10 Days Annapurna Poon Hill Ghorepani Ghandruk Homestay Trek

10 Days Annapurna Poon Hill Ghorepani Ghandruk Homestay Trek

Homestay Trek gives you the chance to get to know a destination better. Although they are in slightly more off the beaten track, they are all in fascinating places that you might not have thought of going to otherwise. Wherever you go, your hosts will prepare traditional meals. Even if dal bhat is the national favourite, it is guaranteed to be different wherever you go. With this homestay trek, you know that a significant proportion of the money you spend is going straight into the pocket of an individual or community. The beneficial trickle-down effect of your money spent in the local economy has much greater impact and helps poor communities.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrived in Kathmandu

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel within Kathmandu valley

Day 2: Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur 00977-1-4701148 Nepal
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
Duration: 1 minute

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet-style breakfast.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu valley.

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900 m) in a Tourist Bus - 7 hours

Stop At: Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Pokhara Nepal
Our trekking staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet-style breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a comfortable boutique hotel.

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570 m) - 4 hours

Stop At: Nayapul Trekking Starting Point, Baglung Rajmarg, Salyan 33400, Nepal
We begin our trek at Nayapul after a hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015 m), a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495 m. After a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,570 m. Today’s walk is relatively short and easy, a prelude to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffer-style breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch pack prepared by local villager. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat prepared by your host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a homestay with local villager family.

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) - 5 hours

Stop At: Ghorepani Community hospital, Poon Hill Marga, Ghode Pani 33200, Nepal
We move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070 m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons, towards Banthanti at 2,250 m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2,840 m).
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Host family prepare for breakfast.
• Lunch: Lunch pack prepared by host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat prepared by your host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a homestay with local villager family.

Day 6: Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Trek to Tadapani (2,610 m) - 7 hours

Stop At: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m, a brilliant mountain range spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour and returning to Ghorepani, we take a hot breakfast. Then we make a climb along ridges, and through pine and rhododendron forests, towards Deurali (2,960 m). After that, we descend to the Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will prepare for breakfast.
• Lunch: Lunch pack prepared by host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat prepared by your host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a homestay with local villager family.

Day 7: Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m) - 4 hours

Stop At: Old Gurung Museum, 5 Kaski, Ghandruk Nepal
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 it is within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. We have the afternoon to visit Annapurna Conservation Office and museums and explore the village.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will prepare for breakfast.
• Lunch: Lunch pack prepared by host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat prepared by your host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a homestay with local villager family.

Day 8: Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Drive to Pokhara - 5 hours

Stop At: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul followed by a short drive back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can have a relaxing afternoon and take some stroll around the lake side.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will prepare for breakfast.

• Lunch: Lunch pack prepared by host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat prepared by your host family. Choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a comfortable boutique hotel.

Day 9: Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) - 7 hours

Stop At: Kathmandu Spa, Bhagawati Marga House no. 57, Near Hotel Vaishali, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffer-style breakfast.
• Dinner: Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel within Kathmandu valley

Day 10: Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
The trip concludes today. Our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet-style breakfast.
No accommodation included on this day.