Introduction
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking, also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking, or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of Annapurna Region. Invigorating through some rhododendron forests, Poon Hill Trekking in Nepal will let you feel the Himalayan Panorama while providing you the opportunities to get close to the local Culture. However, Poon Hill Trek is obviously best known for the views from Poon Hill. Being popularly known as the Photographer's Paradise, you can capture some of the best snaps of impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poon Hill offers you the striking panorama of huge Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others. The phenomenal sunrise from Poon Hill is just unmissable. A provocative glimpse of high mountains surrounding you can mesmerize anyone who's the part of this awesome trek.
In addition to that, Poon Hill Trekking will also let you witness terraced slopes, warm villages, beautiful paddy fields, and wonderful culture and lifestyle of ethnic people like Gurungs, and Magars. Ghorepani and Ghandruk are two of the largest Gurung settlements in the Annapurna Region. There's a unique please of trekking in Annapurna foothillsalong with the charming settlements of ethnic communities of Nepal.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu Arrival and Check-in to Hotel
Day 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 3 Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, then trek to Tikhedhunga
Day 4 rek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2840m)
Day 5 Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2610m)
Day 6 Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m)
Day 7 Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1010m), then drive to Pokhara
Day 8 Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
Day 9 Final Departure
Day 1 : Kathmandu Arrival and Check-in to Hotel
As you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will be there at the airport to welcome you to Nepal, pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You can visit our office and discuss about your trip with us. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 2 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
After having our morning breakfast, we take a drive to Pokhara which takes around seven hours. You can also take a morning flight to Pokhara as well, which takes just around 30 minutes. Check-in to the guesthouse in Pokhara, have dinner and stay overnight.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 3 : Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, then trek to Tikhedhunga
In the morning, we take a short drive (about an hour) to Nayapul, which is going to be the starting point of this trek. From Nayapul, we walk along the Modi Khola and follow the way through Birethanti (1015m), and Hille (1495m) to eventually reach Tikhedhunga (1577m). We stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 4 : rek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2840m)
Today, we move on from Tikhedhunga towards the steep climb to Ulleri (2070). You can intersperse into the large Magar settlements at Ulleri. From Ulleri, we ascend more gently through the fine forests of rhododendrons and oaks. After walking for a couple of hours from Banthanti, we eventually reach at Ghorepani where we stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 5 : Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2610m)
We have to wake up early in the morning today as we've to hike up to Poon Hill, probably the best viewpoint in the Annapurna Region. Here at Poon Hill, we catch the panorama of the beautiful peaks including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Often been touted as the Photographer's Paradise, don't miss out to take some of the best snaps of this entire trip from Poon Hill during sunrise. That being said, sunset views from this hill top are equally rewarding the phenomenal. Spend few to at Poon Hill and then return back to Ghorepani. After having breakfast at Ghorepani, we again continue out walk towards Tadapani. Ascending towards Deurali, and descending again, we eventually reach at Tadapani, where we stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 6 : Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m)
From Tadapani, we descend through the forests while following the trail to Ghandruk—aka the biggest Gurung Settlement in the country. Take your time to explore the typical culture and lifestyle of ethnic Gurung people and interact with local people. Ghandruk also offers some of the magnificent views of mountains. Stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 7 : Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1010m), then drive to Pokhara
As today is going to be the final day for trekking, we slowly follow our trail back to Nayapul from Ghandruk. Once we reach at Nayapul, we can take a short drive back to Pokhara. Check-in to the hotel and stay overnight.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 8 : Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
We drive back to Kathmandu again. And once you are back to Kathmandu, you can take you remaining time for last-minute shopping or utilize the time exploring around the city. Join the Farewell dinner with the team in the evening and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 9 : Final Departure
Your last day in Kathmandu! You can either continue your new trip to some other destination or just take the returning flight back to your home town. We will accompany you to the airport.
Accomodation : Hotel
Features Included on Poon Hill Trekking
Features Not Included on Poon Hill Trekking
Things To know
Requirement
As you are going into the high Himalayas and the weather is subjected to change anytime so warm cloths are recommended all year round. You could leave all the unnecessary items at your hotel or contact us to be storage. Just pack all your trekking gears in one bag which will be carried by our carrier and make a small day bag for yourself to carry the things which you might need during the day and for your valuable belongings.
