Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek a classic trek in Nepal

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek a classic trek in Nepal

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking, or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of Annapurna Region. Invigorating through some rhododendron forests, Poonhill Trekking in Nepal will let you feel the Himalayan Panorama while providing you the opportunities to get close to the local Culture. However, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is obviously best known for the views from Poonhill. Being popularly known as the Photographer's Paradise, you can capture some of the best snaps of impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poonhill offers you the striking panorama of huge Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others. The phenomenal sunrise from Poon Hill is just unmissable.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Arrival In Tribhuban International Airport Kathmandu

Pass By: Oriental Journeys, 11 Tokha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Arrival in Kathmandu.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Samsara Resort, Thamel, Kathmandu or Similar

Day 2: Kathmandu To Pokhara drive by tourist bus

Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu in the Tourist Bus. Pokhara lies 200 Km far from Kathmandu and it takes 7-8 hours drive. Overnight in Pokhara


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Thirdpole or similar

Day 3: Pokhara to Nayapul by drive and trek to Tikhedhunga

Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
After breakfast at the hotel, You’ll be escorted to Nayapul (1070m) following the cultivated rice paddy fields, small Nepalese settlements, rivers and the lush green hills around. The walk starts from Nayapul exploring the greenery, culturally rich and diverse valley, terraced green harvest lands along the way.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge

Day 4: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 6-7 hrs

Pass By: Ghorepani Community hospital, Poon Hill Marga, Ghode Pani 33200, Nepal
After mouth-watering breakfast at the Guesthouse (known as tea house), we will start the trek through the trails that go up the hills observing the lush greenery, blooming Rhododendrons, and cultural village. The first part of the trail is the climb of 3200 of the stone staircase after which we will gently climb upward to reach for lunch in Banthanti. We will continue our gentle walk through the rhododendron forests to reach Ghorepani where you will be rewarded with the picturesque close up the view of the Annapurna south (7219m), Dhaulagiri (8172m) and their neighboring mountains.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge

Day 5: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210 m.) to Ghorepani to Tandapani

Pass By: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
Early in the morning at 4:30 we will hike to Poon Hill, the highlights of the trip, enjoy panoramic sunrise views of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna l, ll, lll, lV, south, Machhapuchhare and more than 10 mountains. Enjoy the stunning views for once in your life and then trek down to lodge for breakfast.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge

Day 6: Trek form Tandapani to Ghandruk

Pass By: Old Gurung Museum, 5 Kaski, Ghandruk Nepal
Tandapani to Ghandruk is the best trekking junction of the Annapurna Region. The traveling around the ethnic Gurung Village nestled in the lap of a hill overlooking the prolific Mountains is an amazing feeling. The cultural shows and Gurung Museums in the ethnic tribal village would be amazing.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tea House Lodge

Day 7: Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara

Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Hotel in Pokhara

Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus and visit the Thamel Street for a souvenir shopping

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel in Thamel

Day 9: Transfer to Airport and departure to your next destination

Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
visit the Thamel street for souvenir shopping

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Farewell Dinner in a Neapli Restaurant with typical musical performance
Accommodation included: N/A