Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill trek is a colourful short foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain views on Earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna (8091m) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu

Today is your arrival day. We welcome you upon your arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to Hotel in Kathmandu or anywhere in Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur). A city briefing concerning the necessary formalities on your tour and trek program ahead will follow. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby historic/Countryside areas or resting.

Day 02 – Half Day Cultural Sightseeing in Bhaktapur

Half day sightseeing in Bhaktapur World Heritage site where your guide will accompany you on a tour of UNESCO enlisted temples and unique fusion shrines of Newari architecture, reflecting a rare blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. There is enough time to explore the city’s many places of interest with your guide or on your own or simply take a rest. Our Trek Leader/Guide will meet you in the afternoon for trek briefing and final trek preparation. In the evening, sample a delicious traditional Nepali Welcome dinner in authentic Nepali Restaurant with the cultural dance performance and music. Private vehicle is there for you to pick up and drop in at your Hotel. Overnight Hotel stay in Kathmandu.

Day 03 - Kathmandu to Pokhara in flight Start Trekking to Ulleri (2080m)

Our tour officer picks you up in the Hotel to drive to Domestic airport after breakfast. We take 30 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara, a naturally beautiful city located about 200 km west of Kathmandu where your trek commences and ends with fun and ever memorable time in close to Himalayan Mountains.Our Local trekking guide cum Leader will meet you at the Airport to pick you up for 1 hour drive by car to the trekking put in point at Nayapool. We will be ready to hit the trail within few minutes having optional tea break while in last minute preparation to Birethanti via the large village besides the river Modi Khola for about 25 minutes, a large and prosperous town. The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going through mixed forests, terraces, ethnic people along up the river Bhurjung Khola (river). Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches green terraced Grurung area called Hille where you have lunch. After lunch, climb gradually up side of the valley, reaching Tirkhedhunga. It is an exciting about an hour steep up hills to Ulleri from thirsty stone at 1695m.We stop the first night of our trek in this spectacular view point ridge for next day’s easy trek to Ghorepani (4:30 hrs).

Day 04 – Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850m)

Having had breakfast in the morning. We arrange our porters and pack to start trek around 8 am. From Ulleri the trek starts gradually up to Nagethani viewpoint through this historic trader’s route with Tibetan stonelayed Gurung cottages, streams, mixed forests, birds’ song and butterflies encountering caravans of the age’s old transportation in mules back. Having stopped over for optional tea breaks the trail goes through the deep rhododendron forest to Banthanti and to Ghorepani (Horse Drink).The views in between this trek are the highlights of this superb trek that makes all of us excited for the coming major mountain views. The lunch can be taken on the way or in the scenic balcony at Ghorepani. In the winter this place gets lots of snow adding extra fun on top of this trek. This place always welcomes the spectacular butterfly Mountain panorama of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Nilgiri (7193m). Our day trek to Ghorepani provides plenty of time to rest, reading, walking around to meet local people or to retire to bed early for next exploration.Overnight in Ghorepani (4:30 hrs).

Day 05 - Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2640m)

We start an  early morning hike to Poonhill (3150m) which is also a maximum altitude to be in this trek for the majestic mountain views of  Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Nilgiri in the  spectacular sunrise. The viewpoint also provides you to see the Mustang valley behind the highest mountains, the god of Salvation. After spending an hour on the top with hot drinks, descend to Ghorepani for breakfast before we head  to Tadapani. The trail to Tadapani is best for exploring unique and the colorful orchids. The trail leads along another scenic ridge and through mixed rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). Then we start the descend and ascend through another tranquil rhododendron mixed forest through the gorges to Banthanti, leading to another close to Mountain -Tadapani. The Fishtail and the Annapurna south is best viewed here (9 hours altogether).

