This trek is one of the most beautiful trek for all the mountain lovers, especially for short travellers. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill(3210m) at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain scopes on Earth.From where can be seen Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna south(7219m) along with a maze of other peaks.
Excellent views of Dhawalagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Mahhapurche- Sun rise at Poon hill - Explore Gurung culture in Ghaundrung- Visit Annapurna conservation office.
Itinerary Program
Day 01ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL IN KATHMANDU UPON ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU.
Our airport representative will be waiting outside the airport terminal a few metres from the exit door. Please check your name at play card. He will bring you to hotel in kathmandu. The drive from the airport to the hotel is around 20 minutes.
Day 02Departure to Pokhara by bus or flight.
The beauty, they say, lies in the eyes of a beholder. That might be true to something beautiful, but what you want to tell about something sublime. If there is something that challenges Biblical Garden of Eden in its splendor and magnificence, it’s Pokhara – the ultimate destination for the wanderlusts and those who appreciate, of course, beauty in its pristine glory. The enchanting valley of Pokhara valley is situated at an altitude of 827 meters from sea level. An incarnation of the religious heaven, this celestial city is also known as the “city of seven lakes”. Just 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, it is linked by Air and by road from Kathmandu and the Indian border Sunauli. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, five peaks of Annapurna and others. This is one of the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic view in a sub-tropical setting. The nearest snow-capped mountain, Fishtail, is less then 30 kilometers from Pokhara. Pokhara’s numerous lakes offer fishing, boating and swimming
Day 03Pokhara to Ulleri!
It takes an hour drive to Nayapul and then commences our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous town besides the Modi River. We head up the main trail to Sudami where we climb gradually up the side of the valley, reaching Hile (1495m) before pushing on to Tirkhe Dhunga. From here the trail crosses a stream and then ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village at Ulleri (2070m).
Day 04Ulleri to Ghorepani.
This is a pleasant walking day today. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we head up to Ghorepani (2850m).
Day 05Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani
We get up very early and start an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m). A brilliant spectacle, this vantagepoint provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 40 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, then wind our way to Tadapani (2540m).
Day 06Trek to Ghandruk
This is an easy day with short down hill. From Tadapani the trail descends steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk. Ghandruk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, has their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is one of the famous destinations of trekkers for its beautiful mountain views and easy reach from Pokhara or Kathmandu.
Day 07rek to Birethanti Naya Pul; then drive to Pokhara
From Ghandrung it's easy walking all down hill to Nayapul, and drive to Pokhara.
Cost Includes
- Completely lodges trekking which includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and room during the whole trekking periods.
- All entrance fees
- All necessary transportations
- Airport pick up/drops
- First aid kits
- All government taxes and official charges.
- Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
- Road transport/ one way flight as well.
- Personal equipment such as sleeping bags/ jackets (if you do not have we can arrange within US $1.00/day for two items).
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
- Personal equipments and personal expenses.
- Tips for staffs
- In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
Trip Note
Flight can delay some time.