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Poon Hilll Trek Duration: 05-10 Days Trip Grade: Easy Best Season: Maximum Altitude: Group Size: Trip Mode:

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We start our treak to Ghorepani which is about 4-5 Hrs of trek. Ghorepani village is an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker’s stop. Admire the panoramic views of surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri. Overnight at GhorePani.

We get up early in the morning with warm clothes and climb up Poonhill(3210m.). it is not necessary to take much with us as we return later to collect our main rucksacks. It is about one hour walking to get to Poonhill (3210m). You will see the best sunrise and magnificent view of the Himalayas like Annapurna South, Bahari Shikhar, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri ranges, Tukuche peak, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt.Manaslu ranges, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and others mountains. After this unforgettable view, we come back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Trek to Ghandruk. The hike starts with quite a steep uphill section to Deurali pass. It is a similar elevation to Poonhill. We will see all the mountains from here as well. After that, we hike down to Tadapani. We continue to hike to Ghandruk through the Baisi Kharka (Buffalo pasture).  Ghandruk is one of the biggest villages of Gurung people. There is the Gurung Culture Museum. We can go and see the way of life of the Gurung people. From this village, we can still see views of snow peaks. Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1939m, 6-7 hours walking) and then overnight at Lodge.

Begin the 4 hour trek downhill to Birethanti, curving in and out of villages and farm terraces.From Birethanti, continue walking to Nayapul where the trek comes to an end. 90 minute drive from Nayapul to Pokhara.Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.


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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our local representative greets you with a flower garland and then escorts you to the hotel. Check-in in Hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Breakfast at Hotel. Later Full day sightseeing of Pasupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu City.

Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the World, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal and Bouddhanath Stupa: Bouddhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is known as Khasti in Nepal Bhasa, JyarungKhasyor in Tamang language or as Bauddha by speakers of Nepali.

Kathmandu City: Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal’s traditional culture and arts.  This is the place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments, and mountain views. Kastamandap the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the  timber of  a single tree and the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka, , a name derived from the statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, near the entrance of the palace. The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square also surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples built back to as early as the Lichchhavi period in the third century.

 Day 03: From Kathmandu to Pokhara about 210 Kms drive about 7 hours)
After breakfast we Drive back to Pokhara. Check in in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Pokharais a remarkable place of natural beauty situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmanduvalley, the city is known as a center of adventure. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations inNepal, noted for its tranquil atmosphere and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. It is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit. The enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks. The serene of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic.At evening, you will enjoy a free lake side walk or 01 Hour Boat Ride at Fhewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara – Nayapul – Ulleri ( 2,050m )
After Breakfast at your Hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara, take a private car to Nayapul. If you start trek from Kathmandu, you will take an early flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara then drive to Nayapul. It is about 1:30 hours to get there. We start our trekking from Nayapul to Ulleri which is about 06 Hrs of trek. During the hike, we pass many local villages, teahouses, gentle green rolling hills, rivers and local people. After crossing the Tikhedunga Khola on the suspension bridge, the trail begins to climb up quite steeply on a stone staircase that is more than 3200 steps. After climbing the hill we can see Mt. Annapurna south (7219m.) and Hiunchuli (6441m.). Overnight at Lodge in Ulleri.

Day 05: Ulleri – Ghorepani (2,750m)  
We start our treak to Ghorepani which is about 4-5 Hrs of trek. Ghorepani village is an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker’s stop. Admire the panoramic views of surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri. Overnight at GhorePani.

Day 06: Ghorepani – Poon Hill – Tadapani – Ghandruk
We get up early in the morning with warm clothes and climb up Poonhill(3210m.). it is not necessary to take much with us as we return later to collect our main rucksacks. It is about one hour walking to get to Poonhill (3210m). You will see the best sunrise and magnificent view of the Himalayas like Annapurna South, Bahari Shikhar, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri ranges, Tukuche peak, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt.Manaslu ranges, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and others mountains. After this unforgettable view, we come back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Trek to Ghandruk. The hike starts with quite a steep uphill section to Deurali pass. It is a similar elevation to Poonhill. We will see all the mountains from here as well. After that, we hike down to Tadapani. We continue to hike to Ghandruk through the Baisi Kharka (Buffalo pasture).  Ghandruk is one of the biggest villages of Gurung people. There is the Gurung Culture Museum. We can go and see the way of life of the Gurung people. From this village, we can still see views of snow peaks. Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1939m, 6-7 hours walking) and then overnight at Lodge.

Day 07: Ghandruk – Pokara 
Begin the 4 hour trek downhill to Birethanti, curving in and out of villages and farm terraces.From Birethanti, continue walking to Nayapul where the trek comes to an end. 90 minute drive from Nayapul to Pokhara.Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

 Day 08: Pokhara
After breakfast we proceed for sightseeing of Pokhara. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
of Pokhara.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast commence for the sightseeing tour of Pokhara.
Devi’s fall: Locally known as PataleChhango (Hell’s Fall), Devi’s fall (also known as Devin’s or David’s) is an awesome waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. An interesting modern legend says that a foreigner named David was skinny dipping in the PardiKhola (river) when the floodgates of the dam were opened, sweeping him into an underground passage beneath the fall, never to be seen again.
Seti River Gorge: It is carved by Seti River and is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. KI Singh Bridge at the Bagar, Mahendra Pool &Prithivi Highway Bridge near Bus Park provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water like milk.
Ghupteshwor Mahadev cave: It is probably the longest and attractive cave in south Asia which is located at the pristine location of northwestern part of Pokhara, a world famous tourist destination in Gandaki zone and Kaski district. Ancestors called this place as desolate Khatri Tara.
Bindsabasini Temple: It is the hindu based religion temple which is built in a Pagoda style and the building is of white colour.It is also considered as the most popular temple and religious sites of Pokhara. You can also enjoy the fabulous views of the city and the mountain ranges from the temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga which is also known as Shakti or Kali and many manifestations. Many hindu peoples come to this temple for worship, marriage ceremony, bratabandha etc. This temple has also become the enthusiastic place for the visitors which have also been known as the tourist’s attraction place. Around the temple, there is big tree which provides quite sacred environment and spiritual feeling to the people. The temple has become one of the crucial place for visit. Later free for own or shopping souvenir.
Mountain Museum: More than seventy thousand domestic and international tourists visit International Mountain Museum (IMM) every year. IMM records, documents and exhibits the past and present developments related to mountain and mountaineering around the world. The museum contains three main exhibition halls: Hall of Great Himalayas, Hall of Fame and Hall of World Mountains. Inside the museum, there are exhibits on famous peaks, descriptions of famous mountaineers, the culture and lifestyle of mountain people, flora and fauna including geology, in an attempt to represent the traditional culture and values of the Nepalese people.

Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu (210 KM about drive 7 hrs )
After breakfast we leave Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu. Check in Hotel. Evening free or last-minute Shopping. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Say goodbye to Nepal
After breakfast, the time until departure is at leisure. In time, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the airport, where you will return to your home with numerous. We wish you a pleasant journey home and hope to see you again soon.

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