After your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by a company representative who will transfer you to your hotel. In the evening, you will meet your guide in the hotel lobby. He will brief you about the trip. You will end your day with a traditional welcome dinner organized by the company.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek -8 days Itinerary
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Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1360m/ 4462ft)
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Day 02 Drive to Pokhara (900m/2790ft) - 7 hours drive
After breakfast, you will be transported by van to Pokhara. The drive will be long and scenic. You will see lovely scenery throughout the drive. Lush green hills, rivers, waterfalls, small settlements, and dense forest make the drive pleasant. Upon reaching Pokhara, you will be driven to your hotel. In the evening, you will explore the popular Lakeside market. You can also go boating on tranquil Fewa Lake or enjoy delicious food while soaking in the beauty of the lake.
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Day 03 Pokhara – Tikhedhunga (1520/4986ft) -4/5 hours
Today, you will drive to Tikhedhunga, which is around 42 kilometers from Pokhara. The two hours ride will take you to Nayapul from where your adventurous Ghorepani Poon Hill trek begins. The trail will be easy. Trekking along the Modi river, you will pass by through beautiful rhododendron forests and reach Tikhedhunga for the night stay.
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Day 04 Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani (2853m/9360ft) -5/6 hours
You will wake up early and enjoy your breakfast while viewing superb scenery. Then, you will begin trekking on a steep trail. The trail will be tough today because the trail will include several steep sections and exquisitely crafted artificial stone stairs. You will also pass through rhododendron forests. The trail will offer stunning views of Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 meters), Mt. Machhapuchre (6,993 meters), and Annapurna South (7,219 m).
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Day 05 Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3210m/10531ft)– Tadapani (2675m/8776ft) - 5/6 hours
Today is a special day of this trek. You will wake up early in the morning to see one of the most beautiful sunrises of your life. After having a cup of tea, you will hike to Poon Hill from where you will see a gorgeous sunrise with stunning views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m). After enjoying the magnificent view, you will hike back to Ghorepani, have breakfast, and descend down to Tadapani.
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Day 06 Tadapani – Ghandruk (1950m/6397ft) - 4/5 hours
The trail is relatively easy and short today. After 2-3 hours of trekking, you will reach the picturesque Ghandruk village where you stay overnight. You will experience the culture, tradition, and daily lifestyle of the locals residing here. This is one of the famous villages of the Annapurna region famed for its beauty and welcoming people.
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Day 07 Ghandruk – Pokhara 900m/2952ft) - 5/6 hours
After breakfast, you will descend to Nayapul along a forested trail. From Nayapul, you will drive back to Pokhara following the same route as previously. Upon reaching Pokhara, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and stroll around.
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Day 08 Drive back to Kathmandu (1360m/4462ft) -6/7 hours drive
Today, you will drive back to Kathmandu. Driving along the same route, you will reach Kathmandu. You will have enough time to go shopping and prepare for your next destination. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner organized by the company.
