Poon Hill Trekking is popular for the beautiful Landscape and Panoramic view of the mountain , beautiful rhododendrons forest walk and mixed community culture as well as traditional dress of Magar & Gurung community as well as provides splendid views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Fishtail, and other.The highlight of this trek is the visit to Poon Hill from where you can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range and the surrounding rice terraces (a photographers paradise!). From the scenic village of Tikedungha, you will be transported back to Pokhara enjoying the last views of the majestic scenery. You will also be able to marvel at the gargantuan stature of the fish tail shaped Mt. Machhapuchhare (6900m). Ascending along the trail to Ghorapani, several varieties of colourful orchids are on show along with clear views of the towering expanse of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m).
Day 01 : Your
arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by
our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 02 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara - 4-5 hours scenice drive by Private Car / van. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : One and half hours drive to Nayapul by private Car / Van, we then begin trek to Tikhedhunga. We begin our trek at Nayapul, driving to the road head. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.
From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m & after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1525m. This trek offers a short & relatively easy day, during journey & allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.
O/N at Guest House.
Day 04 : Trek to Ghorepani
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05 : Hiking to Poonhill - back to Ghorepani, and trek to Tadapani.
This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, take breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.Overnight at Guest House.
Day 06 : Trek to Ghandruk
The day starts with short down hill. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk (2000m), which is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume, and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views and having easy connection with Pokhara or Kathmandu.Overnight at Guest House.
Day 07 : Trek down to Birethanti - Nayapul - Pokhara.
Today we begin our journey, from Ghandrung offering easy walking all down hill to Nayapul, we then drive to Pokhara.Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Drive back to Kathmandu by car / van. O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 09 : Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley world heritage sites :(Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Fare well dinner with cultural programs. O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 10 : Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. Program end.
Poon Hill Trekking is popular
for the beautiful Landscape and Panoramic view of the mountain ,
beautiful rhododendrons forest walk and mixed community culture as well
as traditional dress of Magar & Gurung community as well as provides
splendid views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Fishtail, and
other.The highlight of this trek is the visit to Poon Hill from where
you can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range and
the surrounding rice terraces (a photographers paradise!). From the
scenic village of Tikedungha, you will be transported back to Pokhara
enjoying the last views of the majestic scenery. You will also be able
to marvel at the gargantuan stature of the fish tail shaped Mt.
Machhapuchhare (6900m). Ascending along the trail to Ghorapani, several
varieties of colourful orchids are on show along with clear views of the
towering expanse of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m).
Itinerary
Day 02 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara - 4-5 hours scenice drive by Private Car / van. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : One and half hours drive to Nayapul by private Car / Van, we then begin trek to Tikhedhunga. We begin our trek at Nayapul, driving to the road head. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.
From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m & after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1525m. This trek offers a short & relatively easy day, during journey & allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.
O/N at Guest House.
Day 04 : Trek to Ghorepani
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05 : Hiking to Poonhill - back to Ghorepani, and trek to Tadapani.
This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, take breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.Overnight at Guest House.
Day 06 : Trek to Ghandruk
The day starts with short down hill. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk (2000m), which is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume, and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views and having easy connection with Pokhara or Kathmandu.Overnight at Guest House.
Day 07 : Trek down to Birethanti - Nayapul - Pokhara.
Today we begin our journey, from Ghandrung offering easy walking all down hill to Nayapul, we then drive to Pokhara.Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Drive back to Kathmandu by car / van. O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 09 : Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley world heritage sites :(Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Fare well dinner with cultural programs. O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 10 : Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. Program end.
