10-Day Ghorepani Trek and Kathmandu Highlights with Poon Hill

10 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Discover Nepal's geographical diversity and cultural richness on this 10-day journey through Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the Annapurna region. Trek through green va...

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Kurintar, Ghorepani, Ghandruk · Languages: English, Nepali

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What's Included

Airport pick-up and drop-off by private car, van, or bus
Two nights' deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu (on the arrival day and after the trekking)
3-night standard accommodation in Pokhara
Standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking
Ground transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
Transport by car from Pokhara to the trek starting point and from the trek ending point back to Pokhara
All accommodation in lodges/tea houses during the trek
An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people)
Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service, which will be paid by your travel insurance company
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees
First aid medical kit
Duffle bag if necessary
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural dance show
All government taxes, VAT, official expenses, and service charges

Not Included

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport-size photos.
Your travel insurance
Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Tipping (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Thamel Exploration

Get picked up from the airport, check in to your hotel, and spend time in Kathmandu's Thamel, the city's main tourist area. Get picked up from the airport, check in to your hotel, and spend time in Kathmandu's Thamel, the city's main tourist area. Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or Skyline Hotel).
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Day 02

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Take an early drive or flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914 m). Along the way, enjoy views of green hills, beautiful valleys, and some mountain scenery. Pokhara is regarded as a tourist paradise, rich in both natural and cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, and temples. You can also enjoy views of Phewa Taal (lake) and the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Take an early drive or flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914 m). Along the way, enjoy views of green hills, beautiful valleys, and some mountain scenery. Pokhara is regarded as a tourist paradise, rich in both natural and cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, and temples. You can also enjoy views of Phewa Taal (lake) and the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).
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Day 03

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul with your Nepali guide. Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul with your Nepali guide. Start your trek from Nayapul (1050 m). From Nayapul, trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m) via Birethanti (1065 m), which takes about four and a half hours. Start your trek from Nayapul (1050 m). From Nayapul, trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m) via Birethanti (1065 m), which takes about four and a half hours. Overnight at a tea house lodge.
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Day 04

Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m). Today, you ascend gradually, passing through Ulleri (2070 m), Banthanti, and Magar villages. On the way, enjoy majestic views of Machhapuchhre (6997 m), Huinchuli (6441 m), and Annapurna South (7219 m). Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m). Today, you ascend gradually, passing through Ulleri (2070 m), Banthanti, and Magar villages. On the way, enjoy majestic views of Machhapuchhre (6997 m), Huinchuli (6441 m), and Annapurna South (7219 m). Overnight at Ghorepani in a tea house lodge.
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Day 05

Sunrise at Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani

Proceed on the trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180 m) and then continue to Tadapani (2675 m), covering the distance in about five and a half hours of normal trekking. Proceed on the trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180 m) and then continue to Tadapani (2675 m), covering the distance in about five and a half hours of normal trekking. Early in the morning, start your trip to Poon Hill (3180 m) to enjoy the sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche Peak (6920 m), Nilgiri (6940 m), Varaha Shikhar (7847 m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna III (7855 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), Annapurna II (7937 m), Lamjung Himal (6931 m), and numerous other snowcapped mountain peaks. Early in the morning, start your trip to Poon Hill (3180 m) to enjoy the sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche Peak (6920 m), Nilgiri (6940 m), Varaha Shikhar (7847 m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna III (7855 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), Annapurna II (7937 m), Lamjung Himal (6931 m), and numerous other snowcapped mountain peaks. Have breakfast at Ghorepani. Have breakfast at Ghorepani. Trek to Tadapani (2650 m) through deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos, and oaks. En route, observe waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds, and green valleys. Trek to Tadapani (2650 m) through deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos, and oaks. En route, observe waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds, and green valleys. Overnight at Tadapani in a tea house lodge.
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Day 06

Trek to Ghandruk and Gurung Village Experience

Comparatively, today is the easiest trek of all. You trek through forests of rhododendron and oak, and along the way you can hear the soothing chirping of birds. This trek is also one of the best alternatives for bird lovers. Ghandruk is a large Gurung village with a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From the village, you can enjoy good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455 m), Annapurna III (7755 m), and Fishtail. Ghandruk village is listed as a World Heritage Site. Comparatively, today is the easiest trek of all. You trek through forests of rhododendron and oak, and along the way you can hear the soothing chirping of birds. This trek is also one of the best alternatives for bird lovers. Ghandruk is a large Gurung village with a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From the village, you can enjoy good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455 m), Annapurna III (7755 m), and Fishtail. Ghandruk village is listed as a World Heritage Site. Stay overnight at Ghandruk. Stay overnight at Ghandruk. In the evening, attend a typical Gurung cultural program, which can be organized on demand. In the evening, attend a typical Gurung cultural program, which can be organized on demand. Overnight at a tea house lodge.
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Day 07

Descend to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara

The rest of the trail descends gently down to Dhampus, passing through Pothana village (1900 m). The rest of the trail descends gently down to Dhampus, passing through Pothana village (1900 m). Drive back to Pokhara from Nayapul. Drive back to Pokhara from Nayapul. Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).
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Day 08

Leisure Day in Pokhara

Enjoy self-paying adventure activities such as paragliding, ziplining, and ultra-light flights, or simply rest in Pokhara. Enjoy self-paying adventure activities such as paragliding, ziplining, and ultra-light flights, or simply rest in Pokhara. Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).
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Day 09

Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus. After a normal drive of seven hours, reach Kathmandu. After a normal drive of seven hours, reach Kathmandu. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, pass through Damauli, Dumre, Muglin, and Kurintar, where Nepal's first cable car operates to Manakamana Temple. You can also choose to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, pass through Damauli, Dumre, Muglin, and Kurintar, where Nepal's first cable car operates to Manakamana Temple. You can also choose to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or Skyline Hotel).
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Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping or rest, then get dropped at the airport by private vehicle. After breakfast, enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping or rest, then get dropped at the airport by private vehicle.