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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 8 Days

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 8 Days

Duration

8 days

Activity level

Grade: Easy

Includes

Meal, Accommodation, and Transportation

Group Size

1-10 People days

Max Altitude

3,210 m/10,53 ft

Arrival/Departure:

Kathmandu, Nepal

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

1. Walking through beautiful rhododendron, oak and pine forests.
2. Exploring the culture and tradition of Gurung people.
3. Beautiful view of sunrise over the silver mountains from the top of Poonhill.
4. Panoramic view of snow capped mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre from Ghorepani.
5. Spotting endangered animals and birds at the Annapurna Conservation Area.
6. Spending nights at the beautiful village of Ghandruk.

TRIP INTRODUCTION

The Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek is probably the best short trek in Nepal. It includes eight days of wonderful trekking in the Annapurna Sanctuary. The highlight of the trek is the beautiful sunrise and mountain view from the top of Poon Hill. Poon Hill is located at a short hike from Ghorepani.

The Gurungs are the main settlers of the Annapurna region. We will be staying with them for most of our trek. We will get a glimpse of their culture and tradition while spending night at their homestays. The Gurung people are renowned for their hospitality.

You will wake up with the chirping birds in the morning. The trekking path is covered by dense rhododendron, pine and oak forests. Waterfalls and steams flow in numbers in the subtropical valleys of the Annapurna. You will experience life as experienced by an ancient saint.

Ghandruk village is another highlight of the trek. It is a beautiful Gurung village that is famous for its panoramic mountain view. Ghandruk is also a popular one night hiking destination because of its proximity from Nayapul, the place where our trek starts.

Important Note:

We prioritize your safety all the time while traveling with Ambition Himalaya Treks & Expeditions. We want our valuable guests and staffs to be safe thus we have given full authority to your tour leaders to modify, cancel or update any part of the itinerary if it is considered necessary due to safety concerns. Ambition Himalaya promises that we will do our best to stick with planned itinerary. However, natural disasters, weather disturbances, health conditions or any other mishap may force us to change the planned itinerary and we hope you understand these concerns. Our leaders will give you necessary information and discuss with you before changing the itinerary.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Accommodation:Three Star Hotel
Maximum Altitude: 1300m
5.5 km/Time: 1 hour

You will arrive in Kathmandu today. Our representatives will pick you up from the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. You can explore the historic city of Kathmandu in the evening. We will welcome you with traditional Nepali dinner. The diner will be followed by cultural dance. We will brief you about the upcoming tour.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Maximum Altitude: : 820 m/ 2,690 ft
201 km/Time: 6-7 hours

We will drive to Pokhara after an early breakfast. The journey takes 6-7 hours on a tourist bus. You will travel along beautiful green hills and rivers. Pokhara is a famous lake city. Phewa lake is the largest lake in Pokhara. We will be staying at the Phewa lakeside.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Maximum Altitude: : 1,540 m/5,052 ft
40.8 km/Time: 3-4 hours

Our trek starts today. We will first drive to Nayapul – the place where our trek begins. It is a one and half hours of drive to Nayapul from Pokhara. The trek is gentle and flat for the first part. Once we reach a place called Birenthanti (1,080 m/3,543 ft), the trail starts to get uphill.

We meet typical Nepali villages on our way like – Matathanti, Ramgai, Sudame and Hile. We follow the Modi river which gets more turbulent as we move uphill. We reach Tikhedhunga for evening stay. It is a wonderful place to spend your evening, being far away from the noise and pollution of urban settlements.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Maximum Altitude: : 2,860 m/ 9,383 ft
12.9/time: 6-7 hours

We will have an early breakfast and head for the village of Ghorepani. We will follow the Modi river for a while and then cross it through a high suspension bridge. An hour of trek from the bridge takes us to the beautiful Ulleri village (2,080 m/6,824 ft). The path from the bridge to Ulleri provides a wonderful view of Hiuchuli, Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountains.

