11 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia
Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the shortest and classic trekking trails in the lower part of the Annapurna region. The trek passes through traditional villages, terraced farms, and rhododendron forests and culminates at the top of Poon Hill (3210m), making a comfortable trek circuit. P... Read More
By Jaya and Rajendra
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Hike up to Poonhill to watch sunrise and sunset
Spectacular views of Annapura I, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Macchapuchre
Visit Ghorepani, Gurung museum and enjoy ethnic Gurung culture
Walk through the forests of bamboo, rhododendron, pine and juniper
Hike up to Poonhill to watch sunrise and sunset
Spectacular views of Annapura I, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Macchapuchre
Visit Ghorepani, Gurung museum and enjoy ethnic Gurung culture
Walk through the forests of bamboo, rhododendron, pine and juniper
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Arrival
Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Kathmandu Sightseeing
We start our sightseeing tour after breakfast; we take you to the Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and tour of Patan City to have a look and study many beautiful and interesting arts and architecture and historic and cultural phenomena. You will proceed to Kathmandu Durbar Square where you will visit Kumari - the Living Goddess of Nepal, Legendary Kasthamandap Temple, Hanuman Dhoka Palace and many other shrines.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Kathmandu to Pokhara 202 km by Private Vehicle
After breakfast drive to Pokhara. It's a very scenic drive that lasts for about 5-6 hrs through the beautiful riverbanks & gorges. After reaching Pokhara you will visit Seti George, Davis fall & Bindubasini temple. Optional Trip Rafting: A 3 hours rafting on the Trishuli river on the way to Pokhara: Starts from Charaundi and ends at Kuringhat
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara to Ulleri 2200m 5 hrs
One hour drive to Nayapul by private bus we then begin trek to Tikhedhunga We begin our trek from Nayapul, driving to the road head. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. The trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. We then climb steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and Tikhedhunga at 1525m. Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2200m.
Guide: Included for the day
Ulleri to Ghorepani 2800m 4.30 hours
The trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ghorepani to Tadapani 2680 7 hours
This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see a superb view of the sunrise, and a panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and many others. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Ghandruk. We take lunch at Banthanti or Tadapani.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tadapani to Ghandruk- 1951m 4 hours
From Tadapani the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Ghandruk for lunch. Ghandruk is traditional Gurung Village, and one of the highest permanent settlements in the valley with a tremendous view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare 6097m.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ghandruk- 1951m - Pokhara 6 hours
It's fairly easy to walk down to Saul bazaar the flat until arriving at Nayapool. Private Vehicles will be used for the transfer to Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu via the same way. Take a rest for a few while then come out for shopping /walking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur City
We drive you to the Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple. Cremation of the dead body takes place on the banks of Bagmati River. Then proceed to the tour of the biggest of the Buddhist Stupa architecture. Erected in the 17th century and is believed to be a "must visit" pilgrimage site for Buddhists in their lifetime. Boudhanath area is densely inhabited by Tibetan refugees and carries the name, Little Tibet. Then after Sightseeing Tour of Bhaktapur City is just 14 km east of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur means the city of devotees and is a center of potter and intriguing masks. The major sightseeing places are, Durbar Square, with 55 windows, Nyatapola, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatreya Temple etcTM Evening: Farewell Dinner with Nepali Cultural program show
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly Back Home
Fly back Home. Airport drop off.
Meals: Breakfast
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