Budget Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

After breakfast in pokhara ,your journey to Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill trek begins. Our journey starts from 1 and half hour drive to Nayapul. From Nayapul we ascend through first on a staircase and the river on a wide, stone-paved trail to a large and prosperous town Birethanti (1000m). The trekking trail now follows winding bamboo forests and waterfalls with plunge pools which may invite you for a refreshing swim. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches a small village Sudami, where you can have your quick lunch. After lunch ascend steadily up the side of the valley to reach Hille (1510m) and after a short walking, you will arrive at Tikhedunga, where you will spend the overnight at tea house.

The trail now move ahead through Tikhedunga River on a suspension bridge, then drops and crosses the Bhurungdi Khola on a large bridge at 1520m. The trail ascends on a stone staircase that is said to have more than 3300 steps. The unrelenting staircase continues to the large Magar village of Ulleri (2080m). From Ulleri the trail gently climbs through pastures and cultivated fields. You walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and Rhododendron forest. The trail crosses two sparkling clear streams, a small ridge, and another stream before making a short climb to Nangathanti (2460m). We have a little rest with lunch here at Nangathanti. Thyen trail head towards destination Ghorepani (2750m) in about an hour past Nangathanti. There we will have the night stay at the tea house.

Before the dawn sharp in the morning the team will head towards Poon Hill (3210m), one of the best Himalaya viewpoints in Nepal, provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. The spectacular panorama stretches from Dhaulagiri I (8167m) and Tukuche (6920m) to Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiuchhuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m). Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m) and the Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre 6997m) make your breath and eyes caught. Watching the beautiful sunrise is a defining moment with lots of pleasure and peace. After breakfast, our trek to Tadapani starts. A short early morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The trail descends steeply through the dense moss-covered forest with rich bird life to Tadapani which also provides a close-up sunset view.

Today the trekking trail descends steeply through rhododendron forests to Baise Kharka. You can encounter monkeys and wide varieties of birds. The right-hand trail makes a short, steep descent among rocks to a stream crossing then leads out a ridge towards Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal. You can explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement. Enjoying a good mountain view of Annapurna South and Fishtail, you can spend an overnight here in the guest house.

The trail descends through small hamlets, terraced rice fields and subtropical forests giving a very beautiful glimpse. We will mostly follow the ever-flowing Modi Khola with an easy and pleasant walk to Birethanti. The trail makes a flat- steep descent alongside to the stream. The descent becomes more easier as the route reaches Banthanthi. We continue our walk to Nayapul and catch a private vehicle to get to Pokhara. Where you will have the night stay and last meet up with your guide and porter.