Best Season : September - November & March - May
Trekking duration : 8 Days.
Trekking grade : A (Easy)
Mx. altitude : 3,194 m.
Starting from : Pokhara
Ending Point : Pokhara via Pothana
Culture : Different communities with majority of Gurung, Magar and Poon.
Accommodation: Lodge / Camping

Itinerary Type : Fixed or Customized (Group, single, or Senior packages available)

Geography : Alpine mountains & valley / Alpine villages, Glaciers & cold places

Mode of Trekking : Popular in Tea house style (Lodge trek). But the trek can be operated in both tea house and camping trek on request
Himalayan Sights : Annapurna Ranges, Dhaulagiri Ranges, Machhapurchre (Fishtail), Hiuchuli , Gangapurna, Manaslu Ranges.

Highlight : Very easy and short trek that offers a glimpse mountain with the beautiful village of Ghandurk and Gurung’s unique culture. Panoramic view point from Poon Hill

This is a short trek but probably most popular route. There is no other routes which have this much natural diversity & cultural variety. This trek start from Nayapul a hour car drive from Pokhara. In the beginning of trek village life, culture, terrace view, water falls & green hills’ view can be enjoyed. From Ghorepani Mt. Annapurna & Mt. Dhaulagiri Can be viewed. These are mountain over 8000m. Poon Hill offers most spectacular view of mountains peak & sun rise over Himalayas. Ghandruk village is another attraction of this trek. Ghandruk is habitation of Gurungs who are known is “Gurkhas”. Gurkhas have glorious history they created in Second world war.

Ghorepani Poonhill trek is a colourful short foray into the Annapurna region. The 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. This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of 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 Annapurnas 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 views 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. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape

Clanging bells announce the brightly colored mule and yak caravans that regularly use the well-trodden paths on their way to and from Tibet. We climb with them through oak and rhododendron forest and across sparkling streams to Ghore pani Pass (2,834m). On day three, in the pre-dawn, we climb to Poon Hill (3,190m) to witness a classic Himalayan moment. As the sun rises in the eastern sky, the mighty peaks begin their dawn parade, changing colors every minute as the stunning vistas open up.

Descending through giant primary rhododendron forest, troops of monkeys and exotic birds set a vivid and colorful scene. We arrive in Ghandruk (1,940m), one of the largest Gurung villages in the Kingdom with its traditional buildings and picture-perfect setting below Machapuchare (6,993m).

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport.(1365m).
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle.

Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. (1365m)
We will provide a private vehicle and professional your own language tour guide. We visit Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Patan durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square.

Day 3: Kathmandu (1365m) drive to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hours by tourist bus or 30 min Flight.
You can choose flight or drive, whatever you prefer. Our representative trekking staff will come to your hotel early in the morning to pick you up then leaving around to Pokhara.

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1010 meters) and trek to Tikhedunga (1570 meters) 4 hours.
We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1 hour driving by private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1015 meters) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1570 meters. Today’s walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.

Day 5: Tikhedunga (1570 meters) to Ghorepani Trekking (2840 meters) 5 hours.
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070 meters. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250 meters. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour of walking this brings you to Ghorepani at 2840 meters.

Day 6: Ghorepani (2840 meters) hike up to Poon Hill (3210 meters) and trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). 6 hours.
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at elevation of 3210 meters, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, we then return to Ghorepani we take a hot breakfast at the hotel then we trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). Along the trail towards Tadapani, we make climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960 meters). After that we descend to the Banthanti, we then turn off to Tadapani.

Day 7: Tadapani (2610 meters) trek to Ghandruk (1940 meters) 4 hours.
From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal; they have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. We have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office, Museum and explore the village.

Day 8: Ghandruk (1940 meters) trek to Nayapul (1010 meters) and drive to Pokhara.
Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul after a short drive back to Pokhara.

Day 9: Pokhara City Sightseeing Tour (900 meters).
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. Places we visit are Fewa Lake, Bagnes Lake, Devi’s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave.

Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu (1345 meters) or you can extend your trip to chitwan .
At the evening farewell dinner in Kathmandu. If you are interested in continuing on to the Chitwan Jungle Safari or other adventure tours like river rafting.

Day 11: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our representative (Trek Nepal) will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

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