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Stunning sunrise views over world highest mountain range from scenic Poon Hill
Walk within world largest natural garden of rhododendron of various species
Great dramatic change of landscapes, vegetation, and climate to exciting views
Spectacular wide panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya
An adventure that covers best of Annapurna Himalayan southern scenic areas
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Around Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking takes you to scenic high hills around Nepal Mid-West, within the massive southern range of Annapurna Himalaya.
One of the best mid-hills treks around Nepal Himalaya and probably on this world, where this trek completes within a week duration enjoying lovely views of high snow-capped peaks on daily trek.
A perfect country walks to enjoy for all types of people and age group from children to elderly persons, as this is a moderate trek with not much problem of catching high altitude symptoms. Where trekkers encounter much in other high areas of the Himalaya.
Besides the magnificent scenery of beautiful landscapes and high snow-capped peaks, trekkers can enjoy local culture and traditional farm life as well as the warm hospitality of Nepalese throughout the journey.
The most uniqueness of this trek is the great bio-diversity of terrain, climate, and vegetation. Where trekkers will find various changes in the short duration of time on trek to Ghorepani and Poon Hill, the ultimate highlight of the adventure.
The walk begins from scenic Pokhara, a popular and famous city for all domestic or international visitors, due to its pleasant warm climate in the shade of the towering Annapurna Himalaya massif that reflects on its calm lakes.
Adventure follows on old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade and Caravan Route of Nepal to Tibet, which extends further from Ghorepani and beyond Upper Mustang as walks take you to high cooler hills through a nice farm village to reach at Ghorepani.
A lovely village located amidst beautiful rhododendron and pine forest at the base of scenic Poon Hill, where next early morning an hour hike reaches you at a super viewpoint on top Poon Hill, the highest spot of the adventure.
Enjoy glorious sunrise views over the spectacular Himalayan range of peaks that includes the world top three tallest Mt. Dhaulagiri in the west with Mt. Annapurna in the mid-north mid-west with Mt. Manaslu towards the east.
From Poon Hill and Ghorepani after an enjoyable stay, the return route takes you on an alternative and scenic path through a lovely forest of rhododendron and pine trees as marvelous mountain views follow all the way.
Trek downhill with a few short climb as the route leads at Jhinu village a place with a natural hot spring to enjoy refreshing dips and bathe in warm pools, and this village is also situated on route to Chomrong and Annapurna Base Camp.
Finally, our beautiful adventure completes with a short walk and then taking a short exciting drive to reach back at wonderful and scenic Pokhara city by its serene Phewa Lake, where all big and lovely hotels are located.
After a great experience and short adventure Around Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking with excellent service of Nepal Trekking Rangers Pvt. Ltd and its friendly staff and guides.
Best time for Around Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking:
Nearly all months of the year, except the wet monsoon months of June to August where heavy rain clouds will obstruct the views of the mountain, and the trail gets muddy.
The best and most popular season is spring and autumn times, spring from March to May when wild-flowers are in seasonal bloom with other species of beautiful flowers. Makes the trek more enjoyable and interesting with the backdrop of clear mountain views.
Next good months from September to early December during autumn and pre-winter seasons, when days are at its best with super clear blue sky for a magnificent panorama of snow-capped peaks. But days are short with sunlight hours can be much cold in the morning and evening time, with bright starry night sky.
Day 01: Main arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
Day 03: Drive (or fly) to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hours journey (30 mins by air)
Day 04: Drive past Nayapul to Ulleri 2,180 m via Tirkhedhunga 1,460 m- 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani 2,880 m-04 hrs.
Day 06: Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 and trek to Tadapani 2,630 m – 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Jhinu village 1,780 m a place with a natural Hot Spring – 06 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Tolka village 1,560 m past Landruk 1,530 m – 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Australian Camp (Thulo Kharka) 2,050 m via Deurali Hill- 04 hrs.
Day 10: Short trek to Dhampus 1,430 m and drive to Pokhara- 02 hrs.
Day 11: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 12: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Main arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal via respective and various international airlines, you will be received by company staff and guide for a short drive to your hotels.
Located within the heart of Kathmandu city around interesting areas at Thamel, an exciting location where most good hotels are situated.
On reaching your hotel check into your rooms, after refreshing rest meet the other members of the trek on the hotel lobby where our guide/leader will brief you regarding do’s and don’ts during your time in Nepal and on treks.
Provides information on local cultures and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable. Evening enjoy welcome dinner with all members of Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trekking, in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant.
Morning after breakfast join in for a sightseeing tour around places of great cultural and historical interest where most old monuments are listed in world heritage sites.
Tour takes you in the main area of Kathmandu city visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), and towards the oldest Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and at the largest stupa of Bouddhanath includes a tour of Pashupatinath Temple.
After an interesting and enjoyable day back to the hotel with time for preparation for drive to Nepal Mid-West for the trek.
Enjoy early breakfast and then enjoy the overland journey to reach around Nepal at beautiful Pokhara, a renowned tourist city where most treks to Annapurna and Western Himalaya starts and ends.
Types of transport depending upon the size of the group in private cars, coach, or on the tourist bus to reach scenic Pokhara.
An interesting drive of 5 to 6 hours on 220 k.m distance, a great opportunity to observe Nepalese farm villages and towns as ride reach Pokhara transfer to respective hotels by the calm Phewa Lake. Most good hotels are located by the Lakeside offer super views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak.
