Quick Enquiry
Your Complete Travel Planner
977-1-4513701, 4513806
[email protected]
Your Complete Travel Planner
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek of Nepal is one of the most popular and easiest treks in Annapurna region, well suited for those short for time or hoping for an shorter, easier treking holiday than trekking the Annapurna Circuit or Everest Base Camp Trek. Situated at an altitude of 3200m and just beneath the greatest Himalayan Range, the area is famous for fascinating traditional villages, ethnic communities, rhododendron forests and magnificent 360-degree views of more than ten snowcapped mountains. It is the easiest and shortest trek that doesn't require any experience in trekking.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek of Nepal is one of the most popular and easiest treks in Annapurna region, well suited for those short for time or hoping for an shorter, easier treking holiday than trekking the Annapurna Circuit or Everest Base Camp Trek. Situated at an altitude of 3200m and just beneath the greatest Himalayan Range, the area is famous for fascinating traditional villages, ethnic communities, rhododendron forests and magnificent 360-degree views of more than ten snowcapped mountains. It is the easiest and shortest trek that doesn't require any experience in trekking.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara (200 KM/ 5-6 Hours drive)
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara and trek to Trikhedhunga
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2800 M/ 5-6 hours
Day 05: Excursion to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2540 M/ 5-6 hours)
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk
Day 07: Drive to Pokhara
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
Day 09: Depart Kathmandu
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu, the beautiful capital city of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.Upon clearing airport formalities, transfer to your hotel, Eevening briefing about the trekking at hotel lobby. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara (200 KM/ 5-6 Hours drive)
Afer breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Pokhara. Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, with a magnificent lake of crystal-clear Himalayan water, Pokhara is a serene hill town in the foothills of Himalayas. Pokhara offers fascinating view of Annapurna range including the fish tail peak of Machapuchare. The locals, called Pokhralis, will greet you with warm smiles and unforgettable hospitality. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
Afternoon free & easy and you can hang out to lake side. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara and trek to Trikhedhunga
After breakfast, we will depart Pokhara at around 7:30 by a private car. The road snacks through the scenic country side for about 1.5 hrs to the trekking trail head at Nayapul. This is the confluence of Modi River draining Annapurna base camp and Burungdi River. We follow upstream Burungdi River climbing gradually for about 4 hrs to Thikedunga. Thikedunga is a small charming village full of lodges where we will spend the night.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2800 M/ 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we will start our days walk with steep climb to Ulleri village. There are about 3,000 stone steps to Ulleri village which will take about 2 hrs to climb. From Ulleri the trail climbs gradually through the forest for another 4 hrs to Ghorepani at 2,800 m. Ghorepani is the mountain pass overlooking at the deep KaliGandaki valley wedged between two eight thousand meter peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Day 05: Excursion to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2540 M/ 5-6 hours)
Early morning excursion to Poon Hill which will be around 45-50 minutes trek. Poon Hill is the most beautiful view point in the Annapurna region. We will hike for about 50 mints to Pun Hill at 3,200 m for sunrise view over the Himalayan peaks. One can see about 15 different peaks including Dhaulagiri I (8,167m / 7th highest), Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,156 m / 8th highest). After breakfast, we will head for our next destination of Tadapani. The trail passes through the rhododendron forest with few ups and downs of 400 m each.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk
Breakfast, Start trek to Ghandruk, Ghandruk is the Gurung settlement where the main office of ACAP is located. It’s about 4-5 hours trek from Tadapani. Lunch at Ghandruk and after lunch explore village. Overnight at guest house.
Day 07: Drive to Pokhara
Breakfast at Guest house and pack up we walk for about 40-50 minutes to the bus station. Take Bus or Jeep from Kimche and drive to Pokhara which will take about 2 and half hour to reach Pokhara.
After check in at hotel you will be free for rest. Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon free & easy. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with Nepalese cultural performance.
Day 09: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch your flight for onward destination.
leisurely Adventures (Grade 2)
These treks generally involve 5 to 6 hours walking per day on average. Any active person can easily participate on these trips and any reasonably fit person will find them exhilarating. For preparation, we recommend a program of sports or aerobic activities (cycling, swimming, etc.) minimum of 2 to 4 weeks before departure. Remember that the fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy the adventure.
Moderate Adventures (Grade 3)
These are moderate treks involving 6 hours plus walking on certain days. Any reasonably active person should be able to manage these trips, provided they do not suffer any medical conditions affected by strenuous exercise. For preparation, we recommend a program of sports or aerobic activities (cycling, swimming, etc.) minimum of 4 to 6 weeks before departure.
Adventurous Trips ( Grade 4 )
These are harder treks. They are within the capabilities of most people but you must quite fit before departure. Older people, particularly over the age of 50, must prepare themselves well and should not consider joining these trips if fitness is not an important routine of their normal life. Those with high blood pressure, asthma and heart conditions should not participate on these trips. We recommend a program of sports or aerobic activities (cycling, stair walking, running ) minimum of 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Recommended equipment for trekking:
1. Foot wear:
2. Clothing:
3. Other essential gear:
Per Person Package Costs in USD Valid till 30th September 2019
|
Package Cost |
2 Pax |
4-6 Pax |
7-10 pax |
11-16 Pax |
20 Abov Pax
|
Single Supplement |
|
3 Star |
910 |
795 |
710 |
680 |
650 |
125 |
While you can use different modes of payments (at visa fees collection counter), we advise you to carry some cash to be on the safe side.
On Arrival Visa Fee
15 Days – 30 USD
30 Days – 50 USD
90 Days – 125 USD
Gratis Visa (Visa for Free)
Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:
Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement
Visas of all kinds including ‘Gratis’ issued at the Airport are Tourist Visas. Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa. Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too. Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of maximum one year (except business visa).