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10-Day Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

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Overview

This ten-day Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is a colourful short foray into the Annapurna region.

The trail winds through beautiful villages, valleys, dense mossy forests and icy waterfalls. Around every corner is a tantalising glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which is revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek.

You'll begin and complete your 10 day Nepal itinerary in the city of Kathmandu.
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu, Half-Day Sightseeing Tour & Dinner Show

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Welcome to Kathmandu, Half-Day Sightseeing Tour & Dinner Show

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you'll be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the city. After settling in, you'll head out on a half-day sightseeing tour of the key sights in the city. In the evening, you'll head to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your guide.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Holy Himalaya3 star

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    Activities

    Kathmandu

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    Restaurants

    Nepali Chulo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Fly to Pokhara & Trek to Ulleri

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Fly to Pokhara & Trek to Ulleri

This morning, after breakfast, you'll head to the airport to catch a 30-minute flight to Pokhara. Here, you'll transfer to Nayapul where you'll begin your five-hour trek to Ulleri at 2800 metres. The trek is wonderfully scenic and finished with a steep uphill hike to reach the guesthouse. Upon arrival, you'll have dinner and relax.

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    Accommodation

    Ulleri Guesthouse

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    Activities

    Trek to Ulleri

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Plane from Kathmandu to Pokhara Airport

    Private Driver from Pokhara Airport to Nayapul

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

    Aarukharka

Day 3

Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

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Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

Today, you'll trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850 metres) which takes around five hours. After breakfast, the trek starts gradually up to Nagethani viewpoint on the historic stony trader’s route to Tibet. The trail goes through the deep rhododendron forest to Banthanti and to Ghorepani (Horse Drink). The views of this trek are the highlights. From here you see the spectacular Dhaulagiri I (8167 metres), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091 metres) and more.

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    Accommodation

    Ghorepani Tea House 2 star

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    Activities

    Ulleri to Ghorepani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Aarukharka

    Dhawalagiri

    Ghode Pani

Day 4

Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani

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Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani

Today, you'll trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2640 metres) which takes 7 hours. You'll start early morning sunrise hike to Poonhill (3150 metres), which is also the maximum altitude for this trek. Relax for an hour with a hot drink and descend to Ghorepani for breakfast before heading to Tadapani. The trail leads along another scenic ridge to Deurali. Then, you start the descent through a tranquil rhododendron forest through the gorges to Banthanti, leading to Mount Tadapani.

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    Accommodation

    Tadapani Guesthouse

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    Activities

    Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

    Gandaki

    Tatopani

Day 5

Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk

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Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk

Today, you'll trek to Grandruk (1950 metres) which takes 3 hours. The trek to Ghandruk trail descends steeply through rhododendron and mixed forests to the village of Ghandruk. There are many opportunities to see monkeys and colourful birds and occasionally Leopards footprints. We have plenty of time to explore the interesting village of Gurung, known for their unique culture, bravery and hospitality.

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    Accommodation

    Ghandruk Teahouse

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    Activities

    Tadapani to Ghandruk

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tatopani

    Ghandruk

Day 6

Ghandruk to Jhinudanda Hot Spring

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Ghandruk to Jhinudanda Hot Spring

Today your guide will take you to Jhinudanda to experience the tranquil natural hot spring for relaxation. The day starts from Ghandruk via terraced millet farm steep downhills to the Modi River. You'll notice steep hives, beautiful birds, butterflies, bamboo forests, colourful flowers and more on the way. From here, you have nearly two hours of gradual uphills along the River Modi. After lunch, you'll dip down into the natural hot spring pool for as long as you like.

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    Accommodation

    Jhinu Danda Teahouse

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    Activities

    Bamboo to Jhinu Danda Hot Spring Pool

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

Day 7

Trek to Deurali

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Trek to Deurali

Today, you'll descend from Jhinudanda Nayapool (it gets a new bridge every year due to the floods from the Annapurna Glacier to the Modi Khola River). Then, the trail goes gradually up to Gurung Village, Landruk, Tolka and Deurali. Deurali is a viewpoint as well as the middle ridge of the mountain from where you can enjoy the changing forms of the Giant Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain ranges.

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    Accommodation

    Deurali Guesthouse

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    Activities

    Dovan to Deurali

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Nepal

Day 8

Trek to Kimche & Drive to Pokhara

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Trek to Kimche & Drive to Pokhara

Today your trek leads you gradually descending to another small settlement called Pothana. You will also be leaving the beautiful mountains behind you arriving at Phedi by lunchtime. After having some lunch in Phedi, you'll then take private transport to drive back to Pokhara (four hours away).

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    Accommodation

    Lakeside Retreat Pokhara3 star

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    Activities

    Trek to Phedi

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phedi to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Nepal

    Pokhara

Day 9

Explore Pokhara & Fly Back to Kathmandu

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Explore Pokhara & Fly Back to Kathmandu

After breakfast, you will be ready for a scenic journey around Pokhara to visit the sites. After sightseeing in Pokhara with your guide, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and taken to your hotel in Kathmandu. How you spend your last night is totally up to you but your guide can provide recommendations if you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Nirvana Garden Hotel2 star

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    Activities

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Pokhara Airport

    Plane from Pokhara Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kathmandu

Day 10

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today is the last day of your 10 day Nepal itinerary. Your guide will bid you farewell and your driver will take you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

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