Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a short and easy adventure trekking around the Annapurna region. It can be also taken as the short and interesting trekking route which offers all the predominant trekking in Nepal. This trek offers trekking and hiking experience through the forest, terraced fields and a glimpse of the beautiful sunrise views over the Himalayans. From the iconic this trekking route along with the exploration of local culture and tradition in Ghandruk and Landruk villages. The trek instance the way to this hill which is the reason behind the trek being named as the Poon Hill trek. The local inhabitant of this region is Gurung, thakali and Magar where we will get lots of their culture insight during our trekking period. During the time of trekking we can get enjoy the spectacular mountains scenery of this region and the trails generally involves descending through stone paved staircases and the sight of the breathtaking views. the trail starts Annapurna Base Camp Trek beautiful Rhododendron Flower hiking in Nepal.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is organized for those trekkers who don’t have enough time to spend in Nepal but want adventurous trekking for their short period of time. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts from the beautiful city Pokhara which is also known as the city of lakes. The trek is the best trekking destination for trekker, families and the student. This place offers wonderful views of the snow-capped mountain. During this trekking, we will pass through the beautiful Rhododendron forests to reach Landruk villages. The best time for this trekking route is from February to June and September to November. While starting our trekking we have to across Modi Khola following a trek to hile, leading you to Tikhedhunga which means sharp stone in Nepali. This trekking provides trekker with the occasion to blend together the local villagers and their everyday life. Professional Trekking Guide to Ghorepani Poon Hill Annapurna region is listed as one of the most excellent trekking routes in the world.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu TIA and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation trip
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (820m.) 7 hours by tourist bus
Day 04: Pokhara to Nayapul 1 hours drive and Trek to Ulleri (2000m.) 5 hours
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) 5 hours
Day 06: Early morning hike up Poon Hill (3210m) and Trek to Tadapani (2665m) 6 hours
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk (1950m) 3 hours
Day 08: Trek to Nayapul 5 hours and drive to Pokhara 1 hours
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus 6/7 hours
Day 10: Final International Departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu TIA and transfer to hotel
A delegate will be meet you at the arrival gate of Tribhuwan international airport then you will transfer to the hotel which you have chosen for relax and freshen up. In the evening we will have our welcome dinner with you and your trekking guide.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation trip
The second day of our trekking we will be taken for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley after having breakfast. In this day we will visit center of pilgrimage Pashupatinath temple and Swaymbunath which are enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites. After sightseeing we come back to hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (820m.) 7 hours by tourist bus
After having breakfast we will drive towards pokhara which is also known as the city of lake. We will go pohkara by seeing natural beauty of Nepal and after reaching pokhara at first we will went towards the hotel and if we have time then we went to see the beautiful lake Phewa Lake where you can enjoy the wonderful views of the Annapurna Himalayan ranges reflected in this lake.
Day 04: Pokhara to Nayapul 1 hours drive and Trek to Ulleri (2000m.) 5 hours
After having breakfast in pokhara we will drive towards Ulleri and our journey for Ghorepani poon hill trek will begin from here. About 1 hour long drive through the large village Lumle brings you to Nayapul. The Ghorepani poon hill trek follows the main street of birethanti. Than after we will reaches a small village Sudami where we have our lunch. After lunch we will start our journey towards Ulleri. After reaching there we will spend one night at the guest house.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) 5 hours
After having breakfast in Tilkhedhunga we will slowly walk towards Ghorepani. In this day we will walk through the large magar village of Ulleri. We slowly walk towards Nangathanti and have our lunch and have some rest in this place and we will walk slowly towards Ghorepani. The day destination Ghorepani is reached after about an hour past Nangathanti. After reaching there we will spend one night at the guest house.
Day 06: Early morning hike up Poon hill (3210m) and Trek to Tadapani (2665m) 6 hours
After having breakfast in Ghorepani we will slowly walk towards Ghandruk. You will encounter with monkeys and wide varieties of birds. Ghandruk is the 2nd largest Gurung village in Nepal enjoying a good mountain view of Annapurna south and fishtail, you can stay overnight in this place.
