Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek 2024-2025

Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Alpine Excursion Treks and expedition's representative welcome you warmly at the Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to the hotel. You take rest and enjoy your meal in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02Sightseeing in world heritage sites. After the breakfast, you set out for the sightseeing trip in the Kathmandu valley. Our expert tour guide shows you the UNESCO world heritage sites, which include Pashupatinath (the Hindu temple), Boudhanath (Buddhist stupa), Swayambhunath (Buddhist stupa and temple), Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Then, return back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03Drive/Fly to Pokhara (820 meters).Today, we drive or fly to Pokhara, the city of Lakes. Driving through the highway takes about 6 hours and flight is just about half an hour. The views that can be explored during the driving are breathtaking. The winding road along the bank of the River is wonderful. Once you reach Pokhara, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04About 1 hrs drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga (1540 meters). 3-4 hrs After breakfast, we take a drive to Nayapul from Pokhara for about an hour. Walking about 45 minutes, we reach to the checkpoint of Annapurna Conservation Area project (ACAP). Then we take a walk through the terraced hillside. The stream and chirping sound of birds make the walking enchanting. The trail is gentle and we reach to the destination after 3-4 hrs walk. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 05Trek to Ghorepani (2860 meters). 5-6 hrs We begin to climb after the breakfast at Tikhedhunga. Crossing the steel bridge, we ascend the steep up trail through the steps. It is based on your pace of walking, may take 1.5-2 hrs to reach the Ulleri top. From Banthanti, we walk all the way through the rhododendron forest. The trail is peaceful and wonderful. You play hide and seek with the sun and clouds. Ghorepani is also surrounded by the rhododendron forest, which is a tiny Magar ethnic community.

Day 06Ghorepani to Tadapani via Poon Hill (3210 meters). 7 hours Early in the morning, we hike to Poon Hill for about 45 minutes. From Poon Hill, we can explore the Annapurna Himalayan panoramas, Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu and other several mountains. Then we descend to Ghorepani and have breakfast. Then we ascend through the forest to Deurali. The rock walls that appear while walking are amazing. We take a pretty much long walk along the stream. With up and down the trail, we reach to Tadapani. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 07Trek to Ghandruk (1940 meters). 4 hrs The way we deal today is almost the downhill. After breakfast at Tadapani, we begin to walk down. The melodious sound of the birds energizes you further. The trail is covered by the rhododendron and oak forest. Ghandruk, which is a large Gurung village, is our destination today. You can enjoy the Gurung cultural exploration in this village. Overnight at lodge.

Day 08Trek to Kimchee about an hour and drive to Pokhara by local bus/jeep/private car. From Ghandruk, we walk down for an hour to Kimchee and catch a local bus/car/jeep. Then we take about 2.5 hrs drive to Pokhara, checking out from the ACAP check post. Then transfer to the hotel in Pokhara. You can stroll around the Lake side in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09Drive back to Kathmandu. After breakfast in the morning, we drive to the tourist bus park and drive further to Kathmandu. It is again about 6 hours drive on the highway. You reach to Kathmandu and transferred to hotel. Enjoy the evening with your group and take a rest. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10Final departure. The last day of the trip, the representative of the Alpine Excursion Treks and Expedition drops you to the airport. Thank you for joining us for your memorable trip. See you again.