Trip Facts
- Activities: Trekking
- Trekking Type: Tea House
- Best Season: Sept - Dec / Feb - May
- Total Duration: 10 Days
- Trek Duration: 07 Days
- Group Size: 1+ pax
- Max. Height: 3,210 m./ 10,531 FT
- Transportation: Fly in / Out
- Trek Start From: Kathmandu
- Trek End To: Kathmandu
Detail Itinerary of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
- Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu at (1’365m. 4’478ft.)
It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities. - Day 02: City sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances. There will be a half day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, the 15th century Palace of 55 windows and Swoyambhunath. - Day 03: We fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu and bus drive to Birethanti (1’075m. 3’526ft.) about 2 hour
We take a thirty-minute flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu airport. During the flight, we get to savor the most mesmerizing views of glorious Manaslu and the snow-capped Annapurna mountain range. Soon after touchdown in Pokhara, we take a one-hour leisure drive to Naya Pool along the graceful Modi Khola Valley. On reaching our destination, we begin our highly panoramic Annapurna trek. The route skirts through lush forest leading finally to Birethanti after walking for one hour. Birethani houses well-resourced shops, hotels, cafes, a police check post, a bakery and a bank, a nice little village town to have fun and settle in for our first over night on the mountains. - Day 04: Birethanti - Ghandruk (1’940m. 6’364ft.) about 6 hour Trek
Leaving Birethani, we trail along terraced fields beneath the splendid panorama of awe-inspiring glaciated Mountain ranges. On passing a succession of flatlands, forest, cultivated lands and a suspension bridge over Khumnu Khola, we arrive at the beautiful village of Ghandruk after walking for about 6 hours. An ideal vantage point in this pristine village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli. Several hotels and teahouses at the village welcome us with warmth and sincere hospitality while catering to the requirements of all trekkers’ who hit the trail through this village. - Day 05: Ghadruk - Tadapani (2’640m. 8’661ft.) about 5 hour Trek
we ascend further along the trail showcasing rich rhododendron forests, gloriously cascading sparkling mountain streams and other mystical vistas of nature. After continuously climbing for 4 hours, we step on the territory of Tadapani at an altitude of 2’640m. 8’661ft.. Tadapani offers the most magnificent mountain views of the overpowering peaks of Annapurna South. - Day 06: Tadapani - Ghorepani (2’850m. 9’350ft.) about 7 hour Trek
leaving Tadapani we proceed further along steep trails down. Nature spreads exotic sight of majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and rich plant life before us. We climb through rhododendron forest to Deorali 3’100m. 10’170ft. and reach a hamlet and cultivated fields. Continue walking for 3 hours and finally we will find ourselves in Ghorepani. Ghorepani also houses lodges to provide food and accommodation to travelers. - Day 07: Ghorepani – Nayapul about 6 hour Trek and drive to Pokhara about 2 hour and we stay at hotel
after savoring the mesmerizing sight of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak and other Himalayan giants from the popular vantage point of Poon Hill at 3’210m.10’531ft. we leave Ghorepani and ahead for Nayapul. we further descend towards Birethanti. Birethanti lies stretched beside the Modi River and has resourceful town. On your trails of stone steps, you pass through dense forest and a small village of Ulleri. From Ulleri, a very steep section with 3’767 steps! leads down to Hille on the Bhurungdi Khola. Forty minutes beyond Birethanti, we come to the main road. Now we can easily access any means of transportation to drive to Pokhara. In the evening, we are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara. - Day 08: Free day in Pokhara
you can spend your day in Pokhara as you like, you can either relax in your hotel or do sightseeing on your own. - Day 09: Fly or drive (optional) to Kathmandu
From Pokhara you can either fly or drive to Kathmandu. - Day 10: Departure Kathmandu for the home country
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the international airport for your flight home.
