Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Land at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. A representative from the tour operator will meet and drive you to a standard hotel in a private vehicle. If you're landing in the morning, you can meet your trek leader in the evening to discuss weather, equipment and itinerary of the trek. Today, you'll also visit a popular local restaurant in Kathmandu to taste authentic Nepali food and enjoy cultural music and traditional dance. Overnight in a hotel at Kathmandu.

Overnight in a hotel at Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu and spend the day at leisure. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Kathmandu on twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes dinner at a popular Nepali restaurant, accompanied by traditional dance and cultural music. You can visit any of the restaurants in Kathmandu to have additional meals at your own expense.

Set out to explore the heritage of the capital city on a tour of Kathmandu's local attractions. You'll visit historic monuments and landmarks such as the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Pashupatinath temple and the Boudhanath Shrine. You can also take an hour or two for any last minute shopping. In the evening, meet your trek leader once again to finalize all preparations for the trek. Overnight in a hotel at Kathmandu.

Overnight in a hotel at Kathmandu

Go on a heritage tour of Kathmandu to explore historic monuments and landmarks of the city. You'll travel in a private vehicle, accompanied by an experienced guide. You'll be accommodated in the same hotel as yesterday. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You can visit any of the restaurants in Kathmandu to have additional meals at your own expense.

Early in the morning, you'll be escorted to the bus station to board a tourist bus to Pokhara. Travelling alongside the Trishuli River, you'll exit the city lights of Kathmandu and journey across countryside Nepal. You'll arrive at Pokhara by late afternoon. Take the evening to explore the Phewa Lake Side area. Overnight in a hotel at Pokhara.

Overnight in a hotel at Pokhara

Board a bus and travel to the city of Pokhara. Your bus will stop for lunch, not included in your meal package. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Pokhara on twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You can visit any of the restaurants in Pokhara to have additional meals at your own expense.

Travel to the small town of Nayapul in a private vehicle. A short 2-hr drive later, you'll continue on foot towards Tikhedhunga. Following the south bank of the Modi River, you'll make your way across small Sherpa settlements and roaring, glacier-fed waterfalls. En route, you'll pause to complete the paperwork required to enter the Annapurna Conservation Area. From multiple vantage points at small villages along the way, you can get spectacular views of Machhapuhhre and Annapurna mountains. Overnight in a lodge at Tikhadhunga.

Overnight in a lodge at Tikhedhunga

Take a short drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga. You'll be accommodated in a basic lodge at Tikhedhunga. While accommodation is usually on a twin-sharing basis, however, it may be changed to multi-sharing depending on availability at the lodge and group size of the batch. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Climb more than 3,000 steps over a stone-paved trail as you increasingly gain altitude. You'll have exquisite views of the Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri and Himachuli along the way. Crossing tiny villages like Banthanti and Nangge, you'll trek over a gradual ascent through thickets and trees of oak and rhododendron. Overnight in a lodge at Ghorepani.

Overnight in a lodge at Ghorepani

Climb uphill and trek to your first destination of Ghorepani. You'll be accommodated in a basic lodge at Ghorepani. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. While non-vegetarian food may be available on most days, travellers are advised to refrain for concerns of health and well-being.

Wake up before the crack of dawn for an early morning trek up Poon Hill. You'll reach just in time to catch the emerging sun shining light over the Himalayas. Poon Hill is a great vantage point to view close ups of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South, apart from 20 other peaks in the Himalayas. Trek down to the village of Ghorepani and continue towards Tadapani. En route, you'll encounter a thick rhododendron forest fed by several waterfalls. Overnight in a lodge at Tadapani.

Overnight in a lodge at Tadapani

Trek to the Poon Hill summit to catch spectacular sunrise views and descend to Tadapani. You'll be accommodated in a basic lodge at Tadapani. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh fruits will be served after dinner on most days.

Continue descending in altitude on your way to Ghandruk. A short and easy trail, the route to Ghandruk takes you across a great patch to spot rare, alpine birds. Upon reaching, you can spend the day at leisure. Explore the village, visit the local handicrafts center or go to the Gurung museum to explore the native culture and lifestyle. Overnight in a lodge at Ghandruk.

Overnight in a lodge at Ghandruk

Continue descending back and trek to Ghandruk. You'll be accommodated in a basic lodge at Ghandruk. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tea/coffee will also be served in a cup on most days.

Exit the Annapurna Conservation Area and proceed to Nayapul. The trail alongside the Modi River takes you past the villages of Imle, Chane and Kimche. Upon arriving at Nayapul, you'll travel back to Pokhara in a private vehicle. The evening can be spent exploring the city or the Phewa Lake side. Take some time to celebrate the completion of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Overnight in a hotel at Pokhara.

Overnight in a hotel at Pokhara

Retrace your steps back to Nayapul and travel back to Pokhara in a private vehicle. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Pokhara. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Purified drinking water, medicated safe to drink, will also be available in limited quantities on most days.

Travel back to the city lights of Kathmandu in a tourist bus. Bid goodbye to the mountains that zoom past outside the windows of your bus. You'll arrive in the city by late afternoon. You can spend the evening at the local marketplace shopping for souvenirs and gits. Overnight in a hotel at Kathmandu.

Overnight in a hotel at Kathmandu

Board the tourist bus back to Kathmandu and spend the day at leisure. In the evening, you'll also meet your trek leader to discuss your experience and give any feedback. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Kathmandu. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can visit any of the restaurants in Kathmandu to have additional meals at your own expense.

Check-out of the hotel and take the transfer back to Tribhuvan International Airport. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by lake morning

Check-out and transfer to the airport. You can avail the transfer service irrespective of your flight time. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. Your trip ends here.