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk (1950m) 3 hours
After having breakfast in Ghandruk, the easy day to descending to larges Gurung villages which is most popular ghorkha solder, bitween tadapani and ghandruk evergreen forest rhododendron and blue pine trees with Awesome himalayan scenery Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Fishtail. toward to ghandruk take lunch sightseeing gurung villages and museum stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Nayapul 5 hours and drive to pokhara 1 hours
after breakfast trek to nayapul is most part are rice field, local gurung villages and evergreen scenery hill region of nearby pokhara. the trail will take around 5 hours slowly walk down to syauli bazaar and follow to modikhola. peace perfect time to rich at Nayapul and drive to pokhara stay overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus 6/7 hours
We will drive to Kathmandu valley on the same highway we took to go to pokhara from the similar route through the hills and valleys. Another six hours in the highway will gives us time to observe the villages and town on the way from a different angle and after reaching Kathmandu and checking in the hotels we will have some free time to wander around the street of Thamel.
Day 10: Final International Departure
We will proudly drop you to the airport to catch your flight back to your home.
Cost Details
Annapurna Ghore pani poon hill Trek , What's Included
- Flight from Pokhara to kathamndu
- Tourist bus from kathamndu to Pokhara
- 7 days adventure in mountains
- 5 of days which included 3 meal a day with hot drinks
- 2 Breakfast in Kathamandu/ 1 breakfast in pokhara
- All grounded transportation
- 2 night accommodation in kathamandu
- 1 night accommodation in Pokhara
- Accommodation while trekking
- trekking permit and TIMS
- Fully- licensed, English speaking Guide
- Farewell Dinner
- Local and government taxes
- Porter service
Cost Excludes
- Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Deserts (cakes, bakes and pies)
- Additional size of Pots Hot Drinks
- Bottled drinks
- Boiled water
- Electronic device re-charge
- Hot shower
- On the trekking Wi- Fi
- Personal expenses any type
- Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
- Tipping for Guide and Porter
Equipment List
There are many type of multiple trekking routes and selected depend on high altitude and Necessary Equipment. but all list Items area here.
Sleeping
- Tent (necessary for treks with camping)
- Sleeping bag (–15° bag will suffice on most treks)*
- Sleeping pad
- Silk liner
Hiking
- Backpack (size depends on whether or not you have porters)
- Hiking boots* (break them in beforehand)
- Camp shoes (your reward after a long day)
- Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)
- Lightweight trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- T-Shirts (lightweight wool is great)
- Underwear
Cold Weather
- Long underwear/Wool thermals
- Sweater
- Fleece
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Heavyweight pants for high elevations (also good for camp)
- Heavy down jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu)
- Winter hat
- Winter gloves
Accessories
- Water purification (pump, tablets, or Steris Pen; bring from home)
- Water bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)
- Baseball cap (the sun is strong at all elevations)
- Hiking poles (lessen the impact on your joints)
- Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)
- Head lamp with extra batteries
- Reading materials (Kindle may be best)
- Journal and pens
- Camera with extra batteries
- Day pack (for your rain jacket, snacks, camera, etc.)
- Heavy-duty duffle bag (preferred by porters)
- Gators (many people wear them but they are not mandatory)
Personal Supplies
- Sun screen
- Hand sanitizer
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Face/body wipes
- Biodegradable washing liquid
- Throat lozenges, lip balm
- Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)
Extras
- Duct tape (fixes just about everything, at least temporarily. To avoid carrying an entire roll wraps the desired amount around a pencil)
- First aid kit (with moleskin for blisters)
- Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport
According to actual official Itinerary and cost if any thing will adding date or staff, or condition bad weather take helicopter, Rescue about these thing the price will be adding.
If you have any more day extra we will organized different type of Activities as Mountain Flight, Helicopter, Jungle Safari, River Rafting, Bungee Jump, and Many other programs.
