13-Day Poonhill Trek & Chitwan

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Early in the morning, you'll set off for your drive to Pokhara by tourist bus which will take about seven to eight hours. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you'll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore.

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Today, you'll drive to Nayapul to begin your trek, a 1.5-hour drive away. Your Ghorepani Poonhill trek begins from the beautiful lake city of Pokhara. Then, your trek starts from Nayapul to Tirkhedhunga (1,560 metres). You'll walk along the Modi River where there is an Annapurna Conservation Area check post. Whilst walking, you can enjoy the outstanding view of the Annapurna Range. You'll camp at Tirkhedhunga after four to five hours of trekking.

Today the trail leads us on a steep hill for about two hours with the amazing landscapes and the Himalayan scenery. You'll be rewarded with a pleasant view of rhododendron and magnificent oak forests and all the way to Ghorepani, a pleasant village on the top of the ridge with excellent views of several peaks. Ghorepani means “horse water” in Nepali. You'll trek for four to five hours and overnight in Ghorepani.

Early in the morning, you will trek 1.5 hours to Poonhill for one of the most amazing sunrise views of your life. Poonhill is popular for a breathtaking view of the unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and the wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fish Tail and so on. After spending about one hour on the hillside, you'll descend back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast and start walking to Tadapani, a total of five to six hours.

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Today, you'll enjoy the wonderful occasional views of Mt. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre on your gradual path towards Bhasi Kharka. Then, after a couple of hours, you'll reach Ghandruk, a Gurung Village passing forests and small streams. In the afternoon, you can explore the village and Gurung culture and local lifestyle at Ghandruk. The total trekking time today will be around four to five hours.

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Early in the morning, you'll descend to Birethanti on a scenic route with views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail and Gangapurna Mountains. You will cross the forest of blooming rhododendron and reach Birethanti from where you will take the downhill walk and follow Modi Khola till you reach Nayapul, three to four hours in total. You'll drive one hour to Pokhara by private car and stay overnight there.

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Today, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of Pokhara including Davi's fall, Gupteshwor cave and the International Mountain Museum. The Himalaya is the source of water resources for billions of people living in the world. Flora and fauna in the Himalayan range is the natural habitat for the thousands of known and unknown species that contribute to maintaining and restructuring the ecosystems of our world, day and night.

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After breakfast, you will drive to Chitwan which is a famous spot for a jungle adventure in Nepal. It will take about six hours to reach Chitwan. Upon arrival, you will be offered a welcome drink and briefed about your activities in Chitwan. In the evening, you'll enjoy the cultural Tharu dance programme which will introduce you to the Nepalese arts culture during dinner.

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Today is an adventurous day in Chitwan. You will be enjoying various activities like canoeing, village walking tours and more. Chitwan is a rich wilderness that is home to many mammals birds, reptiles and more. Heading out into the jungle enables you to get up close and personal with many of these animals. You can explore the jungle with a guided walk, canoe ride, jeep drive, whitewater rafting or you can attend a sanctuary and enjoy a day of swimming and bathing with the elephants.

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After an adventurous stay in Chitwan, you will drive back to Kathmandu on the tourist bus, that will take about seven hours. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you'll have some free time on your own to explore. Known as a city of temples, temple-hopping is a popular activity in Kathmandu. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stupas and temples, you'll discover the valley is rich in spiritual architecture. In the ancient city alone, there are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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This morning, you'll enjoy a complimentary relaxation massage therapy by Seeing Hands with visually impaired therapists. Then, you'll head out on a guided tour to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Patan Durbar Square including the beautiful Patan museum, the Golden temple and many other historic monuments. In the evening, you'll have a farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Kathmandu.