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11 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia

Poon Hill Ghorepani Trek

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

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By Ramesh and Keshab

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Minimum 10
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Maximum 70
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Operated in

English, Hindi

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Tour Guide

starting point

Kathmandu

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Culture & History

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Picturesque view of Mountains and Himalayan Valleys

2

Beautiful sunrise and sunset view over the Himalaya

3

Explore the Gurung Village in Ghandruk

4

Walking throught the colorful Rhododendron Forest

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport

Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Standard: The Address Kathmandu Hotel
Day 2

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: The Address Kathmandu Hotel
Day 3

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Hotel The Kantipur
Day 4

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Moutnain Lodge / Guesthouse
Day 5

place 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).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Ghorepani
Day 6

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Mountain Lodge/ Guesthouse
Day 7

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Ghandruk pokhara
Day 8

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Hotel The Kantipur
Day 9

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Hotel The Kantipur
Day 10

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard: The Address Kathmandu Hotel
Day 11

place 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • The Address Kathmandu Hotel
  • Hotel The Kantipur
  • Moutnain Lodge / Guesthouse
  • Ghorepani
  • Mountain Lodge/ Guesthouse
  • Ghandruk pokhara

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (10)
  • Lunch (5)
  • Dinner (6)

Transport expand_less

  • From and to airport transfer to hotel on a private tourist vehicle
  • All ground transportion as per itinerary

Activities expand_less

  • Fullday guided sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Fullday guided sightseein in Pokhara
  • Trekking / hiking as per itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • 3 nights in Kathmandu and 3 nights in Pokhara hotel accommodation in BB plan at standard Hotel
  • Apex Asia Holiday provides English speaking local guide
  • Accommodation, foods, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staffs.
  • Trekking/tour permits, entrance fees.
  • Farewell dinner one night before the client’s final departure in a typical Nepali Restaurant with cu
  • All government taxes and official expenses.

Not Included expand_less

  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • International airfare to and from Nepal.
  • All drinks including bottled/boiled water along the trekking route
  • Lunch and dinner in the city.
  • Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected)
  • Personal trekking gears/equipment.
  • Anything not mentioned in the price includes.

About Ramesh

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