(By air to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu of 30 minutes scenic flight)
From Pokhara our adventure begins with a short morning drive to reach the outskirts of Pokhara valley, facing glorious views of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Machhapuchare Fish Tail peaks.
Slowly drive reach Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) and continues further past lovely Bhirethati village, as hilly tracks lead on the old Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan route of Nepal to Tibet.
An exciting drive heading ups overlooking beautiful waterfalls at Tirkhedhunga, as the route winds up to reach at Ulleri for first overnight stop, facing views of Annapurna South and tips of Machhapuchare Himal.
From Ulleri village onward air gets much cooler at the height of 2, 080 m from here on till Ghorepani village populated by Poon, Magar the hill tribe of Western Nepal, after Ulleri on a winding path into beautiful forest-lined with rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, pines, and firs trees.
Finally, the day ends on reaching at Ghorepani for an overnight stop at the height of 2,880 m, offers super views of world 7th high Mt. Dhaulagiri 8, 167 m, with Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks.
Ghorepani village with many nice cozy lodge for travelers located on the base of scenic Poon Hill.
Early morning start with an hour uphill hike to reach at Poon Hill, the highest point of the adventure which is above 3, 210 m / 10, 531 feet high, offers spectacular views of the sunrise over an uninterrupted Western Himalaya Mountain range.
Where first-morning sunlight that touches the world 7th high Mt. Dhaulagiri, 8th highest Mt. Manaslu and 10th high Mt. Annapurna with an array of lesser mountain range from Tukuche Peak (6, 920 m), Nilgiri (6,940 m), Vara-Shikar / Annapurna Fang (7,847 m), includes Annapurna South (7,219 m), Annapurna- III (7,855 m), Machhapuchare Peak (6,993 m), extends further east to Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m) and Lamjung Himal (6,931 m).
Marvel amazing scenery of more than 360-degree wide-angle panorama of Mid-West to Far West Himalaya chain of Mountains, after a marvelous time on the highest point of the trek, descend to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue the trek.
From Ghorepani climb to a hill at Deurali almost the same height of Poon Hill with fabulous views of snow peaks, and then descend to a gorge to a place called Bhanthati another village, with the same name as the earlier one.
After a possible lunch break on the downhill to a stream with the last climb of the day to reach at Tadapani for overnight stop, a small settlement with many good lodge with fantastic close views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchare Himal, and a range of peaks.
Machhapuchare Himal, morning walk starts on long downhill to reach Gurja Gaon a village near above Kimrong Khola valley on route to Chomrong and Jhinu village.
Walk takes you into deep cool alpine woods with much descend to reach a bridge over Kimrong River, and then climb for few hours to reach a nice level path with time for a refreshing break, continue afternoon walk on downhill to Jhinu, a nice small village with refreshing natural hot spring just 30 minutes’ walk to reach the warm pools near on the bank of Modi River
Morning downhill on stone steps to cross over Modi River on a suspension bridge and then on a gradual path through farm areas, and then climb to Landruk village for a short refreshing stop.
From Landruk walk continues on a nice gradual winding path to reach a lovely Tolka village for an overnight stop
From the lodge at Tolka enjoy grand views of Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks, after breakfast on the road but today a short day trek to reach at scenic top at Australian Camp, also called Thulo Kharka, means large cattle grazing field and shelter of Shepard.
Morning starts on a nice level path to reach at Bheda Kharka, located at the base of Deurali hilltop covered with dense vegetation and tall trees of rhododendron, oaks, and pines.
Climb towards Deurali for an hour to reach on top at 2,150 m high a place with few simple tea-house and lodge offers superb views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Himalaya peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak, includes views of Ghandruk village as well.
After an exciting scenery to enjoy an easy downhill walk through the cool shade of the forest to reach at Potana, a nice little village with many good lodge after a short rest continue to walk with less than hour climb to reach our overnight stop in a beautiful hilltop at Australian Camp and Thulo Kharka.
A place with a wide field surrounded by dense forest with a few nice hotels and lodge for travelers, a beautiful scenic spot for a wonderful panorama of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal with Machhapuchare Himal and tip of Dhaulagiri peaks
The last and final day of trekking, morning enjoy sunrise views with Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya range, after breakfast walk downhill to Dhampus another large and lovely Gurung village where you can catch super views of Mid-West Himalayan peaks, and then board in a vehicle to reach Pokhara, drive takes you within low warm farm areas.
A short journey of an hour enters Pokhara valley and the city area then head towards Phewa Lakeside, where most good hotels are located. Check into respective hotels with time for a short afternoon walk.
After overnight at beautiful Pokhara by its serene lake along with fantastic views of Annapurna Himalaya, enjoy early breakfast and depart from the hotel for the exciting overland journey on an interesting highway to reach back at Kathmandu.
On checking into your hotel rooms, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.
Evening enjoy last day farewell group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with Nepalese folk dance programs to entertain you while with your last dinner in Nepal.
(By air from Pokhara to Kathmandu 30 minutes of short scenic flight)
Finally, final day nears for departure from amazing Nepal, a country of Himalayan wonders with colorful culture, our staff, and guide transfer you to the airport for final departures home-ward. After a most memorable adventure and great experience on scenic short adventure Around Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking
Please Note:
Besides, Around Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking, for other exciting and enjoyable trek around the Annapurna Himalaya range, contact us for short Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama treks, Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary, Annapurna Circuit, and Mardi Himal with more on request.
