Facts About Trip

Duration5 days

Max Elevation8,172 m

Nights4 nights

PriceUS$550

Overview And Highlights

Our 5 days Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek is suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness level including children. The highest point on Poon Hill is just 3,210m/10,532ft and so there is no chance of being affected by altitude sickness.

This Annapurna short trek begins with the 25 min short Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a 1½ hr drive to Nayapul (trail foot). This Poon Hill Trekking circular route, through farmland and rhododendron forest takes two days to reach Poon Hill. You will be greeted by local culture, tradition, custom and warm welcome.

A pre-dawn walk up Poon Hill is rewarded with magnificent sunrise views of the huge Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges to the north and lowland hills to the south. Our trail then leads eastwards, following ridges to Tadapani with plenty of snow-peak views including the iconic Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail, 6,997m/22,957ft). Encounter unique local cultures and customs along the way. The down-trail to Ghandruk, a large stone roofed settlement offer perfect Lunch spot and another an hour short walk brings you to trail head (Ghandruk Phedi). About 2 ½ hrs off road drive following Modi Khola (Modi River) that rises from the glaciers in the Annapurna Sanctuary, brings back you Lake city Pokhara by the afternoon.

Outline Itinerary
Day Program Elevation
1 Kathmandu – Pokhara– Nayapul –Tikhedhunga : 25 min flight, 1½ hrs drive (45 km), 5-6 hrs trek, 10 km 1495m
2 Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani , 5-6 hrs, ~11km 2850m
3 Walk up Poon hill . Ghorepani – Tadapani , 7-8hrs, ~12km 3210m-2520m
4 Tadapani – Ghandruk – Drive Pokhara : 3-4 hrs trek, ~6km, 2½ hrs drive (53 km) 910m
5 Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km 1440m

Day to Day Itinerary

1 : Kathmandu – Pokhara– Nayapul –Tikhedhunga (1,495m/4 ,905ft): 25 min flight, 1½ hrs drive (45 km), 5-6 hrs trek, 10 km

Max Elevation

1495 m.

Walking Duration

5-6 hours

Starts From

Kathmandu – Pokhara– Nayapul –Tikhedhunga (1,495m/4 ,905ft): 25 min flight, 1½ hrs drive (45 km), 5

Ends At

6 hrs trek, 10 km

Early morning, transfer to Kathmandu’s domestic airport and fly to Pokhara. Then, drive along the zigzag route to Nayapul (trail foot) where we commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous riverside village at the confluence of the Modi and Bhurungdi Kholas (streams). We hike up to Sudame along the off road and then climb gradually up the side of the valley, Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga at Lodge.

2 : Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft), 5-6 hrs, ~11km

Max Elevation

2850 m.

Walking Duration

5-6 hours

Starts From

Tikhedhunga

Ends At

Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft), 5-6 hrs, ~11km

After breakfast, our pleasant trekking begins through rhododendron and oak forests. The scenery will give you the energy to continue up the steps as you immerse yourself in the walk. After a few hours and with several breaks we reach Ghorepani. Upper Ghorepani (Deurali) where we stay in this trip, offers fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Himalayas. Overnight in Ghorepani at Lodge.

3 : Walk up Poon hill (3,210m/10,528ft). Ghorepani – Tadapani (2,520m/8268ft), 7-8hrs, ~12km

Max Elevation

8172 m.

Walking Duration

7-8 hours

Starts From

Walk up Poon hill (3,210m/10,528ft). Ghorepani – Tadapani (2,520m/8268ft), 7

Ends At

8hrs, ~12km

Make a pre-dawn start for the 45 minute walk up Poon hill (3,210m/10,530ft); through rhododendron forest. From the grassy top of the hill there is an unobstructed panoramic view of the high Himalayas stretching from far western Dolpo, and Dhaulagiri (8,172m/26,812ft), the Annapurna Range in the north, including Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail) and on to Manaslu (8,163m/26,783ft) in the northeast. To the south, the mist slowly rises from the flatlands towards India. After countless photographs, walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast. The eastward trail to Tadapani crosses numerous ridges through thick pine and rhododendron forest with occasional flat sections and wonderful views of the snow peaks to the north from high ground. Overnight in Tadapani at Lodge

4 : Tadapani – Ghandruk – Drive Pokhara (910m/2,986ft): 3-4 hrs trek, ~6km, 2½ hrs drive (53 km)

Max Elevation

910 m.

Walking Duration

3-4 hours

Starts From

Tadapani – Ghandruk – Drive Pokhara (910m/2,986ft): 3

Ends At

4 hrs trek, ~6km, 2½ hrs drive (53 km)

Today’s trail is mainly downhill: the first destination being the large Gurung village of Ghandruk with Himalayan views on the background. We arrive here just by the Lunch time. After lunch, trek to Ghandruk Phedi (trail head) for an hour to the road to finish the trek, and brings quicker to Lake City Pokhara for shopping and hang around. About 2½Scenic drive following down stream of ice cold river and overlooking Phewas Lake. Eventually, back to Pokhara and your Hotel to Lakeside. Afternoon free time. Overnight in Pokhara at 2 star Hotel.

5 : Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Pokhara

Ends At

Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km

After breakfast, transfer to Tourist bus station and 07:30am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet north east of Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu 02:30 to 03:00pm.

Services Included on Price

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USD 550per person

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Regular Package Service Includes

All government taxes and Annapurna conservation entry fees.
TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System).
Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipment, food and accommodation).
05 days porter wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
05 days guide wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
Rescue arrangement in emergency situation & worst weather condition
04 nights Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services.
01 Night Hotel in Pokhara
Necessary ground transportation depending upon your request (via tourist bus or private vehicle).
Trekking Ending Point to Pokhara
Domestic Airfare (Kathmandu to Pokhara)
Pokhara– Nayapul –Tikhedhunga by local Transport
Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
Trekking maps.
Rubbish disposal.
PNT service charge and government taxes.

Regular Package Service Excludes

All meals in Kathmandu and during trekking
Hotel stay in Kathmandu.
Tips to guides and support staff.
Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
Your International flight ticket airfare
Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
Personal trekking equipment.
Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
Services not mentioned herein