Poonhill Ghandruk Trek

Poonhill Ghandruk Trek

Poonhill Ghandruk trek is an easy trek and the most visited route in Annapurna Region. The trek lets you explore various mountain settlements inhabited by an indigenous group of Gurung, Magar, and Poon. This trek is suitable for those families as well as normal trekkers who wish to explore the remote destinations of Nepal while capturing the glimpse of stunning Annapurna range and mountain villages. Poonhill is the best vantage point for a beautiful sunrise over Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiuchuli (6,441m) and Mt Machhapuchre (6,993m). On Clear day, you can see other mountains too. Whereas Ghandruk is a beautiful village in South Asia. This village is a cultural hub of Gurung people and known for its friendly hospitality.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
While entering the border of Nepal, you will be welcomed with plain Terai and everlasting green hills. The Himalayas at the horizon will be smiling over your arrival in Nepal. After clearing custom, you will be welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel as assigned.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Shreesu or similar 3 star hotel

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preperation

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we drive to Pashupatinath Temple and explore its surrounding areas.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Completing the Pashupatinath Temple sightseeing,we drive to Boudhanath - one the biggest stupa in Nepal. This is a holy pilgrimage site for Buddhist. Explore the stupa in clockwise walk.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Swoyambhunath Stupa is also called the Monkey Temple where monkeys are seen parading. This stupa lies to the top of the small hill from where the view of Kathmandu valley is beautiful. Enjoy the moments.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the main durbar square in Nepal. This was the central administrative point from where many kings ruled over Nepal. This medieval wonders are quite exemplary and worth exploring.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Shreesu or similar 3 star hotel

Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara

Pass By: Chandragiri Hills, Thankot, Kathmandu 44619 Nepal
After having breakfast, we drive to Pokhara. We enjoy the view of gurgling Trishuli River and the rafting activities being carried at the river (summer). We pass through typical market areas and stop over enroute to have a lunch and take rest for a while. Enjoying the natural landscape, the mountain village, local market, the rivers and the valley, we reach to Pokhara, one of the most beautiful city of Nepal. Pokhara is blessed with beauty, natural wonders and the people friendly behaviours. The valley is watched over by Mt Annapurna and Mt Machhapuchre. Evening at rest and explore lakeside.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tuki Resort or similar 3 star hotel

Day 4: Drive Pokhara to Nayapul. Trek to Tikhedhunga

Pass By: Nayapul Trekking Starting Point, Baglung Rajmarg, Salyan 33400, Nepal
After early morning breakfast at Pokhara, we drive to Nayapul – the starting point for our trek. The trek start with easy walk crossing the bridge, entering the village and walking along the Modi River. The road to Tikhedhunga is accessible with dusty road. But we will walk and reach Tikhedhunga. Take rest and enjoy the first day of the trek.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge, Tikhedhunga (basic)

Day 5: Trek Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

Pass By: Ghorepani Community hospital, Poon Hill Marga, Ghode Pani 33200, Nepal
The trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani will be comparatively more difficult and strenuous than yesterday. We have to climb the uphill of Ulleri. The slow and gentle accent, we will reach to Ghorepani. Enroute, we might encounter wild animal and birds as we are passing through Rhododendron forest trails, the water stream while passing through the forest will the spot to take photo and rest for a while and appreciate the moments. The Rhododendron forest open up and settlement appear. That’s Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a settlement just below Poonhill which used to be the place for shepherds to let their horse drink water.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge, Ghorepani (basic)

Day 6: Trek Ghorepani to Tadapani

Pass By: Annapurna Mountain Range, 33500 Nepal
The very early morning at dawn, we trek to Poonhill about 45 minutes. Poonhill is famous view point for sunrise. This is major touristic destination for trekkers who trek in Annapurna region. As the sunrays kisses the Annapurna and Hiuchuli, you will be indulged in the moments of happiness. Capture the moments and we return to Ghorepani . Our trek to Tadapani starts after having breakfast. The trail passes to rhododendron forest and crosses beautiful mountain villages. Overnight at Lodge, Tadapani

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge, Tadapani (basic)

Day 7: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk

Pass By: Old Gurung Museum, 5 Kaski, Ghandruk Nepal
After having breakfast, we trek down to Ghandruk slowly and freely. No more hassle today. We passes through sparse forest and reach Ghandruk - one of the most beautiful village in South Asia.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge, Ghandruk (basic)

Day 8: Trek Ghandruk to Nayapul. Back to Pokhara

Pass By: Nayapul Trekking Starting Point, Baglung Rajmarg, Salyan 33400, Nepal
Looking back the beautiful backdrop of Mt Macchapuchre and Hiuchuli,the trail descend from Ghandruk. Indulging over the week long memories and having happy face we reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, we drive to Pokhara and rest day afterwards.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tuki Resort or similar 3 star hotel

Day 9: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu

Pass By: Chandragiri Hills, Thankot, Kathmandu 44619 Nepal
Retracing same route, we drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and proceed with Check-In procedure. Rest day for exploring or spending private time.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Shreesu or similar 3 star hotel

Day 10: Departure

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Enjoy your final day at Kathmandu. Free till final departure. Transfer to airport 3 hours prior to the flight scheduled.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.