9-Day Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu, Ghorepani
trekking, cultural, backpacking
Group Tour
9 Days
Hard
English
Description
Reach the enchanting ridge of Poonhill that passes through culturally rich villages, set against the backdrop of majestic mountains. Explore the local culture and hear some surprising tales from your Nepal tour guide. Embark on this 9-day trek to admire the incredible mountain views and experience the traditional cultural taste!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Receive a warm welcome from our representatives and transferred to the hotel.
Enjoy evening snacks at a Nepalese restaurant with a cultural programme.
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Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (6-7 hrs)
Wake up at 6 am and have breakfast.
Reach Tourist Buspark, Kantipath.
Leave from Kathmandu to Pokhara at about 7 am. We will follow Prithvi Highway for 5-6 hrs to reach Pokhara.
Continue viewing Kurintar and Trishuli River by a cable car.
Follow Marsyangdi River through terraced fields and reach Seti River.
Continue your journey to Pokhara, the second-largest city in Nepal. Pokhara offers great views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Peaks. Have lunch on the way to Pokhara.
Stay overnight in a hotel.
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Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga
Cross beautiful Lumle village to Nayapul (1050m), covering 42 km from Prithvi Chowk. The Poonhill sunrise trek starts from Nayapul.
Follow Modi River and pass the forest of blooming Rhododendron.
Cross Birethanti after about half an hour of the trek and arrive at Tikhedhunga.
Stay overnight at a local lodge.
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Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (5-6 hrs)
Reach Ulleri (2070m) after a steep trek for about 2hrs.
Cross the Magar village of Banthanti and get spectacular views of Machhapuchhre Mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441m) and Annapurna South Mountain (7219m).
Cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti.
Arrive at Ghorepani, from where you can get soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and other mountains.
Stay overnight at a local lodge.
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Day 5: Explore Poonhill & Trek to Tadapani
Rise up early and reach the base of Poonhill. It is popular for the best sunrise view in Pokhara.
Reach the Poonhill viewpoint after an hour of climbing.
Enjoy a sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940m), Tukuche Mountain (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other mountains.
Return to the hotel in Ghorepani for breakfast and then take a descending trail to Tadapani village from where we can get views of Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Fishtail and other mountains.
Stay overnight at a local lodge.
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Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk (4-5 hrs)
Go on an easy trek descending all the way from Tadapani to Ghandruk.
After lunch, visit the Ghandruk village, a unique village of Gurungs and Magar. This is one of the famous and beautiful villages in this region.
Stay overnight at a local lodge.
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Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara (1,980m)
Walk downwards to Saulee Bazaar and walk to Nayapul to transfer to Pokhara.
Go sightseeing in Pokhara with your Nepal tour guide.
Overnight in Pokhara Hotel.
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Day 8: Explore Sarangkot & Drive back to Kathmandu
Get picked up from your hotel and transfer to the sunrise viewpoint which is the most popular destination for sunrise view.
See an amazing view of the Annapurna Range.
Then, drive back to the hotel.
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu.
Attend a farewell dinner.
Stay overnight at a hotel.
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Day 9: Final departure
Get picked up from your hotel. Walk around the Thamel tourist hub and buy some local specialities.
Transfer to the International Airport.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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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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