ANNAPURNA POON HILL TREK

Met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara through a tourist bus to Pokhara (about 6-7 hours’
drive) via scenic Prithvi Highway, enjoying shortstops for lunch and breakfast and
scenic beauty all the way around. Upon arrival at Pokhara, you will be transferred to the
hotel, where you can enjoy your spare time at the lakeside. You can relax at the Phewa
Lake, surrounded by the Annapurna Himalaya Range and visit Bindavasini Temple
which is only accessible by boat.
Overnight in Pokhara . (B)

After breakfast, your journey to Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill trek begins. A car drive
for about 1 and half hour through large village Lumle brings you to Nayapul. The trek
starts from here, dropping at first on a staircase and then traversing high above the river
on a wide, stone-paved trail to a large and prosperous town Birethanti (1000m). The
trekking trail today follows winding bamboo forests and waterfalls with plunge pools
inviting you for a refreshing swim. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail
reaches a small village Sudami, where you can have your lunch. After lunch climb
steadily up the side of the valley to reach Hille (1510m|4,954ft) and after a short walking,
you will arrive at Tikhedunga, where you will spend the overnight at guest house.
Overnight in Tikhedunga. Lodge/Tea-House. (B, L, D)

The trail crosses the Tikhedunga River on a suspension bridge, then drops and crosses
the Bhurungdi Khola on a large bridge at 1,520m. The trail ascends on a stone staircase
that is said to have more than 3,300 steps. The unrelenting staircase continues to the
large Magar village of Ulleri (2,080m). From Ulleri the trail gently climbs through pastures
and cultivated fields. You walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool
oak and Rhododendron forest. The trail crosses two sparkling clear streams, a small
ridge, and another stream before making a short climb to Nangathanti (2,460m). We have
a little rest with lunch here at Nangathanti. In winter the trail can be covered with snow.
The day destination Ghorepani (2,750m) is reached after about an hour past
Nangathanti.
Overnight in Ghorepani. Lodge/Tea-House. (B, L, D)

Most people rise before dawn the following day to make the early-morning excursion to
Poon Hill (3,210m), one of the best Himalaya viewpoints in Nepal, provides an
unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. The spectacular panorama
stretches from Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) and Tukuche (6,920m) to Nilgiri (6,940m),
Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8,091m), Hiuchhuli (6,441m) and Tarke Kang (7,193m).
Gangapurna (7,454m), Lamjung Himal (6,986m) and the Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre
6,997m) make your breath and eyes caught. Watching the beautiful sunrise is a defining
moment with lots of pleasure and tranquility.

After breakfast, our trek to Tadapani starts. A short early morning climb to the Deurali
pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The trail descends
steeply through the dense moss-covered forest with rich bird life to Tadapani which also
provides a close-up sunset view.
Overnight in Tadapandi. Lodge/Tea-House. (B, L, D)

Today the trekking trail descends steeply through rhododendron forests to Baise
Kharka. You can encounter monkeys and wide varieties of birds. The right-hand trail
makes a short, steep descent among rocks to a stream crossing then leads out a ridge
towards Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal. You can
explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement. Enjoying a good
mountain view of Annapurna South and Fishtail, you can spend an overnight here in the
guest house.
After lunch in Ghandruk  The trail passes through small hamlets, terraced rice fields and
subtropical forests giving a very beautiful glimpse. We will mostly follow the ever-flowing
Modi Khola with an easy and pleasant walk to Birethanti. The trail makes a flat- steep
descent alongside to the stream.  We continue our walk to Nayapul and catch a private
vehicle to get to Pokhara you will be transferred to your hotel and you will say goodbye
to your guide and porter.

Overnight in Ghandruk. Lodge/Tea-House. (B, L, D)

Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via Birethanti takes about 5 hours. This day you descend
through Kimshe to Shaulo Bazaar. From here your trail goes quite flat until you retrace
back to Birethanti. You need to walk almost half an hour to get to Nayapul. Drive from
Nayapul to Pokhara

Overnight in Pokhara. (B, L)

Farewell dinner in the evening.
Overnight in Kathmandu. (B).

After breakfast transfer to airport for your homeward bound flight.