Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Overview

Also acknowledged as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking, or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, Ghorepani- Poon Hill Trekking is one of the simple trekking routes that ramble through the beautiful ethnic towns of Annapurna Locale. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is best known for the striking panorama of huge Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others.

Our Poon Hill Trek has a short, 8-day agenda which will let you witness terraced fields, warm villages, beautiful paddy fields, warm villages and wonderful culture and lifestyle of ethnic people like Gurungs, and Magars. Ghorepani- Poon hill Trek will certainly delight you in each and every way possible.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, one of our delegates will pick you up and escort you to your designated hotel. In the hotel, you will be briefed about the further plans of the trek.

Day 02: Kathmandu Exploration Day

After breakfast, we will be visiting UNESCO recorded world heritage sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Pashupatinath in Kathmandu Valley the entire day. Stay overnight in Hotel.

Day 03: Kathmadu – Fly to Pokhara 900 m – trek to Tikhedhunga

After breakfast, we will drive you to Pokhara which is 200km from Kathmandu.  En-route, we can appreciate the excellent grand perspectives of terraced fields, eye catching scenes, Trisuli and Marsyangdi Rivers and tremendous perspectives of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal and the vast majority of Annapurna Himalayan Range. After that, we will drive you to Naya Pul and start the trek. We will walk around the northern side of Bhurungdi Khola. The trail goes through the sub tropical valley timberlands. We will cross the Modi Khola River via a suspension bridge to the town of Tikhendhunga.

Day 04 : Tikhedhunga – trek to Ghorepani 2810 m

Today, we will begin our trek after having breakfast at the tea-house. The beginning of the trek is a lofty upward stroll for around 2 Hrs and after that a progressive upward walk. The stroll on the stone cleared strides is a challenging experience early in the morning. The entire trail drives you through towns and woods to Ghorepani where your endeavors will be compensated with wonderful close up perspectives of the Himalayas.

Day 05 : Ghorepani – Trek to Poon Hill 3210 m – Tadapani 2700 m

An early-morning hike up to Poon Hill/3210m for amazing brilliant sunrise and panoramic view of high Himalaya, It takes about 45 minutes and 400 meter walk up to the view point. After enjoying sun rise and Mountain View come back to hotel. We will then trek to Tadapani and stay overnight there.

Day 06 : Tadapani – Ghandruk – Pokhara          

Enjoy a beautiful forest trek to the amazingly stunning Gurung village of Ghandruk and explore the ethnic village for a bit. Have your lunch there and later, trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara and stay overnight in Pokhara.

Day 07: Pokhara – Kathmandu

After breakfast, you will be either driven to the Pokhara airport to take a flight to Kathmandu or will be driven to Kathmandu via tourist vehicle. The entire day in the capital is free for some shopping and relaxation.

Day 8: Departure

After checking out of the hotel, our representative will take you to the international airport for your flight home. If you want to continue your stay in Nepal for short tours i.e. National parks, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, etc., please do let us know. We will be proudly serving your needs.

 

Price Policy

  What’s Included 

 

  • Airport pick up and drop off by private tourist vehicle
  • All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Highest available standard lodges and guest houses accommodation during the trek
  • English-speaking tour guide and trekking guide
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
  • Entry fees for all monuments, parks, temples and monasteries mentioned in the itinerary
  • All surface transfer required in sightseeing tour
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking
  • Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on the second last day
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges

  What’s Not Included 

  • Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa;
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
  • Personal trekking Equipment (You can hire sleeping bag and down jacket from us at USD 25 per item for the duration of the trek.)
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected.)

Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section

Things To Prepare