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10-Day Poonhill Trek & Kathmandu Trip

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Overview

The Poonhill trek is one of the most wonderful short treks in Annapurna Region that holds the magic of Himalayan panorama, encounters the beautiful and kind Gurung people and ultimately offers the highest level of fun, walking through the colourful rhododendron woods.

At the end of an amazing trek, you'll head off for a Kathmandu visit with its lively restaurants where you can experience local Nepalese food and see some of the most iconic temples and landmarks in the area.
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu & Free Time

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Arrive in Kathmandu & Free Time

You'll arrive at Kathmandu Airport where you will be greeted by your guide and transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at your Kathmandu city hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. You can visit the colourful local markets in Thamel or relax at your hotel.

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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 Airport Customs, Kathmandu to Hotel Moonlight

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing

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Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing

This morning, you will take a flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is the tourism capital of Nepal, with its laid-back charm, you can't help but fall in love with its ambience. After checking in at your hotel, your guide will take you for some sightseeing. You'll visit Phewa Lake, Davi's Fall, Mahendra cave, Bat Cave and Seti 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

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Airport Customs, Kathmandu

    Plane from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara

    Private Driver from Pokhara Airport to Kantipur Hotel Training Center

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

Day 3

Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga

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Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga

This morning, after driving to Nayapul, you'll enjoy a 30-minute trek to Birenthanti for a delicious Nepali lunch. You'll continue for three hours on this easy trek to Tikhedhunga. Once you arrive, you will check into the teahouse and explore the area around Tikhedhunga. This is a small village and popular stop along the Poonhill and Ghorepani trails. There are often many trekkers here, and it's an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences with others.

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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

    Tikhedhungga

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Nayapul

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Tikhedhungga

Day 4

Trek to Ghorepani

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Trek to Ghorepani

The trek starts with a two-hour steep climb to Ulleri. Here, you will stop for a tea break and continue the gradual uphill trek to Nangethanti for lunch and carry on to your final stop today Ghorepani. You'll check-into the local tea-house and explore around Ghorepani during your free time. Ghorepani lies on a major trail linking several other villages as well as the Annapurna Base Camp.

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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

Day 5

Sunrise at Poonhill, Trek Back to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara

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Sunrise at Poonhill, Trek Back to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara

Today you will hike to Poonhill, at 3210 metres, for the sunrise. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchchhre. You'll return to Ghorepani for breakfast and to check out of the tea-house. You will follow the same route back down to Tikhedhunga, stop for lunch and continue to Nayapul. It is a 90-minute drive back to Pokhara. Here, you will check into your hotel and explore the surrounding lakeside in your free time.

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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

    Sunrise Hike to Poonhill

    Ghorepani to Nayapul

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Naya Pul to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ghode Pani

    Histan Mandali

    Lumle

    Pokhara

Day 6

Trek to Ghandruk

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Trek to Ghandruk

You will start your trek after breakfast, first part you will walk gradual to Bhaise-Kharka, continue gradual descend through the Forest to approach Ghandruk with multiple ascends and descends. You will enjoy the magnificent view of Annapurna South, Himchhuli, Fishtail, Mardi himal. You will have lunch at Ghandruk village. After lunch, you will explore around Ghandruk typical Gurung village and Ghandruk Gurung Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Ghandruk 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

    Trek to Ghandruk

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Mid-Western Development Region

Day 7

Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

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Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

Today you will have breakfast at 7 am, check-out of tea-house and trek four hours to Nayapul where you will hop in the car to drive to Pokhara. Your day starts with a steep descent to Syauli Bazaar and continues as you walk to Birethanti where you will stop for lunch and continue walk 30 minutes to Nayapul. From here, you'll drive to Pokhara by private car.

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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

    Trek to Nayapul

    Pokhara

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nayapul to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Mid-Western Development Region

    Lumle

    Pokhara

Day 8

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today you will check-out of the hotel and be transferred to the tourist bus station where you will catch a bus for your Kathmandu visit. You'll enjoy a seven-hour scenic drive to Kathmandu, stopping at Malekhu or nearby for lunch. Later, you'll check into your hotel and explore Thamel during your free time.

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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

    Bhojan Griha RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kathmandu

Day 9

Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

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Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. During the day you will visit Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. After the tour, you will return to your hotel. Here, you can prepare your trip to organize the things you may need during the trek.

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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

    Kathmandu Sightseeing

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

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Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast in the morning, you will have some free time to do some last minutes shopping and explore around Thamel before your departure. After check out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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