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13-Day Poonhill Trek & Chitwan

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Overview

Ghorepani Poonhill is located at the North of Nepal and West of Pokhara city in Annapurna region, popularly known as Annapurna Balcony trekking. This 13-day trip takes you on the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, which is the shortest and easiest trek offering a wonderful opportunity to see the Annapurna Region.

The Ghorepani Hills are densely forested with rhododendrons and oak forests full of birds. In Gurung village, you can still see the Nepalese Gurung traditions and culture. On the trek, you'll be rewarded with amazing and incredible panoramic views of Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

You'll then move onto Pokhara, enjoy jungle activities in Chitwan and finish your trip in Kathmandu. This Nepal trekking trip offers you the best glimpse of cultural heritage, amazing wildlife, natural resources, stunning snow-capped Himalayas and prehistoric places, all combined with the unique lifestyle of Nepalese people.
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu, Trip Briefing & Welcome Dinner

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Arrive in Kathmandu, Trip Briefing & Welcome Dinner

Welcome to Nepal. Your representative will be there to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. This afternoon, there will be a briefing about the activities during your Nepal trekking trip and during the meeting, you'll also be introduced to your guide. In the evening, a welcome dinner with a cultural programme will introduce you to Nepal's culture.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Holy Himalaya3 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 Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu Airport Hotel Pvt. Ltd. to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Drive to Pokhara by Tourist Bus & Free Time

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Drive to Pokhara by Tourist Bus & Free Time

Early in the morning, you'll set off for your drive to Pokhara by tourist bus which will take about seven to eight hours. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you'll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Batika Classic Hotel3 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

    Boating on Lake PhewaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

    Private Driver from Pokhara Airport to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

    Gandaki

Day 3

Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tirkhedhunga

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Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tirkhedhunga

Today, you'll drive to Nayapul to begin your trek, a 1.5-hour drive away. Your Ghorepani Poonhill trek begins from the beautiful lake city of Pokhara. Then, your trek starts from Nayapul to Tirkhedhunga (1,560 metres). You'll walk along the Modi River where there is an Annapurna Conservation Area check post. Whilst walking, you can enjoy the outstanding view of the Annapurna Range. You'll camp at Tirkhedhunga after four to five hours of trekking.

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    Accommodation

    Ghorepani Tea House 2 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 Tirkhedhunga

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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

    Gandaki

Day 4

Trek to Ghorepani Poonhill

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Trek to Ghorepani Poonhill

Today the trail leads us on a steep hill for about two hours with the amazing landscapes and the Himalayan scenery. You'll be rewarded with a pleasant view of rhododendron and magnificent oak forests and all the way to Ghorepani, a pleasant village on the top of the ridge with excellent views of several peaks. Ghorepani means “horse water” in Nepali. You'll trek for four to five hours and overnight in Ghorepani.

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    Accommodation

    Ghorepani Tea House 2 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

    Ghorepani Trek

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gandaki

    Ghode Pani

Day 5

Sunrise View Trek to Poonhill & Tadapani

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Sunrise View Trek to Poonhill & Tadapani

Early in the morning, you will trek 1.5 hours to Poonhill for one of the most amazing sunrise views of your life. Poonhill is popular for a breathtaking view of the unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and the wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fish Tail and so on. After spending about one hour on the hillside, you'll descend back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast and start walking to Tadapani, a total of five to six hours.

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    Accommodation

    Ghorepani Tea House 2 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

    Poonhill Sunrise & Trek to Tadapani

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gandaki

    Ghandruk

Day 6

Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk

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Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk

Today, you'll enjoy the wonderful occasional views of Mt. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre on your gradual path towards Bhasi Kharka. Then, after a couple of hours, you'll reach Ghandruk, a Gurung Village passing forests and small streams. In the afternoon, you can explore the village and Gurung culture and local lifestyle at Ghandruk. The total trekking time today will be around four to five hours.

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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 from Tadapani to Ghandruk

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gandaki

    Ghandruk

Day 7

Ghandruk to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara

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Ghandruk to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara

Early in the morning, you'll descend to Birethanti on a scenic route with views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail and Gangapurna Mountains. You will cross the forest of blooming rhododendron and reach Birethanti from where you will take the downhill walk and follow Modi Khola till you reach Nayapul, three to four hours in total. You'll drive one hour to Pokhara by private car and stay overnight there.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Batika Classic Hotel3 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 from Ghandruk to Nayapul

    Boating on Lake PhewaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nayapul to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ghandruk

    Dhawalagiri

    Pokhara

    Gandaki

Day 8

Pokhara Sightseeing

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Pokhara Sightseeing

Today, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of Pokhara including Davi's fall, Gupteshwor cave and the International Mountain Museum. The Himalaya is the source of water resources for billions of people living in the world. Flora and fauna in the Himalayan range is the natural habitat for the thousands of known and unknown species that contribute to maintaining and restructuring the ecosystems of our world, day and night.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Batika Classic Hotel3 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 Sightseeing

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Gandaki

Day 9

Travel to Chitwan & Tharu Dance Programme

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Travel to Chitwan & Tharu Dance Programme

After breakfast, you will drive to Chitwan which is a famous spot for a jungle adventure in Nepal. It will take about six hours to reach Chitwan. Upon arrival, you will be offered a welcome drink and briefed about your activities in Chitwan. In the evening, you'll enjoy the cultural Tharu dance programme which will introduce you to the Nepalese arts culture during dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Parkside

    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

    Tharu Cultural Dance in Chitwan

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Pokhara

    Bus from Pokhara to Chitwan

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Ratnanagar

    Central Development Region

Day 10

Jungle Activities in Chitwan

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Jungle Activities in Chitwan

Today is an adventurous day in Chitwan. You will be enjoying various activities like canoeing, village walking tours and more. Chitwan is a rich wilderness that is home to many mammals birds, reptiles and more. Heading out into the jungle enables you to get up close and personal with many of these animals. You can explore the jungle with a guided walk, canoe ride, jeep drive, whitewater rafting or you can attend a sanctuary and enjoy a day of swimming and bathing with the elephants.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Hotel Parkside

    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

    Jungle Activities in Chitwan

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ratnanagar

    Central Development Region

Day 11

Tourist Bus to Kathmandu & Free Time

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Tourist Bus to Kathmandu & Free Time

After an adventurous stay in Chitwan, you will drive back to Kathmandu on the tourist bus, that will take about seven hours. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you'll have some free time on your own to explore. Known as a city of temples, temple-hopping is a popular activity in Kathmandu. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stupas and temples, you'll discover the valley is rich in spiritual architecture. In the ancient city alone, there are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Holy Himalaya3 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

    KathmanduOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Himalayan Java CoffeeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from Chitwan to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ratnanagar

    Kathmandu

    Bagmati

Day 12

Seeing Hands Massage, Patan Sightseeing and Farewell dinner

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Seeing Hands Massage, Patan Sightseeing and Farewell dinner

This morning, you'll enjoy a complimentary relaxation massage therapy by Seeing Hands with visually impaired therapists. Then, you'll head out on a guided tour to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Patan Durbar Square including the beautiful Patan museum, the Golden temple and many other historic monuments. In the evening, you'll have a farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Kathmandu.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Holy Himalaya3 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

    Seeing Hands Clinic

    Patan Durbar Square & Patan Museum

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Patan

Day 13

Departure Day

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Departure Day

You'll be taken to the airport three hours before your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Kathmandu Airport Hotel Pvt. Ltd.

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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

Notes

Also included:
- Local trekking porter and all his expenses
- Insurance of trekking crew members
- All necessary trekking permits and paperwork
- First aid kit during the trek
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