Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is colorful foray into the Annapurna Region for those visitors want to spare few days. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains whole horizons of which will be revealed as you reach the highest points of this trek.
One of the important highlights of this trek is to make climb on Poon hill, probably the most popular trekking route in Nepal. From Poon hill, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) Fishtail (6997m) Annapurna South, Himchuli and other famous mountain can be viewed. Early morning sunrise over this mountain from Poon hill is cherished experience in lifetime there gradually appear, just like magic that your eyes may not believe. Besides these, during journey, the natural beauties reward you in your each & every footsteps. During the walk you can study the Gurung culture, tradition and their living style.
Highlights
One can walk along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. Either way you are in for a life time .along with forest of rhodendrons, temple, and breathtaking landscapes, you will also encounter friendly people of different cultures offering a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life of people , and Annapurna View ,Fishtail View
Facts of Trip
Trekking Region: Annapurna Trekking Region
Name of The Trip:Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Trip Period : 6+5
Best season: September to November & Feb to May.(however we can run during the year )
Transportation: Road or By Flight
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort (kathmandu ) tea house( during the trekking )or camping
Grade: Moderate/Adventurous
Trekking style: tea house / camping
Highest access :
Culture: Mixed , Ghale , Gurung , and others
Attraction:the 'fishtail' spire of Machapuchare(6997m), Gangapurna(7454m) Annapurna 1 (8091m), unclimbed Fang (7647m) and Annapurna South (7273m)
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival in kathmandu
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu .Short briefing will follow concerning the necessary formalities and your trekking itinerary. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby sanctuaries or resting.
Day 02 : Sightseeing / Cultural Day in Kathmandu Valley
Half day sightseeing around UNESCO Bhaktapur / Kathmandu where your guide will escort you on a tour of Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions. There is time to explore the citys many places of interest on your own or take a rest while trekking permits are finalised. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 : Drive to- Pokhara stay overnight,hotel
Day 04 : Pokhara to Tikhedhunga-
One hour drive to Nayapul walk through the lust, green Modiriver valley. Past waterfalls with plunge pools that invite you to swim.
Day 05 : Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani:
A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields as you climb up you walk up besides the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest.
Day 06 : Ghorepani to Tadapani:
Early morning wake up to Poonhil, One of the best Himalayan view points in Nepal Early morning working to the Poonhil, which provides a unobstructed view of the high Himalaya and start our trek to Tadapani, A short early morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna, Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life to Tadapani which provides you a close up sunset view.
Day 07 : Tadapani to Ghandruk:
walking through the forest and arrive A huge Gurung village at 1940m is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and explores the maze like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement, You can have a good view of Annapurna south and Fisthail. Over night in hotel.
Day 08 : Ghandruk to Pokhara, treks down to Nayapul through the cultivated fields in Modi khola valley. (4 hrs) and drive to Pokhara (1 hrs). End of the trek
Day 09 : Drive back to Kathmandu .
Day 10 : Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with Nepali dinner, hotel
Day 11 : Final departure, transfer to airport
Included in the price
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek.
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Guide airfare Jomsom to Pokhara (if applicable)
- Ground transportation
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
- Area Permit for Annapurna Conservation and TIMS permit..
- All ground transportation
Not included in the price
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos.
- Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights
- All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
- Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on the Price Includes section
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