8 DAYS POONHILL ANNAPURNA TREKS

Ghorepani Poonhill - The Short & Easy Trails in Annapurna Himalayas

TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers spectacular mountain scenery along side charming villages colonised notably by the gurungs and Magars, dense superb forests filled with birds and deep sub-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.

Ghorepani & Poonhill is a such place in the world have a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks, Rhododendron forest, turbulent rivers, falls with picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people.

This famous trekking route start from Pokhara. We take a short drive to Nayapool and commence trek to Birethanti which is the gateway for Annapurna Base Camp. After complete the trekking entry permit procedure. We follow the left direction towards the Thikedunga, Ulleri, Banthati & finally reach the Ghorepani. Next day early morning, we proceed the Sunrise & Mountain view from Poonhill which is 3210m high from the sea level. Continue trek down hills towards the Tadapani, Ghandruk village & finally to the Pokhara.

TRIP FACTS:
GHOREPANI & POON HILL TREK
Grade: Easy trek
Activity: Sightseeing and trekking
Starts & End: Kathmandu
Trek type: Teahouse or Guide & Porter Service with Trekking Permit / TIMS Card
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Transportation: Flights & private car
Maximum altitude: 3210m

OUTLINE ITINERARY:
DAY 01: ARRIVAL - Rest Day
DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING - From 9.00 am to till 5.00 pm
DAY 03: KATHMANDU TO POKHARA - 7 hours journey. Free Time
TREKKING
DAY 04: POKHARA TO NAYAPOOL / HILE & ULLERI - BY JEEP & TREK TO GHOREPANI - 6 hours Treks
DAY 05: MORNING SUNRISE FROM POONHILL & TREK TO GHANDRUK VILLAGE VIA TADAPANI - 7 hours Treks
DAY 06: TREK FROM GHANDRUK TO NAYAPOOL & DRIVE TO POKHARA - HALF DAY TOUR - 3 hours Trek & 1 hour Drive
END TREK & BACK TO KATHMANDU
DAY 07: DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU - 7 hours Journey
DAY 08: RETURN BACK TO YOUR HOME TOWN

DETAILS ITINERARY:
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport and meet and greed with our representative, Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure. Trekking permit process and overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath.Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts.Back to hotel and stay.

Day 03 - Fly or Drive to Pokhara
Early morning we drive for Pokhara by tourist bus, by car or flight. Check in hotel. Rest of the day free for explore leisure. Overnight at hotel

TREKKING:
Day 04 - Drive FROM POKHARA TO Nayapul to Ulleri [2000m] & TREK to GHOREPANI:
Early Morning, Drive from Pokhara to Ulleri (2000m) Approx. 3 Hrs by Jeep via Nayapool, Birethanti Village situated along the Modi River. people are very friendly and series of four water fall provide excellent swimming. The trails ascends to Tikhedunga & then Ulleri. Actual our trekking begins from here to Ghorepani Village (6 Hrs)

Ghorepani is one of the most popular village along the Annapurna Circuit. Many trekkers, who do nothave enough time to trek the whole circuit, Still make it is Ghorepani to view a magnificent panorama of the Himalayas peaks. It is actually situated the ridge separating the valley of kali Gandaki from the valley of Modi river and is one of the highest point along the whole trek if you do not have include the Thorang pass. Almost all of village are Magars.

Day 05 - SUNRISE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS SIGHTSEEING & TREK TO GHANDRUK VILLAGE VIA TADAPANI
Early morning your guide will take you to Poonhill excursion (3210m) one hour climb. One can have the excellent views of peaks of himalayas and inspinning best views of Rhododendron flowers in itsvicinity or in the trail in between Ghorepani and Tadapani. The red one called "Lali Guras" is the national flower of Nepal.

Similarly, Ghandrung (2012m) it is the most interesting tribal Gurung village in Nepal, which has provided Gorkha Soldiers. It has excellent close views of AnnapurnaSouth, Machapuchhre and Himalchuli.

Day 06 - Trek to Nayapool and Drive to Pokhara
Descend to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara. Short Visit Pokhara Sightseeing. overnight at hotel.

END TREK:
Day 07 - Fly or Drive to Kathmandu
Return back to Kathmandu by tourist coach or flight. Overnight at hotel

Day 08 - Depart Kathmandu. Service End
Departure transfer to airport for your onward destination.

PRICE INCLUDES:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation in lodge during the trek
English speaking local expert guide, porters
National Park fees / Annapurna TIMS Card
3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Insurance of the guide and porters

PRICE EXCLUDES:
International flight
Entrance fee during sightseeing point
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance.

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