Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek & Nepal Highlights in 14 Days
Highlights
Annapurna, Chitwan, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani
Locations Covered
Annapurna, Chitwan, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani
safari, trekking, sightseeing
Private Tour
14 Days
Hard
English, Hindi
Description
Witness a brilliant 180-degree view of the Himalayan massifs including Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range on this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Experience the richest game drive in Chitwan Jungle Safari, indulge in boating and birdwatching, visit holy temples, and catch the highlights of Kathmandu in this all-inclusive 14-day trip through Nepal.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport and be received by your Nepal tour guide.
After a brief introduction with your companions for the rest of the trip, be transferred to a rated hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
- After breakfast at the hotel, start your day in the city with a local Kathmandu guide to explore four places: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swyambhunath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Explore the history of these four sites in 5-6 hours, conducted by an expert tour guide and private car.
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Day 3: Pokhara by Flight
Board a 25-minutes flight to Pokhara (910m)
After your arrival in Pokhara, check into your hotel for a leisurely afternoon.
Explore the lake side where you can easily spend a couple of hours sightseeing.
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Day 4: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhe Dhunga
Begin your trekking today.
Leave Pokhara in your vehicle and drive around 1070 meters to reach Nayapul.
From Nayapul, we shall trek for about 4 hours along the easy trail to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m).
Overnight at Guest House
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Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani
After your breakfast, we will continue our trekking to Ghorepani (2850m). It will take us around 6 hours to walk through the rough and stony trails.
Observe the emerging mountains while taking an easy walk through the tropical forest covered with rhododendron and other wildflowers.
Overnight at Guest House
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Day 6: Hike Poonhill and Trek to Tadapani
After an early wakeup call, get ready for your Poon Hill hike to observe the sunrise. Poon Hill is one of Nepal's best viewpoints at 3210 meters that shows you spectacular views of all mountains in Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail). Sunrise at this place will be a mesmerising and a spiritual experience; one of the most memorable days of your trek.
After hours of observation and photographic events, we will begin our trek to Tadapani (2520m). This will take us around 5 hours.
The overnight stay will be arranged at a guest house.
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Day 7: Trek to Ghandruk
Climb down to reach Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village at an altitude of 1940 meters. Ghandruk welcomes a significant number of internal and external tourists each day due to easy access to mountain views, and the local Gurung community.
After trekking for 4 hours, rest at a guesthouse at Ghandruk.
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Day 8: Trekking
Trek to Syauli bazaar, and then to Nayapul. (1070m)
Drive back to Pokhara by a car
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 9: Sight-seeing
Free and easy day to do sightseeing (optional) and boating in Phewa Lake of Pokhara.
Take an evening stroll around lakeside town.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 10: Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO heritage site. Chitwan was once the hunting ground of British and Nepalese aristocrats. Today, the wild animals - Elephant, Rhinoceros, Tiger, Leopard, and deer - are protected, not hunted. The greatest thrill here is to scout for wildlife on the back of an elephant.
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Day 11: Chitwan National Park
Undertake a full-day of wildlife activities inside the Chitwan National Park. Enjoy a jungle safari on an elephant-back, or by jeep. You can also try river canoeing, take a jungle walk, and end the day with a cultural program in the evening.
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Day 12: Bird-watching
Early morning, embark on a bird watching tour in the park. Chitwan is known as a paradise for bird watchers. Learn unique scientific names of some beautiful birds you come across.
If time permits, you can take a short visit to the National Park Museum.
Free time till afternoon.
After 2 pm, visit the Twenty Thousand Lake by jeep or bicycle. The lake is deep inside the jungle with the opportunity of sighting birds and animals. If time allows, there is a possibility of a little hike inside the jungle. You will be accompanied by a guide for the whole trip.
Back to the hotel in the evening.
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Day 13: Kathmandu
Post breakfast, be transferred to the Bharatpur Airport and board a 25 min flight to Kathmandu.
Enjoy a free day in Kathmandu.
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Day 14: Departure
International departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.