Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the gurungs
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the gurungs and Magars, denxe rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sup-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) dominating the skyline.This trek is relatively easy because it takes you only up to 3210m at its highest point on Poon Hill.
Excited and adrenaline pumping, the ghorepani – Poon Hill is renowned as a classic trek.The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek has over the years been the bestseller. The breathtaking mountain scenery and the beautiful ethnic villages justify the popularity of Ghorepani trekking. The trek seasy, it has enough walking along streams and forests for those who are looking fora few days close to nature, yet it is not far away and ivolves no high climbing. you absoluteley have no risk ofaltitude sickness on this trek. Ghorepani trekking can be done all through the year except during the monsoon.
This trek mainly focuses in Annapurna region, which is world famous for trekking. The trail winds through patchwork valloeys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the Himalayas that gives you the feeling toexplore and search more.Starting with short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul the Neal Gorepani
Trekking offers Mt fishtail (6997m) Annapurna first in our first day hiking. You got to climb about 3500m stone steps on the way to Ghorepani (2,750m) from Tikhedhunga. The Ghorepani poon hill trek offers remarkable natural panorama, eyecatching views of Annapurna South (7,219m) Dhaulagiri (8,167m) Machhapuchhare (6997m) and Hiuchuli (6,434m)
Ghorepani is densely forested with rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. Every sporing it is tremendous secenery to watch these forests in bloom with the panorama of the high mountain on the skyline. This trek, in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poonhill, offers all the best of trekking in Nepal. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poonhill at dawn to enjoy one one of the most spectacular views of the mountains on earth. As the sun touches the snow=capped summits the Himalyans giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8091m) along with a maze of other peaks,slowly begin to appear, like magic,before our eyes.It is a rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscapes.
From Ghorepani we descend for the beautiful Gurung (Name of the community) village of Ghandruk on the lop of the Annapurna.The village is know for its traditional houses, rich culture and the great landscape. Walkingdown thrugh the innumerable steps we ake a loop at Birethanti and catch our vehicle for Pokhara at Nayapool. We trace back no part of the trail on this itinerary. On our whole trek, we use the mountain lodges called the tea houses for ourfood and accommodation.
Itineray:
Day 01: Your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be received by our airport representatve and to hotel
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 5-6 hours scenic drive by Private car /Van or regular tourist coach (its upto your package plan). Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 03: One hour drive to Nayapul by private car or Van. (Depend on group size) trek begins from Tikhedhunga. The trek begins at Nayapul. After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, you reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues throughvillage. The trails follows the north bank of the bhurungdi Khola.From here, the trail climbssteadily u the side of the valley to hile at 1495m and after the short climb, you reach Tikheduhunga at 1525m. This trek offers a short and relatively easy day, during journey and allows you to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani – Leaving Tikhedunga, up begin the journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m.Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhodoedendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. The you make your trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.
Day 05: Hiking to Poonhill and back to Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani. This morning, you will get up early in the morning and go for hiking to Poon Hill.From here you will see superb view of sunrise and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, fishtail and so on. After visiting Poonhill, you will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast and continue walking to Tadapani.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk – The day starts with short downhill, Leaving Tadapani, you descend steeply thorugh forests and then the trail eases as you reac Ghandruk 2000m. which is the village of the Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal,have their own dialect, typical culture, costume and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views and having easy connection with Pokhara or Kathmandu. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 07: To Birethanti – Nayapoon and Pokhara. Today you begin your journey from Ghandruk offering easy walking all downhill to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu by car or van. Overnight stay Kathmandu hotel
Day 09: After having breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley – Pasupatinath Temple,Boudhanath Stupa, Swyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 10: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.Farewell.