Poonhill Ghorepani Trek 8 Days trip code: EH084
Best Months
- March-May
- Sept-Nov
Duration
- 8 Days
Grade / Difficulty
- Easy
Accomodation
- Tea-house
Price:
US$360 was US$ 450:
Day 01:: Arrive to Kathmandu; transfer to your hotel
Flying in to the Himalayan nation Nepal is different in itself. Witness the towering Himalayan giant’s minutes before landing Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu if the weather permits. Enjoy the cordial Nepalese welcome in arrival terminals of the airport and drive to your designated hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02:: Drive to Pokhara 200km 7-8 hrs drive
Today, we drive 200 km along the snaky Prithwi Highway to Pokhara. The highway that most of the times runs above Himalayan Rivers offers an adventurous drive. Moreover, the local lifestyles in frequent highway towns and lush vegetation are interesting aspects to observe during the drive. Once, we reach Pokhara we check into our Hotel in Lakeside and set out to explore the tourist hub in town. Pokhara is the city decorated with lakes and panoramic Himalayan views. It is also the biggest adventurous hub of the country. The city is famous amongst trekkers because it is the starting point for Annapurna Region Treks.
Day 03:: Drive to Nayapul 1hr drive and trek to Ghandruk 2710m
Early morning we begin the journey. An hour long drive along narrow and twisted Baglung Highway brings us to Nayapul. We begin our trek from Nayapul. Gradually walking along gentle ups and downs and sometimes on the flat trail, we arrive to Kimche. It is a couple of hours trek to Kimche. Then the steep uphill trail along the stony steps for two hours brings us to Ghandruk. The walk towards Ghandruk offers various angle views of Mt. Fishtail. On reaching Ghandruk check into your teahouse. Ghandruk is the home to Gurung tribe; families of Gurkha warriors. In the evening explore to experience typical Gurung culture, their lifestyle and amazing hospitality
Day 04:: Trek to Ghorepani 3194m
Today we start early. Our trek most of the times goes through dense rhododendron woodlands of Annapurna Conservation Area Project. The trek continues uphill for a while and then stretches along the flat trail for an hour until we reach Tadapani. From Tadapani we continue to trek up and down along the dense woodlands towards Ghorepani. As we head closer to Ghorepani the dazzling views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Nilgiri Ranges become more wonderful. The view is even more widespread and fascinating from Deurali. Beyond Deurali, the last push on the ridgeline followed by pleasant downhill walk and very short uphill walk brings us to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is small village at the foothill of towering 8000m plus peaks. Ghorepani refers to horse water and hence we see plenty of horses in Ghorepani. Overnight in Ghorepani.
Day 05:: Early morning hike to Poonhill 3210m and trek back to Ulleri via Ghorepani
Today, we wake up before dawn and begin the trek towards Poonhill. An uphill walk before the dawn for 45 minutes brings us to Poonhill right before the sunrise. From Poonhill we shall witness the most beautiful sunrise of our life. The mountains glitter like gold in the beginning and slowly their color changes as the sun goes higher. As the sun sets high enough, the white walls almost 270 degrees sprawl right before our eyes. The view is amazing. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fishtail, Dhampus and many other Himalayan peaks loom high up in the sky rising from the base at green hills. Enjoy the morning here and trek down back to Ghorepani. Enjoy the breakfast in your teahouse and resume the trek. We trek downhill throughout the day and arrive to Ulleri for the overnight stay.
Day 06:: Trek to Hille and drive back to Pokhara
The last day of the trek is along the steep downhill stony steps all the way to Thirkhedunga. A short walk on the leveled trail brings us to Hille. We board the vehicle from Hille, which will drive us back to Pokhara. Explore around Pokhara and enjoy the evening strolling and partying in Lakeside
Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu
Today we drive back to Kathmandu along Prithiwi Highway. Enjoy the drive. As we arrive to Kathmandu we will check into our hotel in the city. Evening on your own.
Day 08: Depart Kathmandu
Our representative will escort to the airport for the final see off to your onward destination. Have a safe flight and visit Nepal time and again we have much more to show.
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