Never Let your feet stop...
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a short hike in the Annapurna mountain range in Nepal. Poonhill trek starts from Nayapul after one and half hour drive from Pokhara. This trek passes beautiful villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani and Ghandruk. You will enjoy trek in the spectacular mountain scenery through delightful villages inhabited by Gurungs and Magars.
At 3,210 meters, the Poon Hill sunrise view of the snowy rugged Annapurna Himalaya range, was worth every grueling step it took to get there! It takes a moderate level of fitness to complete, and the max elevation is 3,210 meters (so there’s no real risk of altitude sickness). Pokhara is the closest main access city to begin treks into the Annapurna range.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft]
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus (7/8 hours 202 km.)
Day 04: Pokhara to Tirkhedhunga (1577m)
Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2840m)
Day 06: Ghorepani/ Poon hill to Tadapani (2660m)
Day 08: Ghandrung to Deurali
Day 09: Deurali to Pokhara
Day 10: Sightseeing in Pokhara Valley
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Final Departure
Upon arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA), you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Discovery at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to the hotel. After check in, you can either take rest; hang around in the city as it all depends upon your interests. In the evening, we will organize a Welcome Dinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese restaurant where you will enjoy a Nepalese cultural program as well as a fine meal.
Today after breakfast we will start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered the World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members.
Breakfast at hotel then drive approx 6 hours to Pokhara by SIC Coach- A popular town in the lap of Himalayas & Lakes. On the way enjoy beautiful landscape, scattered village, Local market place & Revarine valley. Arrival, Check in, Leisure & stroll around the market place or Lake, O/N at hotel in Pokhara
After breakfast take a bus ride to Nyapul(trek starting point) for one hour than trek to Birethanty for 30minates where trekking permit and national park permit will be checked. The trail continues along the Bhurungdi Khola pasing through small villages and water fall you will reach a small village called Tirkhedhunga. Where you will spend a nights.
Early in the morning climb uphill for one hour to reach Poonhill (3210m) for sunrise tour and wider view of mountain. in infront, you will see the imposing Dhaulagiri accompanied by Tukuche Peak, Annapurna south, and a Hiumchuli. To reach to Tadapani , climb through Rhododendron forest opposite side of Poonhill. Which will take about 5hrs.
From Ghandrung we trek down hill through villages and terraced fields to Ghandruk Phedi through stone steps build by local women group in local language (Aama shamuha) cross iron Swiss bridge build by Gorkha solders. Team. Trek will steeply climb up hill to a second largest village call Landruk, then trek will follow through paddy field and forest so my different species of bird will be able to view along this trail. Over night at lodge.
Early in morning you will have magnificent view of Annapurna Ranges, take a breakfast your trek will decent down to Phedi. Here we arrange transport back to Pokhara 30 minutes drive by private vehicle. Overnight Pokhara.
Sightseeing in Pokhara An enchanting Himalayan Valley: if Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is its center of adventure. Pokhara is resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapurhre rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic.
After B/F at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu on Tourist Coach. Leisure or looking around local market for last minute shopping or personal activities on own, O/N hotel in Kathmandu
After Breakfast transfer to Airport on time & fly home with wonderful memories
| Start Date | End Date | Offer Price | Status | Book |
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| 06th June, 2018 | 16th June, 2018 | USD 926 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
| 11th June, 2018 | 22nd April, 2018 | USD 926 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
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2018-03-17 01:03:41
Selvin Leung
It was my first time to trek in Nepal and thanks to Prakash of Himalayan Discovery Trek who made this trip so enjoyable and memorable. We definitely want to come back and track with them again. Prakash gave us a friendly welcome at the Kathmandu airport and then we were off to hotel in Thamel. We decided upon the Punhill trek. We are a group of four women at 30’s. We are moderately fit and have done some easy day treks in Hong Kong once a month. Prakash reassured us we will be able to cope with and enjoy the Punhill trek. He briefed us the route and reviewed with us a checklist of what to bring. Himalayan Discovery Trek can lend the gear we need or we can buy it in Thamel, if any. It was October so the weather was nice and gentle, rain season was over. Nevertheless we still needed jackets when we got up to Punhill. Prakash knows everyone and every spot on the trek. Local people, trekkers and animals (mainly sheeps) are all very friendly. We have been very well taken care of throughout the trek. It was a five-day walk. As elementary trekkers, we felt only a little bit tired after the walk each day but never exhausted because Prakash adjusted the pace and itinerary to fit our capabilities. After the walk each day, we always rewarded ourselves with a lovely Nepali tea at the front yard of the tea house/hostel, looking at the magnificent Nepali mountains, bathing in the gentle afternoon sunshine, talking with Prakash and other trekkers and people there. That’s the best part of Himalayan Discovery Trek. Punhill is one of the easiest walk in Nepal. I do want to come back and do more challenging treks (of course after some training back home). I will go with Himalayan again because they prepared us well and exercise much care and attention even in easy trek like Punhill. I can trust them and their experience in more challenging treks.
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2018-02-22 00:24:14
Stew McLeod
Congratulations to Prakash Bhattarai in establishing their new company Himalayan Discovery Trek. In October of 2017 I had the pleasure of meeting these two gentlemen in Kathmandu, Nepal. For the next 21 days, as we made our way around The Annapurna Circuit, I witnessed sights that will be etched in my memory forever. Notwithstanding the incredible beauty of this truly magical land it was the involvement of Prakash and Talak that made this trek so memorable. From the beginning I felt very comfortable in their presence. As our trek progressed it became very obvious as to their knowledge and caring attitude toward those they led. Their communication was excellent and their organizational abilities were evident from the start. What started as a guide client relationship quickly changed to that of hiking with family or friends. It was an absolute joy to share my trip of a lifetime with Prakash and I would highly recommend their services.
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2018-02-22 00:22:00
Hong Kee Mee
They really warm's my heart in the so cool weather especially for an Asian girl like me. Nepal is so far the coolest country I have visited beside Japan, and of course the peoples are very warms too. I spend 3D2N on mountain trekking by the Ghandruk route. Of course the scenery is very nice, but I particular remember one spectacular view on the mountain on1st April, which is an april fool day and also a full moon night, and that night was extremely freezing... we observe and see the most beautiful and the most huge moon. It look like stands in front of me, so close to me. As it giving me the light to brighten up my mind and my soul. I believe we have already reach more than 2500ft above sea level and that why are able to view the moon so close. At that moment, I feel lightness and a sense of wanted to cherish my life on how great to live in this earth, and I can have the accompany of my travel buddy, Siew Chin and my travel guide, Prakash, my family and all the people around. To be sweat and laugh together. Since then, is my practice to send blessing whenever time is allow to mother earth nature for giving me this kind of strength. Prakash and his trekking agent has brought to me so much discovery, wonderful experience and easy time during the visit. They are the trekking agent that I will recommend, as in they are experienced, know where is the most beautiful places, which angle can capture good photos, and ready to serve you at any request. They just don't mind to be your cameraman, waiter, luggage carrier, or even "entertainer" because they are sincerely and friendly serving from their heart. Sometimes, is a need to break away from reality and this cruel world to have a short stay in the mountain. I wish I can visit the mountain again by trekking other routes someday. Great discovery and enlightement await you too! Best Regards, Hong Kee Mee Graphic Designer / Freelancer Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I had a wonderful time and experience during my first visit to Nepal. I discovered that sincere and friendly.
