Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a short and low adventure journey that takes you high above scenic Pokhara valley with outmost views and panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range, and Manaslu peaks with towering Machhapuchare Himal known as Fish-Tail peaks. Ghorepani Ghandrunk Trek will be a great choice and option for people with limited holiday times in Nepal, where these beautiful country walks take you to superb scenic areas in the close shadow of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains and within an enchanting forest of rhododendron-magnolia and pine trees, in spring the whole hills are alive when wild-flowers especially various species of rhododendron in flowering season from March to May months. If you are planning to do the easy and short treks around the Annapurna region of Nepal the 5 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek would be an excellent trip to see the 10th tallest mountain with thrilling Annapurna Himalayas.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport get transferred to hotels after being received by our guides and staff, at hotel check-in, and join in for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information, with welcome dinner.
Day 02: Drive to Fly to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hrs ride and 30 mins via air.
An early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach Nepal Mid-West at scenic Pokhara, during six hours drive views of snow-capped peaks, then arriving by the lakeside of Phewa in Pokhara, where many good hotels located with grand views of Annapurna peaks. (Flying options of 30 mins panoramic flight to land at Pokhara from Kathmandu)
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,430m -05 hrs.
Morning two-hour drive to reach the foothills past towns and villages with views of Annapurna mountain range and Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”.As this reaches Nayapul (new bridge) where our adventure begins with a gentle walk through Bhirethati, and past farmlands as a walk completes at Tirkhedhunga village in the comfort of a nice lodge after a good day walks.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 05 hrs walk.
Morning walk on uphill for two hours all the way to Ulleri village with views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchare, from here on a walk gets better past Bhanthati, and then on the pleasant trail within the alpine forest of oaks-pines and rhododendron trees. Slowly walk leads with short climb gaining heights on reaching at Ghorepani village with fabulous views of Mt. Dhaulagiri range of peaks, Ghorepani village populated by Poon / Magar ethnic tribe, famous for Poon Hill viewpoint.
Day 05: Morning hike to Poon-Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,721 m – 05 hrs.
Early morning hike to Poon-Hill at 3,210 m offers sunrise views of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far as Ganesh Himal towards Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”. After superb mountain views and a sunrise walk continues from Ghorepani to Tadapani, our route leads to a climb into enchanting rhododendron forest all the way to Tadapani for overnight stops, Tadapani situated in the middle of rhododendron, magnolia, and oaks forest with a fabulous view of Mt. Machhapuchare and Annapurna South peaks.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk 1,950 m -04 hrs.
Morning downhill walks into the forest to reach a large village at Ghandruk populated by Gurung people, the hill tribe of Annapurna region, on reaching Ghandruk for lunch and overnight stop, with afternoon free to explore the village and its small Gurung museum, where you can gather information about the local people and its impressive culture and history.
Day 07: Trek to Syauli Bazaar and drive to Pokhara 3 hrs walk with 2 hrs ride.
Our last day of the trek, where morning leads to a nice pleasant walk downhill towards low and warm farm areas at Syauli Bazaar, where an interesting short drive takes you at the scenic and beautiful Pokhara for overnight stops by famous serene Lake Phewa.
Day 08: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
Morning from Pokhara an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu on route observe farm villages and towns and then reach Kathmandu by afternoon, rest of the day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
Day 09: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.
Last day in the land of Himalayan wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel for the airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.
