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Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
The Annapurna region of Nepal, a couple of hundred kilometers northwest of Kathmandu, is renowned for its blend of undisturbed nature, spectacular mountain views and culture. The Annapurna Circuit is typically rated as one of the "top 20" trekking experiences worldwide. Now that is an understatement! This is a solid option for a short trek into the foothills to the north of Pokhara which includes scenic mountains and a fine slice of traditional village culture. The itinerary suits those who want to see and feel the area in a short time period. Poon hill (3210 m) is an excellent viewpoint for a panoramic view of Annapurna Himalayan range. The top of hill can be reached easily from the settlement of Ghorepani. Ghandruk is a large traditional Gurung village.
This is a short trek but probably most popular route. There is no other routes which have this much natural diversity & cultural variety. This trek start from Nayapul a hour car drive from Pokhara. In the beginning of trek village life, culture, terrace view, waterfalls & green hills’ view can be enjoyed. From Ghorepani Mt. Annapurna & Mt. Dhaulagiri Can be viewed. These are mountain over 8000 m. Poon Hill offers most spectacular view of mountains peak & sun rise over Himalayas. Ghandruk village is another attraction of this trek. Ghandruk is habitation of Gurungs who are known is “Gurkhas”. Gurkhas have glorious history they created in Second World War.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m)
On the very first day of your trek you will be picked up at the airport by our representative and will be assisted to the hotel where you will be given the brief explanation of your trek and stay overnight.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m)
This is the second day on which you will drive to Pokhara which is 200 km away from kathmandu. It takes about 6 hours to get to Pokhara and at the end of the day stay overnight in the hotel in Pokhara.
Day 03: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
On this day you will drive by a car to Nayapul which takes about 2 hours. On the way to Nayapul you can see the wonderful Fish Tail, Annapurna South, Annapuna II along with other mountains and the whole Pokhara valley as well. From Nayapul you start waliking to Birethanti which is the main entrance of Ghorepani trek. Then the trail climbs gently up to Tikhedhunga along the bank of stream with the beautiful scenery of natural waterfall and local country side which is amazingly mysterious. It takes about 4 hours to get to Tikhedhunga from Nayapul.
Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2800m)
After spending wondeful night in Tikhedhunga the trail descends a bit and crosses a river and climbs up to Ulleri. Ulleri is the biggest village of the Magar community. Then the route ascends to Banthanti, on the way from Tikhedhunga to Banthanti you can observe the picturesque view of Annapurna South and the natural green scenery of the local area. From Banthanti the route commence through a dense forest of rhododendron, magnolia, oak tree to Ghorepani which takes about 3 hours. It takes about 6 hours to reach Ghorepani from Tiikhedhunga altogether.
Day 05: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2590m)
Ghorepani is a very nice village situated on top of the hill which is surrounded by the national flower of Nepal called Laligunras (rhododendron). After walking about 45 minutes you will get to Punhill whcih is famous for view point of sunrise and sunset. You can see the whole Annapurna range from Punhill and you can take magnificent pictures of the himalays and countryside. From Ghorepani the route slowly climbs up to Deurali through rhododendron forest which takes about 2 hours. After that the trail descends down to Banthanti where few lodges are available and you can stop for a lunch. Then the trail continues to Tadapani and it takes about 5 hours to get to Tadapani altogether.
Day 06: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m)
Tadapani is a small village where few lodges are available and which is covered by a jungle. You can see the cultural dances organized by local people. On the other hand you can take a picure of langur along with Annapurna south,Hiunchuli, Machhapuchrre (fishtail). Then the trail descends constantly to Gandruk through a dense green forest with the lovely view of various natural flowers. It takes about 4 hours from Tadapani to Ghandruk.
Day 07: Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m)
Ghandruk is a huge and culturally rich village especially inhabitated by Gurung community. Here you can see the old Gurung's museum and mainly the lovely scenery of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre (Fish tail) and the natural beauty. After that the trail descends down to Nayapul which takes about 4hours.From Nayapul you will drive by a car to Pokhara and stay overnight.
Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara remembering the wonderful moments of the trek.
On the very first day of your trek you will be picked up at the airport by our representative and will be assisted to the hotel where you will be given the brief explanation of your trek and stay overnight.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m)
This is the second day on which you will drive to Pokhara which is 200 km away from kathmandu. It takes about 6 hours to get to Pokhara and at the end of the day stay overnight in the hotel in Pokhara.
Day 03: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
On this day you will drive by a car to Nayapul which takes about 2 hours. On the way to Nayapul you can see the wonderful Fish Tail, Annapurna South, Annapuna II along with other mountains and the whole Pokhara valley as well. From Nayapul you start waliking to Birethanti which is the main entrance of Ghorepani trek. Then the trail climbs gently up to Tikhedhunga along the bank of stream with the beautiful scenery of natural waterfall and local country side which is amazingly mysterious. It takes about 4 hours to get to Tikhedhunga from Nayapul.
Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2800m)
After spending wondeful night in Tikhedhunga the trail descends a bit and crosses a river and climbs up to Ulleri. Ulleri is the biggest village of the Magar community. Then the route ascends to Banthanti, on the way from Tikhedhunga to Banthanti you can observe the picturesque view of Annapurna South and the natural green scenery of the local area. From Banthanti the route commence through a dense forest of rhododendron, magnolia, oak tree to Ghorepani which takes about 3 hours. It takes about 6 hours to reach Ghorepani from Tiikhedhunga altogether.
Day 05: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2590m)
Ghorepani is a very nice village situated on top of the hill which is surrounded by the national flower of Nepal called Laligunras (rhododendron). After walking about 45 minutes you will get to Punhill whcih is famous for view point of sunrise and sunset. You can see the whole Annapurna range from Punhill and you can take magnificent pictures of the himalays and countryside. From Ghorepani the route slowly climbs up to Deurali through rhododendron forest which takes about 2 hours. After that the trail descends down to Banthanti where few lodges are available and you can stop for a lunch. Then the trail continues to Tadapani and it takes about 5 hours to get to Tadapani altogether.
Day 06: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m)
Tadapani is a small village where few lodges are available and which is covered by a jungle. You can see the cultural dances organized by local people. On the other hand you can take a picure of langur along with Annapurna south,Hiunchuli, Machhapuchrre (fishtail). Then the trail descends constantly to Gandruk through a dense green forest with the lovely view of various natural flowers. It takes about 4 hours from Tadapani to Ghandruk.
Day 07: Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m)
Ghandruk is a huge and culturally rich village especially inhabitated by Gurung community. Here you can see the old Gurung's museum and mainly the lovely scenery of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre (Fish tail) and the natural beauty. After that the trail descends down to Nayapul which takes about 4hours.From Nayapul you will drive by a car to Pokhara and stay overnight.
Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara remembering the wonderful moments of the trek.
Pradip Kumar Budhathoki : http://tour-himalaya.blogspot.com
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