Trip Grade
Moderate
Duration
8 Days
Country
Nepal
Group Size
2-12 pax
Max Altitude
3210m
ACCOMMODATION
Private Vehicles or by Air
Trip Type
Trekking
Poonhill Annapurna Sunrise Trekking is one of the most popular short and easy trek at Annapurna region of Nepal. It gives you an opportunity to spectacle the best panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre and Annapurna Himalayan range from Poon Hill view point. And this trek can be completed just within 10 days, so it can be a great option for all those travel lovers who are short in time in Nepal. Or for those adventure enthusiast who prefer comparatively easy trekking than Annapurna base Camp or Circuit without any risks of altitude sickness.
Ghorepani Poonhill trekking starts as you arrive at Kathmandu and complete full day sightseeing around World heritage sightseeing. Then we take a scenic drive to Pokhara and initiate our trekking activity from Nayapul nearby Pokhara. Leaving Tikhedhunga and Ghorepani back, we wake up very early in the morning before sunrise to capture excellent views of snow capped peaks. We descend to Tadapani and trek downward to beautiful Gurung and Magar village of Ghandruk for overnight stay. In this way we get back to Pokhara via Nayapul and finally back to Kathmandu concluding our short and easy Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking in Nepal. While you are at Pokhara, there is also an option to experience various adventurous activities like Bungee jumping, zip flying, paragliding etc. or you visit tourist attractions like Mountain museum, Davis falls, boating at Phewa Lake Etc.
Join Ghorepani PoonHill Trekking with Adventure Sherpa Tracks during any time of the year and capture enthralling beauty of nature with chance to explore rich Gurung, Magar cultures at villages of Annapurna region. Contact us now for booking and further information.
Trip Highlight
DAY
1
After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu and completing your custom formalities pick up your luggage and look for representative of Adventure Sherpa Tracks who who will be with display board at the arrival gate. You will be greeted by our representative and he/she will pick you and transfer to your hotel. Then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. In evening or noon , you are introduced to your fellow participants ,guides and discuss about our trip at Hotel where you stay.
DAY
2
After breakfast Adventure Sherpa Tracks’s tour guide will you pick from the hotel for full day sightseeing around Kathmandu . you will tour among these world hesitate sites Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa , The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Depending on your preference it might be a other sites like Bhaktapur too .Back to hotel and preparation for the trek . Note :Depending on your time availability and schedule of your trek this activities can be done after the trek too.
DAY
3
Today you will take an early morning flight to Pokhara and enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas from the right side of our plane. After 25 minutes of flight you will arrive at the beautiful lake city, you will be surrounded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna and others. After taking a rest, Hile After lunch, we will trek to Ulleri via Tikhedhunga. From Tikhedunga you will trek all the way up with thousands of steps and boulders that continually go upward which will really prove a test of our stamina. Overnight in Ulleri.
DAY
4
After breakfast, we ascend to the Ghorepani village. The name Ghorepani in Nepali means ‘horse-water’ due to it being an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker’s stop. Ghorepani is a big town with small shops and stalls for selling local products and crafts. The town has two parts upper and lower .You will stay at upper part that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. . Overnight in Ghorepani.
DAY
5
Today will be a special day because we conquer Poon Hill an icon of Annapurna region. To catch the magnificent splendor of sunrise over the Annapurna & Daulagiri Himalayas, we make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill. Poon Hill is a great viewpoint from where we will be able to enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the Mustang part and Pokhara valleys including the closest views of more than 20 highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The snowy peaks of the high mountains loom above and around us glowing in the morning light. After taking photos and having some coffee or tea or hot chocolate, we return back to Gorepani. After the breakfast, you will head east and climb a nearby ridge with lots of Steps. We descend through rhododendron forest, pass by spectacular waterfalls along the way and reach Tadapani for overnight.
