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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

11 Days

The Ghorepani Poonhill Trek in Annapurna Sanctuary is perhaps one of the nicest, easiest, and shortest trekking destinations in the Himalayas. It’s a fantastic trail for inexperienced and beginner trekkers who wish to discover and explore the Annapurna Region’s magnificence and beauty. This location is appropriate for individuals of all ages, particularly those traveling with family and children, and may be completed in 4 to 5 days in the foothills of the magnificent Annapurna Range. The track is well-marked, and there are many hotels and food options, as well as convenient access to road transit, making this one of the most classical and popular trekking destinations for adventure lovers.

  • 3 star Standard Hotel in cities & Standard Guest House during the trekking
  • Kathmandu
  • Private Luxury Tourist Vehicles and Helicopter
  • Bed and Breakfast Plan

Overview

All trekkers on this excursion will be treated to a mosaic of Nepalese beauty. Birdsong fills the floral forest, and deep sub-tropical valleys with stone steps will make you feel like a true adventurer. Pokhara is another fantastic place to visit for your vacation needs, with a bustling foodie street, lakes, breathtaking mountain views from your balcony, and kind hospitality.

Highlights

  • Short and best trekking trail in the foothills of the majestic Annapurna Range for inexperienced and beginner trekkers.
  • The opportunity to explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites excursion while in Kathmandu.
  • Breathtaking views of Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and many more mountains.
  • Mesmerizing sunset and sunrise from the Poon Hill vantage point.
  • Trekking through the typical villages of Gurung, Magar, and ethnic groups and can explore their culture and tradition.
  • Get a chance to experience the diverse flora and fauna, as this trail is part of Nepal’s largest conservation area.

Itinerary

When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be collected from the airport and transported to your hotel. If you arrive early in the day, you can explore the city and rest in your hotel.

After breakfast in the morning, we drive to Nayapul (48 km.) 1.5 hr by vehicle over via hilly ridges of Lumle/Kande and walk about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where we have Lunch. After lunch climbs steadily up the side of the valley, reaching Hile at 1495m near Tikhedhunga. Along the way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but if Ghorepani is the objective for the next day it is better to push to Uleri.

Breakfast is served in the morning at around 7: am. From Tikhedhunga the trail crosses a stream (Bhurungdi Khola) on a suspension bridge to start the long steep climb to the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m.Above the village where the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. There are magnificent rhododendron and oak forest.
Lunch spot in Nangethanti. That is a Nepali word meaning “rest house”. In the winter the trail can be covered with the show. From Nangethanti about an hour walks to Ghorepani at 2848m. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass called Deurali and stay overnight there.

An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m) lead us to a brilliant spectacle. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 40 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani, the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2540m). 6 hours.

Our descent brings us to the village of Ghaundruk around noon. We will overnight here so have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna Conservation Office and museum, as well as take time to explore the village. 2:30 hours

Today is a little hard day but a good view from Kimrong danda, where from you can see a close view of Machhapurchhare and south Annapurna. After crossing beautiful Ghandruk village we decent kimrongkhola and steep climbing up to the top of chhomrong village, this is last biggest Gurung village of Annapurna basecamp from where you can see close view of south Annapurna and Himchuli.

Today we decent Jhinu danda, takes around 35 minutes steep down and stop for hot spring and order lunch and go to Hotspring for 40 minutes and back Jhinudanda takes lunch and start trek to Tolka via Landrung village.

Today we have a last close view of Machhapuchhare from Pothana and decent to Dhampus village enjoying views of mountains and landscape it takes us around 5/6hr to Phedi then take a vehicle from Phedi to Pokhara. The trek is finished and you can enjoy Pokhara by riding a boat or paragliding.

Cost

Inclusion

  • ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU
  • PERMITS
  • INSURANCE
  • TREKKING EQUIPMENT
  • DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
  • HELICOPTER FLIGHT
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • LUGGAGE
  • FOOD & LODGING
  • GUIDE
  • PORTER

Exclusion

  • INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE
  • NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE
  • LUNCH & DINNER
  • HOTEL UPGRADE AND ADD-ON
  • EXTRA NIGHT IN KATHMANDU
  • INSURANCE POLICY
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES
  • PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
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  • Professional Local Guide
  • 3 star Standard Hotel in cities & Standard Guest House during the trekking
  • Kathmandu
  • Private Luxury Tourist Vehicles and Helicopter
  • Bed and Breakfast Plan