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Location

Amrit Marg, Thamel

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Days
08 Days
Price From

USD$ 1200

Trip Introduction
Difficulty

Moderate

Destination

Nepal

Maximum Altitude

3,200m

Trip Duration

7 Days

Overview

Why scenic Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking most popular destination?

Scenic Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking one the most beautiful and panoramic place to visit of all Himalayan trekking region, for various wonderful reasons as Ghorepani and Poon Hill a scenic and closest mountain destination from lovely Pokhara city. The area for warm and friendly hospitality from the native hill people known as Poon of Magar tribe widely populated within Nepal Mid to Far West Himalaya with traditional heritage of farming and raising livestock. Where men-folk are deployed in foreign legion as famous Gorkha soldiers mostly with British and Indian Army with some in Singapore as policemen, people of Mongolian origin practice both Hindu and Buddhism religion interesting to witness local culture and traditions of Poon Magar at Ghorepani village. Ghorepani located at 2,860 m and 9,380 ft in the midst of nice forested surrounding within tall rhododendron and magnolia tree lines, wherein the spring time of March to May the hills around Ghorepani will be alive with wild-flowers in full bloom especially rhododendron (national flower of Nepal). Forest around Ghorepani and Poon Hill regarded as world’s largest natural garden for rhododendron flowering trees and bushes with various species and colors, truly the area will be a paradise for the naturalist, botany students and as well for nature lovers. Staying overnight at Ghorepani in the comfort of nice lodge facing views of Dhaulagiri range with Annapurna peaks, where early morning hike takes you on top scenic Poon Hill at above 3,210 m and 10, 531 ft high offers incredible sunrise views over an array of the mountain range. Panorama of mountains includes Mt. Dhaulagiri (world 7th highest at 8,167 m), Tukuche, and Nilgiri’s peak with Vara Shikar / Annapurna Fang with Mt. Annapurna (world 10th highest at 8,091 m) includes majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak extends towards Lamjung Himal and Manaslu (world 8th highest at 8,163 m) towards east direction. Ghorepani and Poon Hill located on Old Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan Trail of Nepal to Tibet that extends further west on route Upper Mustang, where the word actually means Ghode for horse and Pani for water, in early days it was a watering place for horse and mules on this Trans Himalaya Trade route. Journey to Ghorepani and Poon Hill starts and ends at beautiful Pokhara begins with the exciting drive of few hours to reach the bottom of a hill, where walk leads on old trade trail past many farm villages with uphill to reach at Ghorepani and with a hike to Poon Hill. After enjoying marvelous time at Ghorepani with fantastic sunrise and views from Poon Hill walk leads to alternative route uphill almost on the same height of Poon Hill facing glamorous views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains and downhill with few ups to Tadapani village. Tadapani offers grand views of Annapurna peaks located within the forest where walk descends past large Ghandruk village populated by Gurung the hill tribe of Annapurna region, similar looks like Poon Magar but with a difference as Gurung follows Buddhist religion, as well serving as famous Gorkha soldiers in UK and India Gorkha Military Battalion. An interesting village to explore and witness local culture and then slowly walk completes heading to low warm paddy farm areas where short scenic drives bring you back at the wonderful city at Pokhara by its serene lake Phewa.    

   

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival/pick up from airport to hotel.O/N KTM

Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus.O/N PKR

Day 03: 1/30 hrs drive from PKR to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga.O/N Tikhedhunga.

Day 04: Trek Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani -2850m.O/N Ghorepani

Day 05: Early morning hike to POON HILL (3210m) for sunrise+ mountain view and trek to Tadapani.

Day 06: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk.O/N Ghandruk

Day 07: 2 hrs walk and drive back to Pokhara.O/N PKR

Day 08: Drive Back to Kathmandu by tourist bus.O/N KTM.

Day 09: Full day KTM city tour.O/N KTM

Day 10: Onward destination 

What's Include
  • Airport pick up and drop off.
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 2 star hotel stander with BB plan.
  • All long transportation by tourist bus and short transportation by car or Jeep.
  • All necessary trekking permits.
  • Guide
  • Porter (two in one).
  • All accommodation at guest house during treks.
  • Three times meals per day during trek with cup of tea or coffee.
  • Pokhara city tour after returning from treks.
  • One full day city tours in Kathmandu.
  • First aid medical kid-box.
  • Rescue service arrangement.
  • Entry fees during city tour.

What's Not Include
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Bar Bill,Mineral water,cold drinks.
  • Major meals in Kathmandu.
  • Extra reasonable cost except above mentioned service needed.
  • Tipping for trekking staff.
Equiment Checklist
  • Trekking Shoes
  • Sun glasses
  • Down Jackets
  • Trekking Stick

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