Ghorepani Poonhill Trek - 5 Days

On this day, early morning we will take a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. During drive, You can see scenic zigzag hilly roads with Trishuli river along. It take five to six hours to reach Pokhara. We take breakfast on the road. Pokhara is also known as capital city of tourism in Nepal. Pokhara is beautiful city located 200km west from Kathmandu. Tourist city having a lot of places of cultural heritage and natural sites such as lakes, caves, temples with beautiful Himalaya. Every year more than 400000 foreign tourists visit Pokhara alone.

After eating lunch then again we drive to Nyapul from Pokhara. It takes 1½ hrs to reach then we trek to Tikhedhunga.

Ascent on steep stone staircase and cross the many suspension bridges to reach the village of Ulleri. You can see the amazing landscape and magnificent view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

Accommodation: Tea House Lodge

After morning breakfast, we headed toward Ghorepani before that we cross the stream (Bhurungdi Khola) through on a suspension bridge. During trekking, we cross the Magar Village name as “Ulleri”. the trail through the cultivated fields, rhododendron and oak forests then reach to Nangethanti. We take short rest to eat lunch. then after we trek Ghorepani through forest. It will take 4-5 hrs trek.

Accommodation: Guest House

Early in the morning before breakfast, we start our sunrise trek from Ghorepani. It take 45 min to 1 hour to reach Poonhill (3210m). Poonhill is a popular vintage viewpoint in Annapurna Himalayan ranges, you can see the stunning views of Dhaulagiri I 8167m, Tukuche Peak 6920m, Dhampus Peak 6012m, Nilgiri 7061m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna South 7219m, Himchhuli 6441m, Fishtail 6997m, Annapurna II 7937m, Lamjung Himal 6920m, Manaslu 8163m and many more. Then, we back to guest house to eat our breakfast. After that, we continue our trek downhill through dense rhododendron filled forest toward Tadapani 2600m. During the walk, we will be passing different stops like Deurali and Banthanti. From Banthanti, we will be walking some ups and downs before climbing steep uphill to reach Tadapani. It takes 4 hours to reach tadapani. We stay at Tadapani in tea house lodge for the night.

Accommodation: Tea House

After morning breakfast, we head toward to Ghandruk before that We across descending easy trail After short break, again we go to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is originally ethnic Gurung village in this region. There is a handicraft center and Gurung Museum. You can visit this museum for know the culture heritage of Gurung peoples. From the Ghandruk, we can see good views of Annapurna South 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Gangapurna 7455m, Annapurna III 7755m and Fish Tail 6997m. It takes 2-3 hours to reach Ghandruk. We take some rest in Ghandruk for lunch break.

Then after we head back to the Pokhara. It takes 2 and a half hours.

Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast, We transfer to you at bus station and drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. It takes approximately five to six hours drive to reach Kathmandu. We drive along Prithvi Highway which offers scenic hilly zigzag roads through the banks of Trishuli river. We reach Kathmandu at around 3 pm.

Accommodation: Hotel