DAY
6
From Tadapani, we make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest. This part of the trek will be through a thick forest of old rhododendron trees. When the rhododendron trees are in bloom, these forests actually turn into gardens of dazzlingly beautiful flowers, mostly red, when seen from the air or from far. By afternoon, depending upon the season of travel, we will be pleasantly surprised by the sight of some cherry blossoms in bloom on the slopes on the other side of the ravine. After trekking some more minutes, we enter the village of Ghandruk, a slope settlement with stone houses mostly inhabited by the Gurung people. Along with enjoying the stunningly close-up towering views of Fishtail, Annaurna South, and Hiuchuli mountains, we also acquaint ourselves with the simple but rich cultural traditions of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.
DAY
7
Today, you will trek from Ghandruk to Birentaiti then drive back to Pokhara. The trek will be downhill all the way to Birethanti. We step onto a staircase paved with stone slabs, curving in and out of the beautiful Gurung village and then terraced farms. It keeps on going down almost without breaks from Ghandruk until Modi Khola river valley. After continuous decent you will arrive at Birethanti, where the chekpoint is From Birethanti, The short journey on foot comes to an end at Birethanti Then, we drive back to Pokhara via Nayapool. Because of road access till Gandruk village you may like to drive back from here but it depends.
DAY
8
Sightseeing in Pokhara begins with an early morning drive to the hilltop station at Sarangkot, a hill that overlooks the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. From here we catch amazing views of the sunrise in the mighty Himalayas. After spending some time at the hilltop, you will head back to Pokhara, have your breakfast and continue touring around the lake city , Davis Falls is a unique waterfall that flows directly into a narrow and deep canal which has no end. Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave (Shiva cave) is located near Davis Falls and houses a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, a primary Hindu God. will also do some boating in Phewa Lake, the largest lake in Pokhara, and then visit Barahi Temple located in the center of the lake. Then, we visit the famous International Mountain Museum, which records the documents and chronicles of the past and present development of mountaineering activities in the world, and the Himalayas in particular. We also tour the Tibetan refugee camp and witness how the refugees keep themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicraft items. We will also visit the Bindhyabasini temple, which is the oldest religious shrine in Pokhara. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga where Hindu worshippers flock to perform sacrifices. Other attractions in Pokhara are the Seti Gandaki Gorge, the World Peace Pagoda and the Old Bazaar.However you might not be able to cover all the sights and Adventure Sherpa Tracks’s guide will recommend you the best one .Overnight in Pokhara.
DAY
9
Today, we catch a early morning flight to Kathmandu after our short mountain journey. We can rest and relax throughout the day in Kathmandu at your hotel. Casual day for shopping some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops or venture out in Thamel for authentic Nepalese goods. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening in Kathmandu.Overnight in kathmandu. Note: We might have to drive back instead of flight in case of cancellation in the domestic flight however it depends on your time availability .Driving back from Pokhara to Kathmandu will take around 6-8 hours.
DAY
10
Your short journey within the Himalayas of Nepal comes to an end today!If you have more time then you can do some shopping or just wander around thamel and relax before your flight. At last approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight, Our representative from Adventure Sherpa Tracks will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International airport and does a farewell.
The main emphasis while trekking is on keeping warm and dry while still being lightweight. You should bring a rucksack or backpack for the gear required during the day. Your pack should contain items such as warm clothes, a jacket, a camera, water bottles, a personal first aid kit, and snacks. The weight limit is 5kg. A porter will carry the rest of your personal equipment packed in a duffel or kit bag. The weight limit for your duffel bag is 15 kg however it is different in the case of peak climbing and expedition.
A Note on Packing
For your international flights, we recommend that you pack all your equipment in your two duffle bags or suitcase. Do not simply pack your backpack (since the straps can be damaged by the baggage handling machines). It is important to lock these bags for their trip. Depending on the airport, you may be able to put your travel locks on after TSA has searched the bags. If not, Lock the bags with Zip Ties. If the TSA cuts off the zip-tie to search your bag, they will replace it. You will still need the travel locks to lock your bags in the hotel and during the trek. Generally, you will take one duffel on the trek , and leave one in the hotel in Kathmandu with your belongings for your time in the city. Your trek in duffel will only be accessible in the evenings (with items such as changes of clothing, sleeping bag), and your day pack will hold vitals such as water, layering, blister kit, and camera.
