Ghorepani Poonhill Tea House Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a special trek that allows us to link on under-used route between the Village that sit at the foots of the Annapurna area, is truly called as all the best of the trekking in Nepal. This trek to north of Pokhara is known as a beautiful Ghandruk - Ghorepani Trek, with magnificent Himalayan views from the top of Poon Hill. The Poon Hill is one of the best points for a camera to catch the Panoramic Himalaya; including Machhapuchhare, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Ghandruk, the antique and cultural village, is another hub to explore Gurung culture and tradition, along with beautiful view of Machhpuchhre and Annapurna.
Details
| Unique Experiences: | Explore one of the most popular trekking routes in a short time Stunning mountain view and forests Beautiful villages and culture |
| Trip Length: | 6 Days |
| Participants: | Up to 16 travelers may book this trip. This is a shared experience. |
| Physical Difficulty: | 4 out of 5 |
| Inclusions: | Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners Accommodations: 1 night in a budget hotel in Pokhara, 4 nights in a local tea-house (shared room with shared bathroom/toilet) Transportation: Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus, Pokhara to starting location of the trek by public transportation Miscellaneous: Porters, English speaking guide, trekking permits |
| Exclusions: | Travel Insurance (Compulsory), specifically for emergency evacuation from remote mountain locations Tips and Gratuities Personal expenses (such as laundry, phone calls, any kind of drinks, mineral water, extra snacks, desserts etc.) Hot showers and attached bathrooms; should these be available in the teahouses and should the lodge owner charge extra for these. Personal items such as medications, clothing and equipment Any unforeseen expenses due to delays or diversion due to events outside the operator’s control, for example landslides, weather hazard, road blockage, cancellation/delays of flight or strikes etc |
| Age Policy: |
Adults: 18 to 99 years of age Children: Prohibited Infants: Prohibited |
| Child Policy: | This package is not recommended to traveler aged below 18 years old. |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara
We leave early in the morning from Kathmandu and make our way along river valleys, past terraced fields to Pokhara. It takes 6-7 hours' drive on the local tourist bus.
Transportation: Kathmandu to Pokhara by Public Bus
Accommodation: Budget hotel in Pokhara
Day 2: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (trekking time 4-5 hours)
After breakfast we drove from Pokhara to Nayapul (1'035m). The drive is around 1.30 hours by bus (around 46 kms). After the drive you cross the suspension bridge over the ModiKhola river and ascend slowly through terraced fields and classic mountain villages up from the river valley to Tikhedhunga.
Transportation: Pokhara to Nayapul by Public Bus
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 3: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (trekking time 6-7 hours)
You have a steep ascent to get you going and then a more gradual uphill walk takes you to your lodge at Ghorepani (2'750m). You will pass through some delightful villages and the beautiful, dense rhododendron forest so characteristic of Nepal at these altitudes. If the weather is clear, you will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it!
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 4: Ghorepani to Tadapani (trekking time 4-5 hours)
You get up early to hike to Poon Hill (3'210m) for sunrise; Approx. 1.30-hour hike Distance approx. 2 Kms. After breakfast back in Ghorepani you trek onwards to Tadapani (2'710m) through rhododendron forests. If you are lucky, you will see some wild animals, such as langur monkeys climbing through the trees. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 5: Tadapani to Ghandruk (trekking time 3-4 hours)
After breakfast, Tadapani Trek to Ghandruk (1'970m). We arrived quite early, so we had an enjoyable time exploring this interesting Gurung village.
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 6: Ghandruk to Pokhara (trekking time 5-6 hours)
We can enjoy a final downhill walk-through forests and villages for about 5 hours to Nayapul. From here we drive for about 1 hour back to Pokhara where our trek ends, and we can enjoy a shower and relax in this stunning Lakeside town enjoying the memories!
Transportation: Nayapul to Pokhara by Public Bus
We leave early in the morning from Kathmandu and make our way along river valleys, past terraced fields to Pokhara. It takes 6-7 hours' drive on the local tourist bus.
Transportation: Kathmandu to Pokhara by Public Bus
Accommodation: Budget hotel in Pokhara
Day 2: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (trekking time 4-5 hours)
After breakfast we drove from Pokhara to Nayapul (1'035m). The drive is around 1.30 hours by bus (around 46 kms). After the drive you cross the suspension bridge over the ModiKhola river and ascend slowly through terraced fields and classic mountain villages up from the river valley to Tikhedhunga.
Transportation: Pokhara to Nayapul by Public Bus
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 3: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (trekking time 6-7 hours)
You have a steep ascent to get you going and then a more gradual uphill walk takes you to your lodge at Ghorepani (2'750m). You will pass through some delightful villages and the beautiful, dense rhododendron forest so characteristic of Nepal at these altitudes. If the weather is clear, you will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it!
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 4: Ghorepani to Tadapani (trekking time 4-5 hours)
You get up early to hike to Poon Hill (3'210m) for sunrise; Approx. 1.30-hour hike Distance approx. 2 Kms. After breakfast back in Ghorepani you trek onwards to Tadapani (2'710m) through rhododendron forests. If you are lucky, you will see some wild animals, such as langur monkeys climbing through the trees. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 5: Tadapani to Ghandruk (trekking time 3-4 hours)
After breakfast, Tadapani Trek to Ghandruk (1'970m). We arrived quite early, so we had an enjoyable time exploring this interesting Gurung village.
Accommodation: Standard tea house
Day 6: Ghandruk to Pokhara (trekking time 5-6 hours)
We can enjoy a final downhill walk-through forests and villages for about 5 hours to Nayapul. From here we drive for about 1 hour back to Pokhara where our trek ends, and we can enjoy a shower and relax in this stunning Lakeside town enjoying the memories!
Transportation: Nayapul to Pokhara by Public Bus
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