Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

This trekking is also known as Ghorepani trek or Ghorepani Ghandruk circuit trek. Poon hill trek is Nepal most popular and easy trek which located in Annapurna region. This trekking is perfect for every people who wanted a short trek or who have got limited time. The route starts and ends in Nayapul. From Kathmandu 25 minutes flight, 5-hour private vehicle or a 6-7 hour tourist or local bus ride takes you to Pokhara. After a short drive, one and a half hour from Pokhara will reach Nayapul which symbolizes a new bridge. An early morning climb to Poonhill should be rewarded by a magnificent sunrise highlighting the peaks to the north Dhaulagiri Range including Dhaulagiri 1st 8167m, Annapurna range including Annapurna 1st (8091m) and the sacred mountain queen Fishtail (6997m) and far distance Mansalu (8163m) and other a lot mountain range.

The major attraction of Annapurna Region Poon Hill Trek can normally for 5-6 days and maximum height 3210m. We tackle a challenging climb of 3300steps up to Ulleri and follow the Bhurungdi stream and rice, millet, wheat fields, Thick Jungles possibility to see the play of monkeys and birds resting in trees. In the trekking, you can see the biggest village Ghandruk (ethnic hospitality alone with the cultural magnificence of Gurung museum) where many of the brave Gurkha soldiers are born and living. The final day routes follow the Modi river That carries meltwater from Annapurna Sanctuary that pours into the Ganges River in India. This trekking through the Rhododendron forests that bloom with different kind of red pink and white flowers during the springtime.

Mission Himalaya treks designed this trek for those trekkers want to less demanding but short and beautiful trek especially with their family and kids in the rural Himalayas sides with closely see the Himalayan range. I will bring you the peaceful lodges where you can charge Battery, Take the hot shower, Internet facilities and telephone.

 

Suggested itinerary

Day 1st: Arrival day In Kathmandu transfer to hotel (1300m/4264ft) {15minutes drive}

Day 2nd: Drive/fly to Pokhara (823m/2700ft) transfer to hotel. 25 min flight or 7-hour drive

Day 3rd: drive from Pokhara to Nayapul(1070m/3510ft), the trek  from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga (1570m/5151ft) { 1 hour 30 minutes drive and 3-4 hours trek}

Day 4th: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2750m/9020ft) {6 hour trek}

Day 5th: Hike to Poonhill(3210m/10532ft) for sunrise and Trek from Ghorepani toTadapani (2540m/8332ft) {6-7 hour trek including poonhill}

Day 6th: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m/6365ft) explore Gurung village {3 hour trek}

Day 7th: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m/3510ft) and drive to Pokhara (823m/2700ft) {4-5 hour trek, one and half hour drive}

Day 8th: fly or Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft) {7-8 hours drive} 25 min flight

Day 9th: Shopping, departure or extend your holiday.

 

Total cost per person US$ 425(both way tourist bus)

Total cost per person US$ 675(both way FLIGHT)

Total cost per person US$ 525(both way private car)