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10-Day Ghorepani Loop

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Overview

This ten-day Poonhill trek is a wonderful short trek in the Annapurna Region.

It has the magic of the Himalayan panorama, encounters with the beautiful and kind Gurung people and ultimately offers a fun and inspiring trek while walking through the colourful rhododendron woods.

On this itinerary, you will experience the bustling city of Pokhara, admire impressive sunrise views from Poon Hill, and hike through a variety of charming Nepali villages dotted along the Himalayas.
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu

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Welcome to Kathmandu

You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be greeted by your guide and transferred by private car to Hotel Moonlight for check in. You will attend a pre-trip meeting at the hotel, then you are free to explore Thamel, the main tourist centre in Kathmandu. This is an opportunity to take a walk south and visit Durbar Square where you can see shrines, temples and the old Royal Palace, do a little shopping or take a walk around the park.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

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    Notes

    For your pre-trip meeting, your guide will meet you at your hotel and provide all the necessary information regarding the trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trip if you have any.

Day 2

Drive to Pokhara and Free Time

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Drive to Pokhara and Free Time

After breakfast you will take the tourist bus to Pokhara. It's a 7-hour scenic drive with a lunch stop on the way. After checking into your hotel, you can explore Pokhara, the tourism capital of Nepal.
There are many options this afternoon, you can bike around Lake Phewa, have a massage, take a cooking class, go boating or simply take the day to relax.




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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pokhara City

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    Transportations

    Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

Day 3

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

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Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

After breakfast you will check out of your hotel and drive 1.5 hours to Nayapul, where you will start your trek. It's a short 30-minute hike to Birenthanti, and here you will stop for a delicious Nepali lunch. Then, you'll continue for another easy 3-hour trek to Tikhedhunga. Once you arrive you will check into a local tea house and explore around Tikhedhunga and the surrounding nature.

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    Accommodation

    Tikhedhungga Guest House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga

    TikhedhunggaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Nayapul Trekking Starting Point

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Tikhedhungga

    Dangsing

Day 4

Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

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Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

After breakfast, you will start a steep 2-hour climb to Ullery where you will have a short tea break. Then, there is a gradual climb to Nangethanti for lunch. After, you will continue your trek to Ghorepani.
The name Ghorepani came from water (pani in Nepali) and horses (ghora in Nepali). This used to be a rest stop for ancient traders. Ghorepani lies on a major trail linking several other villages as well as the Annapurna Base Camp. Spend the afternoon exploring Ghorepani on your own.

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    Accommodation

    A Moutain Guest House, Ghorepani

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Ghorepani

    Ghorepani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

    Shikha

Day 5

Ghorepani to Tadapani

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Ghorepani to Tadapani

You will wake up early in the morning to begin your Poonhill trek for a magnificent sunrise view over the Annapurna range. Return to the lodge for breakfast and start on a 6-hour scenic trek to Tadapani. The first part involves an uphill climb to Deurali, then downhill along the forest trail to Banthanti for lunch. Arrive in the afternoon at your teahouse in Tadapani, a small village surrounded by beautiful forests with magnificent views of Annapurna. Take a rest or explore around Tadapani.

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    Accommodation

    Tadapani Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sunrise at Poonhill

    Trek to Tadapani

    Free Time in TadapaniOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

    Histan Mandali

    Ghandruk

Day 6

Tadapani to Jhinu Danda

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Tadapani to Jhinu Danda

The trail today descends through forests and crosses the suspension bridge uphill to the point where the path goes in two different directions. One leads to Chhomorong and another to Jhinu Danda. You will check into a tea house and experience the natural pools, built into the riverbank of the powerful Modi Khola. Enjoy a stunning view and relax in the therapeutic hot water with the sights and sounds of the river surrounded by native rhododendron trees.

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    Accommodation

    Jhinu Danda Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tadapani to Jhinu Danda

    Jhinu Danda Hot Spring

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

Day 7

Jhinu Danda to Dhampus

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Jhinu Danda to Dhampus

The day begins with a 10-minute descent to Kimrong Khola, where you will cross some more suspension bridges and follow the left bank of the river through a very thin subtropical forest until Landruk. After passing through a dense temperate forest to Dhampus, you will see some magnificent views of the Himalayas. The trek takes around six hours, and you will spend the night in a local tea house.

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    Accommodation

    Dhampus Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Dhampus

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Dhampus

Day 8

Dhampus to Pokhara

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Dhampus to Pokhara

Today is your last trekking day. You will start with a steep 2-hour descent to Phedi, passing through small villages and terraced fields. A private car will transfer you to Pokhara. Then, you will check in at your hotel. After lunch, you can take a sightseeing tour around Pokhara and visit Phewa lake, Tal-Barahi Temple, Devi's Falls, Mahendra Cave and the Seti River bridge.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dhampus to Phedi

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phedi to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dhampus

    Mid-Western Development Region

    Pokhara

Day 9

Drive to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

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Drive to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

After breakfast, you will be taken back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This is a 7-hour scenic drive to Kathmandu with a stop for lunch. Enjoy a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with Nepali folk music and cultural dance in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    Farewell Dinner with a Local Family

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    Transportations

    Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kathmandu

Day 10

Departure from Nepal

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Departure from Nepal

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have some free time in the morning to enjoy some shopping and perhaps buy some souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family. You will then be transferred to the airport where you will catch your departing flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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