Ghorepani poonhill Trekking ( Standard itinerary)
Ghorepani Poonhill trekking
Ghorepani poon hill trekking is one of the popular trekking in Annapurna region. Ghorepani poon hill trekking offers superb Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhare 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Tukuche peak 6920m etc . Probably Ghorepani poon hill 3210m is one of the best view point in Annapurna region trekking. Ghorepani poon hill trekking is one of the easier trekking trail in Annapurna region which can be done with in one weeks. In recent, Ghorepani poon hill trekking trail has become a very popular and busy place for trekking, after opening in 1997. A few lucky scientist expedition groups had trekked into this region in the past 1950's. A tinny place to look the panoramic view from poon hill.
Annapurna Himalaya range from Poonhill
Ghorepani trekking area, north of Pokhara, called "Ghorepani" offers some of the most dramatic close-up views of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world. The abrupt variation in altitude found here is astonishing. Ghorepani poon hill trek passes through rhododendron and mixed forest alive with ferns and birds, through spectacular villages of the Gurkha soldiers with their spectacular Himalayan back drops leads to Ghorapani 2855 m. The following morning visits Poon Hill at 3210 m . a vantage point to view the Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and the Annapurna massif. Ghorepani poon hill trekking makes a small circuit and visits Tadapani (2050 m), Ghandruk gurung village and finally ends at pokhara than by flight or by tourist bus back to Kathmandu. Bhakti Devkota arrange the Ghorepani poon hill trekking according to trekker's wish and desire.
Annapurna Himalaya range from Poonhill
Ghorepani trekking area, north of Pokhara, called "Ghorepani" offers some of the most dramatic close-up views of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world. The abrupt variation in altitude found here is astonishing. Ghorepani poon hill trek passes through rhododendron and mixed forest alive with ferns and birds, through spectacular villages of the Gurkha soldiers with their spectacular Himalayan back drops leads to Ghorapani 2855 m. The following morning visits Poon Hill at 3210 m . a vantage point to view the Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and the Annapurna massif. Ghorepani poon hill trekking makes a small circuit and visits Tadapani (2050 m), Ghandruk gurung village and finally ends at pokhara than by flight or by tourist bus back to Kathmandu. Bhakti Devkota arrange the Ghorepani poon hill trekking according to trekker's wish and desire.
Trip Detail
Starting from : Kathmandu/ Pokhara
Ending at : Pokhara/ Kathmandu
Grade : Easy
Highest access of the trek : 3200m (Poonhill Tower )
Culture heritage : Gurung, Magar, Thakali
Trekking type : Teahouse
Himalayan sights : Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna range, Manaslu, Nilgiri
Most Attraction of trek : Close Mountain View, Villages
Best Season : February, March, April, May, October, November
:Almost All year
Meal : breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
Activities : Trekking
Transportation : Car / Van
Accommodation : Tea house
Minimum Group Size : 1
Per day Walking : 5 to 7 hours
No of days :4 to 10 days
Itinerary type : Fixed / Customized
Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport and meet up there and Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure. Trekking permit process and overnight at hotel.
Day 02: City tour in Kathmandu Valley
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 (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Early morning we drive for Pokhara by tourist bus or by flight. Check in hotel. Rest of the day free for explore leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
One hour drive to Birethati from Pokhara (Alt. 1100 m) situated along the Modi River. people are very friendly and series of four water fall provide excellent swimming. The trails ascends to Tikhedunga.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2850M)
It is a steep climb to Ghorepani from Tikhedunga. Ghorepani is one of the most popular village along the Annapurna Circuit. Many trekkers, who do not have 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 Thorangpass. Almost all of village are Magars.
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poonhill ( 3210 M ) and Trek to Tadapani (2540 M)
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 in spinning best views of Rhododendron flowers in its vicinity or in the trail in between Ghorepani and Tadapani. The red one called "Lali Guras" is the national flower of Nepal
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk ( 1990 M)
Ghandrung (2012m) it is the most interesting tribal Gurung village in Nepal, which has provided Gorkha Soldiers. It has excellent close views of Annapurna South, Machapuchhre and Himalchuli.
DAY 08: GHANDRUK-POKHARA
A great view of Annapurna and Machapuchhre Himal Descend to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara
DAY 9: Pokhara Free day
Sightseeing in Pokhara valley if you like to paragliding that will be possible
DAY 10:Drive or Flight to Kathmandu
Free day for your shopping and explore Thamel market. Overnight
DAY 11: Departure
Departure transfer to airport for your onward destination.
Starting from : Kathmandu/ Pokhara
Ending at : Pokhara/ Kathmandu
Grade : Easy
Highest access of the trek : 3200m (Poonhill Tower )
Culture heritage : Gurung, Magar, Thakali
Trekking type : Teahouse
Himalayan sights : Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna range, Manaslu, Nilgiri
Most Attraction of trek : Close Mountain View, Villages
Best Season : February, March, April, May, October, November
:Almost All year
Meal : breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
Activities : Trekking
Transportation : Car / Van
Accommodation : Tea house
Minimum Group Size : 1
Per day Walking : 5 to 7 hours
No of days :4 to 10 days
Itinerary type : Fixed / Customized
Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport and meet up there and Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure. Trekking permit process and overnight at hotel.
Day 02: City tour in Kathmandu Valley
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 (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Early morning we drive for Pokhara by tourist bus or by flight. Check in hotel. Rest of the day free for explore leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
One hour drive to Birethati from Pokhara (Alt. 1100 m) situated along the Modi River. people are very friendly and series of four water fall provide excellent swimming. The trails ascends to Tikhedunga.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2850M)
It is a steep climb to Ghorepani from Tikhedunga. Ghorepani is one of the most popular village along the Annapurna Circuit. Many trekkers, who do not have 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 Thorangpass. Almost all of village are Magars.
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poonhill ( 3210 M ) and Trek to Tadapani (2540 M)
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 in spinning best views of Rhododendron flowers in its vicinity or in the trail in between Ghorepani and Tadapani. The red one called "Lali Guras" is the national flower of Nepal
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk ( 1990 M)
Ghandrung (2012m) it is the most interesting tribal Gurung village in Nepal, which has provided Gorkha Soldiers. It has excellent close views of Annapurna South, Machapuchhre and Himalchuli.
DAY 08: GHANDRUK-POKHARA
A great view of Annapurna and Machapuchhre Himal Descend to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara
DAY 9: Pokhara Free day
Sightseeing in Pokhara valley if you like to paragliding that will be possible
DAY 10:Drive or Flight to Kathmandu
Free day for your shopping and explore Thamel market. Overnight
DAY 11: Departure
Departure transfer to airport for your onward destination.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: City tour in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2850M)
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poonhill ( 3210 M ) and Trek to Tadapani (2540 M)
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk ( 1990 M)
DAY 08: Trek to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara
DAY 9: Pokhara Free day
DAY 10:Drive or Flight to Kathmandu
DAY 11: Departure to Home country
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: City tour in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2850M)
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poonhill ( 3210 M ) and Trek to Tadapani (2540 M)
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk ( 1990 M)
DAY 08: Trek to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara
DAY 9: Pokhara Free day
DAY 10:Drive or Flight to Kathmandu
DAY 11: Departure to Home country
Some beautiful Trekking Picture from Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking in Nepal