Ghorepani Poonhill trek
Trip Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Highlights
Seven hour scenic drive to Pokhara
Walk around Phewa Lake
Enchanting Sunrise view from Poon hill (3210m)
Incredible view of Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna range
Walk through rhododendron forest
Visit pleasant Ghandrung Gurung village and Gurung museum
Beautiful terraces with rice field and farm house.
Overview
OLGA Travels and Tours bring you one of the most easiest yet exceptional trekking experience in the form of Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. This trek in Nepal is considered relatively easy as it does not have tedious trekking routes however it covers major areas of the Annapurna circuit trekking in Nepal. This trek is is also known as the Poon hill trekking, small Annapurna Circuit trekking or Ghorepani trekking. The Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is popular for its short trekking route in Nepal and it doesn’t have any dangerous routes. The magnificent scenery of gigantic mountain range, beautiful and traditional villages and one of kind cultural practices of the area are the key features of Ghorepani trekking.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek has been designed by OLGA Travels and Tours for those people who have the will to experience trekking in Nepal and experience the local lifestyle and culture of Nepal but do not have enough time. It is a wonderful trekking experience that can be done by all age groups. Major drawing cards of this trek are the prominent mountains, the eminent barrows and the marvelous landscape that Ghorepani Poonhill presents. The major place that attracts many tourists locally and internationally to Ghorepani trekking is the Poon Hill. It is located at an altitude of 3210m and is considered one of the most significant vantage points in Nepal trekking to view the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. From here you can enjoy the wonderful sight of sunrise that departs its rays on the Himalaya’s face. The mountains that can be viewed up-close and personal during this trekking that includes Mount Nilgiri 7041m, Dhaulagiri 8167m, Machhapuchhre Himal 6998m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna South 7219 m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m and Lamjung Himal 6988m. Besides this wonderful experience of viewing the wide panorama of the Himalayan range Ghorepani Poonhill Trek gives a chance to the trekkers to commingle with the local people of Nepal who have been residing in the villages and get to know their daily life.
OLGA Travels and Tours has planned the itinerary for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek of 9 days and the best time for the trek is October, November, December, February, March, April. Other attractions that Ghorepani Poonhill Trek offers are the dense Rhododendron forests and ethnic Magar villages. The maximum elevation reached on this trek is 3210m at Poon hill and its minimum altitude is 1038m.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara
Day 3: Trek to Tirkhe Dhunga
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 05: Trek to Poonhill- Tadapani
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk
Day 07: To Pokhara
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 09: Departure
| Days : | 9Days |
| Seasons : | October, November, December, February, March, April |
| Starting From : | Nayapul |
| End Point : | Phedi |
| Altitude : | 3210M. |
| Mode of Travel : | Private Vehicle, Trek |
| No. of Pax : | Min2pax |
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon you arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu our representatives will welcome you and escort you to a hotel. We will meet for a briefing in your hotel and go to a Nepalese restaurant where we will have organized a welcome dinner for you. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (910m/2986ft.)
On the second day, after having breakfast we will board a tourist bus early morning and head for a 6 hrs drive to Pokhara which is about 200km. You will get to enjoy the scenery alongside the river-side road and settlements. After we reach Pokhara we will check into a hotel at lakeside Pokhara. During evening you can take a stroll at the lakeside. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Trek to Tirkhe Dhunga (1577m)
On this day, we will start our day early and take a 50 km drive for about 1 hour to reach Nayapul after having our breakfast at the hotel. Our trek officially starts from here, after trekking for about 20 minutes we will reach Birethati, a wonderful settlement town that resides on the banks of Modi River. We will continue through the train until we reach Hille and untimately our destination of the day Tirkhe Dhunga. You will be trekking for about 3-4hrs this day. Overnight stay at Guest House.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
After having an early breakfast you will continue with the trek to reach today’s destination which is Ghorepani after a 5-6 hours of walk. You will be crossing the Bhurungdi Khola via a suspension bridge. The trekking route on this day comprises of walking past Ulleri, a Magar village settlement. You will get to observe the local lifestyle of the people here. Moving on the trekking trail ascends through green and luscious pastures and farming fields. You will be hiking through beautiful oak and rhododendron forests to reach Nangethanti where you will be having your lunch. Then after that you will continue your journey towards Ghorepani through thick forest. Overnight stay at Guest House.
Day 05: Trek to Poonhill (3210m) - Tadapani (2630m)
On the fifth day we will be waking up early in the morning and will hike up to Poonhill at about 4 am. From here we will observe the sunrise and enjoy the panoramic views of mountain range. After spending some time here we will head back to Ghorepani where we will take our breakfast. We will then embark on a 6 hrs trek to Tadapani. The trail to reach Tadapani ascends along narrow mountain ridges where you will be hiking across think rhododendron and pine forest until you reach Deurali. We will then trek downhill to recha Banthanti, before reaching Tadapani. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk (1950m)
On the sisth day we will start our trek to Ghandruk, which is another attraction of Ghorepani Poonhill trek, after the breakfast. After trekking for 4 hours downhill we will reach the tribal Gurung settlement of Ghandruk . You will be welcomed here by the locals and the remaining day you can stroll around the village and interact with the local people here. Ghandruk also offers magnificent views of Machhapurchhe, Himachuli and the Annapurna South. Overnight stay at guest House.
