On arrival at Kathmandu, Nepal International Airport our guide and staff will receives you with traditional welcome. After knowing the staff of Himalayan Forever Treks, a short drive to your hotels. Located in the heart of a city within an exciting Thamel area, an interesting place where most good hotels and restaurants situated. Reaching at the hotel, check your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed join in for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offers useful and important information of the trek, hotels and local lodge.
Morning after breakfast, our city and cultural guide receives you at the hotel for exciting tour. The drive leads in the heart of Kathmandu city, where interesting historical Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard located. The right spot to observe Nepalese cultures. Tour of ancient monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, next tour takes you to old Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years history. A Buddhist monument situated on a hillock west of Kathmandu city outskirt, the famous landmark of the country. From here back to hotel, afternoon at leisure and preparation for the trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
An exciting morning and interesting day, transfer to a private coach or in a regular Tourist Bus for Pokhara.
Traveling overland is interesting to observe the country’s rural farm life, as the drive leads beyond Kathmandu valley. Facing views of snow peaks along the drive, as the drive reach low warm farm villages and towns. The main highway follows Trisuli River for few hours, then heads west with great views of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas. Then finally ending the journey at beautiful city of Pokhara where all good hotels located by the serene Phewa lake side.
(Options by air to Pokhara from Kathmandu a short half hour flight)
After a pleasant and scenic time in beautiful Pokhara, by the serene Phewa lake side. The trek to Ghorepani-Poon Hill begins with an exciting drive heading west from Pokhara city and the valley. Reaching around the farm village of Hille, from here walk starts heading up to Thirkhedhunga village close to beautiful waterfalls.
From Thirkhedhunga, a slow steep climb on stone steps takes you on top at Ulleri village for overnight stop. In the comfort of a nice mountain lodge facing views of Annapurna peaks and of the scenic surrounding landscapes.
Morning having breakfast at the lodge in Ulleri, populated by the Poon Magar, a hill tribe of Western Nepal Himalayas. Start the morning for a short day of few hours to Ghorepani, from Ulleri walk leads on gradual ups. As the trail follows past Bhanthati village and entering lovely forest of rhododendron and pine trees.
Slowly the morning walk reaches Ghorepani, a nice village situated amidst beautiful rhododendron dense tree lines. Enjoy the afternoon marveling the glorious views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks.
An early morning start before breakfast, an hour hike up to Poon Hill for spectacular views of sun-rise. From Poon Hill enjoy the panorama of Himalayan range of peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu Himal. Includes views of majestic Machhapuchare Himal, the famous Fish-Tail peak, after a stunning panorama of Himalayan mountain range. Down to Ghorepani for breakfast, after a refreshing hike on top Poon Hill, the highest point of the trek.
From Ghorepani, climb towards top of Deurali ridge, walking into dense forest and then down to another Bhanthati for lunch. Afternoon walk descend to a stream and then an hour climb to Tadapani for overnight halt.
At Tadapani having good breakfast along with the views of Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks. A lovely and pleasant short walk amidst beautiful forest and then descent towards an open farm land. As the day walk ends on reaching Ghandruk a large Gurung village, the main hill tribe of Annapurna Himalaya region.
At Ghandruk transfer to a nice lodge for lunch and overnight stop; afternoon time to explore the village and its small Gurung museum.
From Ghandruk, after spending the last overnight around the high hills of Annapurna Himalayas. Morning a short walk down to Kimche village, then taking an exciting drive back to scenic and beautiful Pokhara. After a wonderful time and experience on Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek.
Depart from the hotel in Pokhara, for interesting overland journey back to Kathmandu on the same scenic highway. On reaching the hotel in Kathmandu by late afternoon, rest of day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
(Option for short flight of half hour to Kathmandu from Pokhara)
Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, get ready for final departure as per your international flight time. Himalayan Forever Trek guide and staff transfer you to the airport. Bidding farewell to the guide and staff as you depart for homeward bound flight, after a wonderful adventure and great experience on Annapurna Base Camp Trekking.
Feb 2023 • Friends We (2 friends and I) booked a package to Chitwan and the Poon Hill trek. Prakash was very helpful and the whole trip was very well organized. Our guide for the Poon Hill trek was Gakul, he learned us al lot about the culture and the nature. It was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to everyone!
Prakash was very kind and helped us with 2 packages and the transportation (bustickets to Chitwan and Pokhara). One to Chitwan National Park were we stayed at Sapana village lodge (highly recommended) and one with the Poon Hill trek. The Poon Hill trek was amazing! Gakul, our guide, was very experienced and knew a lot about the culture and the nature. He gave us the feeling that we had all the time and there was no rush to do the trek. If I ever go back to Nepal, I would definitely chose Himalayan Forever Treks again!
I recently completed the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Himalayan Forever Treks, and it was an incredible experience. The breathtaking mountain views, charming villages, and well-organized itinerary made the 5-day journey unforgettable. The knowledgeable guide and attentive team ensured our safety and comfort throughout. A truly remarkable adventure that I would highly recommend to all nature enthusiasts!
Approx. 220 k.m. or 137 miles, driving distance from Kathmandu, by air is just 30 minutes flight to reach beautiful city in Pokhara.
The trek overall is not too tough or difficult, the trail is well defined having several nice lodges and settlements. The only hardest section is steep climb to Ulleri village on first day, just for few hour. But taking slowly and having rest will overcome the tough climb, as well stopping to enjoy the surround dramatic views.
Poon Hill is the main highlight of the trip, located on a high hill at 3,210 m or10,531 feet. It is a moderate climb of an hour or little more, but worth the uphill walk for gorgeous views of sunrise and Himalayan range of peaks.Certainly worth the hard effort, rewards you with refreshing cool mountain air with grand vista of snow peaks.
Everest villages and settlements have hydroelectricity or solar power, where trekkers can charge electronic items. A fee is charged for all gadgets as per hour basis, the price differs from one place to another.
Annapurna region is a famous and popular trekking destination, where every villages, offers best lodge accommodation. Provides comprehensive food menu to choose from, with options for overnight accommodations from budget, moderate to standard rooms. Trekkers can enjoy having rooms with attached bath / toilets, or using common bathe and toilets.
Foods are served in a large warm dining room, the foods served as per the menu from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan and Nepali. Some lodge restaurants also serves fresh homemade bakeries products.
The most famous and popular is Nepali Dal / Bhat (boiled or steam rice, served with various lentil soups, vegetable or meat mild curry, includes pickles of choice).
