Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Starting from :

Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara

Ending at :

Drive back Pokhara to Kathmandu

Grade :

Moderate-Difficult

Highest Access of the Trek :

4200m

Best Season :

Gurung, Magar, Thakali

Trekking type :

Teahouse

Best Season

March/April.May & September/October/November

Himalayan sights :

Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna range, Manaslu, Nilgiri etc

Most Attraction of the Trek

Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages

Meal :

breakfast, lunch, & Dinner

Transportation :

Car/Van

Minimum Group Size :

1

Per day Walking :

5 to 7 hours

Itinerary type :

Fixed / Customized

Day to Day Itinerary for Annapurna Round Trek

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel

Day 2

Kathmandu Sightseeing, Durbar Square/monkey temple/Boudhanath.

Day 3

Kathmandu - Pokhara
This morning you will be driven to Pokhara (200km), taking approximately 6 hours by tourist bus. Overnight Pokhara.

Day 4

Pokhara- Tikhe Dhunga Or Uleri
We drive to Nayapul via the large village of Lumle and then start our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town. Our path follows the main trail to Sudami where we climb steadily up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tirkhe Dhunga. Overnight Tirkhe Dhunga.

Day 5

Tikhe Dhunga - Ghorepani
From Tirkhe Dhunga the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m). We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we trek up to Ghorepani (2850m). Overnight Ghorepani.

Day 6

Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani
We rise very early and start our climb to Poon Hill (3195m). A brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, then wind our way to Tadapani (2540m). Overnight Tadapani.

Day 7

Tadapani - Chhomrung
From Tadapani the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Chhomrung for lunch. Chhomrung is a Gurung Village, and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with tremendous view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. Overnight Chhomrung.

Day 8

Chhomrung - Dovan or Himalaya Hotel
The trail descends via a stone staircase and then crosses the Chhomrung Khola. We climb high above the Modi Khola on its west bank, passing through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. The trail now climbs to Kuldi, before descending a long, steep, stone staircase to Dovan. Overnight Dovan.

Day 9

Dovan - (Machhapurchhe Base Camp) or Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary)
From Dovan the trail climbs high above the river, on to the lateral moraine, and down the other side to the glacier. Walking up the bed of the glacier we arrive at Base Camp (4237m). Overnight Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 10

Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo
We climb very early to the viewpoint for a stunning sunrise. After breakfast we retrace our steps to Bamboo. Overnight Bamboo.

Day 11

Bamboo- Chhomrung
From Bamboo the trail descends a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. The trail continues through more rhododendron forest and down to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, where we then climb steeply to Chhomrung. Overnight Chhomrung.

Day 12

Chhomrung- Ghandrung
From Chhomrung the trail heads back to Taglung, then descends gently through forests to Kummu. We carry on down the trail to Ghandrung where there are fine views of Annapurna South. Overnight Ghandrung.

Day 13

Ghandrung- Pokhara
From Ghandrung we trek down hill through villages and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar and on to Nayapul. Here we arrange transport back to Pokhara. Overnight Pokhara.

Day 14

Pokhara
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. The enchanting city with a population of around 95,000 has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most popular trekking and rafting destinations but also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. You have today free to explore Pokhara More. Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 15

Pokhara - Kathmandu
We take the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 16

Depart Kathmandu
You will be transferred to the airport for your final departure from Kathmandu.
Breakfast included.

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