Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek
Day 1, Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu International airport, you will be met by our representative outside the customs and immigration area for transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel [-/-/-]
Day 2, Drive to Pokhara
Today we will drive through the scenic road to Pokhara. The drive will take approximately 6 hours. Pokhara’s bewitching beauty has been the subject of many travel writers. Once you arrive in Pokhara, enjoy the serenity of the place and later enjoy boating at the Phewa Taal, the second largest lake in Nepal and visit Barahi Temple – the island temple situated in a small island in the Phewa lake surrounded by marvelous views.
Transfer to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight at Hotel [B/-/-]
Day 3, Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tirkhedhunga
Early morning we take on an hour’s pleasant drive through the mountainous highway to Nayapul. Then we walk about 20 minutes on a level trail to Birethanti (1056) on the banks of Modi river where we reach the Annapurna Conservation area check post. From Birethanti the trail follows Bhurungdi river up to Tirkhedhunga (1577m) where we pass through several small villages on the way. It takes around 5 hours to reach Tirkhedhunga. There are several lodges and campsites.
Overnight at Simple Lodge [B/L/D]
Day 4, Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani
The next morning you need to climb through some stone steps for about 1.5 hours to Ulleri – a large Magar village. From Ulleri the trail moves gently through pastures and cultivated fields. The fields soon give way to deep forests as the trail climbs to Banthanti. Beyond Banthanti, there are magnificent oak and rhododendron forests. Then we pass through forests all the way to Ghorepani – a pleasant village on a ridge top with excellent views of several peaks such as Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, Machhapuchre,Hiunchuli, Tukche etc. Ghorepani means ‘horse water’ in Nepali.
Overnight at Simple Lodge [B/L/D]
Day 5, Visit Poonhill - Trek Ghorepani - Tadapani
An early start and an hour’s hiking to Poon hill (3210m) lead us to a brilliant scene. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 40 minutes on the hillside, we return to Ghorepani, have breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2840 m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2610 m).
Overnight at Simple Lodge [B/L/D]
Day 6, Trek Tadapani- Ghandruk
We walk through rhododendron forests all the way downhill which leads you to Ghandruk.
It is one of the most popular and beautiful villages of the Annapurna region. It is the largest Gurung village of Nepal and supplies a considerable number of British Gorkha soldiers. There is a headquarter of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) with two Gurung museums.
Overnight at Simple Lodge [B/L/D]
Day 7, Trek to Nayapul and back to Pokhara
Overnight at Hotel [B/-/-]
Day 8, Fly to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel [B/-/-]
Day 9, Final Departure
Today you will be transferred to catch you onward flight.
B : Breakfast , L: Lunch and D: Dinner
The above cost includes:
• Meet and Assistant at Airport.
• Arrival/ Departure transfer.
• 02 Nights Hotel accommodations in Hotel in Kathmandu Sharing Twin/Double Room on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
• 02 Nights Hotel accommodations in Hotel in Pokhara Sharing Twin/Double Room on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
• 04 Nights Hotel accommodations in Simple Lodge on Full-Board Basis.
• Surface transfer for Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu with private vehicle.
• 01 Porter and 01 English Speaking Sherpa Trek Guide throughout the trek. (NOTE: 1 porter for every 2 clients. Porter will carry a maximum of 30 kg only)
The above cost excludes:
• Nepal entry visa fee.
• Refreshments, tips, bottled drinks and bar bills.
• Insurance and rescue of any form.
• Cost arising out of flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control.
• Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost.
• Gratuities, tipping to guides and drivers.
• Any other thing not mention in the itinerary.
