Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking Route is one of the popular trekking in Annapurna region. Ghorepani poon hill trekking route offers superb Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Tukuche peak 6920m etc . Probably Ghorepani poon hill 3210m is one of the best viewpoint in Annapurna region trekking. Ghorepani poon hill trekking route is one of the easier trekking trail in Annapurna region which can be done with in one weeks. In recent, Ghorepani poon hill trekking trail has become a very popular and busy place for trekking, after opening in 1997. A few lucky scientist expedition groups had trekked into this region in the past 1950's. A tiny place to look the panoramic view from poon hill.
Ghorepani trekking Trekking route offers some of the most dramatic close-up views of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world.Ghorepani poon hill trekking route passes through rhododendron and mixed forest alive with ferns and birds, through spectacular villages of the Gurkha soldiers with their spectacular Himalayan back drops leads to Ghorepani 2850m. The following morning visits Poon Hill at 3210 m . a vantage point to view the Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and the Annapurna massif. Ghorepani poon hill trekking makes a small circuit and visits Tadapani (2050 m), Ghandruk gurung village and finally ends at pokhara than by flight or by tourist bus back to Kathmandu. We will arrange the Ghorepani poon hill trekking according to trekker's wish and desire.
Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival, we will greeted by a representative from Big Sky Treks and Expeditions. Our staff stay with Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate and transfer to hotel. After check in hotel, you will be free for your own activities such as a taking shower or rest at the hotel. After that we will discuss about the next day trip and explore city (It is depends on your arrival time )
After breakfast, according to your interest we will organize Kathmandu city tour, which are historical and spiritual Place in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are consider the World Heritage historical Sites such as Durbar Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar square), the sacred Hindu's temple Pashupatinath, ancient religious architecture Swayambhunath known as "Monkey Temple", the world largest Buddhists shrine Boudhanath. After finish city tour to hotel we will discuss about trek and rest of the time you could use for travelling around the Thamel and shopping of needed equipment and other necessaries.
Distance 200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local market in Pokhara.
Drive 42 km Approximately 1:5 Hours and walk 11 km to Ulleri ,6 hours walk
After breakfast we drive to Nayapul on the way we pass some beautiful village and scenery, we will stop for while to take picture close to Nagdada and cross the beautiful village Lumle and reach in Nayapul (1100m) situated along the Modi River. After that we arrive in Birethanti where we check out TIMS and Permits and cross the modi khola bridge and passes and follow the Vuramdi Khola when we arrive in Tikhedhunga start to climb up to Ulleri top , from where we can see Annapurna south and Himchuli
Get up early morning and see the beautiful sunrise after breakfast start to trek Ghorepani, on the way we pass some beautiful tea houses which is managed by local people ( Called Magar ) and we start to walk through the beautiful Jungle we will passes some water fall . Before arrive to Ghorepani we will see welcome gate and reach in beautiful Village Ghorepani is one of the most popular village along the Annapurna Region . Almost all of village are Magars. From Ghorepani we can see 2 Himalayas range Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas range, Guide consult with local people for tomorrow sunrise time , Suggest sleep early because tomorrow morning wake up early for Sunrise
Trekking distance 15kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk
Wake up early morning prepare for the sunrise , suggest wear warm clothes and take headlight start to Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) 45 minute climb. from Poon Hill we can see beautiful sunrise and beautiful mountain from poon hill we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snow capped mountains Descend back to Ghorepani and after having breakfast After that, the trail steeply ascending until Deurali-La on a grassy knoll that offers good Mountain views similar to those from Poon Hill . Then the trail descends through deep rhododendron forest until reaching Banthanti . on the way we cross the north side of stream and it will offer great views over the gorge to Ulleri. A rocky trail descends steeply to small stream and climbing again through deep forests to Tadapani, a village which is surrounded by beautiful forests. You can see more magnificent view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Himchuli and Annapurna II
Trekking distance 7 kms – Approximately 3.5 Hours walk
In the morning, after breakfast your trek slightly descending through the deep forests until reaching Baise Kharka smooth walking and descends again in the subtropical forest until reaching Ghandruk village. we can see a very good view of Fish Tail, Annapurna South and other small snowy peak. Afternoon you will go to visit the Buddhist Monastery and Old Traditional Gurung Museum which are very nice to see during the Ghandruk Stay
Trekking distance 10 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk Today is our final day for trekking, we slowly follow our trail back to Nayapul where we can take see beautiful local people and we cross the Paddy field, when we reach to Syauli bazar the path is flat till Nayapul when we arrive in Nayapul then we drive Back to Pokhara .
After finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out , pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake which is beautiful lake in Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit most popular places like Bindivashini Temple , Devi's Fall Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places for shopping
After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km/6-7 hrs). we can enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. We Have farewell dinner in Nepali Culture restaurant
Transfer to the airport by private vehicle according to your flight schedule.
