Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

We will receive you at the airport when you arrive in Kathmandu. While you are under our care, we will make sure that your travel requirements are addressed. Since there are no activities planned for the day, we will help you check into the proper accommodation. You can choose between taking a stroll through the neighborhood or relaxing in each of your rooms.

You will be picked up in a private vehicle the following morning after breakfast and driven to Pokhara, which is located west of Kathmandu. Driving today is exciting and enjoyable as it twists down the mountainside over terraced farms. We reach the Trishuli River by following the edge of the Mahesh River. Today's drive offers several opportunities to see planted terraced fields, rivers, streams, lush valleys, rugged canyons, farmlands, and typical Nepalese rural life. After having lunch at Malekhu, along the route. Due to its proximity to the Trishuli river, Malekhu is well known for its fried fish. Drive the remaining distance to Pokhara after lunch, passing via Muglin, where the roads to Chitwan and Pokhara split. We are free to spend the evening in Pokhara exploring the city or taking it easy in our accommodations after a long day of travel.

Today, the actual Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek begins after a one-hour drive via the affluent village of Lumle to Naya Pul. We pick you up in your hotel early morning with your belongings and head towards Nayapul after breakfast. 

As we start trekking from Nayapul, we cross numerous villages and farmlands. One of the villages is Birethanti, where a tourist checkpoint exists and we register. Those wishing to take the short Annapurna Base Camp Trek can take the route via Birethanti. Crossing the Birethanti bridge over the Modi river, we walk through the main road that lies beside numerous terraced farm fields. The main road itself goes through a forest making for an exciting walk. We reach the village of Sudhami where we grab lunch. The trek trail ascends from Sudami and we reach the village of Hile. During spring poinsettia can be seen all around us. Walking through the ascending trail we reach Tikhedhunga. The village is open to exploration to see the local lifestyle of the people. Nearby the village is a waterfall that we can visit also.  Guesthouses and hotels are decked in flowers here as is the custom. We stay overnight here at Tikhedhunga. 

After early morning breakfast we a suspension bridge as we climb around 3300 stone steps. While climbing we get to see the valley we passed through yesterday as well as get excellent vistas of the terraced farmlands behind us. We also get an amazing view of Annapurna south while climbing. We eventually reach Ulleri village which showcases a great view of Fishtail mountain. Ulleri is a large village built in traditional style. After a short exploration of the village, we ascend to the village of Ban Thanti, where we can stop for tea. We can sip tea amid excellent views of Annapurna South and Mt.Fishtail. We cross through forests of rhododendron en route to Ghorepani. We cross through the village of Nange Thanti where we can grab lunch. Walking through an inclined route, we see numerous buffalos, goats, and mules. We reach the welcome gate to Lower Ghorepani which welcomes you to Poon Hill. After crossing a check post at Lower Ghorepani. Walking around 10 minutes, we reach upper Ghorepani which showcases a 360 view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges. We can also explore the Ghorepani village where we stay overnight.  The dining rooms here have a fireplace with a chimney that allows us to warm ourselves.

We wake up before sunrise and take a one-hour walk to climb Poon Hill. The view of the sunrise from Poon hill is absolutely amazing and is considered by many to be the best sunrise view in Nepal. From the top of Poon hill, we see the mountains of Dhaulagiri I, II, Annapurna I, Barha Sikhar, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Gangapurna, Mt Fishtail, Mardi Himal, and Lamjung Himal. In front of the mountains lie hills that are decked with rhododendron in spring.  After taking tea and enjoying the view from the top we return back to Ghorepani where we grab breakfast.

After lunch, we begin our trek to Tadapani. We ascend Gurung hill through forest trails surrounded by Rhodendron. Again, the views of the mountains and the valleys we walked through can be viewed in all their glory from the top of Gurung Hill. We continue our trek to reach the village Deurali from where we descend. During winter the narrow trail is quite slippery. We reach a second village by the name of Ban Thanti and grab lunch. During the monsoon, we can enjoy the bamboo shoot. Monkeys can be seen on the trail along with many domestic animals.  We descend a slippery route, cross an iron bridge and start our ascent. After a short duration, we reach Tadapani from where the view of Mt. Fishtail is amazing as well as close. Here, the trail to Annapurna Base Camp and Khopradanda starts. The dining rooms here have a fireplace with a chimney that allows us to warm ourselves. 

The next morning, we are greeted by an amazing sunrise from our bedrooms. After breakfast, we descend the forest trails to Bhaisekharka village. We continue our descent to Ghandruk Village which is an old traditional village of the Gurung people. The village trails are lined by cobblestone we grab lunch at Ghandruk amid excellent views of Fishtail, Gangapurna, Himchuli, and Annapurna South.  There is a Gurung Cultural museum open to exploring to understand the Gurung way of life. 

As we descend we see numerous villages and valleys around us. We reach Kimche where we take a drive through an offroad track till Nayapul from where we take a smooth drive to Pokhara. 

We begin our journey back to Kathmandu today after grabbing breakfast. We take the Prithvi highway which snakes the Trishuli river all the way to Kathmandu. We grab lunch again along the way at either Muglin or Malekhu. We will get to Kathmandu in the evening and you will be dropped off at your hotel where you may rest from the tiring journey.

Three hours prior to your flight's departure, our driver will drop you off at the international airport in Kathmandu for your journey out of Nepal. We wish you a lifetime of memories of stunning Nepal, the breathtaking Himalayan scenery, and the cultural experience you had while hiking Poon Hill. We also wish for you to return home feeling victorious.