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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a classical and short trekking trail in the Annapurna region; it is suited for beginners or for those who have limited time but still want a real experience of Nepal.
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Overview
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a classical and short trekking trail in the Annapurna region; it is suited for beginners or for those who have limited time but still want a real experience of Nepal. The beautiful Ghorenapi Poonhill trek starts from Nayapul after a short drive from Pokhara; the trail passes through Rhododendron Forest and the fascinating traditional Gurung village of Ghandruk, a wonderful opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of the Nepalese countryside. Along the way, there are spectacular views of the snowy peaks of the Annapurnas, capped off by the unforgettable mountain panorama from Poon Hill. It is an easy trek that takes you up to an elevation of 2800 meters at Ghorepani. The next morning you will hike up to Poon Hill at the altitude of 3210 m. and can see the scenic panoramic mountain view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri, including Fishtail Mountain in front of you.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking trails are also suitable for those trekkers who have limited vacation or holidays for Nepal as well as those who have a few days to touch the beautiful hillside close to the mountain at the Annapurna Himalaya range. It is planned up to Poon Hill, which lies in the foothills of the Annapurna massif. The next couple of days you will spend at Tadapani and Ghandruk as well. Ghandruk is already famous for seeing the beautiful mountain views of Fishtail and Annapurna from different faces. Ghandruk is also famous for Gurung culture, with traditional dress, foods, and nature as well. And available homemade brandy—you can just take a taste of the local village that will be incredible in your lifetime.
How difficult is the Annapurna Poon Hill Trek?
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is an easy and short trekking trail in the Annapurna region. It is suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5 to 8 hours a day with a light rucksack. On some days we might even need to walk for 6 to 8 hours. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, and have strong determination, we may accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. No previous trekking experience is needed for the Poon Hill trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform us before booking the trips.
Accommodation and Foods
We will organize for you the best hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per your requirements, and teahouse lodges will be used during the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. However, tea houses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking area at lower elevations, but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations. So do not expect deluxe accommodation in the rural areas. However, we will provide you the best one available.
You will have fresh Nepali foods during the trek; however, there are also Western and continental foods available. We don’t recommend taking those foods because they may have been stored for a long time, so traditional Nepali foods like dal bhat tarkari are the best while trekking. Somewhere you can see a full slogan: “Dal bhat power, 24 hours.”
Best Time to Travel
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking trail is one of the best and easiest trips in Nepal. So, all round the year you can do this trekking except in the rainy season. However, the best time for trekking in Nepal is from March to May and September to December.
Itinerary
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, Nepal Himalaya Tour’s team will be in the Kathmandu airport to receive you without any delay according to your arrival flight schedule. It may take some time, like 30-40 minutes, to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit from the airport and stuff your name card and our company name, “Nepal Himalaya Tours.” As you see the card, our staff will greet you and transfer you to the hotel by luxury car. After check-in, you can take a rest or visit our office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner with our team member.
After breakfast, you will drive to Pokhara from the scenic Prithvi Highway, which will take you about 6 to 7 hours, including time for breakfast and lunch on the way. In the evening, we may go for a boating trip on Phewa Lake, see the spectacular views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range reflected in all its glory in the cool green water of the lake, and visit the temple, which is only available by boat.
After breakfast in Pokhara, we will start your journey for Annapurna Poon Hill Trekking. Drive by car to the Nayapul via the large village of Kaski; it will take about 1 hour 30 minutes. Then we will start the dream trek from Nayapul, crossing a large and prosperous town, Birethanti. Today the trekking trail follows the bamboo forests and passes waterfalls with plunge pools, which invite us to swim. We may have lunch at the small village of Sudame. After lunch the trail climbs steadily up to the Hile and then to Tikhedhunga.
From Tikhedhunga the trail ascends to Ulleri village through a stone staircase. Ulleri is a large Magar village situated at 2070 m. From Ulleri the trail gently climbs through pasture and cultivated fields; as we climb up, you walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest. We have lunch at Nangethanti. And evening at Ghorepani. From Ghorepani we will see majestic views of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m), Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri (6940 m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Tarke Kang (7193 m), and other mountains.
Early morning climb up to Poon Hill (3210 m); from here we will see one of the beautiful Himalayan panorama views. Poon Hill provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. From Poon Hill one can enjoy spectacular views of Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche Peak Nilgiri (6940 m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Tarke Kang (7193 m), Gangapurna (7454 m), Lamjung Himal (6986 m), Mt. Fishtail (Macchapuchre 6997 m), Tent Peak, and many more high Himalayas. Trek down to Ghorepani after breakfast and start trekking to Tadapani. A short early morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna, The trail descends steeply through a dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life to Tadapani, which provides us a close-up sunset view.
Today trekking trails steeply goes through forests where you can encounter monkeys and different types of birds. Ghandruk is the famous Gurung village in Nepal, and as we explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement, we may see the good mountain view of Annapurna South and Fishtail from here. Evening back to Pokhara and rest at hotel.
Today we are visiting touristic pleases arount Pokhara. We then drive back to Kathmandu. Evening farewell dinner program with culture program.
After breakfast we transfer to the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We hope you enjoyed the Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking tour with us, and we are sure you will be back for a trip to the Nepal Himalaya next year with your friends.
Includes / Excludes
Trip Includes
- Hotel accommodation at Kathmandu and Pokhara, Tea house lodge while trekking.
- Ground Transportation.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trekking.
- Kathmandu and Pokhara city tour
- Farewell dinner with culture shows at final night.
- Trekking Permit and Government Tax.
- Everyday Breakfast.
- Trekking Guide and Porter (one porter for two travelers, carry 12 kg of each person).
Trip Excludes
- International Flight tickets.
- Nepal Entry Visa.
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
- Travel Insurance.
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Know Before You Go
Nepal is a wonderful land to visit, geographically located between China and India—a landlocked country, but we can get the variety of weather and different land structures here in Nepal. In the northern part of Nepal, you can see the panoramic mountains, including Mt. Everest—the top of the world. The middle part of Nepal is a hilly region; Kathmandu and Pokhara are also included in the hilly region, and it is a land for trekking and hiking. Hilly regions are the gateway to adventure trekking trails like Langtang, Everest, and Annapurna. The south part of the country is the Terai region, and you can find flat land and warm weather. You are hiking in the Annapurna region, which is located in the middle part of the country. You will hike every day for 3 to 7 hours. On the way, if you feel uncomfortable or get sick, we will use first aid in the beginning; if it is not sufficient, we will take you to the nearest hospital if it happens. However, it is only for 3 days of hiking; we hope you will complete it smoothly.