Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

8 Days

“Sky is not the Limit”!! The panoramic view of the Himalayas will steal hearts and paralyze senses of visitors for quite some time, who visit Nepal seeking limitless adventures and a true glimpse of heavenly beauty that normal people think is restricted to dreamlands and imagination.  These kinds of Himalayan adventures fill you with radiance and delight that cannot be overpowered by stress or any other negative human desires that acts as obstacles for success and happiness. And the adventure that will provide all these ecstasies is our Ghorepani -Poonhill Trek.

You may not believe it right, thinking that it doesn’t take you to base camp of some of the highest peak in the world; with you stepping on the snow-capped peak. But nevertheless, it will provide you the hard-to-forget experience of trekking in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is one of the trek which can be done in Nepal that offers awe-inspiring views of sunrise over the Himalayas including Annapurna range comprising Annapurna I (8,091m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri which is the 7th highest mountain the world standing at the elevation of 8,167m.

The trek journey begins with Pokhara- the beautiful city of lakes that has many renowned landmark sites carrying historical and cultural significance but the actual trekking begin from Nayapul from where you will take short and easy steps towards the adventures that awaits you. Once you finished doing it, you’ll reach small village of Tikhedhunga. Then we ascend higher to alluring Gurung village of Ghorepani via the never ending stone step that you’ll forget counting!! Once there, you will get a closer look on the ethnic Gurung culture and their lifestyle with lively people in their own native land.

From Ghorepani, you will be trekking on the ascending trail. With so much effort exerted by your foot, you will have reached your much-awaited final destination to observe the snowcapped mountains of the majestic Himalayan range.

At the elevation of 3,120m above the sea level, the top of Poonhill may not seemed to be interesting  superficially but the first instances when you reach there will be something out of imagination that appear to be too much heavenly to be true. With that being said, the inclusive expedition in itself will also be a remarkable one as you advance through fascinating trekking trails filled with appealing Rhododendron forests, heart-warming village communities with ethnic culture and lifestyle and above of all, the peaceful atmosphere where you can be one with wilderness within the Himalayas. So, if you are a peace loving person with the spark of adventure in your heart with the desire of being single with the nature, you will not get the place better than this anywhere worldwide.

So, if you ever detect the readiness deep inside yourself for short trek up to Poonhill, then contact us and get the trip booked right away.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 - Drive Kathmandu / Pokhara (820m), (6 hours drive). Overnight stay at hotel

Early morning after breakfast board a bus and drive to Pokhara. It’s a drive of about six hours through lush green forest, meandering road through the hills and graciously flowing rivers. You will cross lively markets and clusters of villages on the road side. Lunch will be taken in one of the road side restaurants on the way to Pokhara. Upon reaching in Pokhara, you will be received and driven to the hotel.Check into the hotel in Pokhara.
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara

Day 2 - Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Trek to Ulleri (1960 m.) – 4 to 5 hrs walk

After breakfast, take one hour drive to Nayapul. After reaching Nayapul you will start your trekking. After 30-minutes walking along the Modi stream, you will reach at Birethanti – a gorgeous village that has plenty of tea shops and guest houses. Then follow the left direction through the village. Your trek continues heading to Ulleri along the bank of the Burungdi stream. You will hike up to the valley of Hile (1495 meters) and Tikhedhunga (1525 meters). The trail leads steep up to Ulleri (2073 meters), a large stunning Magar village. Ulleri is stopping point for today.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Ulleri

Day 3 - Trek Ulleri / Ghorepani (2750 m.) – 5 to 6 hrs walk

Ghorepani-Poon-Hill

We continue walking making sure that we’re always on the inside of the path, thereby permitting the donkeys to pass through. Occasional views of the peaks give way to a narrower valley. We then proceed through Rhododendron forest and eventually reach to Ghorepani. It is a beautiful place from where we can enjoy the most spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Ghorpani

Day 4 - Morning, excursion to Poon hill (3210 m.) and trek to Tadapani (2590 m.) – 6 to 7 hrs walk

Ghandrung

Early morning, we will climb for one hour to Poon hill. It is one of the most popular trekking area in Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 3210 meters from where we can see the tremendous views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. After appreciative views and taking a good pause, we trek down to Ghorepani village and have breakfast and proceed to Tadapani.
From Ghorepani the trail climbs south following a path through dense forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoll which offers perfect mountain views, including sight of Machhapuchre and a panorama all the way south to the plains of India. The area is quite alike to that of Poon Hill. Keep climbing along the ridge all the way through pine and rhododendron forests to a ridge at 3030 m, and then descent to two bars, a second pass also known as Deurail at 2960m. The trail then descends sharply to a stream before the hiking resume, going through a forest to Tadapani.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Tadapani

Day 5 - Trek Tadapani / Ghandrung (1940 m.) – 3 hrs walk

From Tadapani the trail descends through stunning forests to Ghandruk, which is a beautiful village of Gurung people, one of Nepal’s most popular ethnic groups, known for their distinctive language, culture, customs and life style. It is also home to many soldiers from the famous Gurkhali regiments. From here we can have stunning views of Annapurna South,Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Fishtail beautiful village of Gurung people.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Ghandrung

Day 6 - Trek Ghandruk / Pothana (1900 m.) - 5 to 6 hrs walk

We descent down through stone steps of Ghandruk village and pass several tea houses on the way. After crossing the stream on a suspension bridge the trail drops in to the Modi Khola valley and reaches Landruk-Tolka and ascent around 2 hours to Pothana.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Pothana

Day 7 - Trek, Pothana / Phedi (approx. 2 hrs walk) and drive to Pokhara

This day after walking 2 hours we will reach to Phedi. On the way to Phedi from Pothana we will see parts of Mount Annapurna range and Gurung village. After one hour drive from Phedi we will reach to Pokhara.
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara

Day 8 - Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu

Breakfast at Hotel
It takes about 4 - 5 hours to drive back to Kathmandu crossing over some mountain passes and rivers along the way.

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