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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Grade: Easy
Duration: 9 days
Destination: Nepal
Activities: Trekking, Annapurna Trekking
Departure: Flexible
Best Seasons: March to May and October to December
Highest Altitude: 3210 m
Start-Ends: Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Price of Package:USD 810

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is a comparatively shorter trek in the Annapurna region. The trek is also known as Annapurna Sunrise Trek. It takes 4-5 days to hike in an Annapurna range. The maximum elevation for this trek is 3210 m so there is no risk of high altitude sickness. This trekking is most favorable for nature and photography lovers. It offers epic sunrise and sunset views across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. In addition to this, you will also get an opportunity to encounter the traditional village called Ghandruk, also famous as a stone village. You can get a beautiful opportunity to observe the Gurung culture and lifestyles most closely during Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. Since, the trek is not physically demanding, people of every age group dream of the trek in this heaven of earth. The best season for this trek is March to May and October to December but the trek can be done around the year.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Highlights

Considered top among the famous viewpoints of Nepal.
The best point to observe panoramic sunrise views of Himalayan giants; are Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Opportunity to interact with trekkers from different parts of the world.
Relatively modest altitude, trek up to here is not tough.
Lifetime experience

A Traveler can customize to combine Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek (Trekking) with Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You can also add a few days in your travel itinerary to go sightseeing around Pokhara Valley.

Book this trek with Oriental Journeys for the short but sweet experiences of the Nepal Mountains. Even travelers and trekkers can customize the trip as per their time and interest. We will help in customizing the trip according to the interest of the trekkers.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara flight/drive and trek up to Tikedhunga
Day 03: Trek from Tikedhunga to Ghorepani 6-7 hrs
Day 04: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon hill (3210m) and poonhill to Tandapani (2700m)
Day 05: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m)
Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara
Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu (tourist bus)
Day 08: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and shopping
Day 09: Final departure to the destination

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative at Kathmandu International airport and then you will be transferred to hotel. You can relax for the rest of the day at Hotel. And in the evening you can enjoy dinner with Nepali cultural dance. Overnight at hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara flight/drive and trek up to Tikedhunga
Pokhara located around 200 km west from Kathmandu can be reached after 7 hours drive. On the way you move all along Trishuli River and you can also enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Our Ghorepani Poon Hill trek starts on from Pokhara. It takes 1 and ½ hours drive from Pokhara to reach Nayapul.Then, the trail moves towards the eye-catching maze, rice and millet farms. Walking beside the major path of Birethanti, we will pass by small cascade. The path will takes us to Sudami and then we gradually walk at the side of valley and you will move through Hile and reach Tikhedhunga. Overnight at Tikhedhunga.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Trek from Tikedhunga to Ghorepani 6-7 hrs
Today we have a tough day and our trail climbs and descends through the hills, then a staircase leads us upward and then we will pass through the settlements and we arrive at tea-houses as it moves up. Then, we can notice the first vista of Annapurna South. Climbing further up, we go into a wooded area filled. Further ahead from Banthanti we can perceive the vegetation widening. Then, up at a narrow vale, we got to go up more stairs till we arrive at Nangathanti (2,520m). From here with another one hour climb, we will arrive at Ghorepani. Overnight in Ghorepani.
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 04: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon hill (3210m) and poonhill to Tandapani (2700m)
On this day, we go to Poon Hill to observe arresting sunrise view over the Annapurna Range and Dhaulagiri. After that we return back to our hotel and proceed through the trail that takes us to the north side along the edging line with magnificent views of the Annapurna widening from east to west. We walk next to the woody crest for a while and we after that come down after passing a small settlement before going into a dense forested ravine. Eventually, the gorge widens and the trail enters an open region and moves downward again before we ascend through dense wood to Tadapani. Overnight in Tadapani.
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 05: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m)
We will walk further to Ghandruk departing from Tadapani taking around 4 hours. It is the most pleasant village, the settlement of Gurung people. The track mainly passes all the way through forest and goes tenderly down. We will stay overnight at Ghandruk.
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara
From Ghandruk, our trek today, moves downward to Nayapul all the way through the cultivated fields in Modi River valley taking about 4 hours and then we will drive back to Pokhara in about one hour.
Included meals: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu (tourist bus)
Today early in the morning, we will drive to the tourist bus station. The bus departs from Pokhara in the morning to Kathmandu. Arriving in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and shopping
After your Breakfast your sightseeing program starts at 9 am. There will be a full day Kathmandu valley tour with an English speaking tour guide from Oriental Journeys.Today you will be visiting UNESCO listed World heritage sites of valley; PASHUPATINATH, BOUDDHANATH, SWAYAMBHU and KATHAMANDU DURBAR SQUARE. You will make Final preparations for trek in the evening. Overnight at same hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Final departure to the destination
Farewell and Final Departure to your destination from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
Included meals: Breakfast

Cost Includes

Airport pick up and drop
2 nights accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
2 nights accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara
Meals on full board during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Tea-house accommodation during the trek
Company provide you Annapurna area full map
An experienced government licensed holder trekking guide
Trekking porter mostly Sherpas ( 2 trekkers - 1 porter) max- 20 kg
Transportation during the trekking
Group medical supplies
Annapurna Conservation Area Entry permit
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation for trekking staffs
All the government taxes
Farewell dinner before departure
Oriental Journeys T-shirt

Cost Excludes

Trekking equipment and any type of personal expenses
Alcoholic Beverage drinks, phone and Laundry
Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance, Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects.
Hot Shower
Entrance Fees any kind of Temples, Monastery during trek etc
Tips and Gratuities
Anything not mentioned in included list