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6 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The trek offers the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating th... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Tour Guide

starting point

Kathmandu

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meditation

Hiking

Meet local people

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Panoramic Views of Annapurna Range

2

Scenic Flight to Pokhara and Return

3

Magnificent Sunrise from Poonhill

4

Explore Pokhara and Kathmandu

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: Welcome Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Alpine Hotel & Apartment
Day 2

place Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation

You can have walk around Kathmandu Valley for sightseeing and preparation for the upcoming tour to Ghorepani Poonhill

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Alpine Hotel & Apartment
Day 3

place Fly to POKHARA (884m/2900ft) ;Drive to NAYAPUL (1070m/3510ft); Trek to TIKHEDHUNGA (1540m/5053ft)

After morning breakfast in the hotel, the tour starts through 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu Airport to Pokhara. In Pokhara we visit the deep, narrow gorge of roaring Seti River from where we drive to Davi’s Falls and further to Gupteswar Cave and the Bat Cave. In the evening we go lazing by the Phewa Lake for the leisurely row on its sparkling waters. After breakfast we drive 41km/25 miles to Nayapul for the start of our trek. A steep trail from Nayapul directs us down to a bridge over a small stream to get to Birethanti, a large and prosperous village. From Birethanti we take the left branch of the trail on the west side of the bridge at the ACAP Check post where we need to show ACAP permit and TIMS Card. Following the trail through main streets of Birethanti, winding through bamboo forests and past a large waterfall and swimming hole we reach Sudami beyond a pasture used by caravans. We climb steadily up the side of the valley to reach Hille and about 15 minutes above Hille is the Tikhedhunga. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House
Day 4

place Trek to GHOREPANI (2750m/9023ft)

This is a 4-6 hours trek which starts crossing the Tikhedhunga Khola on a suspension bridge, then drops and crosses the Bhurungdi Khola on a large bridge at 1520m. The trail climbs very steeply on a stone staircase that is said to have more than 3300 steps which continue to the large Magar village of Ulleri (2080m) and climbing gently through the pastures and cultivated fields the trail makes its way to deep forests to reach a hamlet of Banthanti. Crossing the magnificent oak and rhododendron forests the trail passes through two sparkling clear streams, a small ridge and another stream before making final climb to another Magar village of Nangathanti (2460m). About an hour past this village we reach Ghorepani where we can see eight different species of Nepal’s national flower rhododendron in the hillsides below Ghorepani Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House
Day 5

place Trek to POON HILL (3210m/10532ft);Trek to NAYAPUL 3-4 hours; 1000m descent; Drive to POKHARA

After about an hours climb in the morning we reach Poon Hill which is a viewpoint for the spectacular Himalayan panorama extending from Dhaulagiri to Annapurna to Machhapuchhre; that stretches from Dhaulagiri I ( 8167m) and Tukuche (6920m) to Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m). We take the main trail that leads to south dropping at first on a staircase, and then traversing high above the river on a stone paved trail. We cross a stream at Chane (1690m) and continue to Kimche (1640m) and follow the ridge downhill to join the Modi Khola at Syauli bazaar (1140m). From here on the walking is flat and following the river valley through a lovely birch forest and rice terraces we reach Birethanti. Now walking 30 minutes on a rough and rocky road takes us to Nayapul from where we drive back to Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Hotel Splendid View
Day 6

place Fly back to KATHMANDU; Fly back HOME

We take a last memorable look of the Annapurna ranges and take a flight back to Kathmandu. If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. Meals: Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Alpine Hotel & Apartment
  • Basic Guest House
  • Hotel Splendid View

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (6)
  • Dinner (4)
  • Lunch (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and return flight to Kathmandu and domestic flight departure taxes
  • All airport/hotel pick up and drop in private car/van

Activities expand_less

  • An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during trek.
  • Full Board during Trek and Breakfasts Welcome and Farewell meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
  • Salary, food, insurance and lodging cost for guide and porter ( 2 Trekkers-1 Porter )
  • 1 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast, 3 Nights stay in Tea House during trek

Extras expand_less

  • National Park Permit and TIMS for Annapurna
  • Serene Kitbag and T- shirt for you
  • Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag that needs to be returned to office after trek completion.

Not Included expand_less

  • Other activities and services are not included
  • Nepal entry visa fees.
  • Bar bills, laundry and other expenses of personal nature.
  • 1 Lunch in Kathmandu
  • Tips for local staffs, guides and porters.
  • Desserts, Mineral Water, Hot Shower, Hot Water , Wi-Fi
  • Travel insurance including evacuation are not included

About Rachana

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$699.00 USD