This short itinerary introduces the first time trekker to Nepal’s highest and finest mountain ranges – the Annapurna poon hill trek. Besides a picturesque scenery, this trek also gives travelers an opportunity to observe the local people’s lives and culture. Trekking along the foothills of the Annapurnas makes any hiker look up in awe at this majestic Himalayan range dominating the surrounding geography.
The short trek begins the day after you arrive in Pokhara. A taxi will take you to Nayapul from Pokhara. Once you get on the dirt road heading down to the village and suspension bridge the trail is pretty straight forward. You’ll cross another bridge to Birethanti, check-in at a check post and walk along a trail that follows the river. Next morning you drop sharply down to the river, cross one more suspension bridge (you’ll come across several on this trek) and start the long climb up to Ulleri, Banthanti and then walk through rhododendron forest before reaching Ghorepani. From Ghorepani, the views keep getting better and there is no backtracking. After a good night’s sleep in Ghorepani, a morning ascent will take you to Poon Hill, one of the most popular places in the entire Annapurna region. From Poon Hill, you can see the sun come up over the remarkable mountains – which is breathtaking in every way!
From Ghorepani, you’ll walk along a long ridge through rhododendron forests, impressive river gorges, and a winding stone staircase before stopping at Tadapani. The next day, you’ll walk along a forest trail, followed by patches of maize and potato fields to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a popular Gurung settlement, whose many members have served or are now serving the British Army. After staying overnight in Ghandruk you’ll walk towards the village of Phedi and catch a coach to Pokhara. However, if you have more time at hand, you can go to Lhandruk and possibly Chomrong for a taste of higher mountain culture and landscape.
After your arrival in Kathmandu, our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you with checking in.
We drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) about 7 hours and catch the taxi to Tikhedunga for 3 hours and overnight stay in Tikhedunga.
Today we head to Ghorepani from Tikhe Dhunga, passing through Ulleri and Nange Thati. The trail passes through pastures, cultivated fields, and Rhododendron forests. We camp in Ghorepani.
In Ghorepani, just after an hour’s walk, we reach the famous Poon Hil (3,200m)l. The view from the top of this beautiful place is superb. The mountains that can be observed from the hill are the Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli and Dhaulagiri. After taking in the beauty of Ghorepani we continue walking to Tadapani.
Today, you can see the mountain views very close Annapurna South and Machhapurchhre (fishtail mountain)
Today you can walk downhill after breakfast for about 1 hour. If you would like to enjoy a few hours in natural hot spring, you can do Jinu Danda and after lunch can walk towards Kimche and catch the taxi to Pokhara, overnight stay in Pokhara.
Note: Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make shorter and longer. We design your holidays accordingly.
Water: Mineral waters are available at all stops during tea house treks (paying your own). You can also use tap water if you choose to use water purification tablets.
Medical support: An emergency first aid kit is carried by the support staff at all times.
Travel Insurance: –
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all clients who choose to trek or climb with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness, and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while traveling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Once you inquire about any trekking itinerary we’ll email you regarding the best season for that particular trek.
The following equipment is needed during the Climbing period: –
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore-Tex Jackets)
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If you’d prefer to share this Peace Nepal holiday trip with your own group of friends, we’ve got good news, it’s also available as a Private Adventure!, Our Private Adventure specialists are on hand to give you a quote or talk through some different options.
