Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 8 Days

After breakfast on the first day of the trip, you leave Kathmandu early in the morning for a drive along the Prithvi National Highway to Pokhara. On the way to Pokhara, one can enjoy the beautiful views of rivers, settlements, and mountains. It takes approx 7 to 8 hours to reach Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you will spend the night in a hotel located in the beautiful “City of Lakes” of Pokhara.

After breakfast at the hotel, you start your day with an hour’s drive to Nayapul and then trek to the beautiful village of Ulleri. Any means of transportation can be easily accessed from Pokhara to Nayapul. You will walk through some beautiful villages and terrace framing. After a 30-minute walk along the Modi River, you reach Birethanti - a beautiful village with many tea shops and guest houses. From there you cross Hile (1495m) and Tikhedhunga (1525 m) to reach Ulleri, a village inhabited by Magars.

The day starts with a hot breakfast and you prepare yourself for the trek to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a 6 to 7-hour walk from Ghandruk. Along the way, you will see beautiful villages, panoramic views of the mountains, and breathtaking landscapes. Ghorepani is a beautiful place from where you can enjoy the most breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

Early in the morning, you walk uphill for 45-minutes to Poonhill for a sunrise view which is one of the best and most famous places to watch the sunrise in Nepal. From here, you can see the amazing views of Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri Range, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and others. After spending some time in Poonhill, you return to Ghorepani and start your trek to Tadapani after breakfast at the lodge

Today you are ready for your next destination beautiful village of Ghandruk. The trek to Ghandruk takes about 4 to 5 hours through the jungle and downhill. Along the trail, you will enjoy magnificent mountains, Rhododendron forests, and birds. Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung village full of its own language, costumes, traditions, and special food.

After breakfast on the sixth day of the trip, you start your journey from Ghandruk to Pothana. On the way to Pothana, you pass many tea houses and small villages like Landruk, Tolkha, Pitam Deurali. After walking for approx 6 to 7 hours, you reach Pothana at an altitude of 19,90 meters. You will spend the night at a lodge in Pothana.

After breakfast this morning your first destination is Phedi which you will reach in 3 hours. On the way from Pothana to Phedi, one can see the Annapurna mountain range and the beautiful view of Gurung village. Pokhara is easily accessible by any means of transportation from Phedi. In the evening, go for a walk along the beautiful lake of Pokhara and stay at a convenient hotel for the night.

On the last day of the trip, after breakfast, you drive to Kathmandu. While returning to Kathmandu, you can still enjoy the beautiful view of the river, the settlement, and the mountains. After a 7 to 8 hour drive from Pokhara, you will arrive in Kathmandu and spend the night at a hotel.