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Trip Facts

  • Trek Name: Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Altitude: 3210 m.
  • Activities: Trekking
  • Total Duration: 09 Nights/10 Days Days
  • TGroup Size: Minimum - 1 / Maximum-12

Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 09 Nights/10 Days Days

Ghorepani is just below the famed vantage point of Poonhill, one of the best spots to see the views of central Nepal Himalayan panorama. There are numbers of choice of short treks in the foothills to the north of Pokhara. It is known as short and sweet trek. Most of these deviations will visit Ghorepani and Ghandruk.

This is one of the most famous trekking areas in Nepal. Pokhara is the gateway to the Ghorepani Poonhill trekking area in Annapurna region and this 7 day trek is an experience that will not be soon forgotten!

About Trip Overview

Day 1 Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara and Nayapul (1070m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1500m).

After the breakfast, our expert guide will assist you at your hotel with a luxurious vehicle. Enjoy a six hours drive along with Prithvi Highway that takes you to the beautiful city Pokhara. En route you can enjoy the green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. Lunch on the way. Then we will drive one and half hour to Nayapul from where trek to Tikhedhunga begins. The first part of the trek is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. Afterwards the trail ascends gently to the final destination of the day, Tikhedhunga. People here, are engaged in agriculture, tourism business and some in British and Indian regiments. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 2 Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2750m).

It takes about six hours from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. The trail passes through Ulleri and Banthanti, Magar village. On the way you can enjoy the panoramic view of Annapurna south, Fishtail and Hiunchuli. Overnight at lodge.

Day 3 Ghorepani - Poonhill (3200m) - Ghandruk (1940m).

Early in the morning we trek to Poonhill, to catch the early morning sunlight on the panorama of peaks: Dhaulaghiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchare, Tukuche and Lamjung Himal. This is an option but really worth the while. We then retrace our steps to Ghorepani and continue towards Tadapani through the rhododendron forest. Overnight at lodge.

Day 4 Ghandruk to Dhampus (1650m).

After the breakfast, start to trek by descending gently all the way through the rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forest. You’ll also come across several traditional tea houses, where the cheerful local women will beckon you to come over and try their tea. Overnight at Dhampus at a lodge.

Day 5 Dhampus to Pokhara (820m).

After the breakfast, trek down from Dhampus to Suikhet Phedi through the paddy field of the village and the forest protected by the local community. From Suikhet, we have a 30 minute drive by a private car bringing you to the hotel at the lakeside. Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 6 Sightseeing in Pokhara

Early in the morning we leave for Sarangkot, a hill that overlooks the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the north and Pokhara city in the south. From here, we catch amazing views of the sun as it rises in the mighty Himalayas. We then head back to Pokhara and continue touring the city’s landmarks. Davis Falls is a unique waterfall that flows directly into a narrow and deep canal which has no end. The Shiva Cave is located near Davis Fall and houses a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, a primary Hindu God. We also do some boating in Phewa Lake, the largest lake in Pokhara and visit Bindyabasini Temple located at the center of the Lake. We visit the famous International Mountain Museum (IMM) that records, documents and chronicles the past and present development of mountaineering activities in the world and the Himalayas in particular. We also tour the Tibetan refugee camp and witness how the refugees keep themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicraft items. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 7 Pokhara to Kathmandu (6hrs drive).

After the breakfast drive around six hours along with Prithivi Highway from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel on BB basis

Date and Cost

Includes
  • Pick up and drop transport as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation and breakfast in Kathmandu
  • Accomodation and three meals a day during the trekking
  • Trekking guide and porters
  • National parks’ fees, TIMS card and government royalties
  • Domestic air ticket and airport tax for tourists and guides as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Insurance of our trekking staff members
  • Trekking and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley or other parts of Nepal as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Sleeping bags
  • Down jackets
  • Duffle bags
  • Oxygen cylinder
  • Trekking map
  • First Aid Kit
  • Farewell dinner with cultural program or dinner with Nepali family
Excludes
  • International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance and the cost of medical services of tourists
  • All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
  • Other personal expenses and tips
  • Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency

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