The Ghandruk Poon Hill trek offers views of the Himalayas that are simply breathtaking. This is a quick, spectacular hike that will have you falling in love with the Himalayas. Together with mesmerizing mountain views, this trip also exposes you to a wealth of Ghandruk village culture. Many hikers choose the Ghandruk Poon Hill route every year because of the huge scenery, high slopes, and towering mountains.
The maximum elevation is 3,210 meters, thus there is little chance of getting altitude sickness. It requires a reasonable degree of fitness to accomplish. As a result, this walk is doable by anyone of average physical fitness and is appropriate for all ages.
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport, we’ll pick you up at the airport by our private vehicle and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. We will take you to sightseeing Kathmandu if your arrival is early.
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Nayapul - Tikhedhunga
We will fly to Pokhara early in the morning and drive to the trailhead at Nayapul, which will take around an hour and a half. From here, we will begin our trek and cross the Modi Khola river. We will gradually ascend and descend through small villages and cultivated fields before reaching Tikhedhunga.
Tikhedhunga - Ulleri - Ghorepani
Today’s trek will be fairly challenging as we will have to climb a steep staircase of more than 3,000 steps to reach Ulleri. We will then continue trekking through oak and rhododendron forests before reaching Ghorepani, a popular stop-over spot for trekkers on the Poon Hill trek.
Ghorepani - Poon hill - Tadapani
We will wake up early in the morning and hike to Poon Hill to catch the sunrise over the panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. After spending some time at Poon Hill, we will return to Ghorepani for breakfast before continuing on to Tadapani through beautiful rhododendron forests. Dinner and overnight stay at Tadapani.
Tadapani - Ghandruk
We will continue trekking through the rhododendron forests and cross the suspension bridge over the Kimrong Khola river. After a few hours of trekking, we will reach the Gurung village of Ghandruk where we will have the opportunity to learn about the local culture and lifestyle.
Ghandruk - Nayapul - Pokhara
We will have breakfast in Ghandruk before beginning our descent to Nayapul. From Nayapul, we will take a private vehicle back to Pokhara where we will spend the night.
Pokhara - Kathmandu
It’s a 25 min short flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. If you are seated on the left window, you will see Mt. Dhaulagiri on west, Annapurna ranges followed by Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang on north and your flight time will be over before you even notice. We will settle in the hotel and visit the city for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
Our trip comes to an end today, and we will say our goodbyes with memories that will last a lifetime. We will take a private transfer to the airport for our onward journey. If your departure is in the evening, then we can take you to half day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
• Explore famous Ghandruk Village inhabited by Gurung people
• Experience Gurung culture and lifestyle in Ghandruk Village
• Amazing Sunrise view from Poon Hill (3210 meters).
• Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Ganesh
• Hiking through rhododendron forest, river, mountain terraces, & villages
• Trekking in Annapurna Conservation Area
• Explore naturally beautiful Pokhara, famous as the Lake city
• Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
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