The Poonhill trek is a wonderful, short trek in the Annapurna Region, and is suitable for those who do not have much time to spend, families and those with a burning desire to observe the beauty of snow-capped mountains.
You'll experience the magical panoramic view of the Himalayas, meet and mingle with the kind Gurung people and make memories as you walk through the colourful rhododendron woods on this Nepal trekking holiday.
The Poonhill trek starts from Nayapul after an hour and a half drive from Pokhara. This trek passes beautiful villages of Tikhedhungga, Ulleri, and Ghorepani. After the short trek, you will enjoy a city tour of Kathmandu. The Poonhill trek is a wonderful, short trek in the Annapurna Region, and is suitable for those who do not have much time to spend, families and those with a burning desire to observe the beauty of snow-capped mountains.
You'll experience the magical panoramic view of the Himalayas, meet and mingle with the kind Gurung people and make memories as you walk through the colourful rhododendron woods on this Nepal trekking holiday.
The Poonhill trek starts from Nayapul after an hour and a half drive from Pokhara. This trek passes beautiful villages of Tikhedhungga, Ulleri, and Ghorepani. After the short trek, you will enjoy a city tour of Kathmandu.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu & Free Time
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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.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Transportations
Private Driver from Airport Customs, Kathmandu to Hotel Moonlight
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 2
Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing
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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.
Accommodation
Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara★3 star
Activities
Pokhara
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
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Day 3
Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedhunga
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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.
Accommodation
Tikhedhungga Guest House
Activities
Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
Tikhedhungga
Transportations
Private Driver from Pokhara to Nayapul
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Pokhara
Tikhedhungga
Day 4
Trek to Ghorepani
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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.
Accommodation
A Moutain Guest House, Ghorepani
Activities
Trek to Ghorepani
Ghorepani
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ghode Pani
Day 5
Sunrise at Poonhill, Trek Back to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara
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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.
Accommodation
Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara★3 star
Activities
Sunrise Hike to Poonhill
Ghorepani to Nayapul
Pokhara
Transportations
Private Driver from Naya Pul to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ghode Pani
Histan Mandali
Lumle
Pokhara
Day 6
Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & Sightseeing
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After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Kathmandu, a 25-minute scenic flight. After checking into your hotel, you will take a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu to see all the major sights this capital city has. The visit includes Basantapur Durbar Square, the Monkey temple and the Buddhist religious site, Boudhanath Stupa.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Transportations
Private Driver from Pokhara to Pokhara Airport
Plane from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Pokhara
Kathmandu
Day 7
Departure from Kathmandu
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On the last day of this Nepal trekking holiday, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then will be transferred to the airport by private car in time to catch your departing flight home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
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What’s included?
6 nights accommodation
5 activities
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
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Benefits of this trip
Nepal in 7 days
3-star accommodation
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