Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking will let you witness several beautiful and vivid close-up views of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Mt. Nilgiri (7040m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna south (7219m.), Himchuli (6441m.), Machhapuchhre (6998m.), Lamjung Himal (6986m.), Dhampus peak (6012m.), Tukuche peak (6920m.) among others.

Trek of Ghorepani Poonhill in Annapurna region is the famous trekking path which is also recognized as Annapurna Balcony Trekking. This trekking is fit for all age trekkers particularly for those who are physically fit and are adventure seekers. Also, this trekking is popular not just for picturesque views of magnificent Himalayas but also for charming villages occupied particularly by the Gurungs and Magars communities. Here, you can also see thick rhododendron forests which look breathtaking during spring season and deep sub-tropical valleys.

Besides, the trek deliberately designed by Visit Nepal-Tibet Treks & Expedition will let you explore around perceive blend of diverse culture, traditions, life-style of different ethnic groups such as Brahmin, Chhetri, Thakali, Magar, Gurung and many more. Above all, the most fascinating portion of Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is Poon Hill which lies at an altitude of 3210m from where you will be rewarded amazing, incredible and unique panorama of the enchanting sunrise, over the range of popular and gigantic mountains.

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Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (910m.)

Day 04: Pokhara - Tikhedhunga (1495m.)

Day 05: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2850m.)

Day 06: Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3195m.) – Tadapani (2520m.)

Day 07: Tadapani - Ghandruk (1950m.)

Day 08: Ghandruk - Pokhara (1910m.)

Day 09: Pokhara – Kathmandu

Day 10: Departure

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.)
Upon onset in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representative at the airport and then s/he will transfer you to hotel. You will be briefly explained about your tour and check in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is all yours and overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Today you have sightseeing program around Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, you will trip around Swayambhunath Stupa which is also known as ‘Monkey Temple’ and observe striking view of Kathmandu valley. Also, you will have a sightseeing tour to Boudhanath Stupa, the second biggest stupa in the world. Pashupatinath temple, famous Hindus temple is another spot to explore. And, going around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square will be worthy one since these are renowned places for art and architecture and are enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage List.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (910m.)
After breakfast, you head off from Kathmandu and driving for 6 hours you will reach Pokhara by tourist bus, or private car or bus relying on the size of your group. You will be passing through attention-grabbing scenery of river and countryside. On the other hand, you may fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu which takes only half an hour. Then, you will sign in to the Hotel and you have free afternoon on your own. You can go around lakeside area or you can do boating at Fewa Lake and overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara - Tikhedhunga (1495m.)
Today you will drive to Nayapul (50km.) in an hour from Pokhara after having your breakfast. Then, begin trekking for 20 minutes to reach Birethati. Birethati is a prosperous settlement at the side of the Modi River. You will now trek to Hille and move to a big Magar Village recognized as Ulleri. From Ulleri the path crosses the river and subsequently ascends steeps. Trekking for 3 to 4 hours, you will stay at Guest House or tent tonight.

Day 05: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2850m.)
From Tikhedhunga, you move ahead coming across the suspension bridge over Bhurungdi Khola. The path climbs tenderly all the way through grazing land and cultivated fields; pass through rhododendron and oak forests after that get to to Nangethanti. You can have rest and have lunch here. Tonight at guest house after trekking for 5 to 6 hours.

Day 06: Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3195m.) – Tadapani (2520m.)
Today you start trekking early in the morning to reach at Poon hill (3195m.) which will reward you with arresting peak views and striking sunrise view over those Himalayas. After an hour, you move down to Ghorepani. Now, you trek for 6 hours to reach Tadapani. Tadapani actually means water at distant. The track climbs next to ridges and all the way through rhododendron and pine jungles to arrive at Deurali. You move down to reach Banthanti, prior to twisting your route to Tadapani. Overnight at hotel or tent.

Day 07: Tadapani - Ghandruk (1950m.)
From Tadapani, you descend for 4 hours today after having breakfast. You move on to reach large Gurung village called Ghandruk. It is the most attractive ethnic Gurung community in Nepal. Also, it has tremendous close -up sight of Annapurna South, Himalchuli and Machhapuchhre. Tonight at guest House or Tent.

Day 08: Ghandruk - Pokhara (1910m.)
Today is the last day of this trek. After taking your breakfast, you walk for about 4 to 5 hours and then take bus back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, day is all yours. You can either go around Pokhara or take rest. You will stay at hotel in Pokhara tonight.

Day 09: Pokhara – Kathmandu
You take the bus or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu after having your breakfast. The rest of the day is all yours; you can go around the valley. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Departure
Today is the last day of your stay in Nepal. Our airport representative will transfer you to Airport

Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph