Overview
| Trip Code: MFN103 | Max Elevation: 3,210 M |
| Best Time: March-May, Sept-Nov | Trip Grade: Moderate |
Mount Face Nepal leads you to the most beautiful area in and around North Mid-West Nepal known as Ghorepani Poon hill trekking.
This trek around the Annapurna area offers great views of Mt. Annapurna itself, Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Manaslu as well, where you will be fascinated with its rich culture, traditions, and custom of the mid-hill people, the Gurung and Pun tribes.
Poon Hill Trekking starts from one of the most happening and popular tourist spots in the whole Himalaya. Pokhara is located in the laps of Annapurna Himalaya with its pristine Lake Phewa.
The trek begins within the warm area and then entering the mid-hills, alpine country through the tranquil forest of rhododendron, oaks, trees and magnolia trees surrounded by high snow-capped mountains.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a 4-5 days hike in the Annapurna mountain range in Nepal. It takes a moderate level of fitness to complete the trek. Thus it is also a perfect destination for you to enjoy a fun and adventurous time along with your family members in the midst of the hills surrounded by mountains from all sides.
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You get to witness panoramic views of the magnificent mountains in this trek. They are Annapurna-I 8,091 meters (worlds 10th highest), 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 meters and its massive mountain also World’s 8th Mt. Manaslu 8,163 meters. The other mountain ranges are Barah Shikar, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli and majestic Machhapuchhre-The Fish Tail Peak.
Ghorepani Trekking offers travelers the charming mountain views and galactic landscapes with traditional villages and enchanting forest and then completing this wonderful adventure in Pokhara boating in Lake Phewa and many other lakes and various scenic views.
Do check our other packages like Annapurna Trek, Annapurna Circuit And Thorang La Pass Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Nar Phu Valley Trek, Annapurna Panorama Trek, Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek, and Mohare Danda Trek in Annapurna Region.
The vantage Poon Hill viewpoint offers you a surreal view of the landscape of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks from[3190m] above Ghorepani. They are the most incredible mountain escapes on earth. The Hill point mesmerizes with a heavenly view of sunrise from between the mount massifs and golden coloration perspectives of Annapurna ranges.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek can be one of the adventurous treks you experience. It is a short duration trek but offers you a complete package of opportunities to explore the distinct tradition and heritages, excellent Nepalese lifestyle, views of Himalaya, rewarding nature.
Your stays in the mountain lodges referred to as the tea houses for our feedings and accommodation during our journey will add more feeling of being immersed in the local culture. You may feel startling natural grandeur, resulting in this journey to be a lifetime memory.
| Departure | Thamel, Kathmandu |
| Departure Time | Depends on Schedule |
| Return Time | Depends on Schedule |
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Notes: Costs are prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking days get modified.
HERE ARE THE FEW EXTRA ACTIVITIES COST WHICH YOU MAY INTEREST DURING THIS TRIP:
- Everest Flight (Himalayan Flight) USD 195 for foreign Passport Holders
- Paragliding at Pokhara USD 95 per person
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Flight 260 USD per person
Note: Manaslu Larke Pass Trek, Everest Panorama Trek and Mardi Himal Trek are special packages by Mount Face Nepal which are the top rated adventurous destination in Manaslu and Annapurna Region. Do check this out.
Itinerary
Welcome to Nepal!
Elevation: 1,300m
Activities: This is your first day in Nepal. After your arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport, one of our agency’s representative will meet you at the airport. Then a private vehicle will transfer you to your Hotel in Thamel. At the evening, you can take a tour to Thamel and the Local shops or explore about the history of Nepal. Dinner at your own expense and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya or similar category
Elevation: 820 m/ 2,690 ft
Activities: We will have our early breakfast and leave for our journey to Pokhara via private vehicle. The vehicle will receive you at the Hotel. We will have lunch on our way. Enjoy the scenic view of hills and rivers throughout the drive. After we reach our hotel in Pokhara, you will be transferred to your rooms. Freshen up and have dinner. Then prepare for your trekking that is starting from tomorrow. Overnight at the hotel.
Food: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lake View Resort or similar categories
Elevation: 2100m
Walking time: 3 hrs
Activities: Breakfast at the Hotel and then we’ll leave for Nayapul, from where our trekking will start, in a private vehicle. It is an easy trek with gentle and plains at the start. After we reach Birethanti, the trial starts to get uphill. Lunch we will have on the way. You will see the swift-flowing Modi river, local shops and lodges, stone staircases and thick forests and hills on the way. After you reach Hiley, you will climb staircases straight up until you reach to Ulleri. Walking slowly in your normal pace is advice. We will walk through thick rhododendron forests. Overnight at Ulleri.
Food: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Basic tea House
Elevation: 2874m
Walking Time: 4 hrs
Activities: You will be able to see a spectacular view of the hills and Mt.Machhapuchhre from outside your window early in the morning if the weather favors. It feels refreshing to wake up at a hillside far away from the city’s dust and the crowd. Have your breakfast at the lodge and we’ll continue our trekking to Ghorepani. You will pass through Hiuchuli, Annapurna South and Fishtail mountains, forests, stone staircases, small waterfalls and bridges on the way. You can also see khachar ( a hybrid animal of Horse and Donkey) on your way that people use to carry goods and other stuff from the city to upper villages. Make sure to carry a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. Lunch will be taken on the way. Once you reach Ghorepani, you can also roam around and take pictures with amazing view at the background. You can also take rest if you’ve become tired from the trekking.
Food: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Basic tea House
Elevation: 3210m
Walking Time: 6 hrs
Activities: Wake up early in the morning at about 4 a.m and set off for Poonhill, a viewpoint, to view the sunrise from between the Annapurna massif. The way follows stone staircases uphill. Walk-in your normal pace and carry a water bottle to hydrate yourself. Take pictures and time-lapse videos to capture the spectacular sunrise once you reach the top. After watching the sunrise, we will return back to our lodge, have our breakfast and leave for Pokhara. It is a downhill hike up to Ulleri. We will have lunch on our way. From Ulleri, we will take a private vehicle to drive to Pokhara. Explore the city, Phewa lake and city streets in the evening. You can also do some shopping for pure Pieces of Cashmere and Pashminas at very reasonable prices. Dinner and overnight stay at Pokhara.
Food: Breakfast, and Lunch
Accommodation: Lake View Resort or similar categories
Elevation: 1,300 m/4,665 ft
Activities: Early breakfast and then we’ll leave for Kathmandu. It is a 6-7 hours drive. The route back to Kathmandu is the same river trial. We will return to the same private vehicle. After you reach Kathmandu, you can freshen up and we will welcome you with our traditional Nepali dinner. The dinner will be followed by a cultural performance. Last night at Kathmandu.
Food: Breakfast, and Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya or similar categories
Activities: After you’re done with your breakfast at the hotel, our tour operator will drop you off at the airport in a private vehicle from where you’ll take a flight back to your home. We will bid you farewell with a small traditional ceremony.
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