Poon Hill Trek - Short & Easy Trek in the Himalayas

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to the Hotel

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   After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our airport representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can take rest or explore the streets of Thamel nearby your hotel. In the evening, we will organize a short pre-trip meeting and introduce you with your trekking guide, who will brief you about the preparations to be done for the trip.
   
   Overnight at Hotel

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara by Private Car (6-7 hours)

1. Pokhara
   12h
   We drive about 6-7 hrs from Kathmandu to the gorgeous lakeside city of Pokhara, traveling on the Prithvi Highway alongside the wild Trishuli river. The scenery along with drive, characterized by terraced rice fields and rolling hills builds our anticipation for the trek. Pokhara is a relaxing town, surrounded by nature’s beauty with views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and the Annapurna.
   
   Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1 070m/3 510ft) and trek to Ulleri (2080m/6822ft), 1 hrs 15min drive, 5-6 hrs trek.

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   Today, after the breakfast, we drive towards Nayapul (1 070m/3 510ft). it will take around 1.15 hours to reach to Nayapul from Pokhara and we star our trek to Ulleri (2080m/6822ft). Today we will walk around 5-6 hrs then reach to Ulleri. Overnight stay at Guest house in Ulleri.

Day 4: Trekking from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2 850m/9 350ft), (4-5 hrs trek)

1. 12h
   Today we start our trek after having the breakfast in Ulleri. We walk towards Ghorepani (2 850m/9 350ft). We will reach Ghorepani after walking around 4-5 hours.

Day 5: Hiking to Poon Hill (3210m/10528ft) and Trek to Tadapani (9.5 km, 6 -7 hours walk)

1. Ghorepani
   12h
   Today we wake up early in the morning to catch a beautiful sunrise from Poonhill. Early in the morning we hike up to Poonhill. Poon Hill is a hill top station from where you can see breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mount Dhaulagiri, Mount Annapurna South, Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and many other small peaks.
2. 2h
   Once we reached Poon Hill then we return back to Ghorepani for breakfast After the breakfast, we start the trek towards Tadapani. Tadapani is another beautiful village situated at Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail to Tadapani starts off quite steep until we cross the Deurali Pass, when the path becomes more forgiving. From the Deurali Pass, we get a second chance to take the mountains we saw from Poon Hill. Overnight stay at guest house in Tadapani

Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk from Tadapani, (6 km, 3 -4 hours walk)

1. Ghandruk
   12h
   After the breakfast, we start the trek as usual. Today we have to walk little short which gives us plenty of time to explore the Ghandruk. Ghandruk is one of the largest native Gurung village. Today we can see more about daily life style of Himalayan people. Overnight stay at Ghandruk.

Day 7: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Kathmandu via Pokhara (4-5 hours trek and 6-7 hrs drive)

1. Pokhara
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   Early in the morning you can see beautiful view of Ghandruk village. After your breakfast, we head descending down to Nayapul and drive to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

Day 8: Farewell or Trip extension

1. Kathmandu
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   Today is the Farewell day. We will transfer you to the airport or other add on trips can be offered if interested. We thank you for the opportunity to host you a trip.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels