The Poonhill trek is one of the most wonderful short treks in Annapurna Region that holds the magic of Himalayan panorama, encounters the beautiful and kind Gurung people and ultimately offers the highest level of fun, walking through the colourful rhododendron woods.
At the end of an amazing trek, you'll head off for a Kathmandu visit with its lively restaurants where you can experience local Nepalese food and see some of the most iconic temples and landmarks in the area.The Poonhill trek is one of the most wonderful short treks in Annapurna Region that holds the magic of Himalayan panorama, encounters the beautiful and kind Gurung people and ultimately offers the highest level of fun, walking through the colourful rhododendron woods.
At the end of an amazing trek, you'll head off for a Kathmandu visit with its lively restaurants where you can experience local Nepalese food and see some of the most iconic temples and landmarks in the area.
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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, Kathmandu
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
Trek to Ghandruk
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You will start your trek after breakfast, first part you will walk gradual to Bhaise-Kharka, continue gradual descend through the Forest to approach Ghandruk with multiple ascends and descends. You will enjoy the magnificent view of Annapurna South, Himchhuli, Fishtail, Mardi himal. You will have lunch at Ghandruk village. After lunch, you will explore around Ghandruk typical Gurung village and Ghandruk Gurung Museum.
Accommodation
Ghandruk Teahouse
Activities
Trek to Ghandruk
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Pokhara
Mid-Western Development Region
Day 7
Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara
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Today you will have breakfast at 7 am, check-out of tea-house and trek four hours to Nayapul where you will hop in the car to drive to Pokhara. Your day starts with a steep descent to Syauli Bazaar and continues as you walk to Birethanti where you will stop for lunch and continue walk 30 minutes to Nayapul. From here, you'll drive to Pokhara by private car.
Accommodation
Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara★3 star
Activities
Trek to Nayapul
Pokhara
Transportations
Private Driver from Nayapul to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Mid-Western Development Region
Lumle
Pokhara
Day 8
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
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Today you will check-out of the hotel and be transferred to the tourist bus station where you will catch a bus for your Kathmandu visit. You'll enjoy a seven-hour scenic drive to Kathmandu, stopping at Malekhu or nearby for lunch. Later, you'll check into your hotel and explore Thamel during your free time.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Restaurants
Bhojan Griha RestaurantOptional Activity
Transportations
Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Pokhara
Kathmandu
Day 9
Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
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Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. During the day you will visit Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. After the tour, you will return to your hotel. Here, you can prepare your trip to organize the things you may need during the trek.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 10
Departure from Kathmandu
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After breakfast in the morning, you will have some free time to do some last minutes shopping and explore around Thamel before your departure. After check out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Transportations
Private Driver from Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd to Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
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What’s included?
9 nights accommodation
8 activities
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
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Benefits of this trip
Nepal in 10 days
3-star accommodation
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