Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 9 days
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Moderate
- Destination: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
- Activities: Trekking / Hiking
- Accommodation: Hotel,Tea house Lodge
- Meals: As per in your itinerary
- Maximum altitude: 3210M
- Group size: Min - 2
- Best Season: March, April, May, September, October, November
Ghorepani Poon Hill is one of the most popular – easy - short trekking destination in Nepal. This trail is suitable for any fitness level and age group. If you have a short holiday and want to spend that well, this could be a perfect choice. A gentle hike passing through amazing hill stations, ethnic villages, forests and sparks of silver mountains are just outstanding.
The Poon Hill (3,210m) is one of the finest viewpoints of the mighty Annapurna range. You will get to see the crazy beauty of Annapurna I (8091m- 10th highest in the world), Dhaulagiri (8167m- 7th highest), Manaslu (8156m- 8th highest), Fishtail (6,993m) and many more. The authentic settlement flavors of traditional villages, flora, fauna and snake trails would be a brand-new experience. Choose us, we make your holiday a travel-worthy.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m): 6-7 hours’ drive
Day 3: Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1070m), trek to Tikhedhunga (154m): 1.5 hours’ drive, 5 hours trek
Day 4: Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m): 5-6 hours trek
Day 5: Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (2630m): 5-6 hours trek
Day 6: Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m): 3-4 hours trek
Day 7: Day 7: Trek to Nayapul (1070m), drive to Pokhara: 4-5 hours trek, 1.5 hours’ drive
Day 8: Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu: 6-7 hours’ drive
Day 9: Day 9: Final departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
One of our team members welcomes you at Kathmandu airport (TIA) - the only international airport in Nepal. After a brief greeting and introduction, we will drive you to hotel in a pre-arranged private vehicle. If you are already in the town, we will meet you at your hotel. At evening, there will be a welcome dinner at a typical Nepali Restaurant.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Dinner
Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m): 6-7 hours’ drive
On a comfortable tourist bus, we’ll drive to Pokhara. Along the scenic foothills, rapid rivers, rustic villages and terraces it will be a pleasing journey. As an alternate you can fly there (30 minutes flight). Pokhara is one of first choice easily accessible tourist destination in Nepal famous for lakes, caves and a decent cultural lifestyle. Overnight hotel.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1070m), trek to Tikhedhunga (154m): 1.5 hours’ drive, 5 hours trek
1.5 hours of drive through snake road takes us to Nayapul, a small town from where we’ll start our trekking journey. We’ll walk via small villages, suspension bridges over fast flowing streams and muddy road. As we trek up, that smell of untouched natural beauty feels fresher. Hile is a big village with guest houses and lunch places. Tikhedhunga is located at a sloppy hill will forest and farmland around.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m): 5-6 hours trek
The first portion of the trail is pretty steep. Take your time and slowly step up. Beyond the village of Ulleri (1960m), the journey would be easier through gradual up and down hills of rhododendron forests. The window view of silver mountains is the inspiring factor throughout the day. Ghorepani is a big Magar village, well located at the lap of Annapurna mountains.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (2630m): 5-6 hours trek
We’d wake up early in the morning and take a short hike to Poon Hill (3,210m – highest elevation of our trek). On a clear morning, Poon Hill offers 180-degree eye-appealing view of Annapurna mountains such as Annapurna I, II, III, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, Hiunchuli etc. Have some quality time there and hike back to your teahouse of breakfast. Today, we’d arrive to Tadapani for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m): 3-4 hours trek
Ghandruk is one of the biggest and famous touristic-cultural villages of Annapurna region. Here you’ll get to see authentic style houses, Gurung cultural dresses, foods and their humble lifestyle. Form Tadapani, it’s an easy downhill trek through forests and farmlands. At sometimes, there is a chance encountering some Himalayan wild lives. Overnight Ghandruk.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Trek to Nayapul (1070m), drive to Pokhara: 4-5 hours trek, 1.5 hours’ drive
After morning breakfast, we’ll begin our last portion of trek. Mostly downhill through varied landscapes, scenic foothills and scattered villages, arrive to Nayapul for the lunch. From Nayapul we’ll drive back to the city of Pokhara for overnight stay.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu: 6-7 hours’ drive
Form Pokhara, we’ll take a tourist bus to drive back to Kathmandu. You may like the fine countryside all over snaky highway. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check in to your hotel and enjoy rest of the day. We recommend walking around the city of Thamel and buy some souvenirs for your family and friends.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9: Final departure
Thank you so much for letting us to plan this trip to Ghorepani Poon-Hill. We truly appreciate your business. At about three hours prior your scheduled flight, we’ll drop you to Kathmandu airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Cost Details
What is included?
- All ground transfer as per stated in itinerary
- Kathmandu sightseeing tour by professional city guide
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB basis
- Lodge-lodge accommodation during trekking
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking
- National Park entry fee
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) fee
- Monuments entry fees
- English speaking trekking guide
- Porters (2 trekkers = 1 porters)
- All government procedures
- Welcome dinner
What is not included?
- Nepal Visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
- Travel insurance
- International flight charge
- Expenses of personal interests (bar, laundry, telephone bill etc.)
