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Ghorepani Poon Hill

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Kathmandu, Nepal → Kathmandu, Nepal

Country: Nepal
Start: Kathmandu, Nepal
End: Kathmandu, Nepal
Date: Flexible
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Culture, Active, Trekking
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, trekking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Watch sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill at 3,210 metres.
Trek through rhododendron, oak, and pine forests in the Annapurna region.
Climb the stone staircases of Ulleri village.
Walk through Gurung and Magar villages including Ghandruk and Ghorepani.
See Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri from multiple viewpoints.
Cross suspension bridges above the Modi Khola valley.
Explore Ghandruk’s Gurung Museum and mountain settlements.
Stay in Himalayan teahouses along the trekking route.
Experience Pokhara’s lakeside setting beside Phewa Lake.
Travel through terraced farmland and river valleys between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Inclusions

Airport transfers in Kathmandu by private vehicle
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and trekking regions
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trekking period as per the itinerary
Government-licensed English-speaking trekking guide
Porter services during the trek
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card
First aid kit carried by the trekking team
Farewell Nepali dinner with cultural performance in Kathmandu
Government taxes and company service charges

Exclusions

International flights and departure taxes
Nepal entry visa fees
Travel insurance, including emergency evacuation coverage
Personal trekking equipment and clothing
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, Wi-Fi, battery charging, bar bills, hot showers, and beverages
Tips for guides and porters
Expenses caused by delays, landslides, weather disruptions, illness, strikes, or itinerary changes beyond operational control
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Items not listed in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a short Himalayan trek without technical climbing.
First-time trekkers seeking a manageable introduction to Nepal trekking.
Photographers interested in Himalayan sunrise and mountain panoramas.
Nature lovers interested in rhododendron forests and mountain villages.
Want teahouse trekking instead of camping.
People comfortable walking 4–7 hours daily on uneven terrain.
Couples, solo travellers, and small groups seeking a culturally immersive trek.
Looking for luxury accommodation throughout the journey.
Uncomfortable with steep uphill climbs and long stair sections
Serious knee, respiratory, or mobility issues.
Expecting vehicle access throughout the trek.
Want high-altitude expedition trekking above 4,000 metres.
Unwilling to stay in basic mountain teahouses with limited facilities.

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Ghorepani Poon Hill

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu – Pokhara

Day 3: Pokhara – Nayapul – Tikhedhunga

Day 4: Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani

Day 5: Ghorepani – Poon Hill – Tadapani

Day 6: Tadapani – Ghandruk – Pokhara

Day 7: Pokhara – Kathmandu

Day 8: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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