Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trekking Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu-Pokhara by Luxury Tourist Bus 200 km./124 miles/8 hrs.
After having an early breakfast, we start our journey by tourist bus to Pokhara with beautiful views of green hills and villages. Along the way, the bus stops for Lunch and rest time and continues driving to Pokhara. Pokhara has many beautiful lakes, of which Fewa Lake is the most visited. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Res of the time explore Pokhara city and Overnight in hotel Pokhara. B/B plan
Distance cover- 200 km./124 miles
Bus journey- 8 hrs.
Accommodation- Hotel
Meals- BLD
Day 02: Pokhara to Napayul 40 km./24 miles/1:30 min. drive. And Trek to Ulleri 2,070 m./6,789 ft./5 hrs.
After having breakfast at the Hotel, the trek begins after the short drive to Tikhedhunga. The trail goes through the deciduous forest, and traditional village viewing waterfalls, mountains, and rice fields. Overnight at guest house. Today, the walking is quite easy but the last part of the hiking is stone paved steeps, known as an Ulleri stairs. Ulleri is a renewed and vibrant Magar village, from where you can see the stunning Fishtail and Annapurna south. You can enjoy with hot shower and delicious good at the guest house.
Distance cover-40 km./24 miles
Altitude gain-1260 m.
Trekking time- 5 hrs.
Accommodation- Guest House/Tea House(attached bath)
Meals- BLD
Day 03: Ulleri to Banthanti - Ghorepani 2,780 m./9,118 ft./10 km./5 hrs.
You are going through the Rhododendron forest to Ghorepani. The path goes gradually up through the rhododendron and pine forest. Orchid flowers and moss are making the forest more colorful. Overnight at Guest house.
Distance cover- 10 km./6.2 miles
Altitude gain- 710 m.
Trekking time- 5 hrs.
Accommodation- Guest House/Tea House(attached bath)
Meals- BLD
Day 04: Ghorepani trek to Tadapani 2,600 m./8,528 ft./11 km./4 hrs. Poon Hill in the morning 3,210 m./10,528 ft.2.5 km/2 hrs.
Early morning wake up and hike up to Poon Hill, offering breathtaking panoramic mountain views and best Sunrise view over the Mountain, It is just an hour's walk to poon Hill but worth it. The great views of the Dhaulagiri range, Annapurna range, and Lamjung Himal range will be in front of you. After returning from Poon Hill, we trek to Tadapani via another village of Banthanti, where we take lunch and a Short walk to Tadapani. Overnight at Guest house.
Total distance cover- 11 km./6.8 miles
Altitude gain- 430 m.
Trekking time- 6 hrs.
Accommodation- Guest House/Tea House(non-attached)
Means- BLD
Day 05: Tadapani trek to Ghandruk 2,100 m./6,888 ft./6 km./3 hrs.
Tadapani lies in the middle of the Rhododendron forest at an altitude of 2,600 m. This place offers beautiful views of Annapurna South and Fishtail in the best angle. In the morning you will trek down to Ghandruk Village where you can experience the traditional Gurung culture and customs. Visit ACAP headquarters, Gurung Museum, and a community school. This is the biggest Gurung settlement of the region. One of the best place to spend the overnight.
Distance cover- 6 km./3.7 miles
Altitude descent- 500 m.
Trekking time- 3 hrs.
Accommodation- Hotel/Guest House(attached bath)
Meals- BLD
Day 06: Ghandruk to Nayapul via Syauli Bazar/Birethanti and drive to Pokhara. 45 km./27 miles/13 km./3 hrs.
Today, the trekking trail is ascending all the way to Shyauli Bazzar, after wards the walking beside the Modi river on the rice fields relatedly easy and magnificent views of the surroundings. Amazing landscape and mountain views will keep your eyes busy. We will have lunch at Birethanti, We will have another beautiful drive to Pokhara by private vehicle. It will take around two hours, nice and pleasant drive through the beautiful views of the Mountains and small settlement like Kande/Naudanda. Check in at the Hotel and have a wonderful evening in the lakeside with your trek team, as this is your last day of your trek.
Distance cover- 13 km./8 miles
Altitude descent- 1290 m.
Trekking time- 3 hrs.
Bus journey- 2 hrs.
Accommodation- Hotel(attached bath)**
Meals- BLD