Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - A perfect introduction to remote Nepal and its daunting Himalayan peaks!!!!
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek takes you deep inside the Annapurna conservation Area and allows you to enjoy its astonishing Himalayas and amazing culture.
This trek is ideal for families who wish to savor the Himalayan experience at a comfortable altitude without forcing to push your limits. From magnificent Himalayan panorama to amazing culture and diverse ecosystem, this trek is filled with tons of adventure and discoveries. You will stay overnight at a local teahouse which offers the firsthand experience of local culture and lifestyle. Magar and Gurung are the major inhabitants of the region: they are globally known for their bravery in British Gurkha Regiment.
Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts from your hotel in the nature playground of Pokhara. After a 1.5 hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, the trek passes through Tikhedhunga and Ulleri on your way to Ghorepani. The trekking path snakes through terraced farmlands and ancient woodland of rhododendron, oak and bamboo forest. Walking from one ridge to another, you can enjoy the dramatic views of 6,000m+ himalayan peaks.
Hindus Braham and Chettri inhabits the lower reaches while Tibetan Bermo group: the Magar and Gurung reside at the higher elevation. The faciniting architecture, heritage sites and chance to experience their intriguing warmth adds great dimension to the trek.
Poon Hill at 3,210m is the popular hilltop viewpoint which offers the stretching and heavenly view of Himalayas and majestic sunrise. A pre-dawn hike from Ghorepani takes you to the grassy knoll of Poon Hill - offering great view of Magnificent sunrise and 70km superb Himalayas that includes Dhaulagiri, Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Macchhapuchhre and Manaslu.
| Day | Day Acitivity |
|---|---|
| Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel |
| Day 02: | Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation day |
| Day 03: | Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara , drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri |
| Day 04: | Ulleri to Ghorepani |
| Day 05: | Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani |
| Day 06: | Tadapani to Ghandruk to Napapul and drive back to Pokhara |
| Day 07: | Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu |
| Day 08: | Final Departure |
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will receive you and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. You can rest in a hotel for a while and later explore our company office in Thamel. In the evening, you will join a welcome dinner where you will experience delicious Nepalese cuisine. We will introduce you with your trek leader and he will brief you about the trip.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Kathmandu |
| Meals | Dinner |
After completion of the trip, you will drive to our office and make all the necessary preparations for the next day’s trip.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Kathmandu |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accomodation | Overnight in Ulleri |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 25 min flight, 75 min drive, 5 - 6 hours trek |
| Accomodation | Overnight in Ghorepani |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 4 - 5 hours |
After exploration, you will descend back to Ghorepani for breakfast and after breakfast, you will join the eastward trail to Tadapani through numbers of ridges.
| Accomodation | Overnight in Tadapani |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 6 - 7 hours |
| Accomodation | Overnight in Pokhara |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Activity Duration | 5 - 6 hours, 75 min drive |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