Ulleri is a thickly populated village. The villagers provide accommodation for trekkers. We will not stay in Ulleri and continue our trek further. Banthanti (2,300 m/7,545 ft) and Nangethanti (2,450 m/8,038 ft) are other beautiful villages that lie on our road. We will walk through deep rhododendron forest in the last part of the day and reach Ghorepani.
Day 05: Poon Hill hike and trek to Ghandruk
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Maximum Altitude: : Poon Hill (3,210 m/ 10,531 ft)/ Ghandruk (1,940 m/6,364 ft)
14.1 km/Time: 7-8 hours

We will wake up much early today because we need to reach the top of Poon Hill before breakfast. Poon Hill is the main highlight of our trek. The sight of the Sun rising over the mountains is brilliant. You will meet many trekkers at Poon Hill. Poon Hill offers wonderful view of the Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV, V, Dhampus Peak, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Barah Sikhar, Mt. Fishtail, Nilgiri South and Tukuche peaks.

We will return back to our homestay after a wonderful morning experience in Poon Hill. We will then begin our trek to Ghandruk after breakfast. We will walk through rhododendron forest after leaving Ghorepani and reach a place called Bhaisi Kharka. Bhaisi Kharka means buffalo grazing pasture in Nepali. Today’s trek is long and tiresome but the path is wonderful and provides impeccable view of the mountains. We will reach Ghandruk in the evening. You can explore the local Gurung museum and enjoy the wonderful view of sunset.
Day 06: Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Maximum Altitude: : Poon Hill (3,210 m/10,531 ft), Tadapani (2,590 m/ 8,497 ft)
9.5 km/Time: 6-7 hours

Poon Hill is a mountain watchers paradise. We should begin our climb at a very first hour of the morning so that we can make it to the top of Poon Hill before the sun rises over the Himalayas. We will get a panoramic view of mountains like Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV, V, Dhampus Peak, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Barah Sikhar, Mt. Fishtail, Nilgiri South and Tukuche from Poon Hill.

We come back to our Hotel after spending a wonderful morning in Poon Hill. After having our breakfast, we will begin our trek to Tadapani. The trail is uphill up to Deurali (2,990 m/9,809 ft) and then goes down to Banthanti (2,520 m/8,267 ft). The trail to Tadapani is a lovely up and down stroll inside the green forests of rhododendron, oak and bamboo. We will see beautiful waterfalls, valleys, birds and wild animals on our way.
Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Maximum Altitude: 1,300 m/4,665 ft
170 km/Time: 6-7 hours

We will bid farewell to our guides and potters and head back to Kathmandu today. You can follow the same river trail you took on your way to Pokhara or you also have the option to travel by air. The second option comes at extra cost.
Day 08: Departure
We will organize a small traditional ceremony to mark your departure. We will bid you farewell and drop you at the airport from where you will return back to your destination. You also have the option to extend your trip.

Inquiry This Trip

Inclusion

Transportation

5 car rides, 2 plane rides in kathmandu

Accommodations

Hotel in Kathmandu & lodge in trek

Food

8 Breakfast, 7 lunches, 7 Dinners

Read in details what’s included and what’s not included.

What’s Included

Airport pickup and drop in private vehicle.
Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu on tourist bus.
Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara.
Pokhara-Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara drive on private vehicle.
Necessary papers and trekking permits ( ACAP permit and TIMS permit )
3 meals and 3 hot drinks per day during trekking.
Seasonal fruits after night meal.
Accommodations in lodge during trek.
Well trained English speaking guides (including their salary, accommodation, meal, transportation and insurance).
For groups over 6 people – assistant guide (including their salary, accommodation, meal, tramsportation and insurance).
Porters throughout the trek – 1 porter will carry 2 trekker’s baggage. (Including salary, food, accommodation, and transportation).
Basic equipment for trekking such as down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag ( Duffel Bag, down jacket and sleeping bag must be returned after trek).
Ambition Himalaya t-shirt
Basic first aid kit with guide
Expedition taxes, paper works, and company service charges for the trek.
A complimentary traditional Nepali dinner on arrival..
Certificate of achievement can be prepared with the signature of company director and your local guide (only if requested).

What’s Excluded

Overseas airfare and visa fees ($25 for 15 days, $40 for 30 days and $ 100 for 90 days ).
Travel, emergency rescue charge and insurance.
Sightseeing entrance fees in Kathmandu.
Food other than mentioned above, telephone bills, laundry charges and shower fees.
Wifi charger and battery charging bill during the trek.
Extra porter and activities outside itinerary.
Lunch & dinner costs during Kathmandu stay.
Extra costs caused by natural disaster, flight delay, early arrival etc.
Extra incentives such as tips and gifts for the guides and porters.
Any benefits not mentioned in ‘cost includes’ section unless indicated on booking.
Lunch and dinner in Pokhara.