11 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia
Poon Hill Ghorepani trek is one the best trekking destinations of Nepal trekking of Annapurna Himalayan region. The trek covers Pokhara - a magnificent, dreamy city for travellers. Poon Hill Ghorepani trek is a short trek of Nepal, which can finish in 10days. The trip starts with a day tour in Kath... Read More
By Ramesh and Keshab
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Picturesque view of Mountains and Himalayan Valleys
Beautiful sunrise and sunset view over the Himalaya
Explore the Gurung Village in Ghandruk
Walking throught the colorful Rhododendron Forest
Picturesque view of Mountains and Himalayan Valleys
Beautiful sunrise and sunset view over the Himalaya
Explore the Gurung Village in Ghandruk
Walking throught the colorful Rhododendron Forest
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Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport
Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
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Pre Meeting and Fullday sightseeing in Kathmandu
The day beings with a meeting and introducing with your trek and tour leader. After breakfast, we organize a short meeting at the hotel lobby. The meeting finalizes the preparation of the trek. In the meeting, you need to bring three copies of passport copy size photos, and travel insurance copy. Soon, the day tour will starts and on the tour visit most highlighted places of Kathmandu. PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most visited and sacred places of Hindu. According to Hindu mythology, Pashupatinath is one of four Dham. It is not only a religious place also the cremation place. The dead body is burning with firewood in the bank of holy river Bagmati. BOUDDHA STUPA Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world. While touring in Buddha you can meet the monks, learn Buddhism, gather the information about Thankas, and its significants. BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a royal palace built in centuries ago when Nepal had 22 and 24 state kingdom. The palace is famous with the name of fifty-five windows durbar, Nyatapol Mandir the tallest temple in Nepal. The Lion Gate, Golden Gates, The statue of King BhupatindraMalla and the pottery where the potter makes are the main attractions of Bhaktapur. After finished the tour, the evening time is to review the luggage for the trek. If you interested you can walk around Thamel, choose the restaurant for dinner.
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Meals: Breakfast
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Drive to Pokhara (900m) by tourist bus -7 hrs
This is a quite an exciting day for trekkers because after breakfast, we reach the bus station for a drive to the scenic lakeside city of Pokhara. The drive is about 7 hours and goes through scenic countryside of central Nepal. We stop for lunch at Gunadi at around 11:30am, and reach Pokhara in another 2 hours. Pokhara is a holiday city, and looking at the lakes, hills and mountains, it is no wonder why it is so well known. Wide panorama of Annapurna range is clearly visible from the city, most notably Machhapuchare (Fishtail mountain) that prominently overlooks Pokhara. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu also tower above.
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Meals: Breakfast
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Drive to Nayapul (1,010m) - 1.5 hrs Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570m)
After 1.5 hour drive from Pokhara, you reach Nayapul then short trek through the bank of the river of Modi Khola to get to Birethanti, a large village with teahouses and shops. When you reach Ramghai, we stop for lunch. After lunch, the trails continue to the north along the banks of Bhurungdi Khola. Then steadily up the trails we head to the north to reach Tikhehdunga, at an altitude of 1570m. We stop here for the day and check into a guesthouse.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Trek to Ghorepani (2,840m)
After a steep climb to Ulleri at the start of the day, the most difficult part of the trek will be behind us. Ulleri is a large village of Magar ethnic group that lies at an altitude of 2070m. Now the walking path gradually ascends from the point to Banthanti through the oaks and rhododendrons forest. Banthati is a place for lunch where you reach in 3.5 hrs from Tikhedhunga. Trail heads up to Ghorepani (2840m) via Nangethanti (2460).
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m); and onto Tadapani (2,610m)
Get up early in the wee hours of the morning to hike up to Poon Hill (3210m). The stunning sunrise view over the mountains is really worth all the effort and waking up early. After spending about an hour on the hill, we head to Tadapani. The first climb takes us to Deurali, which boasts amazing views of Ghorepani against a backdrop of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, we start heading down to Tadapani, with some uphills and downhills along the way through dense forests.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Trek to Ghandruk (1,940m)
From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk, a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and also because its within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. You have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna Conservation Office, museums and explore the village.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Trek to Nayapul (1,010m) 4hrs and 1.30hrs drive to Pokhara
Trekking down towards Nayapul we encounter more beautiful views of Himalaya, valley, waterfalls, and reach the bank of Modi river at Syauli, which is the lunch place. The views of farmlands and villages are exceptional. Trail joins at Birethati and continues to Nayapul, from where we drive to beautiful city Pokhara. Enjoy the evening.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Pokhara City Tour
After a long trip in the mountains, we will be off on a relaxing tour covering religious, historical places in Pokhara. The day tour begins after our breakfast. During the tour, you will visit Phewa Lake, Barahi Temple, Devis fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Museums and Tibetan refugee camp.
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Drive back to Kathmandu (1,345m) and farewell dinner
On a 7hr drive, we get back to Kathmandu. You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities. You can get more information in our Activities Page. In the evening you will be served a farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with Nepali folk music and dance. It is also the time of reviewing the trip with your guide.
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Transfer to the airport for your final flight departure
The trip concludes today. Your guide will drop you off at the international airport for your departure back home.
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