Trip Info
- Trip Name: Ghorepani Poon-Hill Trekking
- Destination: Nepal
- Duration: 9 days
- Trekking type: Easy
- Maximum altitude: 3210m
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, teahouse during trekking
- Transportation: Private car, Tourist Bus
- Best season: March, April, May, September, October, November
- Group size: Any
Overview
Trip at a Glance
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Moderate
- Destination: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
- Activities: Trekking / Hiking
- Accommodation: Hotel,Tea house Lodge
- Meals: As per in your itinerary
- Maximum altitude: 3210M
- Group size: Min - 2
- Best Season: March, April, May, September, October, November
Ghorepani Poon Hill is one of the most popular – easy - short trekking destination in Nepal. This trail is suitable for any fitness level and age group. If you have a short holiday and want to spend that well, this could be a perfect choice. A gentle hike passing through amazing hill stations, ethnic villages, forests and sparks of silver mountains are just outstanding.
The Poon Hill (3,210m) is one of the finest viewpoints of the mighty Annapurna range. You will get to see the crazy beauty of Annapurna I (8091m- 10th highest in the world), Dhaulagiri (8167m- 7th highest), Manaslu (8156m- 8th highest), Fishtail (6,993m) and many more. The authentic settlement flavors of traditional villages, flora, fauna and snake trails would be a brand-new experience. Choose us, we make your holiday a travel-worthy.
What is included?
- All ground transfer as per stated in itinerary
- Kathmandu sightseeing tour by professional city guide
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB basis
- Lodge-lodge accommodation during trekking
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking
- National Park entry fee
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) fee
- Monuments entry fees
- English speaking trekking guide
- Porters (2 trekkers = 1 porters)
- All government procedures
- Welcome dinner
What is not included?
- Nepal Visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
- Travel insurance
- International flight charge
- Expenses of personal interests (bar, laundry, telephone bill etc.)
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
One of our team members welcomes you at Kathmandu airport (TIA) - the only international airport in Nepal. After a brief greeting and introduction, we will drive you to hotel in a pre-arranged private vehicle. If you are already in the town, we will meet you at your hotel. At evening, there will be a welcome dinner at a typical Nepali Restaurant.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Dinner
Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m): 6-7 hours’ drive
On a comfortable tourist bus, we’ll drive to Pokhara. Along the scenic foothills, rapid rivers, rustic villages and terraces it will be a pleasing journey. As an alternate you can fly there (30 minutes flight). Pokhara is one of first choice easily accessible tourist destination in Nepal famous for lakes, caves and a decent cultural lifestyle. Overnight hotel.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1070m), trek to Tikhedhunga (154m): 1.5 hours’ drive, 5 hours trek
1.5 hours of drive through snake road takes us to Nayapul, a small town from where we’ll start our trekking journey. We’ll walk via small villages, suspension bridges over fast flowing streams and muddy road. As we trek up, that smell of untouched natural beauty feels fresher. Hile is a big village with guest houses and lunch places. Tikhedhunga is located at a sloppy hill will forest and farmland around.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m): 5-6 hours trek
The first portion of the trail is pretty steep. Take your time and slowly step up. Beyond the village of Ulleri (1960m), the journey would be easier through gradual up and down hills of rhododendron forests. The window view of silver mountains is the inspiring factor throughout the day. Ghorepani is a big Magar village, well located at the lap of Annapurna mountains.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (2630m): 5-6 hours trek
We’d wake up early in the morning and take a short hike to Poon Hill (3,210m – highest elevation of our trek). On a clear morning, Poon Hill offers 180-degree eye-appealing view of Annapurna mountains such as Annapurna I, II, III, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, Hiunchuli etc. Have some quality time there and hike back to your teahouse of breakfast. Today, we’d arrive to Tadapani for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m): 3-4 hours trek
Ghandruk is one of the biggest and famous touristic-cultural villages of Annapurna region. Here you’ll get to see authentic style houses, Gurung cultural dresses, foods and their humble lifestyle. Form Tadapani, it’s an easy downhill trek through forests and farmlands. At sometimes, there is a chance encountering some Himalayan wild lives. Overnight Ghandruk.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Trek to Nayapul (1070m), drive to Pokhara: 4-5 hours trek, 1.5 hours’ drive
After morning breakfast, we’ll begin our last portion of trek. Mostly downhill through varied landscapes, scenic foothills and scattered villages, arrive to Nayapul for the lunch. From Nayapul we’ll drive back to the city of Pokhara for overnight stay.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu: 6-7 hours’ drive
Form Pokhara, we’ll take a tourist bus to drive back to Kathmandu. You may like the fine countryside all over snaky highway. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check in to your hotel and enjoy rest of the day. We recommend walking around the city of Thamel and buy some souvenirs for your family and friends.
Accommodation: 3*** Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9: Final departure
Thank you so much for letting us to plan this trip to Ghorepani Poon-Hill. We truly appreciate your business. At about three hours prior your scheduled flight, we’ll drop you to Kathmandu airport.
Meal: Breakfast
- Trip Name: Ghorepani Poon-Hill Trekking
- Destination: Nepal
- Duration: 9 days
- Trekking type: Easy
- Maximum altitude: 3210m
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, teahouse during trekking
- Transportation: Private car, Tourist Bus
- Best season: March, April, May, September, October, November
- Group size: Any
