulagiri V, Gurja peak
• Day 06:Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani Early morning, we will hike for around 45 minutes to reach Poon Hill (3210m) to view the beautiful sunrise on the high mountains. We will not take many things with us as our luggage will remain in Ghorepani Hotel where we stayed yesterday. After watching the sunrise over the Annapurna mountain range, we will head back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Our trek for the day begins by walking up and down hills through the timberlands to Deurali. We will see amazing views of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mount Manaslu, Fishtail Mountain, etc. along the way. We see a rock wall that shows up along the way, which is astounding. Dripping of water from the gigantic rocks is also the best view. Passing along a quiet forest alongside streams and bridges, we reach Tadapani. Stay overnight at the hotel in Tadapani.
  
  Walking time: 2 hours (Ghorepani to Poonhill to Ghorepani) and 5 to 6 hours (Ghorepani to Tadapani)
  Altitude: 3,210 meters (Poon Hill)
  Main attraction: Green forest, panoramic Mountain View, waterfalls, stream, bridges, rooted and stone-paved tracks, etc.
  Mountains viewed: Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Himchuli, Nilgiri, Dhampus peak, Dhampus pass, Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Dhaulagiri IV, Dhaulagiri V, Gurja peak
• Day 07:Tadapani to Ghandruk After breakfast in Tadapani, we ready ourselves to walk downhill through stone-steps, forest ways, and off-road track. The trail is enclosed by the rhododendron and oak forest surrounded by beautiful mesmerizing views of different mountains. We reach Ghandruk which is a huge Gurung town. You can socialize with local people and eat delicious food as well. The food in Ghandruk is considered to be one of the best in the region. Stay overnight at a local tea house/lodge/hotel in Ghandruk.
  
  Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
  Altitude: 2,012 meters (Ghandruk)
  Main attraction: Green forest, local Gurung village, mountain views, stone-steps, pony and donkey rearing, etc.
  Mountains viewed: Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail Mountains, and Gangapurna
• Day 08:Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara Today we will walk for 4 to 5 hours from Ghandruk to Nayapul. After that, we take about a 2 hours' drive to Pokhara, checking out from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) check post. After we reach Pokhara, we will check-in to the hotel reserved at Pokhara. You can wander around the beautiful lakeside and streets of Pokhara in the evening.
  
  Driving time: 2 hours (Nayapul to Pokhara)
  Walking time: 4 to 5 hours (Ghandruk to Nayapul)
  Altitude: 1,400 meters (Pokhara)
  Main attraction: Green forest, local village, Nayapul, Pokhara Lake City, off-road track, stream, etc.
  Mountains viewed: Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail Mountain, and Gangapurna
• Day 09:Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara Today after breakfast in Pokhara Hotel, we make out way back to the capital city, Kathmandu. We take a drive through the highway for about 5 to 6 hours and reach Kathmandu. En-route you will observe the view of high mountains, green hills, flowing rivers, cable cars (at Kurintar and Chandragiri Hills), and the cluster of hotels, restaurants and human settlement. When you reach Kathmandu, our company representative will transfer you to the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
  
  Driving time: 5 to 6 hours
  Altitude: 1,400 meters (Kathmandu)
• Day 10:Departure from Nepal Today, your trip in Nepal ends. Our company representative will drop you at the airport from the hotel. Here, we depart with the final goodbye hoping to see you again in Nepal.