7 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia
Annapurna Poonhill Trek
Annapurna Poonhill Trek, also known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking, is one of the short, most popular, and beautiful trek in the lap of the Annapurna region. Ghorepani, a picturesque mountain region above sea level, is a unique and busy trekking place in the Annapurna region. Ghorepani Poonhill Trek ... Read More
By Kishor
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
Kathmandu
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Outdoors & Nature
Start/End
Night
Highlights
5 Days Soft trekking in Annapurna Foothills to experience walking in the Himalayas
Close view of Dhaulagiri & Annapurna ranges with sunrise view from Poonhill
Suitable for first time trekkers and can be combined with other tours in Nepal
Explore typical Gurung villages like Ghorepani & Ghandrung
5 Days Soft trekking in Annapurna Foothills to experience walking in the Himalayas
Close view of Dhaulagiri & Annapurna ranges with sunrise view from Poonhill
Suitable for first time trekkers and can be combined with other tours in Nepal
Explore typical Gurung villages like Ghorepani & Ghandrung
Itinerary
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Day 1
Drive Kathmandu – Pokhara (200 Kms) by Tourist Bus
Early morning at 0630 AM, transfer you to Kathmandu tourist bus station to board Tourist Bus to Pokhara together with your trekking guide escorting from Kathmandu. Board deluxe bus on sharing basis following scenic mountain highway to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to stroll around Phewa lakeside area. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Guide: Included for the day
Accommodation:
- Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Hotel Trekkers Inn
Day 2
Drive Pokhara to Nayapool (1 hour) and trek to Ulleri (2050m/5 hours trek)
Your guide will come at your hotel and pick-up for your transfer to Nayapool. You will drive through small and winding mountain roads offering excellent view of Pokhara valley floor with panoramic view of mountains. Start your trek from Nayapool through forests crossing the suspension bridge near to Tikhedhunga. Start your uphill climb through 1000 stone steps to reach to Ulleri village. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 3
Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m/5 hours trek)
After breakfast at local lodge, start climb to Ghorepani village. Ghorepani is typical mountain village dotted with Gurung community on the foothills of the Annapurna Mountain. You will see panoramic view of Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains from the village. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 4
Sunrise Excursion to Poonhill (3210m) and Trek Tadapani (2,700m/6 hours trek)
You will enjoy excursion to Poonhill view point to catch magnificent view of sunrise view. After sun strikes the mountains the colour of mountains changes from white to orange. View includes 180 Degree view of Himalayan panorama stretching from Dhaulagiri massif till Fishtail mountain including Annapurna ranges between. Spend sometime at the top and return back to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, start your trek to Tadapani village. Descend through forest area with waterfalls and small settlements en-route. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 5
Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk village (1940m/4 hours trek)
Descend through the trekking trail passing through Rhododendron forest. When the Rhododendron flower blossoms then entire forest turns to red. Arrive at Ghandrung in the afternoon. Enjoy excursion to Old Ghandrung village with visit to local museum. Ghandrung is Gurung village situated on the slop of the hill ridge overlooking Annapurna south and Hiunchuli Mountain. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 6
Trek down to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara
Morning you will trek down to Nayapool. Board the vehicle to drive to Pokhara. You will get transferred to your hotel. Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Hotel Trekkers Inn
Day 7
Drive Kathmandu (200 Kms) by Tourist Bus
Early morning transfer to Pokhara tourist bus station to board Tourist bus to Kathmandu together with your trekking guide. Board bus and drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel booked on own in Kathmandu.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Local Lodge
- Hotel Trekkers Inn
Meals
- Breakfast (6)
Transport
- Necessary bus station transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara using private vehicle
- Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu by Deluxe Tourist Bus on sharing basis
- Pokhara/Nayapool/Pokhara using private vehicle
Activities
- An English speaking escort trekking guide from Kathmandu for 5 days Poonhill trek
- Necessary porter for Poonhill trek (2 Clients = 1 Porter). If 1 person then will be porter cum guide
- Trekking crew allowances, Insurance, Food and accommodation
- Annapurna Trekking Map
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit fee as applicable
- Trekking Information Management System fee (TIMS) as applicable
Not Included
- Lunch and Dinner at Local Lodge during trek and in Pokhara
- Arrangements in Kathmandu like hotel/sightseeing tours (can be done with extra cost)
- Hot water (Boiled drinking water)/Hot shower/Battery charges during trek
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