Ghorepani poon hill trekking is a colorful short foray into the Annapurna region. Ghorepani poon hill trekking trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains,whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. ...See more
Ghorepani poon hill trekking is a colorful short foray into the Annapurna region. Ghorepani poon hill trekking trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains,whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. Ghorepani poon hill trekking in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on poon hill offers all the best trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys,all set below the Annapurna with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fish tail peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb poon hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain scape on earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna (8091m) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. Ghorepani poon hill trekking that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.
Trip Highlights
- Rewarding views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range and surrounding peaks
- Trekking adventure through insightful Gurung villages
- Sightseeing around UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu
- Spectacular sunrise views from Ghorepani and Poon Hill over the Himalayas
- Explore scenic lake city of Pokhara
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1350m, Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu by flight or drive to Pokhara (915m). Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapool trek to Thirkhe Dhunga. Overnight at hotel (1577m). 4 hrs.
Day 04: Thirkhe Dhunga trek to Ghorepani (2850m). Overnight at hotel. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 05: Ghorepani trek to Tada pani (2540m). Overnight at hotel. 6 to 7 hrs.
Day 06: Tadapani trek to Ghandruk (1970m). Overnight at hotel. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 07: Ghandrung trek to Tolkha (1790m). Overnight at Tolkha. 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 08: Tolkha trek to Phedi & drive to Pokhara (900m). Overnight at hotel. 5 to 6 hrs
Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley heritage site. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Eco Trip Nepal representative will drop to airport for onward destination.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Services
Included
- Airport transfers
- 3 night’s hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 2 night’s hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
- 5 nights 6 days Ghorepani Ghandruck trek full board basis
- All meals and accommodation in lodge, during the trek on full board basis
- Service of trek guide, sherpa and Porter assistants
- Accident and evacuation insurance for staffs and porters
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Entrance fees, necessary permits
- Local guide and representative throughout the tour
- Cell phone during tour/trek with free calls to emergency hot line
- All meals marked as included in the itinerary
Excluded
- Nepal Visa fee $ 35 (obtained at the airport immigration upon arrival – bring exact USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
- Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
- Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
- Extra night in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any unforeseen reason)
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from Mountain)
- Travel and rescue insurance
Testimonials
Dear Shyam, thank you for organizing our trip to Poonhill-Ghorepani.
We all were happy and satisified. Our guide Bola and porter worked also well, and we had a good team spirit. Thank you!
Eija-Riitta from Finland and Anne Karin, Grethe-Karin from Norway