Ghorepani - Poon Hill trek is located in Annapurna region and it is the best trekking in Nepal. It has the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) .
One of the important highlight of this trip is to make a climb on Poon Hill. When sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, there gradually appear, just like magic.
One of the important highlight of this trip is to make a climb on Poon Hill. When sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, there gradually appear, just like magic.
KTM - Pokhara - Nayapul
Nayapul is the trekking start poing. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.
From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hile at 1495m & after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1525m..
Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk can reach to Ghorepani at 2775m..
From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hile at 1495m & after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1525m..
Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk can reach to Ghorepani at 2775m..
Day 03: Hiking to Poonhill - back to Ghorepani, Ghorepani to Tadapani
This morning, we get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From Poon Hill can see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. Then back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.
This morning, we get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From Poon Hill can see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. Then back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.
Day 04: Trek to Ghandruk
Leaving Tadapani, the day starts with short downhill. We descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk (2000m), which is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume, and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views.
Leaving Tadapani, the day starts with short downhill. We descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk (2000m), which is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume, and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views.
Day 05: Trek down to Birethanti - Nayapul - Pokhara
From Ghandruk it is easy walking all downhill to Nayapul, then drive to Pokhara.
From Ghandruk it is easy walking all downhill to Nayapul, then drive to Pokhara.
Pokhara to Kathmandu.
