Ghorepani Poon Hill Tour

Ghorepani Poon Hill Tour

  • Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days
  • Group Size : 1+
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Throughout the year
  • Min Age : 10+
  • Pickup: Airport
Description

One of the spectacular and charming trekking destination of Annapurna region of Nepal that offers fantastic view of beautiful mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Himchuli and many other ranges, is known as Ghorepani Poon Hill Tour. Ghorepani Poon Hill lies 3210 meters high above the sea level and probably the best trekking tour which provides a magnificent panoramic mountain views and the respected hospitality. This tour is best known for the views from Poon Hill. The phenomenal sunrise view from the Poon Hill is not to be missed while journey. During this tour, visitors not only witness the beautiful warm villages, terrace slopes and paddy field but also will learn about the wonderful culture and lifestyle of ethnic Gurungs and Magars in Ghorepani and Ghandruk which are their largest settlement in Annapurna region. 

This tour can be started off either from Kathmandu or Pokhara and visitors gets an opportunity for sightseeing Tadapani, Nayapool and Ghandruk during their trip before Ghorepani Poon Hill.

Accomodation
Hotels/Lodges
Transportation
Vechile
Departure Time
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Price Includes
Trekking Permits
Trekking guide and his salary
Porter and his salary
Food & Accommodation
Transportation
Entrance fees
Price Excludes
Drinks(alcohol, cold drinks, mineral water)
Laundry
Personal expenses
Medicine
Tips
Itinerary

One of our representatives will assist you to transfer to hotel. Evening, Enjoy welcome dinner as well as briefing of socio culture of Nepal and tour area.

Early morning, we drive to Pokhara and it takes 6 hours’ drive to reach Pokhara. Enjoy the terraces, mountain views during drive to Pokhara. After check in to the hotel, we go for lakeside walking to see Fewa lake and mighty peak Machhapuchhare shadow in the lake. Enjoy evening in Pokhara and have dinner in the hotel.

We will cover 42km distance from Prithvi Chowk and cross beautiful Lumle village to Nayapool (1050m). it starts from Nayapool. Following Modi River, we will walk past forest of blooming rhododendron and cross small stream. We will cross Birethanti after about half an hour of walking and arrive at Tikhedhunga. Steep trek for about 2hrs will take us to Ulleri (2070m). Even these days, up to Ulleri, we can go by local bus, jeep but the road is gravel and muddy. It is recommended to carry fleece sleeping bags, trekking poles, chocolate and other foods, flashlights, sun protection products, thick fleece lining and jackets at night, thermos, waterproof walking shoes. Overnight stay at guest house.

We will cross the Magar village of Banthanti from where we can get spectacular views of Machhapuchhare Mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441m) and Annapurna South Mountain (7219m). We will cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti. We will arrive at Ghorepani from where we can get soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and other mountains. After breakfast, proceed from Ulleri and continue along the mountain trail. Today's destination of the cuckoo holy land – Ghorepani. Ghorepani is the most exciting place in this mountain, because it is the ornamental fishtail peak, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri over 8000 meters. The observation deck of the peak. Arrive in Ghorepani in the afternoon, stay in the inn, take a hot bath, then sip a cup of fragrant coffee next to the fire and watch the snow-capped mountains. Here is the essence of the route, so the top of the mountain always gathers friends from all over the world, marvels, takes photos, and takes photos.

Poonhill is popular for best sunrise view in Pokhara. We will rise very early and reach the base of Poonhill. About an hour of climb will take us to Poonhill viewpoint. We can get sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940m), Tukuche Mountain (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other mountains. We will return to hotel in Ghorepani for breakfast and then take descending trail to Tadapani village from where we can get views of Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Fishtail and other mountains and have lunch there. Then Tadapani to Ghandruk 3hrs of easy walk through forest of oak, rhododendron and other alpine flowers will take us to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the large Gurung village. We can get striking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and other Mountains from viewpoint in Ghandruk. Homestay in Ghandruk is a pleasant experience. We will be welcomed by the locals with Khada and traditional dance will be performed in evening in our honor.

From Ghandruk we can drive to Nayapool by local bus or walk for 3 hours. Arrive at Nayapool at noon. After lunch, take the shuttle bus back to Pokhara. The mountain guide completes the work and bids farewell to you. Enjoy dinner at lake side and deliberately stroll along the lake after dinner.

We will back to Kathmandu after visiting Davis fall and Gupteswor cave in the way to Kathmandu. We will have lunch around 2:00 o’clock nearby Muglin. Reach Kathmandu as possible as early and enjoy shopping around Thamel.

Finally, you are transferred to airport for boarding before 2-3 hours before your flight.

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