Are you looking for cultural experiences, beautiful memories and soulful moments? Are you looking for a picturesque vacation but haven’t had enough time for adventure? Do you want to spend your earned time in the lap of nature and also want to keep it frugal? If yes, then Ghorepani Poonhill trek is just the right option for your travel diary.
It’s a 6 days trek starting from Kathmandu amid traditional Gurung hamlets filled with rich cultures of this ethnic group blended with heartwarming hospitality. The highest altitude you’ll reach is Poonhill at 3210m where you’ll find yourself in front of 3 of 8 mountains above 8000m located in Nepal, along with undisturbed panoramic view of Annapurna mountain range. You can clearly see Churen, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, Dhampus peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annaprna III, Machapuchchhre, Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal, Manasalu, Boudha Himal(in serial) which is just a sneak peek of trekking experiences you can enjoy in Nepal.
This trek is also famous as Mini balcony Annapurna trek as it is panoramic synopsis of Annappurna circuit trek. You will feel as if you’re in balcony watching the most beautiful sunrise amongst the mountains as fresh air smoothly touches our face with blessings from the nature.
The Gurung hamlets scattered over the trails will adopt to your cultural experiences and make every steps worth it by their hospitable culture, traditional dances, music and costumes mixed with wonderful aroma of love. Gandruk is the example village for cultural tourism, not only for this trip but all over Nepal. Not to mention the aesthetic terrace farming.
The altitude, trek type, both natural and cultural heritaf=ges are perfect tapestry to attract you for more and more adventures. Ghorepani Poonhill trek is just the right choice to begin your mountainous adventures.
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) by bus; 6 hours
Your trek will begin from Kathmandu early in the morning on a tourist bus. After around 6 hours drive through beautiful tropical valley and midhill, you will reach the city of lakes; Pokhara in the afternoon. You will stay at hotel at lakeside where you can do sight seeing around the city, enjoy boating in Phewa lake and be mesmerized by the evening aarati.
Day 2: Pokhara to Nayapul (1.5- 2 hours) by bus. Then, hike to Birethati to Tikhedhunga to Ulleri (1950m) for 4-5 hours
Next morning you will drive to Nayalpul from Pokhara which is around one and half hour drive. The city is equally beautiful in the morning. Your real trek will begin from Nayapul as you ascend to Birethati. Ascending through the hills, you will surpass Matathati and have lunch in Ramghal. After that, you will then, head towards Hile, then to Tikhedhunga and after some time reach Ulleri. The trek from Nayapul will last 4 to 5 hours to Ulleri where you will stay the night.
Day 3: Ulleri to Banthati – Nangethati to Ghorepani (2850m ; 5 hours)
Next morning from Ulleri after having breakfast you will head to Banthati and trek upto Ghorepani which will be the final stop for the day after 5 hours of trek.
Day 4: Early morning to Poonhill (3210m; 1 hour) then breakfast at Ghorepani. Trek to Deurali to Ghandruk (7 hours)
To watch the magical sunrise from balcony of Annapurna, you will go to Poonhill early in the morning. After watching the sunrise and enjoying the nature you will come back to Ghorepani, have your breakfast and get ready for much bigger experiences. From Ghorepani, you will have 5 hours trek to Ghandruk. Between these places, you will reach Deurali, which is full of Rhododendron forests in full blossom, Tadapani and finally at Ghandruk where you will rest the night with cultural experiences.
Day 5: Ghandruk to Nayapul (4.5- 5 hours) then to Pokhara by bus (1.5-2 hours)
After breakfast at a Gurung lodge, you will head out for Nayapul from Ghandruk which takes around 5 hours of descending trek. You will be able to enjoy the rural cultural lifestyle at Syaulibazar before actually reaching Nayapul. From Nayapul, 2 hours of drive will take you to Pokhara. You will have a night at Pokhara.
Day 6: Pokhara to Kathmandu.
It will be your final day of the trek. You will travel back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by bus.
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TRIP INFO
TREK OVERVIEW
Duration: 6 days
Max. Altitude: 3210m
Best season: March-April/ October-November
Trek level: Easy
Accommodation: Lodges/Hotels/Guest Houses
Transportation: Tourist bus/Van/Jeep
Trip start/end: Kathmandu
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Rhododendron blossom (March-April) is one of the most beautiful scene nature offers you.
Pokhara; the city itself is very fascinating as you’ll be able to experience blend of aesthetic city life with nature
Boating in Phewa lake if you want to feel the nature even deeper
Panoramic views of hills and mountains is the probably the top highlight if you choose Nepal for a vacation.
Sunrise at Poonhill amid scenic panorama.
Gurung cultural lifestyle, costumes, heritages and hospitality.
Organic local food grown in kitchen garden of rural houses.
Ghandruk; the example tourism spot for Nepal when it comes to cultural and natural experiences.
Easy availability of accommodations as it’s a famous tourism destination.
Doable, easy and best even during off seasons.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Transportation (Kathmandu to Pokhara to Nayapul and back).
3 meals a day and accommodation at lodges/hotels/guest houses throughout the trip.
Trekking guide (English speaking)
First-aid kits and guidance to emergency services if required.
Official expenses and 13% VAT levied
Trek permits.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED
International flight cost and visa fees.
Extended accommodations besides the trek (however we can arrange hotels for you if you ask).
Gears for trekking and personal need supplies
Beverages and drinks (soft, hard, cold)
Tips for guide and porter.
Emergency rescue costs such as helicopter charter cost, insurance for personal belonging or trekkers themselves.
Shopping costs, entry fees at temples, museums, monasteries, etc.
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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
RECOMMENDED GEARS
Here are some necessary trekking apparatus that can be required for accomplishing your trek effortlessly. They are shortlisted below.
