Ghorepani Poon Hill Green Trek

Trip Details

Trip CostUS$ 750 (P/P)
Trip Difficulty Easy
Accomodation Hotel + Teahouses + Lodges
Transportation Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus
Trip Style Trekking
Destination Nepal

Meals: Breakfast
Max. Altitude:: 3210m/10532ft
On Trek:: 6 Days
Trek Starts from:: Nayapul
Trek ends at:: Nayapul
Best Seasons:: Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May)

About Trip

Ghorepani Poon hill Trek, also known as the Annapurna Sunrise Trek, is one of the most sought after trekking in Nepal due to its relatively easy walk and simply breathtaking mountain views. At an altitude of 3210 meters, the Poon Hill sunrise view of the snowy rugged Annapurna Himalayan range is worth every gruelling step you take to get there. The close-up views of the Himalayas, almost in your face, will be a breathtaking sight you will never forget. As the first sunrays of the day hits the summit of the 800ers mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna as well as other less than 8000 meters tall mountains including Annapurna South, Machhapuchhare(Fishtail), Lamjung Himal, Nilgiri, Himchuli and others you will be stunned by the sheer beauty of the mountains.

Beyond mountains, you will also enjoy hiking in the beautiful rhododendron forest and terraced fields encountering the daily life of the ethnic people and will be amazed by the genuine hospitality bestowed upon you by the people. (The blooming season of rhododendron is spring. The whole forest and the trail you walk will be filled with the beautiful red, pink, maroon and different coloured flowers. )

Your trek will typically begin after visiting the historical and cultural landmarks in Kathmandu. The next day you will drive to Pokhara and overnight will be at the hotel in the beautiful lake city. Next following day you will drive to Nayapul. From Nayapul your will start trekking to one of the biggest and beautiful Gurung village, Ghandruk. All around the trail, you will meet the friendly people of the foothills, tilling the fields with their oxen-drawn ploughs and sharing your path with their cattle and flocks of multicoloured goats.

You will follow one of the well-trodden routes through lush green rhododendron forest and diverse ethnic settlements of Ghorepani- Poon hill Tadapani – Ghandruk hiking route exploring the diverse ethnic groups on the backdrop of the magnificent Himalayas.This trek is relatively easier as well as the most rewarding trek than other treks done is Nepal.

Trip Highlights

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Historical and Cultural landmarks of Kathmandu as well as preparation for the trek.
Day 03: Drive to beautiful lake city, Pokhara. (6-7 hrs).
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul. (1.5 hrs). Walk towards Ulleri(2070m). (4-5 hours)
Day 05: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani(2775m). 4-5 hours.
Day 06: Early morning walk to Poonhill (3210m) for Sunrise view and trek to Tadapani (2700m). 6-7 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m). 3-4 hours
Day 08: Trek to Birethanti (4-5 hrs). Drive to Pokhara. (1 hr)
Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu (7-8 hrs).
Day 10: Fly back Home.

Cost Includes:

Welcome drink in Kathmandu
All meals while trekking
All activities and entrance fees as per Itinerary
Fully escorted tour
Guide and porters
Transportation
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permits
Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) permit.
All necessary transportations
Foods in trekking Area

Cost Excludes:

Beverages (Coca, mineral water and beer)
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu/Pokhara
Tips for driver and guide (mandatory).
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, what are not mentioned in above services
International roundtrip airfare

Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.Your adventure begins even before you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport. The first views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you will make you almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that will stay with you for a very long time.

As soon as you arrive in Kathmandu, our representative will welcome you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. In the evening, you will meet the team and discuss your further programs over the welcome dinner.
Day 02Sightseeing of Historical and Cultural landmarks of Kathmandu as well as preparation for the trek.In the morning you will meet your tour guide to visit historic, religious and architectural places of Kathmandu valley. You will visit Swoyambhunath (Buddhist Shrine, also called monkey temple), Boudhanath (Largest Stupa in the world), Pashupatinath (Hindu’s greatest pilgrimage site) and Patan Durbar Square (Historic place for ancient art and architecture).

