Poon Hill Trek - 8 Days

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in medieval and modernized Kathmandu, you’ll be warmly greeted by our office representative and transferred to the hotel. After check-in and a few refreshments, our senior sherpa guide will come to satisfy you and provides you a short orientation about Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. you’ll then opt for a stroll down the road to induce aware of the neighborhood, have supper and move to bed. this is often your first overnight within the valley of temples and cows, probably the foremost within the world.

The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, being the historical and cultural heart of the country, could be a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and other kinds of adventure seekers. town could be a marvelous amalgamation of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western cultures and influences. Patan and Bhaktapur are its two major neighboring cities. These two cities, like Kathmandu, have an expensive historical, cultural and spiritual legacy which is reflected within the many temples, monuments, and artifacts that they contain. you may be taken on a half-day guided tour of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur cities. In Kathmandu, you may be visiting Pashupatinath, the foremost famous and revered Hindu shrine within the country; Boudhanath, the most important Buddhist stupa in Nepal, Swoyambhunath, which contains both Buddhist and Hindu shrines and stands as testimony to the religious harmony that exists within the country; and also the 15th-century 55-window palace in Bhaktapur. An orientation session for the trek, which commences the subsequent day, are going to be organized within the evening.

After breakfast, we leave our hotel early morning for a drive with scenic views along the road to Pokhara via Prithvi national highway. The drive could take roughly 7-8 hrs to succeed in Pokhara. We even have the choice for a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara for 35 minutes. we are going to visit some prime spots within the lake city after refreshing at our hotel we are going to do a tour of some beautiful places in Pokhara that include David’s fall (if we reach early by road), and also the Phewa Lake, etc. we then do an overnight at our hotel by the lake within the lovely ‘city of lakes’ on BB Plan.

This morning we make the 45-minute drive from Pokhara to Nayapul where our trek commences. From here the trail descends steeply to Birethanti before following the banks of the Burundi Khola to succeed in Tikhedhunga where we crash out for our first overnight on the trail. Overnight at our lodge.

After having breakfast we start our journey. On the way, we cross the span and plenty of beautiful waterfalls. Then the trail goes steeply upwards about one and a half hours till above Ulleri (2080 m). Ulleri could be a small Magar village which might provide you with the view of Mt Annapurna South (7219m). we are able to find several lodges during this village. Going further to Banthathi, we are able to see Mt. Machhapuchhare (6996m). . After then, we walk toward Nangethanti (2460m) where we stop for lunch. After an hour’s walk, we reach Ghorepani (2750m), followed by Upper Ghorepani which takes quite ten minutes. we are going to be at Deurali pass which could be a thanks to Annapurna circuit, Jomsom Muktinath & Annapurna base camp trek. This trekking is additionally called Annapurna panorama trek or Poon Hill trek. Ghorepani/Deurali could be a huge settlement with lodges and shops. you’ll see Dhaulagiri 8167m, Nilgiri south 6839m, Annapurna south 7219m & Hiuchuli 6441m. Overnight at lodge.

We get up early morning to hike up to the famed viewpoint of Poon Hill. The climb to Poon Hill takes around 45 minutes. because the sun rises, the views are breathtaking, a large Himalayan scenery stretching from Dhaulagiri 8167m (the world’s seventh highest peak) to Manaslu (8156m) (the world’s eighth highest peak) within the east, with the mighty Annapurna range could be a fantastic experience we enjoy in between them. we are going to return to our camp in time for a warm breakfast. Afterward, the primary part involves climbing along the ridges of the hills in pine and rhododendron forest to 3030m and so descending to a second pass, Deurali. The steep descent becomes gentle as we reach Banthanti where we are going to stop for lunch. From Banthanti, the trail follows the stream right down to a bridge and starts climbing to Tadapani (2540m). We crash out at our lodge.

As we quit Tadapani, we hike along terraced fields below the wonderful panorama of awe-inspiring glaciated Himalayan mountain ranges. because the trail moves across a bunch of flatlands, forest, cultivated lands and a bridge over Khumnu Khola, we hit the scenic & beautiful village of Ghandruk after hiking for 3 to 4 hours. A supreme viewpoint during this pristine & serene village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli. Several hotels and teahouses at the village give us a warm welcome with sincere Nepalese hospitality while catering to the necessities of all trekkers’ who hit the trail through this village. Camping in its terraced fields gives you the open wild feelings of adventure! Overnight at the stunning village of Ghandruk.

After early morning breakfast, we are able to enjoy the view of Sunrise, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapurchre & much of the countryside. We leave Landruk catching flat trails about an hour then a touch steep for 20 minutes to achieve Tolka. Tolka trail follows through the forest again with steep ascends for about one & half hours to urge to Deurali, from where you’ll be able to see the valley of Pokhara. you’ll find teashops at Tolka and Deurali. After Deurali, the trail ends up in where you gradually descend to Dhampus via Pothana. Overnight at the lodge.

This morning are an incredible morning with views of the Annapurna Himalayas & scenic settlement of villages, we walk up a steep stone setup trail right down to Dhampus Phedi/Ghatte Khola for about an hour then drive to Pokhara (about half-hour drive}. Overnight at the hotel inclusive breakfast.

While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, we head to Damauli, Dumre, Mugling, and Kurintar where Nepal’s first car is operated to achieve Manakamana Temple, this can be a temple where most Nepalese come to own their wishes granted before leaving home or getting married. From Naubise we climb up to Thankot, the gateway to Kathmandu and at last reach our hotel & a stunning soft warm bed. Overnight in Kathmandu inclusive breakfast and dinner.

After breakfast and our Last Judgement in Kathmandu, our vehicle and escorts are on standby to drop you to the international airport three hours before our scheduled flight back home. At Glorious Adventure, meeting you has been a good honor and that we pray for your Safe journey home and can reflect on the wonderful times we spent together. Bon Voyage!!! We hope to work out you again someday…