Ghorepani/Poonhill trek
Ghorepani/Poonhill trek

Ghorepani/Poonhill trek

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Trip Price US$ 649 US$ 599 Per Person
Duration 8 Days
Group Discounts
1 Pax. US$ 549 PP
2-4 Pax. US$ 499 PP
5-7 Pax. US$ 449 PP
8-10 Pax. US$ 399 PP
11-14 Pax. US$ 355 PP
Over 15 Pax. US$ 323 PP
Trip Duration 8 Days
Maximum Altitude 3210m.
Difficulty Grade Easy-Moderate
Start & End Point Kathmandu-Kathmandu
Best Seasons Mar-May/Sept-Nov

Highlights of the Ghorepani/Poonhill Trek

  • Majestic sunrise/sunset views on the chain of Himalayas from Poon Hill
  • Witness spectacular panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapucchre, Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, and Mardi
  • Climbing and descending popular stone stairs of Ulleri village
  • Explore local culture and people
  • Walking through the lush forests, scattered Gurung settlements’

Overview of Ghorepani/Poonhill trek

The Ghorepani trek (also known as the “Ghorepani / Poon Hill” trek) is one of the short trek that will be very suitable for those tourist who have short period of time but still want to visit rural Nepal and it’s natural beauty and mountains. In a short amount of time, you pass through beautiful local villages, rhododendron forest, and, of course, get access to panoramic views famous peaks from Poon Hill – Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna South.

Itinerary of Ghorepani/Poonhill trek

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Day 1: Arrival at the Kathmandu Valley

We welcome you to the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, the motherland of Sita, and the treasure of the world; Nepal. One of our staff will welcome you in the departure section of Tribhuwan

International Airport (TIA) where you will be taken by a private car to your respective hotel. After a while, you may have Nepali Thakali food as the meal for the first day.

Car 30 min
Accommodation 3 star hotel
Altitude 1400m.
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Day 2: Site-seeing Kathmandu valley and preparation for the trek

On the second day, we will visit some of the tourist places for half a day. After 2 o’clock, we will be having some shopping for warm clothes for the trek at local stores in Kathmandu. On the same day, you will bag pack all your requirement for the trek.

You will prepare yourself both physically and mentally to hike around the Himalayan surface.

Van 3-4hr.
Accommodation 3 star hotel
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Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara & Trek to Tikhedunga

Today you’ll be driven to Kathmandu domestic airport for a short flight to Pokhara and will transfer to Nayapul, from where the our trek will begin! After having breakfast in Nayapul we will gradually ascend through first fertile farms of rice, maize, and millet fields. Along by following the main trail of Birethant which pass by small waterfall and continue until you reach Sudami where you will take some break and have lunch.

After having lunch you’ll gradually climb steadily along the side of the valley until you reach Tikhedhunga where you gonna be staying overnight .

Jeep 7-8hr
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 1570m.
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Day 4: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

After having early breakfast in Tikhedunga today you will gradually have big climb to Ulleri. The trek begins with a steep stone stairway—3,767 steps, crossing through cultivated fields. Once youve completed these now you’ll be crossing through a scenic area of blooming rhododendron blossoms and old oak forests.

After climbing uphill until you will reach Nangethanti, where you gonna have your lunch. Thanti is a Nepali word that means “rest house”after having your lunch and continue the climb until you get to Ghorepani, which is a village that is surrounded by majestic scenery which is very popular among trekkers.

Walking 6hr
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 2850m.
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Day 5: Ghorepani to Tadapani and Poon Hill
Poonhil
Poonhil

After having early breakfast today we will begin your pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill (10,500 ft) which will just take an hour. This is a place from where we can have majestic scenery, especially when the rising sun casts gives golden light on the nearby snow-covered peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Singa Chuli.

After witnessing such a spiritual scenery now You’ll return downhill to Ghorepani for a delicious breakfast after then we will proceed toward small village of Tadapani. The trail works itself uphill and downhill through a range of landscapes and microclimates.

Walking 7hr.
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 2700m.
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Day 6: Tadapani to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara

After having breakfast in Tadapani you will gradually start descending steeply until you reach Syauli Bazar through amazing hillside landscapes, forests, and terraced rice fields. Your trek will end at Nayapul where you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Pokhara. Even from this city area you’ll be still rewarded with spiritual views of the Mountain including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the peaks of Annapurna, and so on.

Accommodation 3-Star hotel
Meals BLD
Altitude 830m.
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Day 7: Return to Kathmandu through a 35-minute flight

You will directly fly back to the capital city from Pokhara Domestic airport. You will be taken to your hotel where you can rest for the day. It will be the last day in Nepal so you may prepare all your requirement within a day

Flight 35min.
Accommodation 3 star hotel
Meals Dinner
Altitude 1400m.
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Day 8 :Fly back to your home country

After experiencing a life-changing trek to Annapurna Circuit trek it’s time to say bye-bye at the departure section at Tribhuwan International Airport. We will thank you with a token of love wishing you a happy future ahead

What Does Include and Exclude

What's Included?
  • All airport pick up / drop off and hotel transfers as per the itinerary
  • Two night Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the itinerary .
  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with guide(i.e Bouddhanath Stupa, Monkey Temple)
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara trip flight tickets.
  • Flight and airport departure taxes .
  • Teahouse / Lodge accommodation during the trek .
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and cup of tea/coffee) during the trek .
  • An experienced English-speaking trekking guide and a porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers or Yak)
  • Guide and porter(his salary, food, accommodation, insurance, transport) during the trek .
  • All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS) .
  • A comprehensive medical kit .
  • Farewell dinner.
  • Duffle bag and Sleeping bag
  • All government taxes, VAT and office service charge .
  • Rescue Arrangements (In case of natural calamity, unforeseen circumstance, Physical condition) which will cover by your travel insurance.
What's Excluded?
  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate Us cash and two passport size photographs) .
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Monument sites entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and earlier return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet / Wi-Fi, laundry, bar bills – tea/coffee, hot chocolate, juice, beer, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower etc.) .
  • Tips for guides and porters.
  • Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances is beyond Khumbu Excursion

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Awesome trip to Ghorepani

This was an awesome trip to Ghorepani.

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