Day 07: To Pokhara (1910m)
On this day we will trek our way back to Phedi for 3-4 hours. After reaching there a bus will be waiting for us to take us back to Pokhara and into our hotels. You will have free time here so you can indulge yourself on visiting the local market and do some shopping or relax on the lakeside. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu
On this day you will drive back to Kathmandu for about 6 hours and check into your hotel. You can freshen up and we will meet in the evening for a farewell dinner at a lovely restaurant where you can enjoy local music and cultural dance. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09: Departure
This is the last day of our trek. Our representatives will drop you off at the airport in a private taxi. You will head towards your next destination. Farewell!!!
Upon you arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu our representatives will welcome you and escort you to a hotel. We will meet for a briefing in your hotel and go to a Nepalese restaurant where we will have organized a welcome dinner for you. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (910m/2986ft.)
On the second day, after having breakfast we will board a tourist bus early morning and head for a 6 hrs drive to Pokhara which is about 200km. You will get to enjoy the scenery alongside the river-side road and settlements. After we reach Pokhara we will check into a hotel at lakeside Pokhara. During evening you can take a stroll at the lakeside. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Trek to Tirkhe Dhunga (1577m)
On this day, we will start our day early and take a 50 km drive for about 1 hour to reach Nayapul after having our breakfast at the hotel. Our trek officially starts from here, after trekking for about 20 minutes we will reach Birethati, a wonderful settlement town that resides on the banks of Modi River. We will continue through the train until we reach Hille and untimately our destination of the day Tirkhe Dhunga. You will be trekking for about 3-4hrs this day. Overnight stay at Guest House.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
After having an early breakfast you will continue with the trek to reach today’s destination which is Ghorepani after a 5-6 hours of walk. You will be crossing the Bhurungdi Khola via a suspension bridge. The trekking route on this day comprises of walking past Ulleri, a Magar village settlement. You will get to observe the local lifestyle of the people here. Moving on the trekking trail ascends through green and luscious pastures and farming fields. You will be hiking through beautiful oak and rhododendron forests to reach Nangethanti where you will be having your lunch. Then after that you will continue your journey towards Ghorepani through thick forest. Overnight stay at Guest House.
Day 05: Trek to Poonhill (3210m) - Tadapani (2630m)
On the fifth day we will be waking up early in the morning and will hike up to Poonhill at about 4 am. From here we will observe the sunrise and enjoy the panoramic views of mountain range. After spending some time here we will head back to Ghorepani where we will take our breakfast. We will then embark on a 6 hrs trek to Tadapani. The trail to reach Tadapani ascends along narrow mountain ridges where you will be hiking across think rhododendron and pine forest until you reach Deurali. We will then trek downhill to recha Banthanti, before reaching Tadapani. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk (1950m)
On the sisth day we will start our trek to Ghandruk, which is another attraction of Ghorepani Poonhill trek, after the breakfast. After trekking for 4 hours downhill we will reach the tribal Gurung settlement of Ghandruk . You will be welcomed here by the locals and the remaining day you can stroll around the village and interact with the local people here. Ghandruk also offers magnificent views of Machhapurchhe, Himachuli and the Annapurna South. Overnight stay at guest House.
Day 07: To Pokhara (1910m)
On this day we will trek our way back to Phedi for 3-4 hours. After reaching there a bus will be waiting for us to take us back to Pokhara and into our hotels. You will have free time here so you can indulge yourself on visiting the local market and do some shopping or relax on the lakeside. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu
On this day you will drive back to Kathmandu for about 6 hours and check into your hotel. You can freshen up and we will meet in the evening for a farewell dinner at a lovely restaurant where you can enjoy local music and cultural dance. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09: Departure
This is the last day of our trek. Our representatives will drop you off at the airport in a private taxi. You will head towards your next destination. Farewell!!!
Airport Pick up/drop
Accommodation
All Ground transportation
Necessary permits entrance fees
Professional guide, porter/porters, their insurance and equipments
All food (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with tea/coffee.
Accommodation
All Ground transportation
Necessary permits entrance fees
Professional guide, porter/porters, their insurance and equipments
All food (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with tea/coffee.
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips
Your insurance
Personal/natural expenses
Tips
Your insurance
Personal/natural expenses
Trip Facts
| Days : | 9Days |
| Destination : | October, November, December, February, March, April |
| Activities : | Nayapul |
| End Point : | Phedi |
| Altitude : | 3210M. |
| Mode of Travel : | Private Vehicle, Trek |
| No. of Pax : | Min2pax |
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