GHOREPANI POONHILL TREK
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a wonderful trek. It goes through green areas, old villages, and big Himalayan mountains. This trek is in Nepal's Annapurna region. It usually takes 10 days. You start in Pokhara, a nice town. Then you go to Nayapul to begin the walk. The path goes up slowly. You pass through villages like Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, and Ghorepani. The top of the trek is Poon Hill. You start the trek in Pokhara. Enjoy Phewa Lake's calm water. Then head to Nayapul. The first part of the walk has farm fields. You see clean rivers and thick forests. It ends in Tikhedhunga, a small village for the night. Climbing many stone steps from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani is hard. But the views of hills and valleys are amazing. You meet local people who farm. This adds a cultural feel to your trip. In Ghorepani, you can find a place to sleep. Rest well there. The best part is going to Poon Hill early. This is at 3,210 meters. You see a beautiful sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After enjoying the view, go back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Then, continue your trek. The path leads to Ghandruk. This is a pretty Gurung village. It has stone houses and rich culture. You can see old houses and meet friendly Gurung people. The last day, you walk back to Nayapul. Your trek ends there.
Itinerary
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1
Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Our airport representatives would pick you up at TIA airport and escort you to Eco Resort located at Thamel
2Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley
You will take you on a tour of the Kathmandu Valley, that includes Durbar Square in Kathmandu Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa. Overnight at the hotel.
3Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
From Kathmandu we will travel to Pokhara where you could enou Marsyangdi river, Trisuli River
4Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050 m.) and Trek to Tikhedunga (1577 m.) - 4 hours
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Nayapul, hike to Tikhedunga (1577 m) via Birethanti (1065 m), passing through villages, gentle ascent and overnight stay in guesthouse.
5Trek to Ghorepani ( 2675m)- 6 Hours
We would have a steep climb for 2 hours, through Ulleri and Banthanti where you can enjoy amazing views of Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli and Annapurna. You can also see rhododendron flower durin the hike
6Hike to Poon Hill (3180m.) and trek to Tadapani (2675m.)- 6 hours
We head to Poon Hill, where a view of various snow-capped mountains opens up. Then we will go on a hike to Ghorepani, have breakfast at the Lodge and trek to Tadapani (2650 m.) through the rhododendron forest and enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Overnight in a guesthouse.
7Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.)- 3 Hours
Walk through dense forests, rhododendrons, oak trees and the bird village of Ghandruk. Visit the craft center and museum and enjoy views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Fishtail before staying overnight.
8Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (Pokhara) & Drive to Pokhara- 5 Hours
For the final day , we descend gently through rice paddies and villages to Syauli bazaar, then across the plains to Nayapul and overnight to Pokhara.
9Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
After the end of tour we return from Pokhara to Kathmandu on 6-7 hours long drive
10Transfer to the international airport for your final departure
You will be escorted to the Tribhuvan international airport for your final flight
Services
Cost Includes
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- All ground transfer by private car as per the above itinerary
- Kathmandu Thamel Eco Resort Hotel 3 star standard on B / B plan including all taxes
- Guided sightseeing tour around World Heritage Sites , Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patanincluding all entrance fees.
- Hotel Pokhara Eco Resort in Pokhara with Breakfast and all taxes included
- Kathmandu – Pokhara travel by a private AC vehicle (with flight option at additional cost )
- Pokhara – Kathmandu travel by a private AC vehicle (with flight option at additional cost )
- Pokhara – Naya Pul transfer by private AC vehicle
- Naya Pul – Pokhara transfer by private AC vehicle at the end of trekking
- Trekking arrangements (staying on lodges)
- Annapurna Conversation Area Project fees
- TIMS Fees
- Everyday meals while trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner), tea and coffee
- English speaking guide and porter(s) during the trek including their daily wages, insurance and meals and daily expenses etc.
Cost Excludes
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- International Airfares / Airport Taxes.
- Meals (Lunch & Dinner) while staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara Hotels (only breakfast is included).
- Expenses of personal nature such as Bar Bill, Laundry Bill, Telephone Bill, Mineral Water, Tips and etc.
- Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.
- Tips and gratitude to driver and guide
- Rescue & Evacuation - If needed.
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