Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Highlights
Annapurna, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani
Locations Covered
Annapurna, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani
mountaineering, nature, photography
Group Tour
5 Days
Hard
English, Hindi
Description
Experience strenuous, yet exciting and beautiful trek through the Annapurna region. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, forests and waterfalls and tantalising views of snow-capped mountains and sun rising and setting on them. Meet the local people in the villages, visit museum and monastery on the way.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Kathmandu - Pokhara (900 m)
- Take a tourist bus to Pokhara (826m), which normally takes about 6 hours.
- Spend the night in a deluxe hotel in the Lakeside area.
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Day 2 - Pokhara - Tikhedhunga (1577 m)
- Drive to Nayapul (1050 m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m).
- After walking for about 3 hours, spend the night in a local tea house. On the way follow the beautiful village and enjoy beautiful scenery.
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Day 3 - Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2875 m)
- Trek to Ghorepani (2875 m), which takes about 5-6 hours, and stay overnight at a local tea house.
- On your way lies Ulleri village where friendly, fun people live a very simple life. Enjoyable views of mountains will help you ease your walk.
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Day 4 - Ghorepani - Poonhill (3210 m) - Tadapani (2600 m)
- Wake up very early in the morning and hike up to Poonhill (3210 m), which takes roughly 1 hour. If the weather is fine, you can enjoy an outstanding view of sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayan range. Some fifteen different mountain peaks (including Dhaulagiri) are also visible from there – no wonder the place is regarded as one of the best viewpoints.
- After enjoying the sunrise, you will descend back to Ghorepani (1 hour approx.) and have breakfast.
- After a short recess, resume trekking for about 5 hours to reach Tadapani (2600 m).
- You will be spending yet another night in a local tea house.
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Day 5 - Tadapani - Ghandruk (1950 m)
- Trek for about 3 hours and arrive at Ghandruk (1950 m), mainly through forests, hence the easiest segment of the entire trip.
- After lunch, you can explore the village, which is inhabited mainly by the Gurung ethnic community.
- You can also visit the local museum and monastery.
- Spend the night in a local tea house.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |