Ghandruk / Ghorepani / Poonhill Trek
ter driving 30 minutes from Pokhara, you will reach to the trek starting point is Birethanti. As you proceed slowly along the trek upward, the varied characteristics of the nature and those of the cultures and customs of different ethnic groups are noticed. On the day you arrive at an altitude of 2800m. You will have a pleasant feeling for being quite near to nature. The day after as you get to a place called Poonhill after walking up a distance of around an hour, you can not only enjoy a superb panorama of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri but also very splendid and magnificent view of sunrise. Poonhill is one of the most interesting features of this trekking tour.
The downward return trek becoming different from that of upwards, foes through one of the big forests of rhododendron of the world. If it is the month of may the complete forest becomes a mixture of white and red blossoms of rhododendron.
 
Fact Box
Duration of the trek: 8 Days Total days 11 Days
Maximum elevation 5416 meter Trek grade Strenuous
Destination Ghorepani / Poonhill Accommodations Lodge / Camping
Geography Countryside / Small town, Forest and cold place
Transportation Car / Van / plane
Best Season February, March, April, May, October, November
Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours
 
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01: Arrive to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel
Day-02:
Kathmandu sightseeing 9 am
Day-03: By bus to Pokhara. Bus drive will take approximately 8hours. Over night in hotel
Day-04: Pokhara to Tirkhedhunga(1577m)
Day-05: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani(2800m)
Day-06: Ghorepani/ Poon hill to Tadapani
Day-07: Tadapani to Ghandruk village
Day-08: Ghandruk/ Nyapul to Pokhara
Day-09: Day off sightseeing in Pokhara valley
Day- 10
Sightseeing in Bhaktapur City
Day- 11
Depart Kathmandu
 
If you have a group of 5 person, we offer you a very special cost on request and we design itinerary according to your time and interest.
 
The above price include:
  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off by private vehicle
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu. ( 4 Star)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
  • Tented accommodation during the trek.
  • Trek Permit & National Park Fee
  • Trek leader for entire tour (All camping equipment )
  • One English speaking goverment registered guide (Cook, Sherpa and helper)
  • All expenses for staffs.
  • All the transportation by tourist / local bus
  • Annapurna conservation permit, and all necessary permits.
  • 1 night accommodation in Pokhara (Tourist Standard, hotel / Guest house)
 
The above price doesn't include:
  • Meals while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
  • Travel insurance
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
    Tips for trekking staffs, driver etc..
 
  • Excellent landscape, Typical Magar & Gurung village at Ulleri and Ghandruk.
  • Excellent sunrise and mountains views from Poon Hil
  • Rhododendron Flower (March / April) & many water fall.
 
Departure date:
Any day during season
 
Predeparture Planning
Staying Healthy
Water Purification
Medical Problems & Treatment
Prevention of AMS
Rescue
Treating Neplis
 
Tourist Inforamtion
 
 
 
 
   
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