10-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Kathmandu Sightseeing

10 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

This short and sweet trek offers incredible mountain views and a taste of traditional culture. Relatively easy compared to other treks in Nepal, it starts from...

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Mustang, Patan, Ghorepani, Jomsom, Ghandruk · Languages: English, Hindi, Nepali

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The gateway to the challenging trekking of the Annapurna Range, Muscat is a high Himalayan haven for adventure travelers. Devise your route into the mountains with help from a local guide.

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What's Included

Pick-ups and drops from the airport/hotel
Accommodation in 3-star or equivalent hotels with BB
All 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) per day during the trek
Experienced English-speaking trekking guide
Salary, accommodation, insurance, and meals for the guide and porters
Rescue and travel arrangements
Domestic transportation
All necessary paperwork and permits
All government and local taxes
Medical kit
Water purifier
Trekking map
Trekking gear for the trek (down jacket and sleeping bag)

Not Included

Tips for the guide, porters, and drivers
Personal gear (always available for hire)
International air tickets
Visa fees
Medical evacuation in an emergency
Travel insurance
Extra drinks and liquors
Donations during the trek
Any other expense not listed above

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu. Arrive in Kathmandu. Get picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel. Get picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Briefing

After breakfast, get a briefing about the trek from the representatives. After breakfast, get a briefing about the trek from the representatives. Then proceed for sightseeing around Kathmandu. Visit Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, and Patan Durbar Square. Then proceed for sightseeing around Kathmandu. Visit Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, and Patan Durbar Square. Return at around 5 pm, after which you can arrange your trekking gear and be ready for the next day. Return at around 5 pm, after which you can arrange your trekking gear and be ready for the next day.
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Day 03

Kathmandu to Pokhara

Travel to Pokhara, also known as the tourism capital of Nepal. Around 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Tourist Bus Park. Travel to Pokhara, also known as the tourism capital of Nepal. Around 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Tourist Bus Park. You can also travel by plane at your own cost. You can also travel by plane at your own cost. Enjoy walking around Lakeside or have fun boating on Fewa Lake right in the heart of the city. Enjoy walking around Lakeside or have fun boating on Fewa Lake right in the heart of the city. Overnight at Pokhara.
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Day 04

Pokhara to Ulleri via Nayapul

After breakfast, drive to Nayapul in a taxi or car along with our guide. The first day of hiking starts from here. After breakfast, drive to Nayapul in a taxi or car along with our guide. The first day of hiking starts from here. The initial track is easy, but after you reach Tikhedhunga, climb 3200 stone steps until you reach Ulleri. The initial track is easy, but after you reach Tikhedhunga, climb 3200 stone steps until you reach Ulleri. During the trek, pass lowland rice fields, traditional local villages, meadows, waterfalls, and the river. If the weather is good, you can see an incredible view of Annapurna South and Himchuli. During the trek, pass lowland rice fields, traditional local villages, meadows, waterfalls, and the river. If the weather is good, you can see an incredible view of Annapurna South and Himchuli. Overnight at Ulleri.
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Day 05

Ulleri to Ghorepani Through Rhododendron Forest

The trail is slightly uphill until you reach Ghorepani. The trail is slightly uphill until you reach Ghorepani. Today, the trail passes through the forest, including Rhododendron forest. Today, the trail passes through the forest, including Rhododendron forest. Along the way, see majestic views of various mountains like Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Dhaulagiri. Poon Hill is just a 45-minute hike from Ghorepani; hike there to see the sunset view if the weather is clear. Along the way, see majestic views of various mountains like Annapurna South, Fishtail, and Dhaulagiri. Poon Hill is just a 45-minute hike from Ghorepani; hike there to see the sunset view if the weather is clear.
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Day 06

Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Tadapani

Wake up early in the morning, around one hour before sunrise, and hike up to Poon Hill. It is considered the best spot for a sunrise view as well as 360-degree panoramic mountain views. Wake up early in the morning, around one hour before sunrise, and hike up to Poon Hill. It is considered the best spot for a sunrise view as well as 360-degree panoramic mountain views. See parts of Jomsom as well as parts of Upper Mustang. See parts of Jomsom as well as parts of Upper Mustang. Return to the hotel, have a nice breakfast, and descend through the pine and Rhododendron forests until you reach Tadapani. Return to the hotel, have a nice breakfast, and descend through the pine and Rhododendron forests until you reach Tadapani. Overnight at Tadapani.
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Day 07

Tadapani to Ghandruk

The initial trail is plain until you reach Bhaisi Kharka; after that, the trail is steep downhill until Ghandruk. The initial trail is plain until you reach Bhaisi Kharka; after that, the trail is steep downhill until Ghandruk. Ghandruk offers you an incredible view of various mountains, including Fishtail Mountain, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, and Himchuli. Ghandruk offers you an incredible view of various mountains, including Fishtail Mountain, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, and Himchuli. A trip to the Gurung Museum and local monasteries are among the things you can do while you are in Ghandruk. A trip to the Gurung Museum and local monasteries are among the things you can do while you are in Ghandruk.
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Day 08

Ghandruk to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara

Following the Modi River, a gentle descent leads you to Nayapul. Following the Modi River, a gentle descent leads you to Nayapul. After reaching Nayapul, hire a taxi or private car and ride back to Pokhara. After reaching Nayapul, hire a taxi or private car and ride back to Pokhara. Enjoy yourself in Pokhara, visiting many places like Fewa Lake, various caves, and waterfalls. Enjoy yourself in Pokhara, visiting many places like Fewa Lake, various caves, and waterfalls. Overnight at Pokhara.
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Day 09

Pokhara to Kathmandu

Early in the morning, proceed to the Tourist Bus Park and ride a bus to Kathmandu. Early in the morning, proceed to the Tourist Bus Park and ride a bus to Kathmandu. If you prefer rafting while going back to Kathmandu, we will provide you with a private car and rafting package at an extra cost. If you prefer rafting while going back to Kathmandu, we will provide you with a private car and rafting package at an extra cost.
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Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

End of the trip. Representatives from our office will drop you at the international airport and bid you farewell. End of the trip. Representatives from our office will drop you at the international airport and bid you farewell.