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Immerse yourself into the tranquil surrounding of Annapurna Region and witness the overwhelming views of Sunrise and sunsets along with gigantic mountain ranges from the vantage point Poonhill.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is one of the awesome trekking in Annapurna Region, especially for nature lovers and adventure seekers. This Trek has tremendous natural wonders to lure its trekkers and also possess diverse ethnic communities offering you enough chances to learn about their vibrant cultures, traditions and unique dialects. Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is an ideal option for the people with short holidays to complete Annapurna Base Camp Trekking or any other long trekking in Nepal.
Starting from the very initial phase at Kathmandu, the trek offers almost all the major highlights that a trekker expects during his travel to Nepal. An extra day in Kathmandu is recommend to explore the UNESCO world heritage sites like Pashupatinath Temple, The Monkey Temple (Swoyambhunath Chaitya in Nepali), Bouddanath and the ancient Palaces like Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. If you have more spare days left, explore the Pokhara valley which is best known for its Majestic beauty.
The Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, also known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking starts from Kathmandu with a short morning flight or 7/8 hours pleasant drive to Pokhara. Following the alluring trail inhabited by local Gurung and Magar communities, we pass through the lush forests of Rhododendron, Oak and Pines. If you managed to travel during spring season, you will encounter trekking trails blanketed with blooming wild flowers including Red Rhododendrons making the trail more beautiful. Whereas autumn season offers chances to explore the different vibrant festivals in pleasant weather. The trek then goes through diverse landscapes; passing cultivated terrains of local people where you will get chance to explore their livelihood.
Concluding the trip in Kathmandu, you will return your country with lifetime unforgettable memories form Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking. You will get sometimes in Kathmandu for final hour souvenir shopping; take some goods from Nepal as your reminder of this awesome trekking.
Trekking to Ghorepani Poonhill is categorized as Moderate Level of Trekking that suits for the people with normal physical fitness and walking pace of at least 5/6 hours a day as per our itinerary. If you can manage some extra days, walking pace of about 4 hours a day is also acceptable. The maximum elevation we reach is 3,210 meters at Poonhill which is not too much to cause altitude sickness; however you must be aware of AMS and follow the tips to minimize the risk.
Elevation
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek starts from Kathmandu (1,400m), reaches its minimum elevation at about 850 meters in Pokhara and peaks to 3,210 meters being its highest elevation in Poonhill summit.
Length
Trekking to Ghorepani Poonhill completes in 8 days; however you can customize our normal itinerary and add or remove the days as per your interest. This normal Itinerary is designed to offer chances to explore all the major highlights of Annapurna Sunrise Trek and complete without difficulties.
Though Ghorepani Poonhill Trek can be done in any season throughout the year, autumn and spring season are considered as the best seasons. During these seasons the Poonhill Trekking Trail sees maximum number of trekkers. The reason behind its popularity is pleasant weather and mesmerizing views. Moreover, the days are longer during these seasons and you will get enough time to explore the region.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, 1400m
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, 850 m, 6 - 7 hr
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga, 1570 m, 6 - 7 hr
Day 04: Trek from Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani, 2850 m, 5 - 6 hr
Day 05: Hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani, 2700 m, 4 - 5 hr
Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk, 1940 m, 3 - 4 hr
Day 07: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara, 900 m, 5 - 6 hr
Day 08: Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 1380 m, 6 - 7 hr
Day 09: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing or final departure
Welcome to Nepal, you will meet our office representative at Tribhuwan International Airport who will be holding a placard of your name. He will help you safely transfer to hotel in a luxurious private vehicle. On reaching to designated hotel, you can check-in and rest at hotel in leisure time. We will host welcome dinner at evening. You will be served typical Nepali cuisines today.
Accomodation: Over night at Star Hotel
Meals: D
Today, we will drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara in a private vehicle. During the drive, you can explore diverse landscapes, cultivated terrains and countryside villages. Moreover, you will get mesmerizing views of rivers and some best glimpses of White Mountains, also. On reaching to Pokhara, we will check-in to hotel and relax in leisure time at Hotel or you can also go for an evening walk on the lakeside of Phewa.
Accomodation: Hotel
Meals: B L D
After breakfast, our journey to Ghorepani Poonhill begins. Firstly, we will drive to Nayapul in a private vehicle taking about one and half hour through beautiful village of Lumle. The actual hike starts from here through descending and ascending route to Birethanti (1,000m). After passing through several villages like Sudami and Hile, we reach Tikhedunga for overnight stay.
Accomodation: Hotel
Meals: B L D
Firstly, we will cross the Tikhedhunga River and descend to cross Bhurungdi Khola on a large suspension bridge at an altitude of 1520 meters. Then the route goes upwards through the stone staircase that has more than 3300 steps. Passing through Ulleri and Nagthanti villages we will reach today’s destination – Ghorepani for overnight stay. On the way, we will pass several patches of lush forests of Rhododendrons, Oak and Pine trees.
Accomodation: Overnight in Mountain Lodge at Ghorepani
Meals: B L D
Today, we will get up early in the morning and hike up to Poonhill in order to witness the luring views of Sunrise over high Himalayan Ranges. In addition to unobstructed view of sunrise, you will get impressive views of majestic mountain panoramas including Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna, Gangapurna Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) and many more high Himalayas. This is a defining moment with plentiful pleasure and tranquility at Poonhill. Then we take breakfast and start our hike to Tadapani. A short ascend from here takes us to Deurali that offers mesmerizing views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Ranges and then steep descend takes us to Tadapani.
Accomodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals: B L D
Today’s trek is easy one as we have to walk short distance for only 3-4 hours. Starting our trekking in early morning, we will trek to Ghandruk village. On reaching there, we will check in to hotel and start exploring the beautiful Ghandruk village and enjoy its mesmerizing surrounding. Here, you will get chances to interact with local people, explore their rural lifestyle, cultures and traditions.
Accomodation: Hotel
Meals: B L D
We will trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via beautiful trail filled with dense forest of Rhododendron and Oaks. Today, the trekking will follow mostly downhill trail making the walk comparatively easier. On reaching Pokhara, we will check-in to hotel and start exploring the Lakeside after short relaxation in Hotel. This is the last day of our Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking so, you can celebrate the successful trip with your friends and team member in Pokhara.
Accomodation: Hotel
Meals: B L D
We will start driving to Kathmandu right after having breakfast in Pokhara. On our 7 hours drive, you will get many surprising views of diverse landscapes and impressive mountain vistas on distant. Moreover, the sweet glimpses of countryside villages make your trip awesome.
Accomodation: Hotel
Meals: B L D
Today is the last day of our Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking trip, on this day you can either join Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour or proceed for final departure to your homeland. If you chose Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour, we will take you to the most highlighted tourist destinations in Kathmandu including famous Hindu Pilgrimage site Pashupatinath Temple, Buddhist pilgrimage sites Bouddanath and Swoyambhunath (The Monkey Temple) and some ancient palaces like Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Accomodation:
Meals: B
| accommodation: | Hotel / Mountain Lodge |
| Height: | 3,210m |
| Best Season: | Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 9 Days |
| Activity: | Sightseeing & Trekking |
| Treks Type: | Trekking |
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