| Trip code | GP01 |
| Package name | Ghorepani, Poon Hill Trek |
| Duration | 7 |
| Max. elevation | 3200 m |
| Level | EASY |
| Transportation | Airport pick up and drop Kathmandu to pokhara by tourist bus, pokhara to trekking starting point by private vehicle and return same as onward |
| Accomodation | 3*** based hotel in Kathmandu and pokhara and tea house/lodge trek during the trip |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu - Pokhara - Nayapul - tikhedhunga - Ghorepani - Tadapani - Ghandruk - Pokhara - Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 900 per person |
This region is a classic introduction to Himalayan trekkers. It provides few strenuous hiking days and offers breathtaking scenery. Ghorepani, Poon Hill and the Annapurna Base Camp are unforgettable places with diverse culture and extensive visibility. Experiencing one of the most beautiful mountain gardens in Nepal is truly life changing.
Driving time: 7 to 8 hours hours
The mountain scenery along the drive looks like a magnificent amphitheatre of staggering scale and the scenes in the passing villages are astonishing. You will spend the night in Pokhara, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the ambience of Lakeside, or have a short walk around the valley and check out the restaurants and shops.
Driving times: 1:30 hrs. Trekking times 3 to 4hrs.
From Pokhara after Taxi stop you will start your hiking toward to Birethanti from here your trail slowly climbs to via Sudame and Hile than to Tikhedhunga Here, you will spend the night.
Trekking times: 6 to 7hrs.
You will start by climbing up hill, through rhododendron forest, passing the village of Ulleri. This is home of the Magar people (the largest ethnic people in Nepal). You will then carry on to Ghorepani, another big Magar village that is the gateway to Poon Hill. Here, you will have an overnight stay.
Trekking times: 6 to 7hrs.
Your first destination is Poon Hill (3200m). If you wake up early enough, you can arrive for the magnificent sunrise over Mt Fishtail, the Annapurna Range and the Dhaulagiri range. This is a real hot spot for views of the Himalayan’s. You can see over a dozen peaks rising and shinning into the sky. After your visit, you will head back to your lodge to have breakfast and commence trekking to Tadapani, for next destination.
The first half of the trek is along a ridge with huge rhododendron forest. You will reach to Gurung hill for another view point it is same height as poon hill and you will straight and descend to Deurali for tea break. from Deurali, you will trek along the stream that flows beneath lush, green jungle. Keep your eyes open for different kinds of birds and of course, monkeys! You will spend the night in Tadapani, which is situated in the midst of one of the largest rhododendron forests of the area
Hiking distance: 3 to 4 hours
The trail drops down to Kimrong village and climbs straight up the Kimrong hill. From here, it is a 1 hour hike to Ghandruk. Ghangruk is one of the most beautiful villages in Nepal and is the residence of the Gorkha people. The lodges have great facilities and there is also a Gurung museum and visitor center. Enjoy an overnight stay.
Hiking distance: 4 hours / driving distance: 1 hour
You will walk the trail to Nayapul, where you can have lunch and catch a taxi to Pokhara. Spending another night in the city will give you the chance to further explore around.