10-Day Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

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This morning, after breakfast, you'll head to the airport to catch a 30-minute flight to Pokhara. Here, you'll transfer to Nayapul where you'll begin your five-hour trek to Ulleri at 2800 metres. The trek is wonderfully scenic and finished with a steep uphill hike to reach the guesthouse. Upon arrival, you'll have dinner and relax.

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Today, you'll trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850 metres) which takes around five hours. After breakfast, the trek starts gradually up to Nagethani viewpoint on the historic stony trader’s route to Tibet. The trail goes through the deep rhododendron forest to Banthanti and to Ghorepani (Horse Drink). The views of this trek are the highlights. From here you see the spectacular Dhaulagiri I (8167 metres), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091 metres) and more.

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Today, you'll trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2640 metres) which takes 7 hours. You'll start early morning sunrise hike to Poonhill (3150 metres), which is also the maximum altitude for this trek. Relax for an hour with a hot drink and descend to Ghorepani for breakfast before heading to Tadapani. The trail leads along another scenic ridge to Deurali. Then, you start the descent through a tranquil rhododendron forest through the gorges to Banthanti, leading to Mount Tadapani.

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Today, you'll trek to Grandruk (1950 metres) which takes 3 hours. The trek to Ghandruk trail descends steeply through rhododendron and mixed forests to the village of Ghandruk. There are many opportunities to see monkeys and colourful birds and occasionally Leopards footprints. We have plenty of time to explore the interesting village of Gurung, known for their unique culture, bravery and hospitality.

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Today your guide will take you to Jhinudanda to experience the tranquil natural hot spring for relaxation. The day starts from Ghandruk via terraced millet farm steep downhills to the Modi River. You'll notice steep hives, beautiful birds, butterflies, bamboo forests, colourful flowers and more on the way. From here, you have nearly two hours of gradual uphills along the River Modi. After lunch, you'll dip down into the natural hot spring pool for as long as you like.

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Today, you'll descend from Jhinudanda Nayapool (it gets a new bridge every year due to the floods from the Annapurna Glacier to the Modi Khola River). Then, the trail goes gradually up to Gurung Village, Landruk, Tolka and Deurali. Deurali is a viewpoint as well as the middle ridge of the mountain from where you can enjoy the changing forms of the Giant Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain ranges.

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Today your trek leads you gradually descending to another small settlement called Pothana. You will also be leaving the beautiful mountains behind you arriving at Phedi by lunchtime. After having some lunch in Phedi, you'll then take private transport to drive back to Pokhara (four hours away).

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After breakfast, you will be ready for a scenic journey around Pokhara to visit the sites. After sightseeing in Pokhara with your guide, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and taken to your hotel in Kathmandu. How you spend your last night is totally up to you but your guide can provide recommendations if you wish.