Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Ghandruk Poon Hill trek offers views of the Himalayas that are simply breathtaking. This is a quick, spectacular hike that will have you falling in love with the Himalayas. Together with mesmerizing mountain views, this trip also exposes you to a wealth of Ghandruk village culture. Many hikers choose the Ghandruk Poon Hill route every year because of the huge scenery, high slopes, and towering mountains. The maximum elevation is 3,210 meters, thus there is little chance of getting altitude sickness. It requires a reasonable degree of fitness to accomplish. As a result, this walk is doable by anyone of average physical fitness and is appropriate for all ages.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

• Explore famous Ghandruk Village inhabited by Gurung people• Experience Gurung culture and lifestyle in Ghandruk Village• Amazing Sunrise view from Poon Hill (3210 meters).• Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Ganesh• Hiking through rhododendron forest, river, mountain terraces, & villages• Trekking in Annapurna Conservation Area• Explore naturally beautiful Pokhara, famous as the Lake city• Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu — Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport, we’ll pick you up at the airport by our private vehicle and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. We will take you to sightseeing Kathmandu if your arrival is early. Day Day 2: Fly to Pokhara, Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m/1552.4ft) — Kathmandu - Pokhara - Nayapul - Tikhedhunga We will fly to Pokhara early in the morning and drive to the trailhead at Nayapul, which will take around an hour and a half. From here, we will begin our trek and cross the Modi Khola river. We will gradually ascend and descend through small villages and cultivated fields before reaching Tikhedhunga. Distance (KTM - PKR) - 147 km/ 91.3 mi Flight Time - 45 min Driving Distance - 40 km/ 24.8mi Driving Time - 1.5 hr Trekking Distance - 9 km/5.6 mi Trekking Time: 3 hrs Day Day 3: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,850m/9350.3ft) — Tikhedhunga - Ulleri - Ghorepani Today’s trek will be fairly challenging as we will have to climb a steep staircase of more than 3,000 steps to reach Ulleri. We will then continue trekking through oak and rhododendron forests before reaching Ghorepani, a popular stop-over spot for trekkers on the Poon Hill trek. Trekking Distance - 12.1 km/ 7.5 mi Trekking Time: 6-7 hrs Day Day 4: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m/10531.5ft) and Trek to Tadapani (2,630m/8628.6ft) — Ghorepani - Poon hill - Tadapani We will wake up early in the morning and hike to Poon Hill to catch the sunrise over the panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. After spending some time at Poon Hill, we will return to Ghorepani for breakfast before continuing on to Tadapani through beautiful rhododendron forests. Dinner and overnight stay at Tadapani. Trekking Distance - 11 km/ 6.8 mi Trekking Time: 6-7 hrs Day Day 5: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,940m/6364.8ft) — Tadapani - Ghandruk We will continue trekking through the rhododendron forests and cross the suspension bridge over the Kimrong Khola river. After a few hours of trekking, we will reach the Gurung village of Ghandruk where we will have the opportunity to learn about the local culture and lifestyle. Trekking Distance - 8 km/ 4.9 mi Trekking Time: 4 hrs Day Day 6: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara — Ghandruk - Nayapul - Pokhara We will have breakfast in Ghandruk before beginning our descent to Nayapul. From Nayapul, we will take a private vehicle back to Pokhara where we will spend the night. Trekking Distance - 13 km/ 8.2 mi Trekking Time: 6 hrs Driving Distance - 40 km/ 24.8mi Driving Time - 1.5 hr Day Day 7: Departure from Pokhara and Kathmandu Sightseeing — Pokhara - Kathmandu It’s a 25 min short flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. If you are seated on the left window, you will see Mt. Dhaulagiri on west, Annapurna ranges followed by Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang on north and your flight time will be over before you even notice. We will settle in the hotel and visit the city for sightseeing and souvenir shopping. Distance (KTM - PKR) - 147 km/ 91.3 mi Flight Time - 45 min Day Day 8: Departure from Kathmandu — Our trip comes to an end today, and we will say our goodbyes with memories that will last a lifetime. We will take a private transfer to the airport for our onward journey. If your departure is in the evening, then we can take you to half day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu — Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport, we’ll pick you up at the airport by our private vehicle and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. We will take you to sightseeing Kathmandu if your arrival is early.+