Today you will also make the necessary preparation for the trek.
Day 03Drive to beautiful lake city, Pokhara. (6-7 hrs).Leaving Kathmandu behind, your 6-7 hours journey will take you to the beautiful lake city, Pokhara. You can explore the less crowded and clean alleys, the beautiful few lake nearby or the touristic Lake Side with lots of rooftop restaurants on your leisure time. If you arrive early, there may be enough time as well to hire a small boat for a quick paddle on the lake for sunset.
Day 04Drive to Nayapul. (1.5 hrs). Walk towards Ulleri(2070m). (4-5 hours)After breakfast, you will leave the beautiful lake city behind and start your journey towards the foothill of the Annapurna range.

From Nayapul your trek will commence. After crossing the checkpoint at Birethati, you will trek northwards alongside the waters of Bhurungi Khola. The trail ascends gradually up the valley through a series of Hamlets. There are plenty of stops on the way, if you feel like grabbing some snacks. Your next stop will be Hile(1520m), where you will have lunch and get prepared for the walk on the stones steps that will follow.

Your upward climb towards the infamous stone steps (Stephen Bezruchka's book, “Trekking in Nepal – A traveler’s Guide” says that it is 3,767 steps) toward Ulleri begins after crossing a Suspension bridge at Tikhe Dhunga. The trail from here will twist its way back and forth up the hill, but the steps will make you feel like a straightforward ascent. After around 2 hours of walk, you will reach Ulleri. You will spend your night here.
Day 05Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani(2775m). 4-5 hours.Your uphill trek will continue for today as well. From Ulleri, you will observe the landscape will begin to change and you will enter the forest of oak, rhododendron and other deciduous trees. If you trek during spring [from March], you will see the surroundings jungles and the trail will all be painted with Red and pink hues of blooming Rhododendron.

Ghorepani is situated atop a hill and offers incredible mountain views of Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. You will have enough time to relax or take a stroll during the afternoon to explore the surroundings and soak yourself in the beauty of the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.
Day 06Early morning walk to Poonhill (3210m) for Sunrise view and trek to Tadapani (2700m). 6-7 hours.You will wake up early today to catch the spectacular sunrise over the magnificent Himalayas. You will climb for around 45 minutes to 1 hour along the steep trail to reach the viewpoint, Poonhill. You can have 360 degree views all around and a 180 degree view of the mountain from here.

As the first sunrays of the day hit the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and turn them into pink and orange, you can do nothing but admire the sheer beauty of it.

You will descend down to Ghorepaani for breakfast before resuming your trek once again. You will climb a ridge before descending down through rhododendron forests and pass through small plunge pools and waterfalls. Your last climb of the day will take you to Tadapani where you will spend the night.
Day 07Trek to Ghandruk (1940m). 3-4 hoursFrom Tadapani, you will descent through dense forest of rhododendron. In the spring, when the rhododendrons are in full bloom, the view is amazingly beautiful. After your beautiful forest trek you will reach an amazingly stunning Gurung village of Ghandruk.

Ghandruk is a huge Gurung village set at just over 2,000 metres (6,600 feet.) It is in fact the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and is a confusing cluster of closely-spaced, slate-roofed houses. There are neatly terraced fields situated both above and below the town. It is wonderfully easy to get lost in the network of narrow alleyways while trying to trek through the village.
Day 08Trek to Birethanti (4-5 hrs). Drive to Pokhara. (1 hr)Your final morning's trekking in the Annapurna range leads you down from Ghandruk back to Birethanti. Along the way, you will pass through the settlement at Kimche before descending to the banks of the Modi Khola. An hour or so of further trekking close to the river brings you to the suspension bridge that leads you back to Birethanti. You will complete your final ACAP formalities in Birethanti and then rendezvous with your transport for the drive back to Pokhara. You should arrive in Pokhara by lunchtime. The rest of the day is then yours to relax by the lakeside to or explore Pokhara Town.
Day 09Drive to Kathmandu (7-8 hrs).After the successful trek to Poonhill, its time to go back to Kathmandu leaving the beautiful trail behind. You will be free in the evening to go for souvenir buying or stroll in the alley of Thamel. You will have plenty of options in Thamel to make you evening beautiful. You can buy souvenir today as well if you haven’t bought earlier. Tonight will be your last night in Kathmandu valley so we will have a dinner together once again
Day 10Fly back Home.We will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back to Home hoping to see you soon in Nepal.

The conditions stated in the itinerary are applicable for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staff depends on your need and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement and financial condition.

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Trip Note

During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese vegan food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the tea house or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.