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Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill trekking trip in Nepal
Ghorepani Poonhill trek visits the thriving Gurung settlement of Ghandruk, where many ex-Gurkha soldiers run cozy lodges. It winds through the magical rhododendron forest that inspired the setting for the Hobbit trilogy. At Ghorepani, the ridgeline trail meets a major trade route, plied by donkey trains carrying loads north toward Tibet. An early morning climb up to Poon Hill (3,200m/ 10,500ft) rewards you with panoramic views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak), and Dhaulagiri. During spring, rhododendron trees are ablaze with red, pink, and ivory blossoms.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport; you will be met by the staff from our agency and then transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhara.
Transferred by tourist bus for about 6 -hours to Pokhara, a beautiful town set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy either doing last-minute shopping for the trek or packing your kitty bag for the following day's departure.
Day 3: Pokhara - Birethanti – Ulleri 2070m.
Drive an hour to Birethanti and start trekking through the lush, green Modi river valley, past waterfalls with plunge pools. After crossing the bridge ascend so the staircase to Magar village of Ulleri where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
Day 4: Ulleri - Ghorepani.
A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields. As the trail climbs higher, you walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2840m.)
Day 5: Ghorepani – Tadapani 2540m.
Early morning climb to the Poonhill and enjoy a sunrise over the peaks and magnificent mountain panoramic view. A short ascend to Deurali pass and further Tadapani through dense moss-covered forest rich with the bird.
Day 6: Tadapani - Ghandrung 1940 6hrs trek.
The trail descends steeply through the da sense damp forest, where you may see monkeys, and continues down over a series of rock-cut steps that follow a leaping stream. Arrive in Ghandrung and explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement.
Day 7: Ghandrung - Pokhara.
An easy short walk to Nayapul and a drive to Pokhara.
Day 8: Pokhara – Kathmandu 6hrs drive.
Early morning start driving to Kathmandu through beautiful countryside scenery. Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. evening Join the farewell dinner with a live Nepali cultural program hosted by the company.
Day 9: Departure.
If you have time and are interested in other adventures like white water rating, wildlife safari, or any other activities can extend your holiday or transfer to the airport and fly back to sweet home.
- Arrival/departure transfers.
- Tourist Standard hotels with breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Lodge accommodations and all meals during the trek, down jacket, sleeping bag.
- Cost for a First Aid and Eco trained English speaking guide and Porter.
- Emergency rescue arrangements, medical kit bag.
- All necessary paper works and trekking /entry permits.
- All government and local taxes where applicable.
- Welcome or farewell dinner.
- International airfare and Nepal visa fee.
- Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu.
- Emergency rescue and medical expenses.
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills personal porters.
- Tips for the trekking crew.
- Other optional trips/activities and sightseeing if required.
Equiment Checklist
Equipment List:
Footwear:
Well-broken-in walking shoes, thick socks, light socks, sandals,s or light shoes.
Clothing:
Down or fiber-filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, towel, sun hat.
Other equipment:
Sleeping bag (4 seasons), trekking hold all or stash sack with lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.
Other items:
Insect repellent, diary, toilet paper roll, laundry soap, pocket knife, sewing kit, camera, film, cards, and personal medical kit.
Map
Trip Essential Information
Introduction and trip briefing:
We give a short brief about the trip in Kathmandu on the same day of your arrival and introduce your trip guide and team members. In the meantime, we provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions if any about the trip.
Accommodation: Lodges in the mountains are not as comfortable and clean as in the city but not very basic. The lodges we use normally have a combination of dormitories, twin, and triple rooms, and beds have a foam mattresses. There are a few factors that affect our choice of a particular lodge which may not always be immediately obvious but the great-looking lodges from outside may not be the cleanest and may not provide the best service or food. Please note that we also do not use lodges that will not provide accommodation for porters and guides as we believe that we have a duty to look after all our staff. Some of the lodges now have attached bathrooms but we do not include this in the price of your trips. However, due to availability issues, you may be given a room with a bathroom and we will not charge extra.
Meals: Three meals as per your choice are provided in a day. Every lodge has a food menu and ordering book and you should write down in it everything you order under your name and room number. The guide will assist it actually and check at kitchen to how busy they are. However, it is good to order the food in one hour advance. Lunch is normally taken in a lodge along the way and we suggest the group tries to order similar dishes to make it easier and shorter time. Nepali, Tibetan, Continental, etc dishes are available though. However local food like vegetables, potatoes, and soups is fresh, hygienic, and healthy.
Guide: English speaking, well experienced, and knowledgeable holding license from government institutions. They are well trained about the high altitude problem, eco tourism, and social responsibilities and are sincerely dedicated to their duty. Actually, our guides play an invaluable role in ensuring that our clients have the best opportunity to experience, learn about, and enjoy their trip presenting them whenever you need any help. Porters: Normally we use only regular porters working for the company. Our porters are fully equipped and insured having knowledge of walking on snow and high-altitude passes. They are very honest, reliable, strong and of curse get good pay. They can speak English and will be referred to take the guide training after they are well-experienced and confident. Travel Insurance We suggest and t is a condition of traveling with us that you must be fully insured, including air rescue services and all medical expenses. You decide and choose what amount and types of insurance are suitable for your trip nature as some do buy cancellation and only for a certain period of time.
Itinerary: The given itinerary is flexible so if needed there is often there will be a possibility on the trek to extend or shorten the walking days. In the special case, if the trip ended a week or earlier, there will be given an option for a short trip. Please discuss this with your trek guide and express your wishes.
Washing and Toilet: Most lodges offer hot showers now. Sometimes a hot shower means a bucket of hot water and ask your trek guide about the availability. For ecological reasons please try and limit your use of hot water if the water is not solar-heated. Please note that in higher places and cold times there is very little chance to have enough hot water. Every lodge will have some kind of hand-washing facility but ask your trek guide about the place where you can wash and clean your teeth. In any event, it is a good idea to carry a bar of soap with you. If the water freezes then ask your guide to get a warm bowl of water which does not cost money. Toilets are usually Asian squat style and vary in how clean they are. Normally toilets are outside the lodge but now some lodges are inside the room or lodge. They tend to be cleaner in the lower and Annapurna region than the Everest or other remote and high regions because of water shortage and temperature. The rubbish bin in the toilet is kept for your used toilet paper.
Drinking water: Most of the stomach problems are faced by drinking water in the mountain so you should really care about it. Bottle of mineral water is normally available but are environmentally unfriendly options so we recommend filtered and boiled water that should be treated with iodine / purifying tablet before you drink it. The lodge people charge a minimum for boiled water as fuel is used to boil the water and wait about half an hour before adding any fruit powder etc.
Transportation: Deluxe private vehicles are provided while on a city tour, and airport transfers and tourist buses to and from Pokhara or private vehicles/flights will be arranged at an extra cost if required.
Electricity: Small-scale electricity schemes are running in several mountain communities but as they are by definition small the light may not be strong enough to read and is not always guaranteed to be working. Kerosene lamps, candles, or solar light bulbs are often used in the dining room where there is no electricity. A torchlight, with extra batteries, is essential. Some lodges have recharging facilities for which there is a small charge. Nepal uses voltages, of 220-240 volts to power your appliances. The sockets are fit both round and flat.
Departure Dates
No fixed departures.
