10 Days Annapurna Poon Hill Ghorepani Ghandruk Homestay Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrived in Kathmandu
1 stop
1
Tribhuvan International Airport
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Day 2
Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
4 stops
2
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included
5
Thamel
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Day 3
Drive to Pokhara (900 m) in a Tourist Bus - 7 hours
1 stop
6
Phewa Tal
Our trekking staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Drive to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570 m) - 4 hours
1 stop
7
Nayapul Trekking Starting Point
We begin our trek at Nayapul after a hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015 m), a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495 m. After a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,570 m. Today’s walk is relatively short and easy, a prelude to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) - 5 hours
1 stop
8
We move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070 m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons, towards Banthanti at 2,250 m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2,840 m).
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Trek to Tadapani (2,610 m) - 7 hours
1 stop
9
Poon Hill
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m, a brilliant mountain range spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour and returning to Ghorepani, we take a hot breakfast. Then we make a climb along ridges, and through pine and rhododendron forests, towards Deurali (2,960 m). After that, we descend to the Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m) - 4 hours
1 stop
10
Old Gurung Museum
From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk, a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and also because it is within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. We have the afternoon to visit Annapurna Conservation Office and museums and explore the village.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Drive to Pokhara - 5 hours
1 stop
11
Pokhara Museum
Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul followed by a short drive back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can have a relaxing afternoon and take some stroll around the lake side.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) - 7 hours
1 stop
12
We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure
1 stop
13
Tribhuvan International Airport
The trip concludes today. Our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc. The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
• 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek)

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