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Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking::

Max. altitude: 3195 mtrs.
Location :Asia, Nepal, Annapurna Poonhill
Grade : Easy
Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Tea House Basis Hotel and Lodges
Duration : 10 Days
Entry and Exit Point: Pokhara
Best Season: Aug. to May, Rhododendron blooms in the spring.

Overview

Ghorepani Poonhill trekking is one of the finest trekking routes in the massif of Annapurnas. This easy but mostly up and down route follows the main trail to Annapurna Sanctuary and traverses through scenic rice fields, beautiful villages mostly inhabited by Gurungs and lush forest of rhododendron trees. The views of Annapurnas and Machhapuchhare rise in front of you from the start of your trek. From Ghorepani you get an even better and close up views or two ranges Annapurna and Dhaulagiri . Early the next day early morning an hour's steep hike up from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is quite difficult but the reward of seeing the views of sunrise over the giant mountains from hill-top tower is breathtaking. This trek too ends after the 3000 steep stone-staircases in Ulleri village is and finally ending at Nayapool.

The highlight of this trek is the visit to Poon Hill (3210m) from where you can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range and the surrounding rice terraces (a photographers paradise!). From the scenic village of Tikedungha, you will be transported back to Pokhara enjoying the last views of the majestic scenery. You will also be able to marvel at the gargantuan stature of the fish tail shaped Mt. Machhapuchhare (6900m). Ascending along the trail to Ghorapani, several varieties of colourful orchids are on show along with clear views of the towering expanse of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m). The highlight of this trek is the visit to Poon Hill (3210m) from where you can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range and the surrounding rice terraces (a photographers paradise!). From the scenic village of Tikedungha, you will be transported back to Pokhara enjoying the last views of the majestic scenery.

 
Itinerary:
 

Day 01 Arrival kathmandu International Airport , welcome transfer to hotel and rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu–Pokhara, This morning you will be driven to Pokhara (200km), taking approximately 6 hours by tourist bus. Overnight Pokhara.

Day 03 Drive to Naya Pul (New bridge), to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m)
After breakfast at around 07:30 hrs drive to Naya Pul (42km) by car via the large village of Lumle and walk for about 20 minutes to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests and past a large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where you have lunch. After lunch, climb steadily up the side of the valley, reaching Hile at 1495m near Tikhe Dhunga (4 hrs).

Day 04 Tikhe Dungha Trek to Ghorepani (2850m)
Breakfast is served at 07:00 hrs. From Tikhe Dhunga the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near the camp site at Tikhe Dhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone staircase (which has about 3300 steps) to the large Magar village Ulleri at 2080m. Above the village, the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. There is a camp site for a rest and water stop one hour’s walk above Ulleri. The trail crosses two sparkling streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti where we stop for lunch. Thanti is a Nepali word meaning "rest house”. In the winter the trail can be covered with snow. From Nangethanti climb to Ghorepani at 2750m, from here we can see the spectacular panorama of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m). Overnight in Ghorepani (4-6 hrs).

Day 05 Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520m)
An early start and a 60-minute hike to Poon Hill (3195m) leads to a brilliant spectacle: an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 40 minutes there, descend to Ghorepani for breakfast before the trek to Tadapani. The trail leads along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deorali (2960m). Then start the descend to Banthanti, leading to Tadapani (6 hrs).

Day 06 Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m)
The Ghandruk trail descends steeply through forests to the village of Ghandruk where we will arrive around noon. We will overnight here so have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office and museum. As well as take time to explore this maze like village (3 hrs).

Day 07 Ghandruk to Tolka (1790m)
Today we descend from Ghandruk to the Modi Khola river, which we cross by a suspension bridge. Our trail then climbs up a stone staircase to the village of Landruk, a Gurung village at 1620 meter. We will pass some unusual oval-shaped houses before ascending to the village of Tolka on a long stone staircase (3 hrs).

Day 08 Tolka to Phedi and Pokhara.
Today our trek leads us by a steep ascent to another small settlement called Deorali atop a hill at 2150m. This is another village then the one we passed on day 4, although they both have the same name. From here we descend on a stone paved trail to the village of Pothana (1990m) before reaching Phedi (950m). Arriving in Phedi mid-morning, from where we take our private transport to return back to Pokhara (4 hrs). overnight at Hotel.

Day 09 Pokhara – Kathmandu, We take the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu . evening farewell dinner overnight at Hotel.


Day 10 Final departure, Transfer to airport flight onward. Overnight in Hotel

 
Incuded on Cost
  • Fully-inclusive trek with accommodation and all meals in tea house lodges.
  • Services of English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Transportation Kathmandu/Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist bus.
  • National Park and conservation fees for Annapurna Area and TRC.
  • Accommodation, equipments, meals, allowance and insurance of guide.
  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast (2 nights in kathmandu and Pokhara in 3-stars standard hotel).
  • All applicable taxes and service charges.  
  • All expenses of guide (if applicable) and their accommodation in Pokhara and local transportation.
Cost Does Not Includes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Items of personal nature such as bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks) whilst on trek.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, bar bills, tips, etc.
  • Airfares and airport departure taxe as applicable.
  • Nepal Visa fee.
 
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