Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Duration
16 Days
Season
Spring
Primary Activity
Trekking, Site Seeing
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Overview
Ghore Pani meaning “Horse water” it truly was a watering place for the horse caravans that traveled between Pokhara and Mustang. Poon Hill (10478 ft 3194 m) on the ridge to the west is a popular viewpoint. Views of Dhaulagiri and the Kali Gandaki gorge are best in the early morning. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna with the picturesque fluted peak of Machhapuchhre dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountains capes on Earth. As the sun touches the snowcapped summits the Himalayan Giants,Dhaulagiri 8,167m and Annapurna 8,091m along with a maze of other peaks slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes.
Itenary
Day 1
ARRIVAL KATHMANDU
Arrive at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. You will be welcomed with Himalayan Khada Transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at your Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2
KATHMANDU – BENSISAHAR (760m) 5 to 6 hours – KHUDI (790m) 1 hours
After breakfast, Drive by Bus to trailhead Bensisahar .Besishahar Municipality has a warm and sub-tropical type of climate with deciduous forest type. Annapurna II, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal are the beautiful scenes that can be viewed from north of Besishahar Municipality.And our Commence trek starts from Besishahar to Khudi Village.
Overnight at Hotel(Tea House) in Khudi.
Day 3
KHUDI – GHALEGHAUN 4 to 5 hours
After breakfast in Khundi we move towards Ghalegaun.You can see the mountain views as well while you are climbing up to the hills. It takes about five hours climb to reach the Ghalegaun. You will be welcomed by the villager’s people there.
Overnight at Hotel(Tea House) in Ghalegaun.
Day 4
ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN GHALE GAUN
Early in the morning, go to see the magnificent view of sunrise and all the mountain views of Annapurna. Ghale Gaun is outstanding tourist destination in Annapurna region.Ghalegaun is a traditional Gurung village situated in the lap of the Annapurna range.There are Gurung pilgrimage sites in and around this region, After lunch you can visit the nearest villages,then look around the village. In th evening villagers offered you their culture program with very good food.
Overnight at Hotel (Tea House) in Ghalegaun.
Day 5
GHALEGAUN – BAGHUNGPANI (1595) 5-6hrs
After breakfast trail leads us through the rhododendron forest with chirping melody of birds and hissing of waterfall and hill side farm terraces to the traditional village Ghanpokhara. We may visit to large traditional Gurung village Bhujung with rewarding mountains scenery and natural beauties. After re-crossing the Midim River via suspension bridge, you then begin to climb to Khumre Danda (2000m) three hours.
Overnight at Hotel(Tea House) in Ghalegaun.
Day 6
BAGHUNGPANI – LAXMI BAZAR 5 to 6 hours
Today is another beautiful day our journey. Our day trip begins to Rudi Stream crossing the suspension bridge, and then follows for about half an hour its ridge.You can see the views of the Annapurna and Manaslu Ranges.
Stay Overnight at Hotel(Tea House).
Day 7
LAXMI BAZAR – BEGNAS LAKE to 3 hours -POKHARA
Our trip leads us through the village with breathtaking mountains vista steep 3-hour descent to the Mandi River and the roadway at Thumsikot, then drive 2/3 hours to Pokhara. And relax whole day in Pokhara Hotel.
Or Walk around Lake Side with mountains panorama view and nature charming.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 8
EXCURTION TOUR IN POKHARA
Optional tour to Sarangkot or Paragliding 0r Ultralight or Zip Flyer
Afternoon Half day City Tour which includes (Davis fall, Tibetan Camp, Gupteshwore Cave, KI Singh Bridge,Bindabasani Temple)+ Short Boat Trip to Lake Phewa
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 9
POKHARA-NAYAPUL- TIKHEDUNGA (1577m (5 Hrs)
After breakfast,drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1.5 hours) and eventually trek to Tikhedhunga on a nice dirt road alongside beautiful river stream. Beginning of the trek gives you awesome view of the Himalayan peaks then after you will enjoy the beauty of green mountain surroundings and local villages.
Overnight at Hotel (Tea House) Tikhedhunga
Day 10
TIKHEDUNGA- GHOREPANI( 7 Hrs)
After a breakfast ,we start the trek of the day. Probably it is the most difficult day for a trek deu to upward walk The walk leads you through villages and forest to Ghorepani where your efforts will be rewarded with magnificent close up views of the Himalaya (if the weather is clear). After a difficult trail rest in hotel.
Overnight at Hotel(Tea House) Ghorepani
Day 11
GHOREPANI- TADAPANI (6 Hrs)
Early morning, we excursion to Ghoerpani Poon hill (3,194 m) which is one of the best view point of Annapurna region trekking from where you will see superb Himalayan views of Dhaulagiri 8167m,Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7739m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Fishtail/ Machhapuchhare 6998m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Nilgiri 7040m, Tukuche peak 6920, Dhampus peak, Thapa peak etc . Poon hill offers majestic views as the peaks change their colors from pink to gold to silver.
After breakfast at Ghorepani then trek to Tadapani (2040m). If the weather is good, especially bird-watcher and those interested in flowers will enjoy this route. In the winter and spring the rhododendron and orchid is in bloom and its scent hangs in the trees. Views of Annapurna and other mountains are also excellent.
Overnight at Hotel(Tea House) Tadapani.
Day 12
TADAPANI – GHANDRUNK(1920m) (5 Hrs)
Enjoy a beautiful forest trek to the amazingly stunning Gurung village of Ghandruk and explore the ethnic village. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung settlement in Nepal framed by outstanding views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
Overnight at Hotel(Tea House) Ghandrung
Day 13
GHANDRUNK- NAYAPUL- POKHARA (5hrs)
We take the main trail that leads to south dropping at first on a staircase, and then traversing high above the river on a stone paved trail. We cross a stream at Chane (1690m) and continue to Kimche (1640m) and follow the ridge downhill to join the Modi Khola at Syauli bazaar (1140m). From here on the walking is flat and following the river valley through a lovely birch forest and rice terraces we reach Birethanti. Now walking 30 minutes on a rough and rocky road takes us to Nayapul from where we drive back to Pokhara.
Overnight at Pokhara
Day 14
POKHARA – KATHAMNDU
After breakfast, by tourist bus or by flight back to Kathmandu.
Check in Hotel.
Rest of the time leisure or walk around.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15
KATHMANDU
After breakfast Half day visit Kathmandu city & Swayambbhunath
Afternoon visit to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16
DEPARTURE
After Breakfast.
Free till departure. Transfer to Airport to connect onward flight.
If you have time to stay in Nepal trip will arrange accordingly.