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Overview of Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Ghorepani poonhill trek is a most popular trekking route in Annapurna region of Nepal. Ghorepani poon hill trek is the perfect holiday destination for individuals who want to get real taste of Annapurna region with a minimal time in Nepal. Poon hill trek is a relatively short and easy trek lies inside Annapurna conservation area up to the altitude of 3,210 m above the sea level.
Poon hill trek is popularly known as Annapurna sunrise trek which offers glimpse of sunrise over the Annapurna massif ranges, Annapurna south, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Machhapuchre, Manaslu and other mighty of peaks.
Ghorepani poon hill trekking is suitable and comfortable short trekking destination for every type of trekkers, from children’s, avid adventure lovers to old aged trekkers.
Ghorepani trek offers you a golden chance to witness mesmerizing views of snow-capped mountains, natural beauty, beautiful landscape, and sunrise and sunset views over Himalayas, charming mountain villages, icy waterfalls, typical lifestyle, culture and living way of Gurung and Magar tribes, flora and fauna, lush green Rhododendron forest, and so on.
This trek is easy and moderate journey that doesn’t requires high level of physical fitness. You can trek ghorepani poon hill any season as there is no any risk of altitude sickness. The best season to trek Ghorepani poon hill trek is March-May and September-December.
Highlights of Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
- Spectacular panoramic sunrise views of Annapurna Himalayas from Poon hill
- Typical lifestyle, culture and tradition of Gurung and Magar people
- Amazing trekking through lush green Rhododendron forest
- Enjoy the ethnic mix live culture of the Hindus and Buddhist people
- Visit around popular Modal village named Ghandruk.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Itinerary
Welcome to Land of Himalayas. Our first day begins with the early morning drive in ourist coach towards paradise Pokhara via stunning Prithivi Highway. We will enjoy the natural beauty along with beautiful white river side drive on the way.
Pokhara is the most popular place for tourist and also known as the touristic paradise as well as the lake city. Overnight stay in star rated hotel in Pokhara.
Bus
7-8 hrs. After having an early breakfast at Pokhara valley, we drive about one and half hour to reach in Nayapul (trekking starting point) from Pokhara. Our real treks begins from here.
Then we trek towards Birethanti village which is the main entrance point of our trek. After completing checking permit we will gently trek through the beautiful traditional Gurung village of Birethanti, Hile farms and bank of fast flowing white river.
We had our lunch at Ram Ghai and start our walk enjoying the mind blowing views of the landscapes with snowcapped peaks. Observing the nature along with authentic cultural lifestyle of people, different traditional villages we reach our first destination where we spend our night. Overnight stay in teahouse at Tikhedhunga.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
After breakfast in the Tikhedhunga we climb uphill to Magar and Gurung settlement village of Ulleri, which is beautiful village placed in the middle of forest from where we can witness the magnificent Annapurna south and other snowy peaks.
After finishing our lunch at Ulleri, we will be ascending through Rhododendron forest with unique hill landscape towards Ghorepani. Overnight stay in teahouse at Ghorepani.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today we woke up early in the morning. We start our trek towards Poon Hill (destination point) to catch the magnificent splendor sunrises over the snow-capped mountains ranges of Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, Machhapuchre,
Gangapurna, Manaslu and other mighty of peaks. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the popular view point of the world from where we will be able to enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. After enjoying the magnificent view of Himalayas we back to Ghorepani to take a breakfast then we will continue our trek trail leads towards Banthati where we stop for our lunch.
Then we continue our trek about 2-3 hours to reach the beautiful village of Tadapani. Overnight stay in teahouse at Tadapani.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today we start trek after having breakfast. We gently trek through the beautiful landscapes with dense forest of Rhododendron.
Then we trek to the modal village named Ghandruk. Ghandruk is very famous village, here we get change to experience typical lifestyle, culture, hospitality and tradition of Gurung and Magar people.
We will be sightseeing at the famous village with inhabitants of charming Gurung people and their culture, tradition and warm hospitality. Overnight stay at teahouse in Ghandruk.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Today is the last day of the trek. We start our trek after having breakfast at Ghandruk. Continuing our trek we will able to witness the beautiful landscape, traditional villages and stunning snow-capped mountains we reach to Syauli Bazaar.
After lunch at Syauli Bazaar, we trek towards Birethanti. Then again we trek towards the trek ending point- Nayapul. From here we drive about one and half hour to reach Pokhara. Overnight stay at star rated Hotel at Pokhara.
Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Our adventurous trip ends today in Nepal. After a memorable and adventurous experience to Annapurna region trekking in Nepal, we take an early morning drive by tourist coach towards capital city Kathmandu via stunning Prithivi Highway.
On your arrival at Kathmandu you will be transfer by Life Himalaya Trekking representative towards Kathmandu International Airport prior your departure schedule for your flight back towards your sweet home.
Bus
7-8 hrs Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Includes/Excludes
What's Included
- All ground and Drive transportation throughout the trek.
- Pick up drops with private car.
- Tourist Bus ticket Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu .
- Pick up drops Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara privet car.
- 2 nights 3 star Hotel in pokhara with breakfast.
- 6 breakfast,5 lunch, and 4 dinner, included chosen from lodge menu.
- 4 Nights twin share accommodation during the trek.
- Best available accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek.
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
- All national park and conservation areas permit fee.
- Government taxes & office service charge.
- Life Himalaya trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill treks map.
What's Excluded
- Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa charge.
- All beverage and others personal expenses.
- Snacks and other personal expenses
- Hot shower during the trek.
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