Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Summery:
Easy walk; continues walk through villages and rhododendron forest. Some descend part of the hills. Not snow walking.

This exhilarating 6-days trek allows us to take in some of the most awe-inspiring landscape views of the Himalayan Mountains, going through spectacular forested areas. Altitudes of 3210m are reached, and anyone of a reasonable fitness level should be able to comfortably complete this trek.

The journey begins in the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, from where we will take a short bus ride to Nayapul (1100m) village. This is where the adventure really starts. Ascending along the trail through a number of beautiful Village, forest areas, bank of the river to Tirkhadunga (1557m) where you will spend first night. Next day ascending along the trail to Ghorepani - 2850m (all the way up hills/ cross 3000 steps), we will be able to appreciate a magnitude of colorful orchids and admire clear views of the towering expanse of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m) and Annapurna I (8091m). The highlight of this trek will be a visit to Poon Hill (3210m) next early morning, from where we will be able to see a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range and surrounding rice terraces (a photographers paradise!). After breakfast trekking east to Tadapani (2590m), we will cross some of the most spectacular view place and rhododendron forests. We will also be able to marvel at the gargantuan stature of the fish tail shaped Mt. Machhapuchhare (6900m), Annapurna south (7219m) and Gangapurna (7454m). Your treks continue to ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP to CHHOMRONG (2019m) for over night. For where you will see close view of Annapura South, Himchuli and fish tail. Cross the scenic village of Landruk, after very relaxing short walking reach THORKHA (1600m) for over night. Today is your last day walking through by another lovely Dhampus village. After lunch short down hill trek to PHEDI, we will be transported back to Pokhara enjoying our last views of the majestic scenery.

Trekking Map

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Facts Of The Trek

Trekking Destination: Poon hill (3190m)
Group Size: Min - 1
Minimum altitude: 1010m.
Maximum altitude: 3190m.
Season: September to late December and February to late June.
Grade Info: Easy *
Transportation: Bus, Car, Land Cruiser or Aeroplane.
Total Days: 7 Days ( Kathmandu - pokhara)
Walking Hour: Approximately 4 - 6 hours each day.
Highlights: Excellent views of Dhawalagiri , Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Mahhapurche- Sun rise at Poon hill – Explore Gurung culture in Ghaundrung- Visit Annapurna conservation office.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 02: An hour drive to Birethanti – and trek to Ulleri.
Day 03: Trek to Ghorapani
Day 04: Poon Hill hiking in the morning,(3210M) and trek to Tadapani.
Day 05: Trek to Ghandruk, village tour in the evening
Day 06: Trek to Birethanti, and drive to Pokhara.
Day 07 : Drive back to Kathmandu.