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10-Day Ghorepani & Poonhill Trek

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Overview

The Ghorepani and Poonhill trek is one of the most wonderful short treks in the Annapurna region that holds the magic of the Himalayan panorama, encounters the beautiful and kind Gurung people and ultimately offers the highest level of fun, walking through the colourful rhododendron woods.

Beginning and ending in Kathmandu, you'll have ample time to explore this wonderful city as well as the vibrant city of Pokhara at the end of your short trek. Each night after trekking in the Annapurna region, you'll be stay in unique teahouses and dine on local meals freshly prepared for you.
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting

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Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting

You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at the hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. There is a variety of interesting markets and museums to visit in Thamel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

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    Notes

    During this meeting, your guide will greet you at your hotel and provide all of the necessary information regarding your upcoming trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trek if you have any.

Day 2

Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing

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Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing

This morning, you will take a flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is the tourism capital of Nepal, with its laid-back charm, you can't help but fall in love with its ambience. After checking in at your hotel, your guide will take you for some sightseeing. You'll visit Phewa Lake, Davi's Fall, Mahendra cave, Bat Cave and Seti Bridge.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Airport Customs, Kathmandu

    Plane from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara

    Private Driver from Pokhara Airport to Kantipur Hotel Training Center

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

Day 3

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

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Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and embark on a one hour and a half drive to Neyapul where you will start trekking in the Annapurna region. Enjoy a 30-minute trek to Birenthanti where you will experience a delicious Nepali lunch. Continue for an easy three-hour trek to approach Tikhedhunga. Once you arrive, you will check into a local teahouse and explore around Tikhedhunga and take in the stunning nature of the area.

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    Accommodation

    Tikhedhungga Guest House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga

    Tikhedhungga

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Naya Pul

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Tikhedhungga

Day 4

Trek to Ghorepani

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Trek to Ghorepani

You will check out of your teahouse after breakfast and then head towards your next destination. The trek today will start with a two-hour steep climb to Ullery, where you will stop for a tea break. Then you'll continue on a gradual uphill hike to Nangethanti where you will have lunch. Continue to walk after lunch to approach Ghorepani. Here you will check into a teahouse and you can explore around Ghorepani in your free time or enjoy the sunset view in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    A Moutain Guest House, Ghorepani

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Ghorepani

    Ghorepani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

Day 5

Poonhill Sunrise Trek & Trek to Tadapani

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Poonhill Sunrise Trek & Trek to Tadapani

Today you will hike to Poonhill in the early morning for a stunning sunrise view. Here you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Annapurna range. Then, return to Ghorepani, have breakfast and check out of the teahouse. Enjoy a 6-hour scenic trek to Tadapani. During the first part, you will climb uphill to Deurali and continue downhill along the forest trail to Banthanti where you will stop for lunch and continue until Tadapani. Check into a teahouse and explore around the village.

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    Accommodation

    Tadapani Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sunrise at Poonhill

    Trek to Tadapani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

    Histan Mandali

    Ghandruk

Day 6

Trek to Ghandruk

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Trek to Ghandruk

You will start your trek after breakfast, first part you will walk gradual to Bhaise-Kharka, continue gradual descend through the Forest to approach Ghandruk with multiple ascends and descends. You will enjoy the magnificent view of Annapurna South, Himchhuli, Fishtail, Mardi himal. You will have lunch at Ghandruk village. After lunch, you will explore around Ghandruk typical Gurung village and Ghandruk Gurung Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Ghandruk Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Ghandruk

    Gurung Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

Day 7

Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara & Free Time

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Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara & Free Time

Today, your day starts with a steep descent to Syauli Bazaar where you'll continue to Birethanti where you will stop for lunch and continue walking 30 minutes to Nayapul. You'll then drive one and a half hours to Pokhara by private car. Upon arrival, you'll settle in and then have the afternoon free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Nayapul

    Pokhara

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    Restaurants

    Moondance Restaurant & BarOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nayapul to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Lumle

    Pokhara

Day 8

Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & Sightseeing

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Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & Sightseeing

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Kathmandu, a 25-minute scenic flight. After checking into your hotel, you will take a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu to see all the major sights this capital city has. The visit includes Basantapur Durbar Square, the Monkey temple and the Buddhist religious site, Boudhanath Stupa.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Pokhara Airport

    Plane from Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kathmandu

Day 9

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

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Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Today your guide will take you on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. First up, you'll visit Swyambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey temple. Then you will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon you'll have some time to explore Thamel. You can have your dinner in a restaurant called "Bhojan Griha" if you wish, where you can enjoy Nepali dishes with a cultural show.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kathmandu Sightseeing

    Basantapur Durbar Square

    Swayambhunath

    Boudhanath Stupa

    Pashupatinath

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    Restaurants

    Kantipath Bhojan GrihaOptional Activity: AU$ 41 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

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Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast in the morning, you will have some free time to do some last minutes shopping and explore around Thamel before your departure. After check out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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