Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 9 days
Nepal - Trekking Tours
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport 1400m / 4593ft
Welcome to the land of the Himalayas! A member from Access Nepal receives and escorts you to the hotel. We meet you in the evening and brief you regarding the trek and the plan for the next day. A welcome dinner is arranged at one of the finest Nepali cuisine restaurant in Kathmandu with a cultural program. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Included: Airport pick-up, Welcome Dinner, Accommodation with breakfast
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (7-8 hours by bus) 827m / 2713ft
We drive to Pokhara in the morning after breakfast. You are transferred to the tourist bus stop from where we begin our 200km road trip along the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. We start with a drive alongside the Trishuli River after making a descending exit from the Kathmandu valley. The view outside the window is a mix of highway towns, suburban settlements, markets, fields and hill sceneries aplenty. On arriving at Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna, we head to our hotel and relax. Exploration of the city may be done in the evening. Overnight in Pokhara.
Included: Tourist bus to Pokhara, Accommodation in a tourist standard hotel with breakfast
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours), Trek to Tikhedhunga (3 to 4 hours) 1070m / 3510ft (Nayapul) 1540m / 5052ft (Tikhedhunga)
In the morning, we drive to Nayapul. The bridge at Nayapul (meaning “new bridge” in Nepali) is adorned with prayer flags; our trek flags off from here. We start by crossing a stream and walk along the banks of the Modi River to Birethanti. Our TIMS cards get verified here and we continue along the left trail that leads to Ghorepani. We arrive at Sudame and then hike gradually to reach Hile. A short trek further ahead brings us to Tikhedhunga, our stop for the night.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 04: Trek from to Ghorepani (5 to 6 hours) 2750m / 9022ft
We advent on one of the toughest days of the trek today. After breakfast, we start our trek by crossing the Tikhedhunga River and later the Bhurungdi River. A steep climb follows next, along with the continual series of stone-steps to Ulleri. The climb lets us enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna South (7219m) and Hiunchuli (6441m). Three hours later, we reach the village of Ulleri and the climb continues through rhododendron and oak forests to reach Banthati. Beyond Banthati, a gradual uphill climb and flat trail lasting about an hour later, we reach Ghorepani. The scenic views are welcoming and offer respite from exhaustion.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 05: Early morning hike to Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (6 to 7 hours) 3193m / 10476ft (Poon Hill) 2630m / 8629ft (Tadapani)
The beautiful early morning view from Poon Hill awaits us as we make an early start for an hour’s uphill climb from Ghorepani. Poon Hill offers a superb panorama of the majestic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The sunrise over the mid-Himalayas is simply breathtaking. We head back to Ghorepani for breakfast before setting off to Tadapani. We begin walking the forested trail along the ridge and navigate through the series of descents and ascents until the final climb from the Bhurungdi River to Tadapani. A beautiful village with impressive views of Hiunchuli, Annapurna South and Machhapuchchhre makes for a pleasant exploration before our overnight.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk (2 to 3 hours) 1940m / 6365ft
We have a short trek today that descends to one of the most popular villages in the trek—Ghandruk. The trail makes a steep drop to a river followed by a brief climb past a ridge to arrive at Ghandruk. A lively village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community, Ghandruk impresses you with the charm of a typical mid-hill village and convenience in the form of ample modern amenities. As you take a cultural tour around the village along the maze of stone-paved alleys, you can find a lot of fun activities worthy of your time. A Gurung museum, local handicraft stores, and the typical Gurung cuisine and traditional music enrich the experience. The terraced fields and the Annapurna South and Machhapuchchhre in the backdrop make a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing evening. Dinner and overnight at Ghandruk.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 07: Trek to Nayapul (4 to 5 hours), Drive to Pokhara (up to 2 hours) 1070m / 3510ft (Nayapul) 827m / 2713ft (Pokhara)
The concluding day of our trek, we enjoy the final downhill walk after breakfast. The trek is along stone steps descending through the village of Chane with slopes of neatly terraced paddy fields, flanked by interesting houses along the way to Kimche. From Kimche, we walk along a relatively flat trail continuing down the Modi valley to Shyauli Bazar, Birethanti and eventually to Nayapul.
From Nayapul, we are picked up and transferred to our hotel in Pokhara. Evening is a good time to stroll along the lakeside street and enjoy the sights, sound, and food in the market area. It may be a good idea to celebrate the last day of the trek in the beautiful ambiance of Pokhara.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu (7 hours) 1400m / 4593ft
The tourist bus to Kathmandu leaves in the morning. After breakfast, we bid farewell to Pokhara as we board the bus and drive along the serpentine roads of Prithvi Highway. Witnessing the sub-urban landscape dominated by lush vegetation and numerous rivers. The towns and markets along the highway add a different character to the road trip. As we reach Kathmandu, you are dropped off at your hotel. In the evening, you are invited to a farewell dinner with the team.
Included: Farewell Dinner, Accommodation with breakfast
Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu
It is your last day in Kathmandu. If your flight schedule allows, you can spend the spare time exploring more of Kathmandu. You are transferred to the airport in time, for your flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to see you again.
