Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek - 10 Days

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Welcome Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Our representative will be waiting upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you and assist you to transfer into your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking a short time to get refreshed, we'll meet again in the evening for the welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu. We will also have a short briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, the day will start with our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley which includes the pilgrimage sites of the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the world's biggest stupa at the Bouddhanath Stupa, and a visit to the monkey temple, Swoyambhunath Stupa. After exploring the surrounding areas, we will also visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore its temples, unique architecture, and Kumari (living goddess). In the evening, we will have a pre-trip discussion and introduction to our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 5-6 hrs drive

Car

6-7 Hrs

Overnight

Pokhara

Meal

Breakfast

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Hotel

In the very early morning, we will drive to Pokhara by private vehicle passing through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. We will check in to the hotel in one of the hotels in Lakeside Pokhara. You can spend the rest of the time exploring the surrounding lakeside areas. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,577m/5,173 ft), a 3-4 hrs walk

Car

1 Hrs

Overnight

Tikhedhunga

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After an early breakfast, the trekking guide will take you for an hour's drive to Nayapul and commence our trek to Birethanti. Birethanthi is a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River. We will head up the main trail to Sudami where from we will be climbing gradually up the side of the valley. We reach Hile(1,495m) after the climb and certainly walk for further few more minutes to reach the Tikhe Dhunga.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft). 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Ghorepani

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will start preparing for the long uphill walk for the day. We start with steep ascends on the long stone steps that take us to the Ulleri village with the amazing landscape and the Himalayan scenery. We will spend the day trekking through rhododendron and oak forests with a very pleasant walk. The scenery will give you the inner power to climb up these steps and immerse you to walk more. After a few hours of walking with several breaks, we will reach Ghorepani. We can enjoy the fantastic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range from here.

Day 06: Trek tp Poon hill(3,210m/10,528ft), and trek to Tadapani (2,710m/8,891ft), 6-7 hrs walk

Overnight

Tadapani

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will take an early morning start on this day. We will hike up for 40 minutes to reach Poon hill (3,210m/10,528ft). The route offers a glimpse of the pleasant rhododendron forest. This brilliant viewpoint will provide us with an unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and the wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalayas of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and to Manasalu. After having a great time, we will return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue the trek to Tadapani. Overnight.

Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk (1,990m/6,529ft), 3-4 hrs walk

Overnight

Ghandruk

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will have a short and pleasant walk to Ghandruk. We will walk through the forested and downhill path most of the way with an occasional view of the magical mountains that leads through the gradual path most of the way to Ghandrung village. The village is a heavily settled Gurung village. We will explore the surrounding area and simply relax at the hotel.

Day 08: Ghandruk to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft), 5 hrs walk & 1 hrs drive

Overnight

Pokhara

Meal

Breakfast & Lunch

Walking

5 Hrs

Accommodation

Hotel

We will take a last-day walk through the scenic landscapes and local villages to get down to the Syalui bazaar settled on the river bank of Modi. The walk will be pleasant most of the way following the Modi River until we reach Birethanthi. Then, we will take an easy trek to Nayapul. Our adventure will end here. We will then drive back to Pokhara overnight.

Day 09: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft), 5-6 hrs drive

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We drive back to Kathmandu by private vehicle early morning. We pass through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach Kathmandu. After arriving back in Kathmandu, we check into the hotel. We will spend the rest of the time relaxing or exploring the surrounding areas and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Departure from Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Meal

Breakfast

You can go for any last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive. You can also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us if you are planning for a longer stay. If you are ready for departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!