Day 06 - Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m)

The trek to  Ghandruk trail descends steeply comfortably through the  rhododendron and mixed forests to the village of Ghandruk. There are lots of chances to hilly monkeys and colorful birds occasionally tracing Leopards footprints. we arrive around noon so that we will have plenty of time to explore the village of brave and the unique style of thatched roof houses and the village itself. Our guide will show you the museums, local carpet weaving. If you were interested to another top then the Barah temple could be interesting height for next morning tranquil and mountain panorama to view the gorges trail to Annapurna Sanctuary. (3hrs).

Day 07 – Ghandruk to Jhinudanda Hot spring (1790)

We take you to Jhinudanda to experience the tranquil Natural Hot Spring for the relaxation besides the rapiding Modi Khola River. The day starts from Ghandruk via terraced millet farm steep down hills to the Modi River where you have chances to see the steep hives, beautiful birds, butterflies, bamboo forests, colourful flowers. From here we have nearly 2 hours gradual uphills  along the river Modi  where we have best chances to see Langoor, wild goats in the cliffs, colourful birds and mystic flora and fauna through the ethnic Gurung Villages including Annapurna, Gangapurna and Hiunchuli along up the river ridges. After the Lunch dip down into the Natural Hot spring pool as long as you like.(4 hrs)

Day 08 - Trek to Deurali (1790m)

Today we descend from Jhinudanda Nayapool(New bridge every year due to the floods in the reaping river from the Annapurna Glacier to the Modi Khola river, then the trail goes gradually upto Gurung Village Landruk, Tolka and Deurali via Deep tranquil natural birding Bicchuk. Deurali is viewpoint as well as the middle ridge of the mountain from where you will enjoy the changing forms of the Giant Dhaulagiri and Annapuran Mountain ranges. We will be read to last party of the trek in this quiet village. (5 hrs).

Day 09 - Trek to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara.

Today our trek leads us by a gradual descent to another small settlement called Pothana leaving behind the changing beautiful mountains while descending down to Dhampus and to the base Phedi (950m). Arriving in Phedi in the noon, we take our private transport to return back to Pokhara (4 hrs). Overnight in Lakeside Hotel.

Day 10 - Pokhara to Kathmandu.

After  Breakfast, we are ready  for the scenic drive to Kathmandu. It takes nearly 6 hours to get back to Kathmandu witnessing highway life and travel in from the west of  Nepal . Overnight  hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 11 - Leisure in Kathmandu

Leisure Time in Kathmandu. It’s indeed time for the souvenir hunting around Kathmandu’s noted places having optional trip to tranquil historic Heritages in your own or with us or  with our versatile guide. We provide extra drive and drop services anywhere.

Day 12 –  Departure Kathmandu

Our Tour officer will meet you in your Hotel for Departure Transfer to Kathmandu’s International Airport. We will always welcome you back to Nepal in future and look forward to serving you as per your interests.

The Trek Cost Includes;

-- All the International and Departure Transfers

-- Pre and Post Trek deluxe star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu and in Pokhara

-- Domestic airport Transfers

-- Domestic Flight to Pokhara

-- Half Day Guided Cultural Sightseeing

-- Comprehensive Trekking Map

-- Authentic Nepali Welcome Dinner

-- All the accommodation and full board meals and hot beverages on the trek

-- Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit

-- Our  Extensive Knowledgeable Licensed Guides and porter services with

   porter gears

-- Field staff Insurances

-- Private Transportation to /from Nayapool and Phedi

-- DomesticAirport Tax

-- Private Car to Kathmandu from Pokhara

-- Dawn Jackets, Sleeping bag, walking poles, duffel bag, facilitiies

-- Extensive First aid medical kit

-- Quick  Rescue supporting services in case of Emergency

-- Extra snacks services

-- Satellite phone/Communication services in case of Emergency

-- Applicable government Taxes

-- Himalayan Eco Trek Team Management

The Trek cost excludes:

-- All the personal expenses like Alcoholic beverages, Bottled drinks etc.

-- Medical and Travel Insurances

-- International Airfare and taxes

-- Visa Fees

-- Gratuities/Tips

-- Emergency Helicopter Rescue charges

-- Main Meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara