11-Day Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Overview

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is one of the classical trekking destinations in Annapurna region giving the best insights of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. This trekking is also known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking. The fame of Ghorepani Poonhill trekking is explained by the beautiful ethnic villages and the spectacular mountains as well as many other reasons. You will observe the awesome sunrise and sunsets from low but favorable elevation of Poon Hill over the Himalayas which is the most significant of this trek.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking has always been the most attractive short and easy trekking in Nepal that takes you through the beautiful village of Annapurna region. This trekking route is considered as simple trekking route because the trekkers don’t have to pass through hardships that generally trekkers come across during the high altitude trekking. Ghorepani is also widely known as a rich of hidden treasure of Nepalese culture and tradition.

Our trekking to Ghorepani starts form Pokhara which is extremely beautiful city on the west of Kathmandu. Then the trek passes through Gurung and Magar charming village where one can see beautiful rhododendron and oak forest full of birds, deep terrain valleys and green hills, beautiful mountain river stream, musk deer and highland butterflies. The most fascinating thing about this trek is the glimpse of Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail and Dhaulagiri that adds beauty to the nature. You will surely mesmerized by the warm hospitality of local people during the trek.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is also famous as “Photographer's Paradise”

Poonhill trekking will let you feel the Himalayan view and also provides the opportunities to get close to the local culture and tradition of different ethnic background here. Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is also famous as “Photographer’s Paradise”, so you can capture the best snaps of stunning Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges here. This is a rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature in this trekking.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu-Nepal international airport, our staff and guide will receive with traditional welcome. A short drive to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city, on checking into your nice rooms. After getting refreshed from the jet-lag, join at the hotel lobby and at meeting room for trek briefing provided by our guide or leader. Information about the hotel, lodge on treks with full details of trekking trails, food and accommodation on treks. As well with do’s and don’ts with welcome group dinner in an authentic Nepali restaurants with local cultural program along with Nepali meals.

Day 2 : Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, the city / cultural guide will meet you at the hotel for tour around Kathmandu World Heritage Sites. As well visiting interesting places of steeped with history and culture. After the tour back at the hotel, preparation for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek.

Day 3 : Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m (30 mins by air)-08 hours on road.

Morning leaving the hotel for exciting overland journey to beautiful Pokhara, the renowned tourist city in Nepal. The drive leads on the main highway following the Trisuli River, quite popular river for rafting. On reaching Mugling Bazaar, then heading due west facing views of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas.As the drive reach Pokhara city, and then transfer into a nice hotel by the calm Phewa Lake side. Where all good hotels, restaurants and shops are located.

Day 4 : Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) and trek to Ulleri (2050m/6725 ft): 6 hours trek

After Breakfast we will drive to Nayapul (50km). it is an hour drive from Pokhara then we will start trekking after walking for about twenty minutes to Birethanti to Hille then to Ulleri. We will walk for three to four hours this day. Overnight in Ulleri.

Day 5 : Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m/ 9,020 ft): 4 - 5 hours trek

As we finish our breakfast, we soon start our Trek that crosses a stream (Bhurungdi Khola) on a suspension bridge. Our trail leads to a large Magar Village called Ulleri. We gently climb through rhododendron and oak forests , pastures and cultivated fields, then reach to Nangethanti. After resting for a while we start our trek to Ghorepani through the forest. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Day 6 : Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft) with a visit to Poon Hill: 6 - 7 hours

We will wake up early in the morning and hike to Poonhill for an hour. We will have our hiking stick and flash light to make our way easier. You will be able to see beautiful sunrise . After the most beautiful sunrise we will trek down to Ghorepani and have our breakfast there. From there we will head our trail to Tadapani climbing along ridges and passing through pine and rhododendron forest. Overnight in Tadapani.

Day 7 : Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 3 - 4 hours

Trek start to Ghandruk after the Breakfast. After 4hrs descent Trek to Big Gurung Village called Ghandruk. it is the most interesting tribal Gurung village in Nepal, which provides Gorkha soldiers. It has excellent close -up views of Annapurna South, Machhapurchhe and Himachuli. There is an ACAP office that provides information about its different activities. Overnight in Ghandruk.

Day 8 : Ghandruk to Pokhara: 4 hours trek and 1 hour drive

After Breakfast we trek down through farm filed and local villgae. we cross the modi river bridge and reach in Nayapul. We drive to Pokhara from Nayapul. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 9 : Fly or drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Morning leaving the hotel in Pokhara, drive in a private vehicle or on regular Tourist Bus, as per size of a group. The scenic and interesting overland journey to Kathmandu on the same exciting highway. After hours of driving reaching back to your hotel in Kathmandu, rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10 : Free day as contingency and for individual activities.

Enjoy an extra day in Kathmandu with individual activities or get into shopping spree. Interested people can join for another interesting tour of other cities of Kathmandu valley. Sightseeing around Patan / Lalitpur or the famous Bhaktapur city Durbar Square, worth a visit.

Day 11 : International departure for homeward bound.

After an enjoyable and most mesmerizing time in Nepal, around the Himalayas with Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. As time for departure, our staff transfer you to international airport for flight homeward bound or to next port of call.

Trip code
Package name	11-Day Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Duration	11
Max. elevation	3210 m
Level	Easy
Transportation	Ground
Accomodation	Tea Houses Lodges
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route	Pokhara-Nayapul-Ulleri-Ghorepani-Poonhill-Tadapani-Ghandruk-Nayapul-Pokhara
Cost	USD 998 per person