4-Days Trek of Poon Hill, Tadapani & Ghandruk
Highlights
Annapurna, Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Pokhara
Locations Covered
Annapurna, Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Pokhara
nature, trekking, climbing
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English
Description
Sign up for the famous Poon Hill Trek, a comfortable and easygoing adventure in Nepal. Treat yourself to an amazing panoramic view of over 15 peaks of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu range. Take a look at the world's deepest valley (Kaligandaki) wedged between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Visit Ghandruk, a mountain village at the forefront of Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail, famous for its Gurkha/Gorkha tribe.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,600 M)
Start your tour by driving a private car to the trekking trail head of Nayapul after breakfast.
Drive for 1.5 hours and enjoy the scenic landscapes.
From Nayapul, follow upstream to Modi Khola for about 30 mins and then cross the confluence of Modi and Burungdi River.
Follow upstream of the Burungdi River & climb gradually to Thikedunga at the base of steep 3,000 steps to Ulleri. This 4 hrs walking is a good warm-up for the first day or you can even climb 3,000 steps to Ulleri to make the next day easier.
Overnight at Tea House Lodge.
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Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani (2,800 M / 6 hrs)
Climb the steep stone steps in the morning. The climb will take about 2 hrs.
From the village, get the first view of Annapurna south and Mt. Fishtail. From the Ulleri village, the trail climbs gradually into the shed of alpine forest.
Walk through the forest and reach the base of Ghorepani which is a mountain pass below Poon Hill overlooking the world's deepest valley (Kaligandaki) wedged between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
Overnight at Tea House Lodge.
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Day 3: Short Hike to Poon Hill - Trek to Tadapani (5 hrs)
Start your day with a sunrise view from the Poon Hill that is the highlight of this trek. The hilltop at 3,190 m is 50 mints climb from Ghorepani.
As the early rays of the sun hit the snow peaks, the colour changes from pink to red. Enjoy the panoramic view of over 15 peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu ranges appear unreal. From Poon Hill, one can see some of the world's highest peaks including Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 7th highest), Annapurna I (8,091 m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,157 m / 8th highest).
Climb down to Ghorepani and prepare for another beautiful day's walk to Tadapani. The trail at first climbs to the ridge top towards the east and then follows the ridge dense with Rhododendron to Deurali.
Walk for another three hours through the rhododendron forest and reach Tadapani at 2,500 m.
From Tadapani, have a closer view of Annapurna South and Fishtail.
Overnight at Tea House Lodge.
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Day 4: Short Walk to Ghandruk ( 4 hrs / 1,900 M) - Pokhara
Walk down to Ghandruk with your Nepali trekking guide. Ghandruk is a charming mountain village in the forefront of Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail.
See thatch and slate-roofed stone houses dominate the village surrounded by farming terraces. This is the hold of the Gurung tribe that was famous as 'Gurkha Soldiers.'
Enjoy the view of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Mt Fishtail while having lunch and trek further down for about 1 hr to catch a ride back to Pokhara.
From there, drive back to Pokhara by sharing a jeep or local bus to Pokhara.
Overnight in your hotel in Pokhara.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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