Included: Airport drop-off and breakfast at the hotel
Welcome to the land of the Himalayas! A member from Access Nepal receives and escorts you to the hotel. We meet you in the evening and brief you regarding the trek and the plan for the next day. A welcome dinner is arranged at one of the finest Nepali cuisine restaurant in Kathmandu with a cultural program. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Included: Airport pick-up, Welcome Dinner, Accommodation with breakfast
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (7-8 hours by bus) 827m / 2713ft
We drive to Pokhara in the morning after breakfast. You are transferred to the tourist bus stop from where we begin our 200km road trip along the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. We start with a drive alongside the Trishuli River after making a descending exit from the Kathmandu valley. The view outside the window is a mix of highway towns, suburban settlements, markets, fields and hill sceneries aplenty. On arriving at Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna, we head to our hotel and relax. Exploration of the city may be done in the evening. Overnight in Pokhara.
Included: Tourist bus to Pokhara, Accommodation in a tourist standard hotel with breakfast
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours), Trek to Tikhedhunga (3 to 4 hours) 1070m / 3510ft (Nayapul) 1540m / 5052ft (Tikhedhunga)
In the morning, we drive to Nayapul. The bridge at Nayapul (meaning “new bridge” in Nepali) is adorned with prayer flags; our trek flags off from here. We start by crossing a stream and walk along the banks of the Modi River to Birethanti. Our TIMS cards get verified here and we continue along the left trail that leads to Ghorepani. We arrive at Sudame and then hike gradually to reach Hile. A short trek further ahead brings us to Tikhedhunga, our stop for the night.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 04: Trek from to Ghorepani (5 to 6 hours) 2750m / 9022ft
We advent on one of the toughest days of the trek today. After breakfast, we start our trek by crossing the Tikhedhunga River and later the Bhurungdi River. A steep climb follows next, along with the continual series of stone-steps to Ulleri. The climb lets us enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna South (7219m) and Hiunchuli (6441m). Three hours later, we reach the village of Ulleri and the climb continues through rhododendron and oak forests to reach Banthati. Beyond Banthati, a gradual uphill climb and flat trail lasting about an hour later, we reach Ghorepani. The scenic views are welcoming and offer respite from exhaustion.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 05: Early morning hike to Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani (6 to 7 hours) 3193m / 10476ft (Poon Hill) 2630m / 8629ft (Tadapani)
The beautiful early morning view from Poon Hill awaits us as we make an early start for an hour’s uphill climb from Ghorepani. Poon Hill offers a superb panorama of the majestic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The sunrise over the mid-Himalayas is simply breathtaking. We head back to Ghorepani for breakfast before setting off to Tadapani. We begin walking the forested trail along the ridge and navigate through the series of descents and ascents until the final climb from the Bhurungdi River to Tadapani. A beautiful village with impressive views of Hiunchuli, Annapurna South and Machhapuchchhre makes for a pleasant exploration before our overnight.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk (2 to 3 hours) 1940m / 6365ft
We have a short trek today that descends to one of the most popular villages in the trek—Ghandruk. The trail makes a steep drop to a river followed by a brief climb past a ridge to arrive at Ghandruk. A lively village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community, Ghandruk impresses you with the charm of a typical mid-hill village and convenience in the form of ample modern amenities. As you take a cultural tour around the village along the maze of stone-paved alleys, you can find a lot of fun activities worthy of your time. A Gurung museum, local handicraft stores, and the typical Gurung cuisine and traditional music enrich the experience. The terraced fields and the Annapurna South and Machhapuchchhre in the backdrop make a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing evening. Dinner and overnight at Ghandruk.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 07: Trek to Nayapul (4 to 5 hours), Drive to Pokhara (up to 2 hours) 1070m / 3510ft (Nayapul) 827m / 2713ft (Pokhara)
The concluding day of our trek, we enjoy the final downhill walk after breakfast. The trek is along stone steps descending through the village of Chane with slopes of neatly terraced paddy fields, flanked by interesting houses along the way to Kimche. From Kimche, we walk along a relatively flat trail continuing down the Modi valley to Shyauli Bazar, Birethanti and eventually to Nayapul.
From Nayapul, we are picked up and transferred to our hotel in Pokhara. Evening is a good time to stroll along the lakeside street and enjoy the sights, sound, and food in the market area. It may be a good idea to celebrate the last day of the trek in the beautiful ambiance of Pokhara.
Included: Lodge accommodation with full board of meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu (7 hours) 1400m / 4593ft
The tourist bus to Kathmandu leaves in the morning. After breakfast, we bid farewell to Pokhara as we board the bus and drive along the serpentine roads of Prithvi Highway. Witnessing the sub-urban landscape dominated by lush vegetation and numerous rivers. The towns and markets along the highway add a different character to the road trip. As we reach Kathmandu, you are dropped off at your hotel. In the evening, you are invited to a farewell dinner with the team.
Included: Farewell Dinner, Accommodation with breakfast
Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu
It is your last day in Kathmandu. If your flight schedule allows, you can spend the spare time exploring more of Kathmandu. You are transferred to the airport in time, for your flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to see you again.
Included: Airport drop-off and breakfast at the hotel
Access Nepal Tour & Trekking
Date posted:
2021-01-06Tour type:
Trekking ToursCountry:
NepalIncludes:
All applicable government charge, Airport pick up and drop, Attach bathrooms and hot showers wherever available, One Porter for every 2 clientsExcludes:
Nepal Visa. International air-tickets. Travel Insurance - must cover helicopter evacuationAttachment:
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