The short Poon hill trek is an ideal classic trip, where there are exotic landscapes, White Mountains, Local culture, and lush forest to see within a short time.
Short Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is in the Central North of Nepal, and it is in the Annapurna conservation area (ACAP). And, the trails give you so many variant Wilderness, mysterious landscapes, Annapurna Mountains Massif, Sole locality of Poon Magar, and Gurung cast.
Annapurna region is widely protracted and there are some beautiful trails for hiking. The short Poon hill Ghorepani trek is probably the most trekked trail in Nepal. The fact is that the short Poon hill trek nearby Pokhara city and there are several alternatives to go and back.
The Short Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is suitable for those, who want to trek in the Mountain within a short time and Budget. This trek can be done from 2 days up to 5 days, so that, as per your time and Budget you can customize the trek.
However, within this beautiful trek in the lower loop of Annapurna massif, you will encounter a verdant dense forest, villages, exotic sunrise view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountains, various landscapes with pleasing trekking experience.
On this short hiking holiday in Nepal, you will get an opportunity to interact with local culture, people, and Nepal Himalaya. Likewise, the best part of this trek is the delightful sunrise view from Poon hill- 3,210 m over Annapurna south, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Tukuche peak, Nilgiri west/east, Butterfly mountain, Hiuchuli, fishtail, Lamjung Himal Kali Gandaki valley, and other neighboring white mountains.
One Day: You are most welcome to Kathmandu,
Two Days: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Trek to Hille, Tikhedhunga (5,170 feet / 1,570 m),
Three Days: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (9,318 feet / 2,840 m),
Four Days: Hike to Poon hill- trek to Ghandruk (1,850 m) and Drive to Pokhara,
Five Days: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu,
Six Days: Departure.
Single Trekker ⇒ $ 450 US 2 to 6 Trekkers ⇒ $ 410 US
7 – 12 Trekkers ⇒ $ 390 US 12+Trekkers ⇒ $ 350 US
Note: If there are more than five individuals in a team, you will get a Certain Discount, and if there are more than ten individuals in a gathering (One who persuade her/his companion), He/She will be half rebate, and if there are more than 15 individuals in a gathering, one will get all free trekking.
Waterfall video during Poon hill trekking:
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Day 1: You are most welcome to Kathmandu!
You will have a pleasant flight and a view of the magical Himalayas before you land in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, our team members welcome and drop you at the Hotel.
In Kathmandu city, there are various things to observe, but it will all depend on your arrival time. If you arrive in the morning, the rest of your day will be enough for visiting around. For instance, you are advised to visit Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, The Asian Bazaar old market, and Thamel bazaar.
Our Guide takes you around whichever place you prefer to go, and after all, for dinner, you can visit Thamel as it is the hub of tourists. Furthermore, in Thamel, you will have so many choices of restaurants for food, Cash machines (ATMs), money exchange, clean, colorful shops, and safe to go around. We, then trek preparation and sleep.
Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Trek to Hille, Tikhedhunga (5,170 feet / 1,570 m)
Trek Distance today- 9.2 km/5.7 miles
Estimated time to walk: 4 Hours
Lunch at: Ramgai Village
Destination: Thikhedunga
Today we are flying to Pokhara in the morning. It is a 25-minute short flight that takes us straight to Pokhara. After reaching there, we will get picked up service on a mode of private transport, and we drive to Nayapul. It is a 1:30-minute drive. Our trek begins from Nayapul.
The route leads us to the valley towards Birethanti. It is situated at the bank of the river and also a place to enter the ACAP Permits. Trek continues to move ahead along the warm valley, riverside, local farms, houses, waterfalls than we reach Ramgai village. It is quite hot and humid in local villages where we get Lunch.
Our trek is not so long after Lunch. We just walk along the road and local houses for about 1 hour then reach Thikhedunga. It is a partly populated small area filled with several Local Lodges and restaurants. We stay one night there in the Lodge.
Day 3: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (9,318 feet / 2,840 m)
Trek distance: 12.9 km/8 miles
Estimated time to walk: 6 hours
Lunch at: Banthanti
Destination: Ghorepani
Trek begins early today before 8 am. Our first part of the route after Thikhedunga is relatively hard because we should walk on a stone made steep stairway – 3,500 steps then we reach Ulleri top. It is a big climb, We pass Ulleri and the trek continues on gradual trails leading us over the mountain cliff to Banthanti. It is a popular lunch place. We take Lunch here and trek through the forest of old oak and rhododendron.
However, after crossing Banthanti, there is only a forest area so you are suggested to have extra drinking water for 1.30 minutes. The walk through the forest makes you the real experience of trek and wilderness. Eventually, we reach Nangethanti, where few trekkers stop for lunch and an hour steep walk to Ghorepani. It is a colorful phone village surround by Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Massif. At the Lodge in Ghorepani, we spent a night.
Day 4: Hike to Poon hill- trek to Ghandruk (1,850m) and Drive to Pokhara.
Trek Distance: 18.4 km/11.4 miles
Estimated time: 7 – 8 Hours
Lunch at: Tadapani
Destination: Pokhara
Wake up early for the stunning sunrise view from Poon Hill. We hike to Poon Hill without a proper big bag. It is a 50-minute steep walk to reach the Poon hilltop. It is such a magical spot to view 360-degree views and mesmerizing sunrise over the Himalayas. We spent 30 minutes there for photographs and retrace the steps to Ghorepani for breakfast. We then trek to Ghandruk passes several settlements such as the Deurali, Banthati, and Tadapani.
Today we probably have the longest day to walk, but many things to grab into the wilderness. In total, our journey might take 8 hours, but you never feel it that long because of the Exotic sceneries and killer Mountain views. We Reach Ghandruk village after 7-8 hours of a walk then we drive straight to Pokhara.
Day 5: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Today we are flying back to Kathmandu at about noon. That means you will have a few hours to explore Pokhara before you fly. You are suggested to visit the international Mountain museum, Fewa Lake, Barahi Temple, World peace pagodas, and Gupteshower cave.
After a short Pokhara sight trip, we fly to Kathmandu.
Day 6: Departure
Our team picked you up from your hotel, and drop to the TIA airport on time. Hope you had a wonderful trip with us and big hope to see you over here again. Have a pleasant flight Namaste!!!!!!!!!
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