Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek 5 days - Best Short Trek in Annapurna Massif

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9 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Ghorepani Poonhill trek is for those with short time to experience beauty of the Himalayas. This is the most visited trekking destination of Nepal. The trekking trail runs through the scattered Gurung settlements along the Modi river to Tikhedhunga. From there you will trek up to Ghorepani via Ullerri through beautiful Rhododendron and Oak forest. After getting Ghorepani you will go on early morning hike to Poonhill (3210m). It offers stunning views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Varaha Shikhar, and Lamjung Himal. After then you will continue trekking to Tadapani and Ghandruk village enjoying dramatic mountain views. During the trek your guide will tell you interesting details about the region. You will get to enjoy the warm Nepalese hospitality and make lifetime memories on Ghorepani Poonhill trek.

What's Included

Necessary Govt. and local tax
Tea House twin sharing accommodation during the trek
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
All Meals breakfast, Lunch and dinner with tea and coffee
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
All necessary paperwork, Annapurna conservation Acap permit
Coffee and/or Tea
Early morning Domestic scenic flight to Pokhara
Airport pick up/ drop in comfortable private vehicle
All ground transportation in comfortable vehicle as per itinerary
First aid medicine kit box
Porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers : 1 porter) – their expenses including salary, food, accommodation, accident insurance, equipment
2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Office service charge
Duffel bag, Down Jacket and sleeping only for trekking use
TIMS Fee-trekker’s management system (2 pp size photo needed)
One English speaking, highly experienced trekking guide with government-license
Nepalese Visa fee
International airfare to Kathmandu and out
Personal Expenses, Phone call, Bar bills, Bottled water, WiFi internet, Laundry service
Personal trekking equipment
Snacks and dessert
Extra night accommodation and meals in city
Entrance fees in kathmandu sightseeing point
Travel and rescue insurance
Tips and appreciation for trekking staff and drivers

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guide will pick you from your Hotel or other places on time

Itinerary

Duration: 9 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Kathmandu Arrival

    1 stop
  • 1
    Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Your guide will pick you up and transfer to hotel

    • Day 2

    Kathmandu valley cultural heritage sight seeing and trek preparation

    1 stop
  • 2
    Kathmandu Durbar Square

    after breakfast your kathmandu city tour will start for 6 hours and you will visit Pashupatinath temple, Boudhnath stupa, Kathmandu Durbar square and Monkey temple

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Kathmandu to Pokhara bus Drive 7 hours

    1 stop
  • 3

    Bus will start early morning at 7 am and by 3 pm you will arrive to Pokhara and over night at Hotel

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Trek to Ulleri (2050m) 2 hours drive and 4 hours trek

    1 stop
  • 4
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    Your first day will start from Pokhara after breakfast. We will drive to Nayapul 2 hours and trek to ulleri 5 hours

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Trek to Ghorepani (2750m) 4/5 hours trek

    1 stop
  • 5
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    At 7 am we will start ascending to Ghorepani village through dense rhododendron forest and mountain scene. We will stay in upper ghorepani for better view. Since it is in higher elevation than last one it will feel chilly cold especially in the evening.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Trek to Tadapani(2700m) with a visit to Poonhill 7 hours

    1 stop
  • 6
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    To catch the sunrise over the Himalayas, we make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m), the most popular trekking destination of the Annapurna region. It is also a great viewpoint to enjoy the amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Trek to Ghandruk (1950m) 4 hours

    1 stop
  • 7
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    From Tadapani, we make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest. Along the way you get stunning close-up towering view of Fishtail, Annapurna south, Himchuli and more and finally you will arrive gurung village call Ghandruk where you got a visit to culturally rich gurung museum.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Ghandruk to Pokhara 4 hours trek and 2 hours drive

    1 stop
  • 8

    4 hours trek and 2 hours drive

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus 7 hours

    1 stop
  • 9
    Thamel

    you will take a tourist bus at 7:30 am and drive 7 hours approximately

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • There is no age restriction for fit people
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